tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29037493021915684872024-03-05T11:28:24.349-08:00Journey of a Conscious DancerMy journey toward a more contemplative way of living.Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-3137809440907756542016-02-13T13:27:00.001-08:002016-02-13T13:27:18.100-08:00Light Bulb!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My youngest feeding the ducks.</td></tr>
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I’ve been in a coma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Not a regular coma, but a living one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I once read a story about a young man who was in a coma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His body couldn’t move but his mind was
awake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He could hear everything people
were saying, but he couldn’t move his body, open his eyes, or give his family a
signal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s what my life has been
like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The past two years have been an
awakening where all parts of my self are beginning to move.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found out that my youngest child has a
moderate learning disability and my oldest has a mild one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both are highly intelligent which makes it
even more frustrating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition I
found out that certain learning disabilities are inherited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hmm, I know I sucked at school, but I knew
how to read at an early age and managed to get a Masters degree. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My lightbulb moment wasn’t until I went to a local
learning disabilities conference. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
there I heard success stories and saw techniques used to help young people with
learning differences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I learned more
about dyslexia and other learning differences including processing disorders. In
the near future I am going to get a professional evaluation to pinpoint my specific
issues (processing differences I suspect) but now know my genius was always
there, I just didn’t have the tools to tap into it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Back
in the 80’s when I was in school it was a definitely a one size fits all
educational paradigm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I desperately
wanted to learn and grasp what I was being taught but it was a struggle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stuck with a college major I could manage
but knew that there was more I wanted to know and learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the guy in the coma, I could hear and
sense a greater calling for myself but the rest of me was paralyzed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, I am awake now thankfully because I’ve
had to deal with my children’s difficulties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am awake now because I need to know how I could better help my
kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am awake now so I can help
others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am awake now so I can fly.<o:p></o:p></div>
Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-4298208766555843782014-08-05T11:48:00.000-07:002014-08-05T11:48:52.049-07:00Sufrir un Examen (Taking the Test)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Columbia College Chicago graduation 1998</td></tr>
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I am determined to go back to school. I've been trying since I finished my M.A. from Columbia College Chicago back in 1998. But I think now after all these years, I've really grasped the importance of what education means to me. You see, for the longest time, I thought being in school was about suffering. I mean really just racking my brain over a test and coming out victorious. I took physics, advanced math, chemistry, and biology for science majors while in undergrad all in the name of proving I could figure it out and "suffer" through the course (I say that because in spanish "sufrir un examen" means to take a test or "suffer" through a exam. Spanish was one of my majors in college :-). Most of the time, I failed. There were a few courses that I kinda breezed through (Dance wasn't one of them. I suffered through those also, secretly jealous of all the beautiful ballerinas who seemed to turn flawlessly on a dime) with developmental psychology being the most interesting. I remember my brain just opened up and absorbed all of the information the teacher threw at me. I thought that it was just an easy "A" and not a real challenging class. <br />
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Fast forward 2014 and I have to take a Tests and Measurements (psychological assessments) class online. Everyone is scared and worried about the difficulty of this class. Most of the students are working adults and/or busy parents going back to school. I was homeschooling my son and had my youngest was in school part time so I didn't always have my days free. Yet, I managed to do very well even with the challenges of writing a literature review. Some days were tough, as I poured over article after article, nervously hoping I doing the right thing. However, meticulously organizing notes and ideas and carefully writing in APA style pushed me to the point where I felt like maybe I had been viewing education all wrong. It wasn't about suffering but about stretching my mental ability. It was about the curiosity of learning something new and like the butterfly in the cocoon, growing until I can work my way out and stretch my wings of knowledge to help make the world a little bit better. I don't think folks see education as the gift it is anymore. It's about tests, making money, and a controlled citizenry. But for me, I want to learn because for the first time in my life, I've found something that clicks with my brain. I've come to realize that people are successful at the things that click with them. So those who click with science are just as cool as those who click with music. We all have our gifts and I have learned that it's not about suffering, but growing and expanding in ways which awaken the corners of the soul.Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-15377644077652502802014-07-19T19:45:00.001-07:002014-07-19T19:45:32.979-07:00Southern Veg Returns<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/81cZtglJKqA" width="480"></iframe>Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-31829632458334846342014-03-20T08:57:00.001-07:002014-03-20T08:57:32.679-07:00The 2014 Journey<div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;">I don't talk about my training as a Dance/Movement Therapist. I think after so many years of being in the South and having to constantly explain and defend my work, I just said screw it. There is one thing though I know for sure, this training has helped make me a better wife, mother, person. I was taught to meet people where they are, understand that I can't "make" a person respond a certain way, and that below the surface, everyone has a story. When I saw this blog post below by a fellow therapist, I smiled a little. Sometimes it takes someone else to make us see that we are wonderful, powerful beings on this planet with our given gifts. So today, I will smile a little more, continue to move with grace, and appreciate my strength.</span></div>
