Solstice 2009 - light in transition

Blog calling again, I suppose.....been a while- new hip doing excellently, with much regular care and attention!

A blizzard on its way here in Albany- so the day was different than planned. No NYC - NLP gig, rather a day of yoga and other more centered reflections, explorations, communications. Ready to release the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) readiness project, especially as I've found the staff to 'carry on'. Now's the time for deep transmission and training from all the materials I've collected & practiced with these last years with the other 7 Program Directors in the Division I was responsible for..... All good Thus, getting ready for 'the new', beginning in February, when I will leave that post 35 miles south of our home in the historic neighborhood in Albany. Whew - no more daily commute...yea!

Things that matter more now are Newell & health, family/friends, developing my body/mind/spirit business, exploring nature and community via travel. Service and consulting projects will come, no doubt. Why Not Farm barn a community space now- dear Floyd holding the energy more regularly there now...and Vern of course.....

Allie Middleton- Integrative Leadership Practices- using Otto's Theory U as much as possible for Organization Development, Executive & Team Coaching, Individual Somatic Therapy.....Newell's business in transition too, so we may have some possibilities together now...more to come on this - some interesting inquiries asking for my materials/ideas/input....................... Oh Universe, please let me serve effortlessly....let the loving soul shine forth as my guide in this transition ......in deep appreciation, I remain! Blessed be the return of the light.

We signed up for another year at Why Not Farm. After fully letting go Verne encouraged us to reconsider and look for soeone to share the place with. He found a few possible horse riders. Chris suggested Floyd.
Asked FLoyd. He thought about it and decided it might be a nice change for him if he could get internet service there. Found out he could.
He'll be moving in mid September.

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.

Don't go back to sleep.

You must ask for what you really want.

Don't go back to sleep.

People are going back and forth across the doorsill

where the two worlds touch.

The door is round and open.

Don't go back to sleep.

Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks

googling our joint authorship

Tonight we are trying to figure out how we can both be authors. The instructions are not easy to understand. Allie figure it out!!!

today newell went skiing at Jiminy Peak with Babala. Great conditions. Quite the fall on Cutter. The black and blue marks should be real colorful in a day or so. Too many christmas cookies in this house!!

planning our holiday schedule - thyags-farm-2009 planning- mcquades-back to albany - sunday brunch - pat party- larry c- john and annette- emilie---

time for sleep

Winter Solstice morning, a Sunday.

"People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. "

- Elizabeth Kübler-Ross

The Snow is falling, the big crystalline kind.
In this moment all is still, portending the birth of the New.
We are sitting together by our fire gazing out on the world from our living room at #205.
It’s a perfect time for reflection, a time to listen to what is emerging.
We feel so grateful to be connected to a loving playful community of family and friends.
We feel the joy of having each other to share this journey together.
Thinking of you on this shortest of days, may the special meaning of this time of year light your heart and spread love to those you touch.
As we enter 2009 with hope for transformation we sing “Yes we can!”
Sending love and warm wishes for abundant peace, joy and a few great laughs.
Allie and Newell