Go ahead and expect the unexpected. Really. You'll be better off for it. Mind you, you can make long and short term plans--a person has to have some sort of plan, right? But more often than not, at least for me and a number of buddies, the plans may or may not pan out. There seems to be an underlying river of change that is coursing through our lives, and far be it for me to try to figure out where the river might be going. Believe me, I've tried, but just when I think I have a handle on THE Plan, this mysterious river takes a drastic turn in another direction, and whoosh! My best laid plans swim away.
The little lovebirds up there are ravens, birds considered tricksters in some Native lore, and I love 'em for that. The Trickster is that element of surprise or synchronicity, or "lets stir things up," and s/he keeps us on our toes. Letting go to sudden turns, rather than holding on to my old "normal" life has helped me dance through my recent life's turns with some sort of grace--or at least humor. Which is why every time I hear a raven caw, I always smile, and maybe laugh and caw out as well.
Recent event of my bran concussion has turned my life on its head again, so to speak. Instead of rushing through this healing, though, my brain would not allow it: It even relapsed me into garbling and stuttering again a few days ago. I think it was telling me to "BE QUIET. Be. There are new things afoot--and maybe a-wing. So I listened for a change, ( to the quiet, I know, right? ) and tried my very best to go slowly, taking it one day a time.
Today I feel a new energy, and while I don't want to push it, I want to celebrate somehow. So tonight I am taking honey to a African Marimba concert and dance at a local college, As much as my sweetie claims he cannot dance, the rhythmic thrum of the marimba is something everyone can move to.
As well, "(gently) Dance!" seems to be an order from the Universe. Unbeknownst to my colleague Laura, owner of our wonderful Center for Happiness, the local newspaper somehow put in their weekly events magazine that there is to be a Full Moon Happiness Dance this Sunday (see details below). Now, I didn't know about this either, because there was SUPPOSED to be a nine day Yoga Training at the Center...which canceled only a few days ago. So, if you are in the Puget Sound area and want to dance your heart out, come ahead, and bring the family. I'll bring the music and cookies--at least that's the plan for now.
Otherwise, there is a one day healing retreat at the end of March, and 2 New Moon celebrations in-between, as well as....
Jim Macartney's 2nd Re-birthday is February 23rd. On that day 2 years ago, he died of cardiac arrest and decided to come back to us. Which brings me to Ravens in Love: the one cawing away is me, singing my love song for him, as he sits and heals his heart and brain. I'm so gad for this turn of the river.
Be at peace, and let it flow, Elke
Activities.....for now:
Starting Saturday, February 15 In honor of Jim's Re-birthday, and life in general, a Kindle download of Notes from the Road of Life ( our adventures including Jim's re-birth story) will be available for $.99 US, rather than $2.99. World-wide download is available with the currency translations. Order here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D9BGX5S ------ Sunday, February 16, 7:00 PM - 9:00 Full Moon Happiness Dance @ Anacortes Center For Happiness, third floor ballroom, 619 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221
Magic and love is in the air...literally! Last minute sign from the Universe: Have a dance! This weekend was supposed to hold a Yoga training workshop that got cancelled. In the local paper was a notification of a Full Moon Happiness dance...and no-one is taking credit for the posting. Hmmm.. Universe is tricky, eh? Lets dance to world wide music. Just bring you and your bare feet and a donation for the Center if you like. There will be gluten-free, vegan cookies, baked by DJ Elke. $ By donation. ------- Sunday, February 23rd...all day! Jim's 2nd Re-birthday request: The guy keeps on tickin! In honor of his new life, he requests a special gift: Before or on this day, think of a service or good deed or random act of kindness, and then report on what you did. You can send your story to Choices@cnw.com, or mail to Jim Macartney, PO Box 1065, Anacortes, WA 98221 ------ Saturday, March 1, & Saturday, March 29, 7:30 - 9:00 PM New Moon Drum Celebration @ Anacortes Center For Happiness, third floor ballroom, 619 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221
Seed you intentions for the month, and weed out old ideas and habits and thoughts. Bring your own drums and rattles, or borrow mine. All ages welcome. $5-$10 donation welcome. ------ Sunday, March 30, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Shaman Momma's Spiritual Support Group presents: A Day of Healing NOTE: @ Anacortes Center For Happiness, third floor ballroom, 619 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221
This is what we are here for: Healing our minds, our attitudes, our bodies, our souls, our emotions, our opinions, our beliefs. Today we'll experience energy healing through:
*Clearing your energy field (aura) *Opening your heart to receive what you need *Sending clean healing energy to others *Calling your soul home and more....
This class will be held at the Anacortes Center for Happiness, a bright sunny healing space. New Moon drum celebration will be held the evening before, so it should feel real good up there! For safety's sake, I'm keeping the circle small. MUST RSVP via email for this. A deposit of $30 is needed to secure your space. Fee for the 7 hour day: $50-$80. Please email me to RSVP.