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<br />Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-27447575975267206222013-03-08T14:37:00.000-08:002013-03-08T14:38:40.517-08:00Where's my Tribe?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Am I the only person who has asked this question at one time or another? The
one thing that school does is provide us with is an instant tribe. We may not
like the people in it but for a certain amount of time we are subjected to this
readymade community. But once school ends and we are free to express our
genuine self, whatever that is, where do we find a new tribe? Straight or gay,
black or white, everyone doesn't fit neatly into a package. <br />
Just a question,
just an observation...<o:p></o:p>Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-86744676832990461042012-09-18T11:18:00.000-07:002012-09-18T11:18:40.424-07:00Healing Through the Arts Fundraiser!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I was recently hired to work with the outreach program at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago. My classes begin in October, but with the advent of the teachers strike, many teachers who started in September are on hold. I saw on <strong>The View</strong> television show that the musician <strong>Prince</strong> is doing a concert in Chicago to help lift the energy of the city. That in addition to the emails I get from the program director asking for patience from the artists during the strike compelled me to do something to aid this wounded community. Below is information on my fundraiser Healing Through the Arts. You can click on the widget to the right to donate. Know that your donation is going to help the arts community in an area that needs healing.<br />
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<em>The Beverly Arts Center is a valuable resource for the arts in Chicago. Its is a non-profit organization that depends on the community for support. Situated on the south west side of Chicago it provides programming and outreach for an area that is still thriving with caring communities. More importantly, Beverly Arts provides an outreach program to inner city schools in south side communities that are artistically underserved. </em><br />
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<em>I was hired to be one of the outreach teachers with my start date in October. With the start of the teachers strike, many artists who started in September are on hold. Artists are not getting paid and students are not getting served. I saw on <strong>The View</strong> television show that the musician <strong>Prince</strong> is doing a concert in Chicago to help lift the energy of the city. That in addition to the emails I get from the program director asking for patience from the artists during the strike compelled me to do something to aid this wounded community. </em><br />
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<em>I came up with the idea of a fundraiser to aid the center in providing support to the artists who work in local schools but also, to provide support for community programming for young people when they are not in school and outside of school hours. I know the strike will end soon, but with the state of affairs in public education, the arts are the first thing to get cut. </em><br />
<em>I want to ensure that the artists who work in the community are supported and that there is a place where young people can go to enjoy and explore their creative voice through the arts in the community. Know that your donation is going to help in an area that needs healing through the arts.</em>Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-13492302078349624742012-08-05T10:00:00.002-07:002012-08-05T10:43:21.862-07:00I am not my HAIR!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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When I was a freshman in college 23 years ago, I cut all of the relaxer out
of my hair. My major was dance and I did not have time to worry about
"sweating" out my relaxer. I didn't want to wash my hair everyday and
blow dry. It wasn't long enough to pull back into a ponytail and even if it
was, the stress from the rubber band would have broken off my hair due to it
being fine and brittle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did texturize my hair at the time to loosen
the curl but stopped doing that almost 15 years ago. My point is; I didn't
worry about my hair because at the time dance was more important. Being the
creative soul I knew I was meant to be overruled what people would think about
my hair. I did have the occasional ignorant comment, even my Mom wasn't happy,
but I never let that deter me from what I believed was best in achieving my
goals. <br />
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I saw in the news that about 33% of African American women don't exercise
because they do not want to ruin their hair styles. With the high numbers of
obesity in our community is it not more important to be well and healthy? A
healthy body makes for healthy hair, skin, and nails. We look better and feel
better. It is not about the hair! It's about the health and happiness of the soul
inside. I just ask that all women no matter the color look inside and work on
loving the beautiful soul that is the self. No, it's not always easy with the
way society looks at women, but if we collectively begin to hold ourselves
higher we will teach our men and society a better way to treat us.<br />
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Here is a video talking about the hurtful tweets in regards to Gold Medalist
Gabby Douglas’ hair.<br />
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<br />Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-23626197209844480302012-07-26T11:26:00.000-07:002012-07-26T11:33:45.075-07:00Ask a Better Question<a href="http://www.servitokss.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/man_question_mark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.servitokss.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/man_question_mark.jpg" width="159" /></a><br />
Ok, I'll admit it, I watched Oprah's Lifeclass and listen to Tony Robbins.
