I'm staying at this nice AirBnB within about a 5 minute walk of the Human Garage in Marina del Rey. I haven't driven a lick since I've been here, but walking around in torrential downpours is not my favorite activity. My heart goes out to all those nearby who have been affected by the terrible mudslides which followed the terrible fires so recently.
After two solid days of cats and dogs rain, it was nice to see this rainbow yesterday afternoon. It was pretty spectacular with some of the most intense color that I have ever seen. If you look carefully, you can see the outer band forming. Really a nice moment. I always like being reminded of God's greater universe. I'm just truly in awe of it all - both the inner and outer selves, and the inner and outer world.
So today was an off day and I definitely needed it. Yesterday's Human Garage visit gave me lots to ponder. What kind of search am I truly on here? I have asked myself that 100 times since yesterday. Interestingly, some have said I have characteristics of an empath, but when I read through those characteristics I say no way! I'm so impatient! I think people just need to own their own bullshit and work it out. On the other hand, when I hold the hand of a student, I know immediately whether they are linked up - where their center is, whether they have a chance to take an organized and efficient breath to support their free, authentic voice. That excites me enormously, and I desperately want to transfer that knowledge (and power) to them to unleash what God has given them. God gives many gifts. What I have learned through decades of teaching is the best God given gift is that of desire. Desire to express, desire to learn, to seek, to do. I suppose we are all seeking. I have often told my children that your only obligation in life is to be good stewards of your talents. It is up to you to figure out what they are and how they should be expressed. I guess in my 6th decade I'm still trying to figure that out.
More tomorrow.
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