going toward what intuitively calls to us, paying attention to what has heart and meaning, going where we are most attracted, sometimes changing course in mid-stream as we notice that we are called elsewhere.
living juicy is transforming your
home environment into a reflection of your unique personal energy. Using what you have in new and creative ways, while eliminating what no longer serves you. Making everywhere you look a moment of beauty. (See
House Shaman)
living juicy is swing dancing (tango? salsa? ballroom?) not once, not twice, but possibly three times a week!
living juicy is going to hear live music at El Farol
when you know that Hilary Smith will be singing with her band, knowing that you will have to be up on the dance floor for every song. (substitute your favorite music venue and singer)
living juicy is going to farmer’s market every Saturday morning, and buying the greenest, freshest salad greens, lion’s mane mushrooms, tiny yellow squash, baby onions, fresh roasted poblano chiles, and putting them in a basket as you eat your half bacon burrito and shop.
living juicy is using exactly what you have in the fridge and improvising a meal using disparate things you never dreamed could go together, then presenting it to yourself beautifully arranged on your favorite plate.
living juicy is deciding to take marimba lessons, because it is the most immediate gratification you can get learning a new instrument, and you love the sound!
living juicy is having a mongo koosh ball in your bag at all times, just in case anyone wants to play catch in the house or outside. (As a warmup before each show, we play catch for ten minutes in the studio, see koosh ball in the photo in the foreground under 'rhea's bio)
living juicy is taking a learning vacation... we're tired of laying on a beach gathering sun we don’t need, when we could be gathering chi at a tai chi summer camp (learn to sail? scuba dive? learn Spanish?)
living juicy is going to the Bioneers Conference in Marin County for four days in mid-October because we know we will be wildly inspired by the speakers and fellow attendees.
living juicy is finally buying the bicycle we have been promising ourselves so that we can save on gas, buy more things in our neighborhood, and strengthen our legs.
living juicy is telling the truth to ourselves and to others... without blame or judgment. This frees up so much energy!
living juicy is listening to our inner guidance,
and not the voices of society.