Hey, I like the pep talks and support from their words. One of the things I've
learned from listening to Tony though, is that if you want a better outcome,
ask a better question.<br />
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Instead of always saying, "I don't know what to do!” I had to begin to
reprogram my brain and ask a better question. You see, lately I've been feeling
I don't have enough. My Dance/Movement Therapy degree is a MA and most colleges
require an MFA plus performance experience to teach in their dance departments.
On the other hand, I don't have enough credit hours from my MA to sit for the counselor’s
license specializing in Dance Therapy in the state of Louisiana. This dilemma
has driven me crazy, even paralyzed me to the point where I have relegated
myself to teaching young people. That's been cool but I would like to do more. <br />
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What I have done to stay sane is homeschool my children, cook, and developed
an awesome green thumb. In these past 12 years since my last degree, I've
learned so much about the inner workings of my mind. In my early years, I
stayed so focused on being a dancer, I didn't know who I was and quickly fell
out of love with the art. Never mind that I was an awesome teacher and creative
choreographer, I wanted to do something else. I must admit, it’s been lovely.
If you check out <a href="http://www.southernvegchronicles.com/">www.southernvegchronicles.com</a> and my YouTube channel under <a href="http://www.youtube.com/southernveggirl">Southernveggirl</a>, you will see me enjoying my other talents. <br />
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But now, I am looking at myself again thinking "How do I make the most
of what I have?" Folks have done a lot more with a lot less and so I ask,
"What is my excuse?" <br />
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Let me ask a better question... hmmm... Here we go, "What can I do that
uses my creative talent and expresses who I am lovingly with financial
abundance?" The answer follows...<br />
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While driving, listening to music and seeing choreography in my head, I came
up with a thought. What is the biggest, wildest thing I can do? BIG, WILD, OUT
THERE!!!. First response,<em> <u>Start a dance company, create my own dance
technique, coach dancers on health and wellness, and start a dance outreach
program in the community</u></em>. Whew! I know that's a lot, but that's how I
would like to see my gifts used. <br />
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Now that I have the answer to that question, I must ask the next, "How
do I do all of that and maintain a balanced family life?” I guess that's
another post, but for now, I do have a few ideas on how to carry out my WIGs
(check out <a href="http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Wildly-Improbable-Goals"><span style="color: blue;">Wildly
Improbable Goals</span></a>). As with any journey, I am going to need support, lots of
it. I must admit when things get sketchy I retreat, I am human. For my sanity, I just have to remember to keep asking the better question and pray :-). <br />
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Moral of the Story<br />
1. Ask better question<br />
2. Get support<br />
3. Don't be afraid of <a href="http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Wildly-Improbable-Goals">Wildly Improbable Goals</a> for your life.<br />
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The video below is a modern class I taught at a local university almost 10 years ago.<br />
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Life has thrown me some curve-balls in the last few years. It seems that I have been loosing everything; house, car, and more heavily, an unborn child. During this time I kept a brave face. “I’m o.k., I’m o.k.,” I kept telling myself. But I wasn’t. I never cried, I never shouted, I never kicked or punched through the anger and frustration. I kept it inside. But then my stomach began to hurt, my skin began to break out, my hair was brittle and dry. My body was breaking down. Now, here I am a Body/Mind Specialist I am having a Body/Mind crisis...<br />
