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-- what? You expected a guarachute?  That's as hard as the jokes get to figure out, honest.
(Ok, yes, I made them up myself. There, I admitted it!  )
Almost more seriously:
My pages are known for having many links to various other pages at this site. Some folks said they became so strung out on the deep extensive and so very scary  matrix of christofeelia that they had to call AAA for directions back home  . Ok, so they didn't, but you might want to get a quik idea of what is on this page (maybe, kinda sort of ...AND possibly ...PLEASE? ) before chancing a link to another page at this site -- or falling asleep  ACTUALLY: only the rare person could read all there is at this site. I appreciate a discriminating mind, not to mention someone with special interests of their own. And while at my site, you can agree with parts, disagree with other parts, and hopefully enjoy the context of how it all got put together - same as with myself.
What Certain Women Might Want to Know About Me:
The next few paragraphs should either help you to know whether you and I are basically compatible, OR at the least, whether there's a laugh or two for you here  . Further down the page is half my life story - well, maybe not, but how about lots of pictures?
I put this page together when I had the impression women wanted a totally self-divulging guy, and when I thought women had grown past their wanting all the credit for 'taming that wild animal', or least being able to pretend they were the only one who got to see the vulnerability. Well, so realizing that is not always the case, I figured I could either remove this page, or just trust there's a woman out there who could deal with it. We'll see and I'll go from there. In any case, even though I had a facebook page (here) before facebook came along, I don't generally talk as much as this page or my web site might indicate.
For those who are entertaining THE QUESTION of what I might be like, you may find it easy to assume some things:
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There's so much here that you know me so well that you feel that:
a) you won't have "the exclusive" on who this man really is,
b) any woman who reads this will therefore intuitively know who YOU are if you were to go with me, or
c) that I may seem by my writing to be so magnetic (eg: you have such a strong reaction -- one way or the other) that this "intense personal magnetism" makes me anything but attainable, maintainable, and/or suitable for a long-term relationship... [...hold on...]
On the other hand, for most other women, I have to convince them that yes, this has actually happened! [Well, I'm certain it has in SOME reality ]
Ok, Seriously...
...But what you probably do not know is that:
1) I write, not only better than most other men can (and I don't expect that to necessarily impress you), but also better a) than I myself can communicate complex matters otherwise, b) than I am capable of listening to, remembering, or even reading comprehensively another's biography. EG: I'm not psychoemotionally omnipotent or trojan-horsing a self-help manual on his personal page as some have apparently imagined from reading my writing.
2) My ability to communicate effectively in other than writing can vary broadly, depending on a number of things, eg: there is still possibility for misunderstandings just as in any other relationship.
3) If you're still interested in who I "really am" (in person), then you're probably quite rare, and I wouldn't tell too many people (heheheh). No. Actually, besides being a trial run for my writing effectively (a guy can fantasize in more than one realm, afterall), I figured that this was the best way to weed out those gals who wouldn't be compatible, and find the really compassionate one (the only one who could survive all this).
4) My shyness (to a "walk up and say 'hi'") is still real, and the implications have at times been staggering, depending on the circumstances.
5) I believe that compatibility is as much about how well we handle each others' oddities - or what others might have called shortcomings - as it is about the synchronicity of minds. I believe the old "takes two to tango" applies to the willingness for both men and women to recognize each other's struggle in the long and difficult process of closing the gender gap (to a workable degree, speaking philosophically & communicationally). There is humor in this at-times-seemingly-endless stream of misunderstandings between us. And the better we can laugh at ourselves, the less power we will give to such as those who keep our health care system from treating the whole person.
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I am Capable of looking at things from many viewpoints, yet also very much "in my body." Accomplished in some intellectual pursuits, yet can also be fairly present with feelings. Some intuitive skills. And I never brag. I do admire, attempt to emulate, those who have skill and readiness with both reality and humor.
INFJ or ENFJ would be my Myers/Briggs personality type. I know the value of play as well as work. Once I let down I and am with someone that I enjoy, then I enjoy finding out what she likes in another's presence. And IF that still falls in the realm of "natural" for me, OR in fun play acting (I can do a few imitations) then I can often have fun providing that.
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That developed partly because I'm not being afraid to share deeply, I've learned to keep abreast of what might come across as too deep or intense for someone at any given time (and even make sure I stay aware on occasion - ). I think it's very helpful (maybe essential) to know how to interpret what another says and means in order to come to understand that person. Strong believer that listening is a good thing, that "looking for context" while listening helps, and that soundbytes are overused. ["What Some Women Might Want to Know II" (more serious?) further below.]
For the more esoterically inclined: Capricorn Sun, Sag-Rising, Aries Moon (with Grand Trine Symmetric over Cardinal Cross). Numerology: Soul:11; Path:3; LifeLesson:22; Outer Personality:1.
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H Y P E R L I N K S
(to sections on this page; "hyper," but adrenaline neither required nor prohibited. )
The Idea Section
for Energy Efficiency on many levels (& other things)
Some which might save you valuable time and money, but provided here at No cost
(although compliments about my intelligence or looks... ). AND there's something here for the ladies, the intro will give you your next clue.
