It is always oddly jarring when one person experiences a tragedy and yet the world continues to move on with many people still living their normal lives. So many people right now are personally reeling from the murder of George Floyd. So many people who aren’t personally effected are also feeling heaviness and rage and… Read more »
May 2020
May 24: Son-Rise Help and Perfect Days
It is amazing to me how clearly I know I can continue to benefit from Alexander Technique lessons forever and yet somehow I had put the brakes on my Son-Rise continuing education and support. I know that after years of running Sarah-Rise I felt tired and done. The past few years I haven’t really put… Read more »
May 17: Pizza, Math, and a Recipe for my Best Self
Last night we made pizza from kits sold by Enrico’s Biscotti company. We watched part of the Scooby Doo movie and the girls slept on the pull-out sofa bed. When I came downstairs this morning I heard Amy leading them through a conversational play scenario of sorts. She asked Sarah to pick a mode of… Read more »
May 10: Humbling and Wonderful Changes
When I am struggling I can forget what it feels like not to be struggling. I can think that I already have all the information and that there isn’t anything that would help. What a misperception! I never think that when it comes to getting Alexander lessons. I always know there is room for change…. Read more »
May 3: American Girl Dolls and Nightgowns Out Of Control
The American Girl Doll situation and overlapping pajama situation is getting out of control. Everytime I do something thinking it will bring peace and resolution it seems to make things worse. I know in some ways this doesn’t matter and it can be totally botched and everyone will still grow up into hopefully well-adjusted people…. Read more »