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To read more click here <a href="http://divattitude.net/2012/07/big-girls-do-cry/">here</a>Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-54984591178815854652012-04-19T14:52:00.000-07:002012-04-19T14:52:00.985-07:00<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Three things I would tell myself at 18</div>
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1. It's o.k. be you. There is nothing wrong with you and you are perfect just the way you are so just be as artsy and creative as you want to be. </div>
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2. If something is not working out, it ok to stop and reassess the situation. If what you are doing or where you are working doesn't feel right, leave it to find what does work. It's o.k. to stop dancing for a while. You won't know what other talents you hold unless you try something new. </div>
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3. You have everything you need within yourself. You are very intuitive and creative. You know just what to do and will always be guided. Take care of yourself and live well!!!</div>
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</div>Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-75716064232678782082012-04-15T13:40:00.000-07:002012-04-15T13:40:32.865-07:00Dance is how we move through LIFE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO8Sa-Km7qVY_E2BRWTExdYdvyeU8iOTcm8NGMLV1r1ZWqoyotsTa0k8r9RL-SYwBPB7e0SA3-YTg7i5cY8onBHD7HpCNpmD8YRwbZjssmdj6q6vYm6WuDHB06-F8G1v0yFYroYpOKz0dC/s1600/Picture+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO8Sa-Km7qVY_E2BRWTExdYdvyeU8iOTcm8NGMLV1r1ZWqoyotsTa0k8r9RL-SYwBPB7e0SA3-YTg7i5cY8onBHD7HpCNpmD8YRwbZjssmdj6q6vYm6WuDHB06-F8G1v0yFYroYpOKz0dC/s200/Picture+003.jpg" width="200" /></a>I haven't written here in while. In fact I don't do much with this blog but lately I've been feeling compelled to get a few things off of my chest. Dance is not just a technique learned but how we move through life. Life is like a dance and sometimes it's choreographed and sometimes it's improv. I feel I've done quite a few things in my life. I've been on a t.v. talk show, I've taught at the college level, I've given birth without an epidural (that should be in a category all by itself :-). In fact anything I set out to do, I've done it. But at this age and stage I ask myself, "What Next?", how do I continue this miraculous life that contains two wonderful children and a witty husband who is stuck to me like superglue. What's my next production, my next masterpiece?</div>Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-76016088742302589902011-04-11T18:51:00.000-07:002011-04-11T18:51:27.088-07:00Junior Master Chef #3<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/t_R462TNJgw?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> My son is one of the best cooks I know!Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903749302191568487.post-29642787278974591532011-04-02T16:43:00.000-07:002011-04-02T17:07:37.564-07:00A New Consciousness for Dance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6w-VSZdybHaD01rLPrMBBdeyOBbtAWymImo9QkGZCuOXUr-3B45aLEntvZuus64hLrzxHNLRIOVy5PKRnSZkqqkVBommloxDdG5EfmHyqsD2jFqE3Q5Ticy94OcVcKeUdH2yMehj9-K2Z/s1600/DSCN2378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6w-VSZdybHaD01rLPrMBBdeyOBbtAWymImo9QkGZCuOXUr-3B45aLEntvZuus64hLrzxHNLRIOVy5PKRnSZkqqkVBommloxDdG5EfmHyqsD2jFqE3Q5Ticy94OcVcKeUdH2yMehj9-K2Z/s320/DSCN2378.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I started this blog as a documentaion of my journey toward a greater understanding of who I am as a creative person dancer, yogini, chef. I have been dancing since I was six and looking at almost 35 years of dancing. Lately though, I found it harder to lie to myself about what and who I am as a a mover. Looking at my own technique and the fact that dance, as I teach it, is more of a practice and not just about a bunch of steps, I am challenging myself to expand beyond the box as a teacher. My foundation is to develop a core sense that not only allows the dancer to dance stronger but longer and more mindful. Right now I am studying Ashtanga yoga and it's discpline has opened my heart and mind to all the possibilites of what movement is and how as a teacher I can expand that for those I am working with. Just some thoughts...Germaine S Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506543830738642081noreply@blogger.com0