This morning's class completed our November theme of hope and included EBR2 focusing on the here and now as well as the Moon Salutation/Chandra Namaskar and Eagle/Garudasana. Apologies for my disappearance during the Cat/Cow sequence. I gather that people could still hear my voice but not the picture for a short while. They say you learn from mistakes and I certainly try to (I have plenty of opportunities after all and this whole year has been one long learning curve as I've struggled to adapt to new ways of doing things I took for granted before). I can't blame the internet as it was all my fault! I plugged my phone into the power but it was the wrong lead! Note to self - allow more time to set up next week and check everything. I hope it didn't interrupt the flow too much. So as we celebrate the penultimate full moon of the very strange and unexpected year that has been 2020 I encourage you to set an intention. It can be small or big but make it achievable. For me, it is to further establish this yoga community and set it on its way into the new year. I've got lots of plans for January which I'll be sharing with you soon. For the moment my project is to produce the Body and Soul annual Advent Calendar. This year it will be very special featuring my own videos for the first time. Last year's calendar is still accessible on my website and you're welcome to use it any time you want. I'll be following a similar format for 2020 with short (five to ten minute) videos for you to explore day by day. Your challenge is to do them all and note down the secret word. Email your answers to me on Christmas Day for a bonus gift. This week's quotation is: "Everything that is done in the world is done by hope." Martin Luther (1483-1546), German Professor Your task is to take on a project: Having hope means embarking on a process and believing it will bear fruit, even if it's not right away. This week, take on a small project - either something you've been putting off or a fun DIY activity - and see it through to the end. Doing so will allow you to experience three aspects of hope: attitude, aspiration and action. Every time you see the fruits of your labour, let it inspire you to keep striving. Taken from Every Day Matters 2020 Diary by Dani DiPirro Moon Reflection I use the Moon Journal 2020 for lunar references. The journal is produced annually by Ingvild Skodvin Prestegard, a fellow Dru teacher located in Bergen, Norway. She has a Facebook community of her own and I often share her short videos and reflections on the Body and Soul Facebook page. We are now in the season of Samhain when the mother becomes the crone. This is a time for death, endings and hibernation. Samhain marks the halfway point between Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice and is celebrated at the end of October (Halloween). Meditation for the Full Moon (30th November) As the full moon shines I become aware of the beginning of my dreams forming deep within me. I listen to my soul and nurture my dreams, my inner self. Another year is almost over and I have gained much experience, which will nourish my dreams. Affirmation: I listen to my soul. Taken from Moon Journal 2020 (A Lunar Meditation Companion) by Ingvild Skodvin Prestegard Wishing you all a peaceful and productive festive season as we move into Advent. Look out for your advent calendar in your inbox tomorrow (join my mailing list if you're not already on it!). Om Shanti Mary
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Mary Griffiths
11/29/2020 05:54:34 am
Hi, Please add me to the mailing list. Looking forward to receiving the 2020 Body and Soul Advent Calendar. Thanks,
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