I have been away from home for almost a month now, and while it has been lovely to be in a warm(ish) place while winter in the Upper Midwest rolls on, I am so ready to be home again. Today’s draft is inspired by the way traveling heightens your awareness of the people you travel with.

Sometime in the night you will turn onto your side

taking all the covers with you.

You will not protest when I pull them back.

Ten minutes later, I will throw them back to you

as another hot flashes crashes into my body.

When we wake — or rather —

when I wake

I will be astonished, again,

that you are there.

When I touch your shoulder, you will move close to me,

wake yourself by kissing tears of joy from my face.

Coming in April . . . .

The Evanston Conscious Movement Festival

From the time I started facilitating DANCEmandala, I have had the idea of bringing people together in community to make the connection between body and spirit. There are so many opportunities to do this in my town — from Five Rhythms, to yoga, tai chi, and more. I wondered if it was possible to create a weekend where people could experience some of these things together.

Finally, this is happening. April 12-14, 2024, in Evanston, Illinois. I have gathered some of the best people I know to offer movement and connection. This will be a weekend to explore, to experience new ways of moving your body, and to bring together people in the community.

And — there’s a dance party! You are all invited.

(P.S. You can follow the festival on Instagram too!)

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