“The Times They are A-Changin"

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I have always loved the iconic ’60s song written by Bob Dylan. I had the privilege of observing fundamental revolutions happen then, and as I find myself reflecting on Dylan’s lyrics, I become deeply grateful to be partaking yet again in his visionary wisdom. Transformations happening now are even greater in their intrinsic global connection that is tangible.  They are noticeable not only in the media, but also in a felt awareness, and are challenging for all of us. 

It’s been a whirlwind six weeks since my last entry.  I’m heeding an inner calling to move my practice to a quieter, more intimate refuge for healing.  After 15 years serving me and my clients well, I will be leaving my Fifth Avenue professional space. So, it’s “good-bye” to the hubbub of commercial real estate, and “hello” to a quieter, tree lined setting for a very private space. Like any big move or change, it has been quite consuming, and I want everything to be as gracious and welcoming as circumstances allow. 

Additionally during this time I’ve been leading two 10-week experiential courses called Focalizing Through Tough Times: Reinventing Ourselves Naturally.  We are entering our 8th session of an amazing personal and communal journey, exploring transpersonal realms of learning from a future that wants to emerge through us.  The nine points of the Focalizing Star Image have come alive for each of us in very unique ways as we have listened to one another’s sorrows, joys and challenges from a larger shared reality. We’ve learned about Conscious Courage and the cherished treasures we tend to overlook because of our conditioning. When we begin to tame the guard dogs that protect our blind spots, it allows us to be more open to the inherent voices of nature.  Then, these treasures can become resources for scaling the changing times as we allow them  to emerge and have flexibility to access them. We’ve noticed that there can be a loving space between our nervous system activation and a more soothing regulation. This is a subtle, yet powerful new awareness for many, as is discovering consenting to what is can be a path to serenity and a more informed energy flow. We have just begun to explore how to “crystallize” and “prototype” the future wanting to emerge through us, thereby providing some next “landing strips” for these mind-blowing evolutionary times.

I’m very excited to experience a landing with my students as our final gathering in this series will serendipitously be held in my newly transformed practice milieu.  This series, along with my ongoing studies, will inform two larger Fall Focalizing Courses beginning in September.

Stay tuned and join us on our ongoing journey to wholeness!