About Gender, Sexuality, and Evolution
(as in, what's actually changed - and why any [straight] guy or gal should care)
including "The Strong Sensitive (straight) Male," "Massage-Related Questions", "Notes for Male Massage Therapists",
and other considerations
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W H A T I D O when I'm not using my hands...
(that is, when not with someone else, I spend time with... )
 At the Site Map / Organization Chart page [ Internet-Explorer-Friendly since July '09 ]
Here, it's all graphically arranged for context: including lists of essays, charts, graphics, etc. Also on this page is the "Core Body-Mind Integration Concepts in Context Chart" and the essay "How and Why this Site Is Different", telling how it all is actually related through the cross-discipline inter-relations and approach of this site. And how that relates to *Chalice-Bridging* and to healing. (Including all described in this section.)
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Body-Mind Integration
This site's 1st index page includes many of my first essays on the subject (some published, one in a professional magazine), from general overview to in-depth into the processes, attendant exercises & therapies, as well as related health topics, & lots of other links. My Brochure is here for my vocation in Body Mind Integration. The long form of that is "Body Mind Integrative Awareness & Energy Bodywork Therapies -- for Individualized Approach and Training for High Performance, Awareness, and Integral Being." This is my actual primary income-deriving work, the core of which revolves around the topics covered at the "Body-Mind Integration..." essay - with the goal of clarifying [ie: "Body Awareness and Communications"] as more easily understandable for a very *common sense* kind of preventative maintenance application. Essays have been added (May-Oct'11) for completing the context and clarifying how things work, how we can make them work. That page and the "Notes on Beliefs, Healing, and Prayer" page get into the core of my health & healing perspectives. I also accept donations for helping me with the hundred or so web pages I offer via the Chalicebridge.Com site.
Body-Mind-Chalice Integration Art Index Page
Artwork on the "Chalice" theme, including a little bio on how it began and developed, and as related to "sacred geometry". When incorporating "sacred geometry" most interesting chalice artforms naturally appear, much of the artwork even reveals interesting structure(s) when zooming in to/past the point of pixilation(!) ...symbology, geometry and communication, and how all that relates to (led to?) the Holy Grail or Grail Legend. Also about where *The Da Vinche Code* Including, in hopeful prognostication, about "Pragmatic Idealism", emotional intelligence(!) that might "bridge" (interconnectedness and understanding) of essential opposites, transcending extremes. And thus relates to the evolution of Man. Which is some artwork, of course. Essentially, the chalice, in this interpretation, is about *Integration* of Spirit into humanity. (updated ...5'11)
4C-Publishing (Chalice Creations and Concept Charting)
About Desktop Publishing , including Vibrant Greeting Cards, Logos, Display Ads, Promotional Presentations, Charts & Web Books, Mandala & Prayer Cards. This page has a sampling of "Vibrant Greeting Cards", Sacred Geometry Art, Newsletter, and other Designs (thumbnails or links to full size work or samples). Slideshow Presentations are coming on line now (Nov'11), while you may find much more extensive portfolio (so far) at my Facebook page.
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Chris by Artwork (a 2005 photo over 2009 artwork)
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O N V I S I O N, E V O L U T I O N, A N D T H E F U T U R E (?)
Including a page of prayers and invocations, 16 prayers as of Aug '09, with Sacred Geometric and Sacred Earth backgrounds by yours truly, to assist us in "holding the vision" of our potential." Note that the World Healing Prayers & Invocations related to positive vision and empowering attitudes, accessing, connecting, and utilizing resources. Some are designed for healing the planet, some for furthering the cause of justice. Many are for the maintenance and strengthening of democracy with an effectively aware and pro-active citizenry and a healthy economy.
Other pages at this site are born out of similar hopes, dreams, and visions, including the The Fascia-Memory Project. Which is about prospective research (theory originated in 1994) into the relationships of connective tissue (fascia), 'body-Memory' & related dynamics, diagnostics, revolutionary implications for preventative maintenance, as well as research into new connective tissue scanning devices (9 pages, including 2 Charts). And there is Evolution Trends: The 'Information Age' And Its Evolution Into The 'Holographic Age' about challenges and realistic goals for survival and creating a desirable future, written in Nov'95. Nov.'09: Four new sections for clarity and elaboration, including "Seven Phases of Evolution," "On Learning, Fairness, Truth, and Peace" (& Purpose, Structure, & Religion"), and ref-links for the "updated" prophecies for the year 2012. Hence, when I use the term "evolution" at this website, I am referring to the psycho-social evolution of humankind, not to the physical as we generally consider it. And usually from the perspective or paradigm that looks at the recent psycho-social trends - in comparison to the overall course of mankind.
