by Harmony Gates      I was lying on my back  in the center of the room.  The music was slow  the lights were low.  A ritual preparation.  Tuning in:  to the room,  to the music,  to my body.   He rolled up to me slowly…  deliberately, I thought,  and peered down at me;  head cocked to the left,  mouth slightly open, teeth slightly showing.   I'd had this happen before;  another day,  another dance.  He'd rolled up next to me,  peering in my direction.  I'd offered to connect,  and he'd rolled right on past.   But this time felt different.  He stopped.  I waited.  He looked.  I held his gaze.   My right arm was outstretched  hand open, reaching  in slow motion.  Inviting, offering,  waiting.   Wanting nothing,  allowing everything.   As if called forth--  his left arm,  pinioned to his chest  like an unfurled wing,  began to extend.   His hand, claw-like in it's spastic contraction  met mine   With incredible power and strength  he closed his ...
Life is change, energy flows, and attention creates. By the movement of our attention and the choice of our focus, we freshly create our experience in each moment. I've found that when we actively attend and explore through our senses, we bring greater awareness to all aspects of our being and consequently into all areas of our lives. By sharing my personal explorations, observations and experiences I hope to inspire a more vibrant Aliveness in others.