The core practice of Synergy Holistic is PAUSE ATTUNE PLAY
We know that change is the only constant so how do we tune our nervous system to approach change and not avoid change?
We use the core practice of
PAUSE – to take a mindful moment and intentionally practice embodied presence
ATTUNE – to the source of love, the resourcefulness
PLAY – move in the direction that’s life affirming, be it ever so little.
“Instead of attacking problems…
Play welcomes woundedness without making a huge deal out of it all.
Play concentrates upon and elevates wholeness rather than weakness…
Play heals in part because it takes the pressure off what hurts. Our bodies love to create.
Play activates the best in us for nothing but recreation. In recreation, we are created anew.
Our creative energy, like a tide of health, sweeps our challenges in the direction of well-being.”
Cynthia Winton-Henry from What the Body Wants
PLAY is the cornerstone of wellbeing, the ability to hold things lightly and be flexible to move with the unfolding moments. So, in practice I tend to have clear intentions, plan for approx. 70%, take actions in the direction and consciously leave space and capacity to expect the unexpected, have an open mind and an open heart to let life flow through me.
Some of my # PLAY moments
#start with I don’t know
#try a new dish
#smile at a stranger
#dance without music
#sing in a new language
#wear a new colour
#do something I don’t know
#babble
#story telling
#gibberish
#exemplify small wins
#savour the past,present and the future
#find humour
#make a face
#walk backwards
#dance funny
POEMS – Samata
NOW moment
The playing field is my body, my relationships and my influence on the canvas of life.
Every moment is a lifetime on its own
Every love moment enters NOW transforming the past and future simultaneously
Every now moment is portal of possibilities
Every possibility is present
I am present because you are
You are present because I am
Walking many lifetimes together
Not new
Not old
Always fresh renewed
Strangely the cold winter mornings
Thaw me
Thaw you
Flowing merging
Coming going
Those droplets that started together
Meet again and again
Till it’s eternity
Every now moment is eternity
Present simply present
2.
The BODY knows …
I looked everywhere while the body kept nudging
I searched in medical clinics while the body kept knocking
I looked for others expertise while the body gave signals
I explored the labs of science while the body changed every moment
I walked the halls of philosophy while the body reached out
I extended to philanthropy while the body kept calling
I debated with scholars while the body whispered
I dabbled with religion while the body spoke clearly
I shopped for spiritual gurus while the body waited patiently
I did forms of yoga while the body stiffened
I sat meditating the latest style while the body begged to move
I drank turmeric latte at 8 and kale salads at 11 while the body knew the clock
I added colors to fluids while the body simply seeks water
I went in spirals while the body just stood centred
I contorted in shapes unknown while the body returned to base
I kept looking out while the body called in
I am just returning home to the body
The body is the only temple,the altar of my spirit
The body knows ….