S O C I O - P O L I T I C A L C O M M E N T A R Y A N D D R E A M S
Political "weather reports" from a psychological perspective (Gestalt/ Buddhist/ New Thought, by a veteran-become-student of health, therapist, trends monitor, and activist for peace & justice), on a small number of pages include:
"Why Politics At All" - (I mean, how "spiritual is THAT?! ). Including "Managing a Love/Hate Relationships with Politics" [note: "with", not "for"] - some thoughts about a pretty tricky dance, *Love-Wisdom* as a pairADocs ? ? Some key parts of that tricky dance is covered in "Trends, Memory, Tracking, and Forgiveness" including TRUST re: "Discrimination and Whether, When, or How to have Expectations of Accountability." At "The Political Page" there is also a piece about "The Four Governments" (actually, the four realities or belief systems going on and ideas about actually making it work for PEOPLE). And How A Marine became a Veteran for Peace (and even more) . Not really political, but as writing it, couldn't help but notice and reference a few implications: " 'The Lords of Culture' and Listening - A story about Language, Relationship, and the 'Body-Mind Split' " (7/31/2010, ed. thru Aug'10).
Towards empowering the highest momentums within us, there is "Poly-Psy & Citizen Health - Discussions & Charts on Political Participation, Empathy, Apathy, & Healing" introduces a study in current “Poly-Psy” with three graphic flow charts and pragmatic discussion for society's waking up and healing itself. Also at that page is a special section, Favorite Alternative Solution Sites and the sidebar essay, "Solutions: Common Means to Efficient Paths, 'Bridging' in the Cross-Discipline Approach". And for students choosing alternatives in peace, to facilitates resources and connections to institutions teaching peace, mediation, and related subjects, and perhaps to help inspire the creation of an actual US Peace Academy, there is the The virtual U.S. Peace Academy @Seattle. |
Drumming in Ground Zero March, April 2010
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Just About Yours Truly (Christopher & Family):
Ok, just me now, you brave soul, you , ...
Well, it's true, it took you only a chasm-leaping risk for you to get to what took me years to prepare -- for you (oooohh aaahhaaaa)... I just put together many little pieces of email and other scraps I'd written since '93, tho' I've primarily just edited since '97. I added some of my more recent jokes and riddles and plays on words (recent in '87 - they're timeless actually, but still bad ), and wha-lah presto zowie zam! and (see, even the Batman sounds take a long time comparitively) Poof! there it was! The page was older than fruit cake before it was published! (And after it's 2003 editing it's original alure remains!) Can I go to jail for that?
I'm sure many (who know me only through my various vocations, that is) have wondered if I have one. I wondered that myself, then Life forced me to develop a sense of humor (besides having an independent and very intelligent daughter to entertain and keep motivated - good training in humility, too. Oh, I'll get into bragging about her later on...). But then I Started out with a mind/senses that doesn't quite perceive the world in the same way as most folks (well, not very often apparently - or so my associates have been hinting). Then I found an excuse in the Kiersey Personality typing system: says I'm an INFJ (1 % of population; less since I'm also male). And.. there's this Cardinal Cross, Grand Trine thing ... where's that twilight zone wav file ? |
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What would it
be like if we solved the conundrum of what it truly means to
"Act our Age" ?
If you think about that very long, how many different moods do you entertain ?!
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I'm a lot like my dad, he was a simple man, very humble, and fairly conventional in many respects -- hmm, well, I live simply, I've transitioned to defining "humility" from an eclectic viewpoint, and conventional? Well, I enjoyed contact sports when younger, including carpentry and hauling hay for the three Summers of high school, and still enjoy hard physical work, even if I spend a great deal of my time at the computer now. But I've always enjoyed working with my hands, including with sculpture, sketching, and drafting. [And I cover relationships in another section.]
My size allowed me only a very short running back carreer after 10th grade, although running head-on into large linebackers did earn a little respect. In junior high flag football I could kept the flag hard to get to by turning around and round - with my "crazylegs," a classmate had said - as I ran downfield with the ball. By 11th grade, my 10.1 speed (100yrd dash) let me compete in track (although my friend Donnie Quinca averaged an amazing 9.8!). And I just had to try wrestling my senior year - at 165 lbs, by end of season I could actually hold my own with the guys in my weight category. That led Will Rogers HS to actually letter me, although it was probably for my "6th Hour" efforts overall, keeping a few varsity members working harder to stay ahead of me perhaps.Well, I probably would've been in varsity at most any other high school, since my graduating class alone had over 1500 students. [ Well, there I was, trying to be modest, but my old age had me returning a time when I apparently wanted a little more applause.  Ahh, Thank you!
In baseball I very much enjoyed the position of catcher from the 2nd grade through 10th grade. It even seemed natural to massage the arm of my pitcher friend when he complained he didn't know if he could finish the inning - after the game (that we won, I think) he told me it made all the difference. [ Amazing how much time & learning accrued before I discovered my vocation. But back to physical stuff: ] Nowadays, I ocassionally find a little baseball to play. I like hiking a lot and really enjoy the energy of the rain forest, although I do miss the much more constant sunlight and warmth of the Midwest. Actually, I love the dry heat of New Mexico and Arizona, but also enjoy the California varieties.
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Zen Riddle: If a mystic throws a temper tantrum in the forest, will the trees hear it?
I've been a bit slow when it comes to communications and relationships - but Capricorns can be late bloomers at various things, "slow but steady learners". My siblings were all convinced I was going to be the smart ("spoiled" ) one who got more education, and probably be a priest.  Well, we turned out a good preacher (once I hit 33 or so and was getting through a fairly introverted beginning .... jeez, it (near evangelism compared to before) was almost dangerous once I got going ). And I'm not bad at doing a spontaneous ceremony when really needed. But my varied interests were just not to be so contained. Besides, I don't think I could enjoy celibacy for anywhere near that long.
