In college our Ballroom Dancing instructor taught us the “Hesitation Step,” which was a sort of shuffling back and forth to keep the flow of a dance going if you forgot a step or were in a tight corner or on a crowded dance floor. It kept you moving and prevented you from getting into…
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We went to a very enjoyable Gordon Bok (folk music) concert last night. We met a long-time friend there, and when we did the “how are you?” catching up, this is what he said: I used to say I have good days and bad days—ups and downs–but I decided I’m not going to do that…
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Years ago, at this time of the year, our neighbor would take his snow shovel into his north-facing (slower to melt) front yard and start spreading out the snow to make it melt faster. It can be hard to deal with snow and cold day after day at this time of the year. On a recent trip “up…
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I confess to being fairly ignorant and inexperienced in the world of poetry. Although I am an avid library patron, I rarely think to check out a book of poems. Recently, I signed up for the May Women’s Weekend Retreat, a studio art class inspired by the Women’s Art Institute of Minneapolis/St.Paul. The recommended class…
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In the last 2 posts, we looked at what interferes with our ability to ground our energy and what supports this ability. Check out the comment sections—you might find some ideas that are a good fit for you. What is so important about being grounded? On a practical level, it prevents accidents. Being grounded means…
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In the last post, I asked you to think about those things that un-ground you. Today, I’d like to explore the things that support your stability. There are ways to care for your energy to maximize your groundedness. Who are the people (or animals) in your life that ground you? What kinds of activities or situations support…
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Are you grounded? And I don’t mean in trouble with your parents. In this moment, do you feel stable and supported? Able to stand on your own two feet? Are you able to focus? Do you know how to improve your own groundedness? Let’s do a mini-inventory: Are there people who un-ground you? Are there…
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I am sitting down to choose 3 words that I’d like to describe this coming week. Next Sunday, I’d like to look back on this week and say: Wow, my experiences this past week were certainly . . . potent . . . nurturing . . . and clear. Now I tuned into my core…
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A photo of one of my art pieces was included in today’s Variety section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Although the photo only appears in the paper copy, here is a link to the online article, which gives information about shows and events surrounding the 40th anniversary celebration of WARM. I’ll share with you…
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Janet Hovde, Artist & Healer
I am interested in the intersection of art, healing, intuition, and life. Would you like to meet me there? [Read More …]