19/10/2023
⛰️ Another Zenthai module at Ninderry & I'm reminded once again of the depth of this practice. To me it is so much more than bodywork, as time after time my heart has been cracked open throughout my explorations.
The study of this modality goes hand in hand with my own self-inquiry; carving & poking & prodding depths heretofore unknown & yet, in that beautiful paradoxical way, returning to the spiritual home of my heart & tending it's brilliant flame. 🔥
🌀 On Monday I experienced a profound Zenthai session from who through her presence & touch enabled me to release some locked energy in my hips which came in the way of tears. I had never cried as a result of Zenthai before & it served as a fitting & forward-looking bookend to an experience that already had me on the verge several times; A reminder of my own need to be held in the same space I create for others, as the overarching lesson of my 20s rang true once more; that I cannot pour from an empty cup.
🌊 So, with a renewed sense of both this artform's & my own capabilities, I return to New South Wales eager to continue in my embodiment of this devotional practice. In an increasingly mental world, the need for communion with our own bodies becomes more important.
✨️ That & I am reminded to cultivate joy. "Enjoy what you enjoy" - Rick Rubin. I found myself singing & playing lots of music throughout the weekend & am as lit up as ever in doing so. Experiencing the magic of song & sharing it with others remains one of life's greatest joys for me. As my teacher Gwyn would say, "fun is underrated". Indeed.
🙏 I hope that this resonates with some of you & from this place I would love to see you on the mat soon.
Remember to stop & smell the roses 🌹
L.J.
