Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Treasures of Collaboration

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Sirena

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”~Helen Keller The images in this post are the product of my collaboration with the multitalented photographer Nikki Carrara.  Sure, I had some movement prepared that I wanted photographed. … Continue reading →

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Compassion: Something We All Understand…and Need..and Deserve

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Sirena

Here’s the poster I made to carry in a local event to support the Women’s March today in Washington, D.C.  For compassion is a gift we all need from others and from ourselves at some point, hey, at many points … Continue reading →

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The Courage to Experiment: Life Lessons from Dancing

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sirena

“Life is trying things to see if they work.”~Ray Bradbury Heh.  Well, after my previous post, trumpeting the importance about cultivating courage to venture again and again out of our comfort zones, fast forward to today.  When I need to … Continue reading →

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Ah, Courage! Or, Trying Something New

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Sirena

  “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”~Anais Nin Yesterday, after the maiden voyage of a movement class I’m offering, one of the attendees approached me and confided how glad she was that she had trounced her fears … Continue reading →

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Something To Live For (Still)

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Sirena

  I’ve found myself repeatedly in situations lately in which I’ve attempted to recount all of the amazing gifts dance has bestowed me…boundlessly enriching and expanding my life. Since I am rededicating myself to sharing this dance passion as broadly … Continue reading →

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30 Days Of Astonishment: The Full Moon

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Sirena

“Moonlight floods the whole sky from horizon to horizon; How much it can fill your room depends on its windows.”~Rumi Day 4 on astonishment: THE FULL MOON I sat down at the computer just now, fully ready to write about … Continue reading →

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30 Days Of Astonishment: Being Cooked For

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Sirena

“…cooking done with care is an act of love.”~Craig Claiborne Day 3 on astonishment: BEING COOKED FOR After an intense dance class, I dragged myself home in the dark: a drenched, and sore, dishrag.  It was almost too much to … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Astonishment: LAUGHING

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Sirena

  Day 2 on what astonishes: LAUGHING. I am with Audrey Hepburn, who famously said: “I love people who make me laugh.  I honestly think it is the thing I like most, to laugh.  It cures a multitude of ills.” … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Astonishment: SNOW

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Sirena

After mulling over yesterday’s post, I’ve set myself the task of writing about astonishing things for 30 days.  Nothing like a solid practice to cultivate a sense of wonder. Of course, there are all kinds of extraordinary and amazing stories … Continue reading →

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Astonished By Life

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Sirena

“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” ~Mary Oliver, “Sometimes” A recent, difficult loss compounded by some run-of-the-mill frustrations had me wallowing a bit this evening. Then, Mary Oliver’s glorious and wise words came back … Continue reading →

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