I have spent a fair amount of time alone, partly because of my interests being so cerebral if not focused on my sensory kinesthetics. On the other hand, I really enjoy being with people. It would be more accurate to say that the ' I ' -- the 1st letter of the INFJ type, having to do with Introversion, vs ' E ' for Extroversion -- is *not* heavily in the ' I ' direction. Still, I can be about as shy as anyone I've ever heard of when it comes to actually meeting people. In high school, When not doing sports I was usually studying or reading. I didn't "hang out" - was introverted to the max. I sketched things in many classes as listening (or not) but made good grades. A little bit ADD maybe? In grade school... well, remember the kid in the back of class that was always driving you to the edge, constantly tapping with his fingers and feet ? Yup, that was me. But only in recent years have I really been getting into drumming. I have a couple of frame drums & a custom built (unusually wide-ranged) jimbe so far. I even have a 15 minute repertoire on my guitar -- if you don't mind 14 versions of "House of the Rising Sun." -- Ok, 4 versions .
Ahhh, speaking of music, I actually found an entertaining and talented way of putting forth my philosophy ... Ok, I found a singer who's songs do... well, actually, an incredible job of that: Ed Munter in his album, "Tracking Down the Soul" ©1996 Wash Your Dish Music. You thought I would put a midi of me singing here? uh, nah... Besides, Ed even *sounds* a lot like Bob Dillan.
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By the wall mandala and chalice set, Spring '08.
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And in the picture, that's Kevin the Dragon (with the big eyes on the right). The handful of little "stuffies" in my place represent that part of me that keeps me young, curious, and hopeful - even "in the real world." (Which world can too often seem to require such serious attention otherwise).
Q: When are lies absolute? A: On the golf course.
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Shyness (when comes to 'cold-call' meeting of someone) can be challenging at times when also managing some of my other traits (and even this humor ) I'm the only person I've met who can come up with as many theories about most anything ...I decided I'd be a trend setter. <g> Well, actually, it's just that I haven't got the time to keep up with or follow whatever the current thing is. Ok, so no one is wearing my style yet ... (Wait a minute, did I see someone with my Okie short sleeves ? -- that's long sleeves rolled halfway up the wrist )
I like reading stories aloud for my lady at bedtime - I'm a co-nurturer, addicted to smiles, perhaps. Two of my favorite books for this have included *Mists of Avalon* by Mary Stewart, and *Nine Faces of Christ* by Eugene Whitworth (not about Christianity but about the Golden Thread within and linking all religion).
I'm into art-appreciation: What I marvel at the most - and hence my area of vocation and constant study - is God's art in the human form, and that includes our whole Being and cosmology -- as well as the artistically rendered esoteric symbolism of all that - as I hope my Chalice art page shows. Uh-oh, got serious there
I also enjoy watching movies with a partner and, when motivated I can even do some interesting cooking. (Ok, if the truth be told, I mostly I enjoy other's cooking, helping out and getting a little in the way in the kitchen, but I have usually obeyed when told to go sit. Meanwhile I'm generally creative and definitely efficient (at cooking, living simply & compactly, - and at many other things as well, maybe).
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Massage "Tip": How to heal a Charlie Horse: Hush Puppies help a lot.
Try a Lamb Chop?
(Thank you for the inspiration, Chari Lewis, we will miss you)
My daughter Ahnna is why I am in Seattle, she having been born in Oklahoma after her mom married me in a Quaker wedding there. My ex later returned to Washington with our daughter, lived for a time with her parents, and then moved here. Not long afterwards (1987), I moved here to do the part-time Dad thing. That's my daughter (pic at right under the beard :-) at almost 2 years old (from 1985). Ahnna is a young woman that actually enjoys very simple pleasures in the wilderness, as well as working with horses. In grade school with A's in most everything, she especially excelled in artwork (especially water colors), quickly drew cartoons of her friends (which cartoons they like ), tolerated her music training, competed with the best for her age group in the low-hurdles.
She even tried to be goofier than me sometimes! For someone who was raised by two introverted parents, she used to surprise us as an engaging extrovert with her buddies. Her mom and I have been fairly dedicated to her well-being, maybe especially since, even because of, the divorce. We had shared the abhorrence of what lawyers do with divorcing parents (and so avoided that), and have seen what parents' back-biting does for the child (and so resisted that, but then we usually get along anyway), and it's apparently paid off.
I can not say enough about her mom's tireless dedication to providing the most supportive environment. We greatly respected the ideas/truths in The Magical Child, by Joseph Chilton Pierce: from the time she was born (sometimes when she was sleeping), I always told my girl she was brilliant and could accomplish anything she put her beautiful heart into. She apparently believed it, with so many talents that she struggled at times with decisions about what her main focus should be. |
Ahnna, Xmas '84 with Dad
Ahnna & dragon "Sir Gwain" she made for me in '91 |
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Ahnna's development of her talent in water colors was ever invested, however, as her facebook albums attest (including those at my own fb page). Those and other skills brought her just short of a double major, graduating in June of '07 with a degree in Drama (design & application in theator sets, costumes, makeup, etc). At her graduation reception, she wow'ed everyone with an eye-popping 3' by 2' portfolio album - not only with its many types of media, each bringing out the beauty of the other on each generous page, but also with the overall layout and design. Given what she could do with a photo-album at 10 years old, I guess I should not have been surprised.
