Tag Archives: voluntary evolution

No Thoughts on Work and Soul Food

Posted on September 5, 2016 by gracekellyrivera

The Great Work is not social work. It is not artistic creation, much to the chagrin of my artistic self. It is not what I once thought it was. In fact it’s not anything I can think. Anything I can … Continue reading →

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Tea, the Heart, My Path of Art

Posted on May 17, 2014 by gracekellyrivera

My life has always been full of magic. As a child I had visions and things happened that started me seeking answers to big questions. It has always seemed as though the Universe will have it no other way but … Continue reading →

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Moving Into Stillness

Posted on July 12, 2013 by gracekellyrivera

Recently I’ve been keen on observation of thought response pattern and the sensations that are connected to these conditional thought habits. From an inner work perspective my learning in Flamenco has revealed much classified as emotion falls under this category … Continue reading →

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Seeing

Posted on June 23, 2013 by gracekellyrivera

If I remember correctly, in one of Carlos Castaneda’s books that I read long ago, training was given in the art of seeing. Specific techniques were used to practice under certain circumstances with an aim to increase accessibility and awareness … Continue reading →

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Sick of Scripture

Posted on May 31, 2013 by gracekellyrivera

When I tell people details of my memory recovery, there tends to be mouth opening, aghast, or a glaze over that stops further communication. I have received confirmation that has been helpful, because otherwise it could be crazy making. At … Continue reading →

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Movement Into Heart Intelligence

Posted on May 13, 2013 by gracekellyrivera

In discussing an upcoming Journey show, I was reminded that there is a distinction between what I am calling heart intelligence and emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is applicable to the life of the machine. Having a wide emotional palette might … Continue reading →

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Away From Hollywood

Posted on May 2, 2013 by gracekellyrivera

In this western culture there are strong stereotypical impressions of artists, actors, dancers, and musicians who live the life. The starving artist, the drug and/or angst ridden genius, the temperamental A type creator whose displays of alpha chest thumping are … Continue reading →

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The Vital Dance

Posted on April 29, 2013 by gracekellyrivera

I was once advised to have the fluid ability to hitch a ride on a freight train and arrive at a city where a taxi takes me to an awaiting Lear jet that brings me to a place where I … Continue reading →

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The Yes and No Along the Way

Posted on April 9, 2013 by gracekellyrivera

I return to this dream frequently. While in a park with a copy of the American Book of the Dead*, sitting atop some piece of playground equipment a couple of very short Tibetan fellows approach me and say, “Oh so … Continue reading →

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Reflections, Pointing to the Sun, Hospitality

Posted on April 4, 2013 by gracekellyrivera

An orchid in its second bloom opening out in the humility of the kitchen window, alone, yet not, in the dark before dawn. The way the light struck it, I had to take a closer look. It was then I … Continue reading →

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