Good morning dancing de-light-filled friends!
“I see you…I see your Greatness.” I have just returned from Portland where 48 Nia trainers from around the world gathered to collaborate and co-create the new face of Nia. Nia, just like our body and our life is constantly changing, growing and expanding, and I am so honored and grateful to be part of this amazing group of men and women. Many times during our full days of dancing and sharing of wisdom, Debbie Rosas, co-founder and CEO of Nia, thanked us and told us “I see you. I see each of you and I see your Greatness.” I have shared the moment with you in pictures below. As we accepted our red belt, she reminded each of us to see Greatness in ourselves. Seeing our Greatness is not about being great. It is opening our hearts and our eyes to the possibilities before us and our unique potential. It is being a Sacred Athlete. The eyes are the entry into our soul. There is so much that is revealed through our eyes. I can look at someone and by looking at their eyes I can tell how they are feeling at the moment. Our eyes are communicators and communicate all our emotions: love, excitement, anger, sorrow, compassion, apprehension, curiosity. Our eyes reveal what is happening inside. Have you ever looked at a loved ones eyes and known they were not feeling well?
In Nia we learn to use our eyes in new and exciting ways. In principle 5, Awareness and Dancing Through Life, we are invited to look out and change our perception, be inspired and see art in all of life. In Principle 8, The Core of the Body, we learn to use Head and Eye movements as the most organic way to move our head and neck, and integrate the rest of our body. Look and let your eyes move you naturally with grace, ease and efficiency. In Principle 10, X-Ray Anatomy, we are invited to see without seeing and sense what is underneath our skin and make alignment changes that bring our body into homeostatis… into balance and peace. We also learn to look at our body and the body of others through non-judgemental eyes for information, making choices to move our bodies toward pleasure and wellness.
Nia always invites us to see ourselves with love. Not until I can see myself with love, as love, and see my Greatness, will I be able to see others as love and see their Greatness. Nia has opened my eyes to potential and possibilities and has connected me to the visual magic around me so I can see and receive life with curiosity and wonderment. As I step back into my life here in San Antonio I want to express my gratitude and love for each of you. I see in you the wonderful human being that you are, and the difference you make in this world and in my life. I see you and I see your Greatness!
See you in class!
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Adelle Brownlee Brewer
Owner, The Synergy Studio, San Antonio, Texas
Nia Black Belt Teacher; White Belt Trainer
Nia Training Faculty
Journey Dance Guide; Professional Fiber Artist
www.thesynergystudio.com
www.nianow.com/adelle
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