After that, when it came the right time to show off her prolific work on line, she revealed yet another set of skills. I was amazed at how, once her focus shifted to it, she then built an admirable first website - design and content fill - considering how long she had resisted any kind of digital application of her art world. (I should know, I encouraged her for years before that. But from her mom came her tenacity for the hand-made arts, her common sense in the work world, and her great sense of timing, among other things.)
But most importantly, she has a good heart as well as a good mind and good health. Thank you God! Oh, and she wears my "Dudley DooRight" jaw - wayyyyy better than I do! |
I haven't thrown out the TV yet -- I use it at times to channel my cynicism -- "Therapy" -when I haven't yelled at the computer in a while - ( and a few times to motivate my psycho-social trends essays (although most of the original was otherwise generated). And then there's the pc I do a lot of writing on and cussing at -- more on the pc in the next section. [ NOTE: When I use the term "evolution" at this website, I am not referring to the physical level as we generally consider it. Ref]
And I like Star Trek, M.A.S.H., and some of the spiritual/psych drama stuff that took them forever to get on the TV --Well, I've been doing the consciousness-related studies since my last year in the service -- at 21 -- and at 27 became a crusader for alternative energy and environmentalism, peace, civil rights. Then in another 7 years I had settled into encouraging (providing space/time/energy for) change within one individual at a time, writing one of my first personal growth pieces in that regard. Am progressive in most political concerns and health issues, fancying myself somewhat of a pioneer in the latter, in reference to The Fascia Memory Project.
"PC" ? Let's just say I'm much more patriotic about values and people than I am about nations and governments. I'm choosy about values and if many happen to fall under a heading that some people liken to "brown-nosing," then so be it. I consider "Caring" to be essential. I think I'd make a poor therapist if I didn't. But you can find out more about the political side of that on my " Political Page" if you like.
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Q: Why do they say, "there are no wrong answers ?
A: Which "they"? (I know, the same jokes as were here some years ago... but hey, I might surprise you some year!)
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I'm not the true nerd, although it seems I've spent half my life at the keyboard since 1993. I'm learning to write more effectively, mainly. Plus enjoy my artwork, other graphics, and learning desktop publishing. And there's the mandatory records, bookkeeping, and related communications for the business. And accounting is not my idea of a fun time. More rewarding, although a bit tedious after awhile, is collecting data on many many topics related to holistic health & healing, consciousness, and related practices. And then there's fixing the #@$%\* programs or the configuration or waiting to see what personality Windows is going to toss at my efforts to get some work done -- [Ok, here's where I've edited out some stuff about Windows software performance. I mean, it actually works now. Maybe the changes in the competitive element had an effect. -cp, June'09]
If you care to write, comment, ask questions, say hi, etc, you can do via email (Christopher@chalicebridge.com)
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T H E I D E A S E C T I O N
Yes. For years I've been using a FUEL EFFICIENCY STRATEGY that can actually create a fun and self-challenging game out of traffic (bumper to bumper, temper challenging rush-hour traffic). I've included some special tips... which reminds me: Ladies, don't let the red cars make you think this is only about cars, because there could be some tips here for your future, some secrets for your future man's ...uhmmm, improved relating with you, that is. (Even if he isn't to be me - besides, I already know ). I've adlibed a metaphor here and there, which is where you'll find those tips.
More About it: This methodology helps create a SAFE experience for all. Certainly all those behind you. Actually, *especially* for those behind you, as well as for the guy in front of you. And yes, this technique is very effective on congested highways, especially as drivers in the other lanes see what's happening and catch on to how it's done! In the long run (within any rush hour period) using the technique actually speeds traffic, especially since as a result of using it, a) fewer people are having to accelerate from the stopped position, and/or are doing it less often, b) the likelihood of bumper-crumpling is drastically reduced, c) less stops due to engine overheating, and c) less road rage because people catch on to the steady pace of things.
The heart of the technique, to start with anyway, is gauging the optimal speed for a given situation. I especially watch the brake lights of the farthest vehicle ahead that I can see in my own lane. It's not just knowing how to guage your gas pedal usage. The trick (or game challenge) is determining just how little/seldom can you use the brake pedal and still keep within a certain range of distance from the driver ahead of you. And measuring out that distance with your fuel and brake pedal action. Which can actually can get into to a kind of contest with yourself - which can become a most entertaining game, which is the part that helps with the alertness vs boredom factor, of course. Anyway, let's begin that distance measuring with about 2 to 4 car lengths or so in highway congestion, at 3 to 20 mph lets say. Make that about a 3/4 car length in city street congestion). And these will vary depending on various things you'll figure out as you work with it; practice develops skill. |
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* This "smooth pedal awareness game" also saves on fuel and reduces wear on brake systems (both due to much decreased repeated leap-frog acceleration and braking). And you'll be tempted to frustration when someone from the next lane jumps into that "free" slot you've opened, but if you just trust and play that into the game... it still works out. Besides, they won't "get there" any faster than you, and certainly not in the same (constructive) state of mind as you will be in. All it takes is a little habit-breaking discipline, as well as playing with timing and intuition -- in case you're into building such skills, realizing they, along with patience, dexterity, and tactile coordination, are very valuable skills to have in many realms of life. Including love-making - and you might save a life. Ok, well, not necessarily at the same time !
