‘Notice’: to become aware of…
As I drove back this morning from Dallas, after a wonderful weekend with Michael Molin-Skelton, 5Rhythms and Soul Motion teacher, I noticed the brightness of the sky, the sun shining through the majestic clouds, the sparkling dew on the grass.
As I sit on my patio at this moment, I am noticing the colors on my computer screen… the steam wafting from my chai tea… the reflection of the sky on standing water after the rain storm… my toes sticking out of the end of my robe.
I’m looking… I’m seeing… and I’m noticing.
This week our focus will be eye and head movements… with the intention to notice. Creating space in our body, mind, emotions and spirit just through the act of noticing.
Join in the dance as we put on fresh eyes, giving thanks for all the ways we look, see and notice. Even as our eyes age, become blurred, need glasses, or begin to view life with distortion… we have an amazing gift of sight. There is so much to notice and appreciate.
Look… See… Notice. I’ll see you on the dance floor!
Read below for some inspiring thoughts on noticing… notes I’ve picked up along the way. To notice is never-ending… like love.
Noticing your grace and beauty… Adelle
My classes this week: Tuesday 6:45am, Wednesday 9:15am, Fun Friday 5:30pm
1. Notice the steam wafting from your tea. It’s seductive and meditative.
2. Notice the breath of your children or partner. Rather than seeing them – notice the beat of their heart or sound of their breath.
3. Notice if you keep thinking of a friend you haven’t seen for a while. Ring them.
4. Notice the emotion you are cooking into your food. I happen to believe there’s more to the look, smell and nutritional value of a meal. Our meals also hold emotions. A meal cooked with love without doubt tastes divinely better. So next time you are cooking a meal – notice your emotions.
5. Notice the color of your clothes. Notice with a slowness as you choose your clothes – are the colors you are reaching for, energetically what your body is needing today.
6. Notice how you move. I do this often. Am I walking or sitting with comfort and ease? Am I rushing my body carelessly, restricting my breath or am I mindfully breathing into my belly, willing to accept the here and now?
7. Notice the next animal you see. Animals can be subtle messengers on your life’s journey. Notice the butterfly, crow or owl and connect with the message they are sending you.
8. Notice the chatter inside your head. If you notice your thoughts you can change them – if you need too.
9. Notice how you hold your body. Is your body open, relaxed and spacious or tight, closed and blocked. I’ve said a million times before – lose the frown, part the lips, release the jaw and drop your shoulders. Notice your body more often.
10. Notice if you keep hearing about a book. There’s a good chance you need to read that book.
11. Notice those feelings. Intuition is a powerful and very helpful force that arises usually in the pit of the stomach. Take time to notice what your intuitive self is telling you.
12. Notice what is around you. Notice what you are seeing, feeling and sensing – in this moment – right here and now – can be the most amazing gift of all.
13. Notice the feather on the footpath: I learned many years ago from a North American Indian that when you find a feather on the foot path in front of you, it’s a sign you are on the right track. Notice feathers.
