Getting set up for Functional Integration sessions (Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education)
Like everyone in our recent reality seeing people in person had stopped or shifted to phone calls and zoom. In the past few weeks as talk of lifting the restrictions began I had doubt and uncertainty about how to move forward myself. There was a lingering question of whether anyone would come. I wondered if there was a future. All it took was a student to connect and inquire if I was seeing anyone yet or not. They shared they would be willing to connect on-line yet expressed a preference to come in person. Okay they will come, so now what?
Time to source out disposable face masks, gloves, a face shield, hand sanitizer, cleaners for disinfecting and new cleaning cloths. Then set to work on the new appearance of the space. Removing all extraneous objects, getting the steamer in to steam everything including the carpet. Setting it up to walk through to experience how it could work. This included changing shoes and having a specific pair just for that space and having disinfectant ready for spraying the soles of their shoes. Walking through it it became apparent that I will know have to giving directions on how to enter into the office with me opening and closing doors to limit touching. It’s a lot of extra work. Going through it I found I was hot and sweating.
My appreciation grew for those in the care industry who have been working on the front lines.
After walking through this and recognizing it was doable I recognized this could be be totally integrated. Then this same student inquired how much extra I would like to charge for the additional costs, etc. I was thankful for this inquiry of thoughtfulness My focus of attention was on the equipment and how to get ready, not the financial costs. My thoughts go to how living and working through this appears to be affecting pretty much all of the primary nine life areas. Getting serious about conscious safety at work increases the knowledge on how to be safer in my home life areas. What ever I experience in either area, work or home, influences all of these:
- Wealth
- Fame
- Relationships
- Past
- Health
- Future
- Education
- Career
- Community
3 things I have learned from this experience
- It is doable.
- Extra precautions for cleanliness can be taken for the benefit of all.
- We can ask for and also be more considerate meeting the needs for valuing others and one-self.
In my coaching and mentoring with clients and students I hold the understanding of how the past influences the present and future. This is whether it is an environmental consultation Feldenkrais® Functional Integration session/lesson or Nonviolent Communication Session/Lesson. In this photo these Hen’s ‘n Chicks are from a few left at the side of the road off Beach Drive in 2000. They have become a part of the family and moved with us on 4 occasions. Imagine the connection to these garden plants that has grown into a strong bond. When it comes time to space and thin them out there is no way they go into the compost. New ways of sharing them has become a creative adventure that is satisfying. They respond by growing! Each time I observe them I have a connection through our 20 year relationship and knowledge of how they came into our garden knowing exactly where they came from. The relationship has evolved over these 20 years increasing the depth of heart connection and familiarity. The future was influenced by their connection to expanded spontaneous creativity. They have supported creative projects that where unthinkable 20 years ago. With their abundant availability the lack of my creativity turned into hesitant action that has transformed into spontaneous action. Outcome – quieter mind, deeper connection to being grounded and open to the present. What examples do you have of how the past has influenced your present and future?
Creating life balance consciously put’s you in the drivers seat. Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, author of Nonviolent Communication, broke down the conditions that creates a lack of power in ones world. One of these conditions is giving authority over to some unseen source. Giving one’s power away disconnects one from their inner support and experiencing joy and happiness in life itself.
This practical life exercise can be applied to personal transformation and adapted into family life, and businesses. Imagine how this template focus can cultivate a deeper connection and experience to the things that really matter. The things that bring success, joy and harmony. For example:
Inside Awareness Center for Integrative Somatic Learning 