Yoga #3, Body Image, the spine.
When you close your eyes and just BE, what does it feel like?
When you "follow your breath" what does it feel like? What can it feel like?
Overview: The BODY is made up of a spine with appendages. First you work the spine, all else is secondary. Breathing "following the breath" "works" the spine.
Detail: The spine is an "S" curve. The Top of the curve is the head, the Bottom curve is the rib cage. When breathing there are only TWO "basic" movements: the ribs "expand" (rolling forward), and the head "tilts" upward (felt along the back of the neck). That's it!
HowTo: The most simple way to feel this is lying on your back, with your legs resting on a chair. Breath with the heart beat (3in/3out), VERY SLIGHTLY roll the back of the neck up and down (feels like EXTENDING the neck in the back, feels like dropping the chin to the chest). FEEL how the spine curves. The trunk of the body will "set up" the lower section below the neck. The ribs will FEEL fully connected down the body, and ALSO feel like they are FLOATING all my themselves. Doing "ballet arms" is the most basic way to get those appendages out of the way (like holding a real big beach ball).
'nuff
Thursday, March 20, 2008
TWCDT #1
Those Who Can't Do, Teach #1
The basic concept: If you can DO IT, then you will get much more reward for DOing it, than for TEACHing it.
Variations:
1) You can only DO it for so long. You get tired of the same thing.
2) You can only DO it for so long. Other things need to be DOne, and take priority.
3) By DOing things as a youth, you experience that thing.
4) While DOing things, you talk to others also DOing that thing, but they DO it a bit differently.
5) As human life span increases DOing things needs to be RE-learned in later life. But HOW??
The devil's in the details. That'll get the main topic started for now...
'nuff
The basic concept: If you can DO IT, then you will get much more reward for DOing it, than for TEACHing it.
Variations:
1) You can only DO it for so long. You get tired of the same thing.
2) You can only DO it for so long. Other things need to be DOne, and take priority.
3) By DOing things as a youth, you experience that thing.
4) While DOing things, you talk to others also DOing that thing, but they DO it a bit differently.
5) As human life span increases DOing things needs to be RE-learned in later life. But HOW??
The devil's in the details. That'll get the main topic started for now...
'nuff
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Stand Up #9
Stand Up #9 - I'm being told...
Overview: Put your hand to your ear, lean forward and act like you're being interupted, getting the "breaking news" in your headpiece. Just like Jon Steward uses so well.
9a)
Overview: Put your hand to your ear, lean forward and act like you're being interupted, getting the "breaking news" in your headpiece. Just like Jon Steward uses so well.
9a)
Song List #3
Song List #3, 08-0319
The last couple of weeks have been very good for finding new music and artists. I don't want to fall too far behind on the list so it stays somewhat manageable. Besides I get to listen to each song as I do the artist quick review!
Susan Gibson - she wrote Wide Open Spaces!!! The Dixie Chicks made it one of the most popular Country songs in history! Not quite the voice of DC but nobody does...
Chelsea Lena - She's country, but she ROCKS! I sent her link to WomenWhoRock and she said she was dancing all over the room!! She also has great covers and a variety of styles. She'll be big! WWR told me I have good taste in finding new artists, I agree!! But I get lucky too. I "mine" the comments from other artists like Jewel for "you inspired me!", for mini-Jewels in the making.
Pauline Croze - Frenchy! Great moody stuff!
Charlotte Overman - Super covers! Incredible voice and guitar sound like sittin' on pillows on the floor together, her playing just for you!
Pascale Picard Band - Folk music from BC Canada club circuit out west.
Buffy - Fell onto Eliza Dushku's personal website. She is so-o-o beautiful and so much more. She overshadows everyone else in all her movies and TV shows.
April Start - Indie Country Artist (ICA) haunting vocals...
Quincy Coleman - jazzy, bluesy, strong voice with style!
Emma Shapplin - classical voice used in wonderful new ways!
BRIANA CASH - Real Toe Tappin' Music!! When she sings -Honey!! I just feel/think YES! YES!
Kara Kay Music - 60's folk style, super simple and emotin' all over the place
FAST HEART MART - Head bobbin' music
Frank Sinatra Jr. - Ol' Blue Eyes, what else can you say?
Kenny Chesney - So many great songs, lots of links to him. ABut Mine is Surfer Dude fun.
AMBER LEIGH - Great "Country Bar" Style. Kind of weird but I love it when I'm in that mood.
April Start - Catches your ear quick and holds it! (ICA)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Hello!! Lynyrd Skynyrd!!
RATT™ - few bands have the Ratt energy!
mike ehlers - the way a voice and guitar SHOULD sound!
Stephani Krise - Fell into "Song for You" looking for Leon Russell. She's too young to remember Leon, but she sings great, recorded "mushy" in mid-tones. Yes, I told her I thought so, how else to improve? I'm hoping she gets a more suitable mic system, and a better engineer, then watch her star shine! Luv her Pink Boots theme. Used her Opry Flags picture to set up Opry Key. Her's, of course, is Pink.
vince - weird that I like this glockenspeil stuff, but I've played it a LOT! I'm blaming the Yoga for relaxing me!
