Kelly Newsome Georges
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I moved a lot as a kid, too, Donna (by college I’d lived in over 30 houses). I found it very stressful but, at the time, wasn’t able to process it. During adulthood, I could, and recognizing that my feelings were similar to others’ experiences was a critical part of healing that wound. Gratefully, I also realized that it’s only through the wounding that I was able to relate to the suffering of others – and that provided the foundation for profound friendships and even professional development. Your mention of “not being alone” in it rings very true.
Thanks, Betsy. Your section about being devoted to your daughters, grandsons and family resonates deeply with me. It’s the first thing I thought of when Susan asked the question – and I so innate that I forgot to write about it in my own response to the essay. But it is so true. I cannot think of another being to whom I’m more devoted than the humans I “made.” I appreciate also your devotion to non-human beings – and will think more on this in my own life.
Ooh, I like that last sentence! Made me smile. How different would this world be if we could recognize each other’s guru-ness (without all of the crap that often comes with such a title)?
Thanks for the note, Jenn. It’s pretty amazing how “grain of sand” we can feel when we connect with what else is out there, isn’t it?
Thanks, Allison. I love Ashtanga practice but definitely found the guru emphasis a bit off-putting at first. I’m glad you’ve found a balance. The world needs balanced yogis. 😉
I love this question because, as a long-time yoga student and teacher, the idea of “gurus” is so inherent in so many branches (at times, to the overall detriment of the practice). While in theory I like the idea of “one” teacher, I’m inherently skeptical of it in practice. For me, personally, I tend to cultivate devotion in a few other directions – (1) visualizing ancient or ancestral bodies and/or spirit guides, whom I haven’t known in this life; (2) shifting focus to my own “inner” guru, founded in the idea that we are all divine; and, less concretely, (3) connecting to a collective higher power of consciousness. The destinations may be different but, interestingly, the path/sensation feels quite similar.
Hey everyone, I’m Kelly – a mama to 3 small kids, bonus mom to 3 young adults, self-care advisor, and American living in a tiny village in the South of France. I’ve known (and adored) Susan and her work for about 15 years, but only recently received a random download during meditation that “This year is the time to do a meditation training. With Susan.” Voila, here I am answering the call, happy to practice together and meet all of you.