By the way, I've created another page for this that is strictly business (without the cross discipline applications ). That page includes many more and related ideas for energy efficiency and is at "Smooth Pedal" Preventive Maintenance & Vehicle Efficiency with efficiency resources here & abroad; special section on rainwater harvesting.
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Back to fuel efficiency now... Please use your tachometer! I'm not sure how many cars have them nowadays - but I believe they can be essential for fuel efficiency. Because speed does NOT necessarily indicate amount of fuel usage. A 1982 manual shift BMW can cruise at 65± mph on "the low side of the tach" (2250 RPMs or so, and transmission ratio's figure into this). But the SIMPLE fact of the matter is that, abiding by your Tach-read RPMs is infinitely more accurate for maximizing fuel efficiency- and therefore also for minimizing ozone depletion. Once you find out where the efficiency range is, then you can ("by feel") keep your engine out of the (low rpm) 'bog range,' as well as out of the (high rpm) waste range. |
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I think there are color codes on the tach for the 'feeling impaired' now. But if you drive an automatic (especially w/o a color-coded tach) then, IMHO, you're either not in touch with the road, or you've got road-feel skills I can only imagine. (Which could also help with that dexterity skill building I spoke of above. But as far as applying the metaphor to gear management: I'm gonna have to guess that the 'automatic' Viagra doesn't help to develop capacities in feel skills here )
And there's one about replacing most stop signs with yield signs - to drastically cut energy use (via reduced deceleration and acceleration) and brake wear, as well as to increase defensive driving levels due to the resulting increased caution at intersections (I was actually a defensive driving instructor in the service). Of course, if you're going to do it legally, that one requires some grassroots action at city hall.
the following are excerpted (without *personal page adlibing* as in the above) from
the Energy Efficient Living page
which ALSO has MANY RESOURCES for sustainable living and making it happen
For rainwater storage I found the Oasis Rainwater Harvesters site (Waste Tech Environmental Ltd. of Yorkshire, UK) to have a more than representative set of different types and apparently useful info for each type...
The Home as an Efficient Vehicle for Recycling: ... I just want to remind you that your imagination is one of the greatest tools, that "object permanence" doesn't need to be. Permanent, that is. Because if we are attached to seeing things in only the standard defined way, relative to it's "normal" usage or purpose, then we may be limiting our use of a thing. Re-Use is the most efficient means of recycling -- cost-wise, energy-wise, time-wise, etcetera-wise -- provided that the re-use doesn't cause danger to someone's health. If "that would be tacky" is your best excuse for not re-using something, then maybe you could employ your artistic potential, or trade your (other) skills for the craftsmanship required to give the object it's retainability or re-usability. ...
How many cassette tapes do you have? Are you aware that it doesn't take a great deal of work to repair and recondition them ...?
My mind loves to create self-help techniques, methodologies, and prayers
(since any real change comes from within, right?).
"Prescription Level" Coffee: Would you believe there can be ways to do coffee in a relatively healthy way? Yes, this is for those who know (or want to know) more than a little about nutrition and are able to apply the methodology. "The Eleven Keys to Coffee Potential Maximization" text file (no web page version so far). You can also *Right-Click* this link and choose "save as".
Your Immune System and an attitudinal approach that may improve it
My idea of the ideal immune system may give you an idea of how I (would always like to be strong enough to) approach danger or a "foreigner" of questionable intent, as well as potential agents of disease:
I Let it in (in the Taoist view, "it" is already in anyway), feed it for a time, honoring my capacity to safely honor it so as to gain some understanding and appreciation of it's existence and role within and without. That implies a certain amount of communication - or body-awareness - which is a natural talent, but one which so many have laying dormant. Once that is accomplished, if it cannot join my team with benefit or serve any further beneficial role, I let it pass through while showing it the door and giving it incentive to leave, all with the minimum amount of force that will serve the purpose.
The complications we have introduced into the human system -- via our beliefs about disease and health and human potential -- make the above only an ideal to be striven toward in the case of many health challenges today, and not a reality we already enjoy. But as implied above, I believe ideals can be useful as guides, considered in context with any given current reality, and as such, perhaps they are most useful of any type of perspective. I can say that so far, that has worked for me - I am actually more healthy at 58 than I was at 22 - internal organ-wise, that is. I've rarely even had a cold in last 4 years, and only a few times in last 10 did one keep me from working just as efficiently as usual [which is an improvement over the preceding years, and the improvement has been gradual for last 30]. Musculoskeletally, I've healed most of what I severely injured in my more rough & tumble days. Next life, I may not be granted such a resiliant constitution to begin with, so I'm knocking on wood as I write this. My point is, I believe attitude is a big part of one's immune system, and that more than a healthy balance of caution around that doesn't help.
