by Kathy Bennett on May 19, 2011
Would you like practice in accessing and deepening your own personal connection to God (Spirit, Divine, Oneness) as well as sharing and connecting with other like-hearted women? This monthly class provides this and more! Each month we will have a new focus to explore. This class is experiential, meaning that you will be learning through a variety of activities — which may include writing, movement, Remembrance meditation, music, creativity and more. (Don’t worry, no previous experience is required!)
Join me on Tuesday June 21st from 7 to 8:30pm. Our focus for this month is Trust. What is your experience of trust? Do you find that you trust yourself or do you question your decisions? Do you trust life or do you worry about what life has in store for you? Would you just like to experience more trust? I find that my trust in myself and life continues to build and grow. I like to think of trust as confident expectation combined with fearlessness. If that resonates with you, come experience what embodied trust feels like, and how you can live with more trust every day. Sign up here
PS– Take this class risk-free! This class has a 100% money back guarantee! If you show up with an open mind, an open heart and a willingness to learn and participate, and aren’t delighted by the end of the class, I will cheerfully refund your money! (yes, really!)
by Kathy Bennett on May 13, 2011
To me, awareness is a state of conscious noticing, being fully in the moment. When we are fully aware, we ignite body, mind and spirit.
Last weekend, an unexpected hike in the Cascade mountains reminded me of what it’s like to be fully aware and present. My husband, Jim, and I joined our son, Kyle, and his girlfriend, Kim, for what was supposed to be an easy 2 mile hike to a waterfall. It was a sunny, clear day in the mid-60′s, and we were expecting a dry or damp trail.
However, when we turned off of the highway and onto the access road to get to the trail-head, the road was closed due to large amounts of snow! We would now have an extra mile to hike in and we’d be walking on snow —- about 4 feet of snow!! Did I mention we had all dressed in shorts and low-top trail shoes?? We decided to check it out, knowing we could always turn back.
We could see the footprints of those who had traveled the path in days past. We began walking, or should I say slip-slide walking! It was like walking through slippery, loose sand. We soon found that if we stepped even slightly outside of the very narrow path, we were knee deep in snow (very cold snow!). Talk about increasing your desire for awareness!
The forest and the river we hiked along were stunningly beautiful. Although, we had to take breaks to stop and actually take in the views, because when walking, we had to pay full attention to every step.
I felt myself really feeling my connection to the earth and noticing how all of my muscles were ready to compensate at a moment’s notice.
We crossed several foot-bridges where we were walking on 4 to 5 feet of snow (well above the hand rails). Every step counted. If you weren’t paying full attention, you could easily fall from the narrow strip of snow. Fortunately, Kyle, the most experienced of us all, guided us through the difficult or tricky places.
As we climbed higher and higher along the edge of the river gorge, we realized how easy it could be to take a miss-step and tumble down the incline. I don’t even recall the last time I was this focused, aware and intent.
We made it to the waterfall, and then headed back. We realized that if we jogged lightly on the snow we could travel faster with less slippage, so on the way back, we alternated our slip-step-slide walking with jogging. It took us 3 hours round trip, and the sun was starting to go down. The temperature had dropped 15 degrees since we left. In our shorts, we became ultra aware of the cold and the need to get back to the car.
The trip was exhausting, but amazing and beautiful. The four of us were the only ones on the trail that day, and it felt sacred, protected, and mystical. I felt totally alive — body, mind and spirit!
When I got back home, I was realizing how much I relished this fully aware, fully alive experience. I started thinking about experiences in my daily life that present an opportunity to feel this way. I decided to create a list — a list I can add to!
Here is a portion of my list:
- Remembrance meditation
- Cooking a wholesome meal for loved ones
- Spending time with my family and my dearest friends
- Dancing at a NIA class
- Teaching one of my women’s spiritual classes
- Planting flowers in my garden
- Walking and hiking in nature
- Reading a book with a child
- African drumming with a friend or in a group
I encourage you to take a moment to think about the times or moments when you have felt fully aware, present and alive. What does your list look like? Is there something that you can do every day to have that experience of being fully aware and fully present?It doesn’t matter what the choice or activity is, it only matter that it gives you that feeling of having a rich, aware experience.
I would love for you to share your experiences here!
by Kathy Bennett on May 3, 2011
I’m launching a new class which will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month. It’s called, Recharge, Reconnect and Realize! I designed this class to give you practice in accessing and deepening your own personal connection to God (Spirit, Divine, Oneness) as well as sharing and connecting with other like-hearted women in the class. Each week we will have a new focus to explore. This class is experiential, meaning that you will be learning through a variety of activities — which may include writing, movement, Remembrance meditation, music, creativity and more. (Don’t worry, no previous experience is required!)
Join me on Tuesday May 17th from 7 to 8:30pm. Our focus for this month is Awareness. Come discover the gifts that are available to us as we practice awareness. Deepening your awareness on the physical, mental and spiritual levels enriches your experience of life and helps you make choices that lead to more joy. Sign up here
PS — This class will be meaningful, engaging and FUN!
by Kathy Bennett on April 19, 2011
The focus of this month’s Remembrance class on April 19th is Grace. What does Grace mean for you in your life? Come learn and experience what Grace is for you and how it shows up in your life. For me, Grace is the love, personal caring and magic that we receive through our connection with God (Divine, Spirit, Oneness).
Some people have likened Remembrance to meditation, but it is really a way of experiencing your personal connection to God (or “Spirit” or “the something greater that connects us all” depending on your individual beliefs). To find out more and to register: http://inside-answers.com/offerings/classes-workshops/remembrance-basics/
