Alan Danielson

For Alan Danielson,

Truly one of the most humane people I have ever encountered,

and he brought that humanity into he studio.

He shared his joy and respect for each individual,

every day.

I hope I find your spirit 

in the morning sun

I hope the wind transports your enthusiasm 

and shares it with everyone.

I hope your rhythm permeates the spirits of us all

I hope we can remember how you taught us all to fall

to use the weight and feel the great abandon of the dance

to trust ourselves and use the beat and go for it-- take a chance,

Your discipline, your commitment, your love for what you did

reminds me what this life can be, 

an adventure

lived with dignity

You danced, you played, you showed us all what passion truly is

Although you're gone 

I say, once again,

You're one who, truly, lived.

I pray that your enthusiasm spreads throughout the world

Somehow continues what you began while you lived-- as I know. 

Sir Ken Robinson "How are you Intelligent"?

"The world of your private passions, your motivations, your aspirations, your hopes and your talents.  And I believe, the future of the world around us, as far as we're concerned, depends on understanding much more about the world within us. And the more standardized our education systems' become, the less amenable they are to allowing us to make those explorations."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oS9h3S3VK0

Post 3- I missed a day.

I've got a head on my shoulders

A roof above my head

The morning's approaching

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"Branches are bare with a pulse underneath, flowering slowly in time"-the Weepies

Trusting the Tide

Do you have the courage to live your no?

To trust what you're capable of 

What will fall into your experience

Or come in with the tide

When you have the patience 

To let it come?

Post 1: Silver Linings

And in the still blue waters

of the Maker's silver reach

My heart, it rejoices, in the lessons I'm to teach.

I hope to be forgiven

I hope I can forgive,

I hope my heart unites with all the things I have to give.

I hope I never lose my sight that lets me see the Love in You

I hope if I happen to lose it that you celebrate me, too.

I was born here with a mission, in my way is only fear.

That nasty instigator who makes me forget what's always near.

Love melts away "boundaries," I see that that's quite clear.

In ways we can't predict

in ways that only Life can see;

that beautiful Awareness that is shared by you and me;

the pieces of the puzzle shapes together from a whole.

Piece by piece and shape by shape, we may reach our final goal.

So engage with those around you 

live your life and shine your light.

In the process of the puzzle You can heartily take flight