Andy McKee - soft and sweet guitar. DREAM ON!!
RIGHT SAID FRED - too-o-o sexy!
Here's the list.
Shape I’m InFrom Chin UpBy Susan Gibson
Good Ol Country SongFrom Lena/woeckener/atkinsonBy Chelsea Lena
Baiser d adieuFrom Un bruit qui courtBy Pauline Croze
Help Me Make ItBy Charlotte Overman
Smilin’’From me, myself and usBy Pascale Picard Band
Full Of GraceFrom BTVS Season 2By ☆ Buffy, The Vampire Slayer ☆
StayBy April Start
Want Me BackFrom Come CloserBy Quincy Coleman
La Notte Etterna RemixFrom EtternaBy Emma Shapplin
Take a Walk with MeBy BRIANA CASH
My ChildFrom "Just a Demo"By Kara Kay Music
TrustafarianFrom An Orange AlbumBy FAST HEART MART
i Get A Kick Out Of YouBy Frank Sinatra Jr.
Anything But MineFrom When The Sun Goes DownBy Kenny Chesney
Honey DoFrom RecklessBy AMBER LEIGH
I Don’t Need YouBy AMBER LEIGH
GrowFrom ChangesBy April Start
Free BirdFrom Lynyrd Skynyrd LyveBy Lynyrd Skynyrd
Round And RoundFrom Tell the WorldBy RATT™
stay with meFrom coming soonBy mike ehlers
Song for YouBy Stephani Krise
glockenspielFrom circus contraptionBy vince
RylynnFrom the thing that came from somewhereBy Andy McKee
I’M TOO SEXYFrom UPBy RIGHT SAID FRED
'nuff
The last couple of weeks have been very good for finding new music and artists. I don't want to fall too far behind on the list so it stays somewhat manageable. Besides I get to listen to each song as I do the artist quick review!
Susan Gibson - she wrote Wide Open Spaces!!! The Dixie Chicks made it one of the most popular Country songs in history! Not quite the voice of DC but nobody does...
Chelsea Lena - She's country, but she ROCKS! I sent her link to WomenWhoRock and she said she was dancing all over the room!! She also has great covers and a variety of styles. She'll be big! WWR told me I have good taste in finding new artists, I agree!! But I get lucky too. I "mine" the comments from other artists like Jewel for "you inspired me!", for mini-Jewels in the making.
Pauline Croze - Frenchy! Great moody stuff!
Charlotte Overman - Super covers! Incredible voice and guitar sound like sittin' on pillows on the floor together, her playing just for you!
Pascale Picard Band - Folk music from BC Canada club circuit out west.
Buffy - Fell onto Eliza Dushku's personal website. She is so-o-o beautiful and so much more. She overshadows everyone else in all her movies and TV shows.
April Start - Indie Country Artist (ICA) haunting vocals...
Quincy Coleman - jazzy, bluesy, strong voice with style!
Emma Shapplin - classical voice used in wonderful new ways!
BRIANA CASH - Real Toe Tappin' Music!! When she sings -Honey!! I just feel/think YES! YES!
Kara Kay Music - 60's folk style, super simple and emotin' all over the place
FAST HEART MART - Head bobbin' music
Frank Sinatra Jr. - Ol' Blue Eyes, what else can you say?
Kenny Chesney - So many great songs, lots of links to him. ABut Mine is Surfer Dude fun.
AMBER LEIGH - Great "Country Bar" Style. Kind of weird but I love it when I'm in that mood.
April Start - Catches your ear quick and holds it! (ICA)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Hello!! Lynyrd Skynyrd!!
RATT™ - few bands have the Ratt energy!
mike ehlers - the way a voice and guitar SHOULD sound!
Stephani Krise - Fell into "Song for You" looking for Leon Russell. She's too young to remember Leon, but she sings great, recorded "mushy" in mid-tones. Yes, I told her I thought so, how else to improve? I'm hoping she gets a more suitable mic system, and a better engineer, then watch her star shine! Luv her Pink Boots theme. Used her Opry Flags picture to set up Opry Key. Her's, of course, is Pink.
vince - weird that I like this glockenspeil stuff, but I've played it a LOT! I'm blaming the Yoga for relaxing me!
Andy McKee - soft and sweet guitar. DREAM ON!!
RIGHT SAID FRED - too-o-o sexy!
Here's the list.
Shape I’m InFrom Chin UpBy Susan Gibson
Good Ol Country SongFrom Lena/woeckener/atkinsonBy Chelsea Lena
Baiser d adieuFrom Un bruit qui courtBy Pauline Croze
Help Me Make ItBy Charlotte Overman
Smilin’’From me, myself and usBy Pascale Picard Band
Full Of GraceFrom BTVS Season 2By ☆ Buffy, The Vampire Slayer ☆
StayBy April Start
Want Me BackFrom Come CloserBy Quincy Coleman
La Notte Etterna RemixFrom EtternaBy Emma Shapplin
Take a Walk with MeBy BRIANA CASH
My ChildFrom "Just a Demo"By Kara Kay Music
TrustafarianFrom An Orange AlbumBy FAST HEART MART
i Get A Kick Out Of YouBy Frank Sinatra Jr.
