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Volunteers at Easton Mountain
Marshall Roseberg, in his writings on Nonviolent Communication, lists seven categories of needs we all have: autonomy, celebration, integrity, interdependence, physical nurturance, play, and spiritual communion. Under these come a number of needs. One of them is “contribution to the enrichment of life.”
I have been volunteering at Easton Mountain since 2003 and [...]
Some Video I Recently Shot
One of my recent adventures has been shooting some video footage for a documentary on the work of choreographer John Ollom. Some of that footage and some of my editing has been incorporated into a trailer for the performance that the company will do November 15 at the Cinema Arts Center in Huntington, NY. Even [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Metta in a Group Ritual of Touch
This touch ritual is based on the Buddhist idea of metta, which means lovingkindness. In the standard metta meditation, one uses phrases to focus loving thoughts toward first one’s self, then toward a friend, then toward a neutral person, and then toward a person for whom one feels antagonism. In this ritual one uses touch [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )An Experience in the Erotic Temple
On Sunday I completed a Body Electric intensive called “Erotic Temple.” The facilitators set a high standard for me to follow during the Edward Carpenter Gay Men’s Week that I’ll facilitating in September.
On the first day I gave and received the erotic massage that is the key-stone of Body Electric work. This session included [...]
When a Teacher of God Takes Off His Clothes
I learned something about God this past weekend. I was part of a photography retreat at Easton Mountain. On Sunday morning a facilitator from another group, Bob Pileggi, agreed to pose for us. I thought we would do portraits, maybe head and bare chest. I was delighted when first his jeans came off, then his shorts.
I’ve [...]
What’s Up?
I’ve recently updated the calendar page on my website. It includes a couple of events in New York City, the first weekend of June:
SOMA, a nude evening of yoga, dance and meditation on Friday, June 5
Seed Saving: True Food Security with Ken Greene on Sunday, June 7
Both of these events are, for me, a part [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How I Work with the Chakras
When asked about my workshops in chakra energy, I begin by explaining that chakras, for me, are a way of thinking about energies, emotions and abilities being localized in different parts of the body. Common language bears this out. We say, “I have a gut feeling”; “I have a lump in my [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Dance Between Power and Intimacy
For twenty years, I’ve been writing about erotic spirituality; and I’ve facilitated workshops and retreats that combine non-erotic and erotic touch with meditation, movement, and other techniques of spiritual awakening. The following is based on my experience.
There is a strong part of every person’s psyche that thinks of itself as separate. Einstein called this “the [...]
On the Wings of a Dream
Sometimes fiction conveys more than facts. Perhaps this story will speak to you.
I’m meditating by a shallow brook, naked. A young man approaches - a red bandanna around his neck. He asks if he can sit - unconcerned about my nudity.
He takes out a harmonica. I say, “Go ahead.” He begins to play – long [...]
Cultivating Lovingkindness toward Oneself: A Ritual
Stand, fully clothed, in front of a full-length mirror. Answer this question out loud: What in my appearance might keep me from loving myself?
Close your eyes. Take five deep breaths. When you open them, think of the person in the mirror as someone you’ve just met and for whom you’re strongly attracted in spite of [...]
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