As for prayers: you can find links to World Healing Prayers on geometric art backgrounds (16 prayers as of Aug '09), as well as to a small library of writings, art, and charts - via the main essay/link section of Body-Mind Integration Index page.
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GENDER & SEXUALITY, "THE STRONG SENSITIVE MALE,"
& MASSAGE - RELATED QUESTIONS
About Gender & Sexuality (and Evolution)
Note: In case you stumbled on this page as an potential or actual client (No links to this page from the professional pages exist, although you CAN link from here to there). You should know that your reading this page (let alone this section) would not help your therapy process with me. This would be due to a dynamic called "transference," as related to client/therapist/relationship *appropriate boundaries*. Please do your homework on that if/as the shoe fits.
Less Serious Note: some of this gets a little heady -- after all, I'm compressing quite a bit of perception into a very small space - They don't call me a space engineer for nothing -- especially after seeing my place, and how much I can pack into a small space! But if you'll bear with me, I promise you a bottom line -- and no lace. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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"Chalice Art" & "Bridging":
symbolizes that pragmatic balance that might "bridge" (the interconnectedness and understanding of) essential opposites, transcending extremes (male/female, as well as any other primary opposing energies of infinitely varying frequency and magnitude). The depth and breadth of which, could we understand it, might explain our existence. "Bridging" does not negate the existance of any one point on a continuum between any two extremes - it simply strengthens the connectivity, thereby the effective context, of each point within the whole. |
I prefer the yin/yang model of masculine/feminine to most anything the western mind has developed for illustrating and quickly lending understanding of overall health in nature. There are charts showing just about every thing, action, food, and attribute (of anything) classified as either internalizing (yin/female) or externalizing (yang/male) to various or specific degrees [Thank you, George Osawa and Herman Aihara; you might Google Search w/these words: Balance, Complementarity, Yin, Male]. Using this model, I will describe how I see/believe/feel the process of our balancing our genders and their natures. I also refer much to the emotional body, to distinguish this part of our selves from the physical body, the mental body, and the etheric body (using the common metaphysical model of four bodies). When I speak of "the Emotional Body" here, I refer to the emotional body of a/our community or society as a whole.
NOTE: Ok, maybe that was a test But if you got your mind around that one without effort you'll have no problem with the rest of this section. If not, but you're still interested, just read the whole thing through, not worrying about the small stuff, and by the 2nd time through things will make sense. Otherwise, or it's late and your brain is tired, just skip to the "Strong Sensitive Male" section for now and come back later :-)
The balancing or "Rounding out" of the Emotional Body for men is not necessarily a "feminization" of it, although it usually isn't a "masculinization" - at least since the pagans and Wonder Woman was in charge, anyway. And still, that doesn't prevent being protective - when it's actually needed. Before The 1960's, men were primarily developed only in the yang (or male) side of the Emotional Body. Whereas women were already developed somewhat in both the yin (or feminine) and yang, although they were rarely given permission by society to express the yang aspect very much. This gave reason for women and men both to realize and communicate that women were more gifted or capable than men in many ways (particularly in the areas of communication and interpretation, many realms of body awareness, intuition, and other right-brain and cross-brain related capacities). |
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The '60's era provided the beginnings of a great rounding of the Emotional Body, and women took much greater advantage of this permission. As it stands now, I believe that women (in the West, at least) have rounded the emotional body to a great extent, although the permission to express all of that rounding is still lagging behind. Men (in the West), on the other hand, have advanced only somewhat, and I'd estimate that on average, the rounding for them is represented by two events, that of decreasing (the communication of) the yang aspect (due to feeling the sting of the hand being slapped), while only increasing the yin marginally. Even so, we have created a much more healthy "leading edge" of men, who are fairly well balanced in both aspects, while retaining an appropriate balance for their physical body. So far the visibility of these men as role models for society is in the subtle range, but hopefully will grow more and more effective.
This may come as a shock to some, but before the 60's, there weren't too many people that looked at history and saw anything but conquering and colonizing as the main means of world change - besides a great periods of Art interspersed here and there. Since the sixties, we've been enjoying seeing ourselves as "the good guys," while we politely sneer at the British and French and all before them as colonialists.
But in actuality, there hasn't been much change except our gradually increasing guilt about conquering and colonization. We've still been DOING the same thing - just calling it something else (something about "freedom"). Like any *power,* testosterone also has a good purpose or two. But putting one's foot down doesn't have to mean stomping someone just because you can (or waving a flag while you're doing it). But first things first when it comes to evolution, right? Of course at this rate, it's going to be a few hundred years before the average person is disgusted at the notion of conquering a nation to get it's "needs" met at the time they're in "need" (did you notice the quotes on that one? ok, good ).
