The First Step

Introduction

Today’s draft is inspired by the question: Can I take this idea I have and make a poem draft out of it before this 4 1/2 minute song is over? You tell me.

blue and white abstract painting

P.S. Today’s draft is also inspired by a movement meditation/conscious dance practice I am learning. I am so looking forward to facilitating this practice, and I plan to offer a preview session soon. I’ll also include admission to any sessions for all paid subscribers of this newsletter. I’ll post more information soon.

Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedNotice the tension in your body. Notice how the rest of your body wants to fight itpunch it awayback to the darkest corner of your schoolroom-mindto learn the lessons of its inadequacy.Send your breath through your lungs to the tender places.Embrace each hurting one -- whisper in the air, I accept.Notice as you exhaleresistance dissolveson flowing water vapor breath