Category Archives: Soulful

The Glow of Flow, or Optimal Experience

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
? “….[T]he best moments in our lives, are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times…The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish…

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Spaciousness: Life Lessons from Dancing

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Sirena

  Having abundant space or roominess. Being large in range or scope. These qualities have been my focus for quite awhile for my dancing and teaching dance.  Taking up more space when we move and constantly striving for the most … Continue reading →

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Precious Cracks: A Message Of Resilience

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
“Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended.  Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world…

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So, You Used To Be A Dancer? Life Lessons From Dancing (Reprise)

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
? “Ask [yourself] what makes you come alive and go do it.  Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.”~~Howard Thurman Folks keep coming across my path, voicing their passions along with…

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Personal Legend: Life Lessons from Dancing (Encore)*

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Sirena

“A Personal Legend is the reason you are here…You can fill your hours and days with things that are meaningless. But you know you have a reason to be here….It is the only thing that gives you enthusiasm….”~Paulo Coelho These … Continue reading →

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Why Be Vulnerable?

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sirena

Vulnerability.  Ah, yes.  Our old friend. Vulnerability: the state of being exposed to possible attack or damage, physically or emotionally.  Why we would choose to be so assailable? Brené Brown reminds us why. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity … Continue reading →

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Adding Our Beauty To The World

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Sirena

I’m thrilled to have found a glorious podcast on the late, luminous John O’Donohue,  gifted poet, philosopher, and theologian. “The Inner Landscape of Beauty,” https://onbeing.org In the exhilarating interview, O’Donohue reminds us of the essential importance of beauty to our … Continue reading →

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Conversation: Reaching Across The Space Between

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
I am standing in dance class, watching the gorgeous, masterful teacher demonstrate the movement for the umpteenth time.  Movement that is seemingly simple, yet turns out to be highly challenging, even for those of us…

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Courage or Comfort: A Dialogue in Hip Hop

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
As much as I wanted to attend, I almost didn’t get myself to a recent hip hop class with some renowned master artists.  ‘Didn’t think my temperamental, 58-year-old joints and tetchy ego could handle it.…

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dreams blossoming, undaunted

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Sirena

silent still~ only seemingly~ her steely fluidity respires dreams’ reach into reality as stars stud winter’s cape, trailing our souls: spring

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