Anything But MineFrom When The Sun Goes DownBy Kenny Chesney
Honey DoFrom RecklessBy AMBER LEIGH
I Don’t Need YouBy AMBER LEIGH
GrowFrom ChangesBy April Start
Free BirdFrom Lynyrd Skynyrd LyveBy Lynyrd Skynyrd
Round And RoundFrom Tell the WorldBy RATT™
stay with meFrom coming soonBy mike ehlers
Song for YouBy Stephani Krise
glockenspielFrom circus contraptionBy vince
RylynnFrom the thing that came from somewhereBy Andy McKee
I’M TOO SEXYFrom UPBy RIGHT SAID FRED
'nuff
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
vision #1
I have had all kinds of problems with my eyes. I'll use Vision# to blog updates.
Today I was looking at a maze. Mazes are really cool for vision analysis and training for several reasons. I start anywhere and try to SEE an extend WHITE passage way (line). Then I "Shift" and look at the DARK around it. Very cool.
It seems to me that the Shift from actually SEEing the white of a page, to THINKing of the black text as THOUGHTS describing the world, is the ESSESENCE of reading.
We have black letters but our eyes can NOT see black. How weird is that?
While looking at the maze I covered one eye. I could SEE that I could NOT see many vertical lines. My eyes vibrate side to side so it probably shouldn't have been such a surprise. But then, I tilted my head a bit and turned slightly sideways. I COULD SEE those same lines. My eyes were actually changing how clear things were by the tilt of the head and the angle of view. Lots more on this in the future!
'nuff
Today I was looking at a maze. Mazes are really cool for vision analysis and training for several reasons. I start anywhere and try to SEE an extend WHITE passage way (line). Then I "Shift" and look at the DARK around it. Very cool.
It seems to me that the Shift from actually SEEing the white of a page, to THINKing of the black text as THOUGHTS describing the world, is the ESSESENCE of reading.
We have black letters but our eyes can NOT see black. How weird is that?
While looking at the maze I covered one eye. I could SEE that I could NOT see many vertical lines. My eyes vibrate side to side so it probably shouldn't have been such a surprise. But then, I tilted my head a bit and turned slightly sideways. I COULD SEE those same lines. My eyes were actually changing how clear things were by the tilt of the head and the angle of view. Lots more on this in the future!
'nuff
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Stand Up #8
More!
Stand Up #8: mySpace TV is really only a premise to get people to watch Roommates.
Variations: Every try to watch stand up comedy, movie trailers, or other fun things on mySpace video? Seems that the default is always set up to go to Roommates, the TV show. BORING!!
8a) What us the criteria for showing the NEXT available videos? Tags, theme, what? No! More Roommates!
Stand Up #8: mySpace TV is really only a premise to get people to watch Roommates.
Variations: Every try to watch stand up comedy, movie trailers, or other fun things on mySpace video? Seems that the default is always set up to go to Roommates, the TV show. BORING!!
8a) What us the criteria for showing the NEXT available videos? Tags, theme, what? No! More Roommates!
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thou Shalt #1
Thou Shalt #1
This concept pretty much covers Religion, Rule of Law, Cultural Norms, Family regulation, and the like. Lots of room for discussion of "Me vs. You", as individuals, neighbors, cultural groups, social groups, ethnic groups, national/regional, and on and on and on.
Overview: Thou Shalt -- YOU not ME! Will do something I deem proper.
Function: Thou Shalt -- defines either the behavior or the concept to establish "acceptable" actions.
HowTo: Very simple in theory -- Obey.
Not so simple -- Obey ALL rules and laws, from everyone, all the time, based on what rules currently apply to you, or will apply to you, or did apply to you. Short list, of simple examples: 10 commandments, 99 names for Allah, ettiquette, netiquette, thoughts you have when you see a cop car in your rearview mirror.
Usefulness: Most SMART people would say -- know the rules so you can bend or break them.
'nuff
This concept pretty much covers Religion, Rule of Law, Cultural Norms, Family regulation, and the like. Lots of room for discussion of "Me vs. You", as individuals, neighbors, cultural groups, social groups, ethnic groups, national/regional, and on and on and on.
Overview: Thou Shalt -- YOU not ME! Will do something I deem proper.
Function: Thou Shalt -- defines either the behavior or the concept to establish "acceptable" actions.
HowTo: Very simple in theory -- Obey.
Not so simple -- Obey ALL rules and laws, from everyone, all the time, based on what rules currently apply to you, or will apply to you, or did apply to you. Short list, of simple examples: 10 commandments, 99 names for Allah, ettiquette, netiquette, thoughts you have when you see a cop car in your rearview mirror.
Usefulness: Most SMART people would say -- know the rules so you can bend or break them.
'nuff
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