Christmas is a time when a stillness may - just for a moment - touch the world beneath its surface busyness. This stillness allows a direct touch of the Movement of Being - which is peace, in joy and freedom. Where love abides. The mind cannot 'know' this - but it can be willing to get out of the way. The heart already knows - but we have become too busily distracted in trying to be a 'someone' all by our self. Rather than focus on how weak is our capacity to abide in receptivity without reaction or restlessness 'taking over' again, why not celebrate in gratitude that we can hear at all - even if we seem to lose it again. In our dancing we can be still - not in form - but in the absence of any effort or struggle to be unaccepting of the present movement of being. Such moments also invite a divine or graceful selflessness that is also a fullness of life. And it does not remain hidden but shines recognisably joyous in a peaceful presence shared.
We have been having our litte house extended since last June and the builders are just finishing a few things. This has been a major focus of our year and is a leap into the new. It is all liveable now - except the attic where this pic was taken. (I did play with it afterwards so it isnt a straight photo). The stove isnt in yet and nor is the dance floor down - but its underfloor is. We are enjoying a new sense of light and space - and delightful views as we have opened to the light and scenery to the south. We are looking forward to hosting small gatherings here, with a dancing focus, as well as the sharing the healing amenity of the North Norfolk coast. We dont know how this will come about yet. We'll start by inviting all our local dancers to join with us. And discover each step from the one we are taking now, as we listen for the music that moves.
In Love's Blessing : from Brian and Cathi
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