NOTE about "evolution": You may have noticed by context, that when I use the term at this website, I am not referring to the physical level as we generally consider it. More on that and "Balancing of Extremes," *getting beyond* polarization, on "Paradigm Shifts" and Clarifying a/my/some vision for bringing "nigh" the optimal reality scenarios at the "Pragmatic Balancing" section of the "Chalice Art" page. And also at Seven Phases of Evolution at the "Evo-Trends" page (& more refs in next section). |
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One of my friends got nailed on the abortion issue for wearing an Obama button at a Catholic service. She's Catholic, and like her detractor, also abhors abortion as well as other kinds of killing. We decided that the next time this happens she agree with the person, but include more detail about the other kinds of killing she hates. EG: the killing of soldiers, both "our own" and those our political leaders have deemed (sometimes in most questionable ways) as "enemies," and especially their families, the torture of same, the resultant life-long suffering of soldiers' due to PTSD and the now ever-increasing number of suicides - especially as a result of the political pit-bulling of our (and "their") kids. And wouldn't it be great if we could get a political leader who would stand against all of those. And of Course, Obama isn't "pro-abortion" but pro-choice, and life and death issues are just not as simple as some politicians and religious leaders would like us to believe. [11'08]
I have known and/or worked with a varied array of (genetically and orientationally varied) folks, some of whose questions or comments motivate this section. For myself, experimenting with the gender aspects other than the appropriate psychological rounding as alluded to above -- particularly via surgery or even glandular therapies -- is just not my idea of a good time. But that is perhaps because I am fortunate enough that my body and mind are more or less congruent, as well as healthy. Overall, I believe in the need for balance in all things (at least eventually), there's my views on body-mind-spirit integration. But here's goes my own notions on revamping "the hardware":
The balanced Physical Body has some critically different roles than does the balanced Emotional Body. Given the different genitalia of the opposite genders, in spite of the growing realization of the need for rounding out of the emotional body, the balancing of the physical body for any one gender has much more to do with integration of various (and note: naturally installed) glandular systems as appropriate to that gender, than it does adapting the given systems or changing them (via surgery or "hormone therapy") so as to imitate the roles and/or nature of the opposite gender. And as I believe there are at least one or two exceptions to most any rule...
The primary exception to the above, I believe, regards when there is an obvious cross-gender nature inherent in an individual due to genetic makeup. Secondarily, I think it's fine for others to experiment with various systems in the universe, including their own physical body and it's uses, certainly if that is the purpose of their life stream in a particular lifetime -- provided their doing so does not cause harm, burden, or dysfunction to/in the overall "spiritual plan" for the universe (and overall, I believe most of them are very similar), to a sustainable healthy planetary bio-social human system, or to other individual living beings, etc.
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TOP & BOTTOM: two versions of "3D & AtomicChaliceS5A overTransformingTapistry5 & FlowerOfLife-DrkA2 sig'd" cp, Feb 2010;
MIDDLE: "Evolve Humanity, ChaliceVortex&Planet 'evolve-balance' cp, 2008; |
"The Strong Sensitive (straight/heterosexual) Male"
[ as in: *about* same, and IMO (in my humble? opinion), and not that I am "the prime example," but just one humble sampling. And for (just in case you're doing) research, and you haven't yet found enough misconception (Ha) about the subject already - and noting it could otherwise be very boring - of course! ]
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Let's see, if the above section (on "Gender & Sexuality") hasn't already given you a good idea of (my idea of) some prerequisites for appropriately balanced male and female energies, you might want to read up on the the Kiersey Personality typing system), and in particular on the personality types INFJ and INFP, and then consider what these might look like in a male. Does that imply that ALL sensitive males are INFJ's or INFP's? I doubt it's quite that well locked in - but my intuition says there may be benefit in checking that out. I'd guess these two types have far more difficult a time covering up sensitivity than any other category of men that have been studied (their having singled out the straight men in all above considered groups, since that is what women are apparently finding to be so rare, valuable, and to be sought after). |
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| Lets paint the "before" picture for you: I enjoyed sports, including contact sports, and proving that size didn't have to be a disadvantage - my upbringing instilled the "toughness" thing in me fairly well. I tried the Marine Corps thing right out of high school while Viet Nam was raging, but that was actually more out of blind naïveté, desire to please, and the influence of my brothers, not to mention being from Oklahoma. (Ok, be nice, y'all ) Once cured of a certain amount of blindness... (there's more on that on the Political Page, including a few pics, and a page entitled "Questions for Disillusionment") ... the increased capacity to listen and pay attention (oh yeah, and my oldest brother had sent me a very wonderfully instructive woman back when I was in the service, but moving on... ) I'd say the circumstances of my up-bringing (that I mentioned in the "about me" section above) had a strong effect. Plus, my early psychology and spiritual studies ('74-'79) also helped prepare me for openness to the information I received in a class that I begrudgingly attended on "feminism" (in 1982 or so -- and in Oklahoma no less). |
 As activist in ’84 (32yo), & drumming for 3000 GI's Killed in Iraq (1’06) |
Daughter Ahnna & Dad At Arlington NW June'06 |
Yup, all my homophobia was up for that class, but my political activist friends assured me for days it wasn't about becoming gay ;-O (Well, Okie ex-marines need lots of convincing at first.) [1] And about this same time I was doing in-depth studies in Herbs and Nutrition and came across those yin/yang charts I mentioned above (regarding the acid/alkaline balance aspect). Well, I tend to see (and interrelate) analogies, metaphors, and various developed systems of correlation fairly readily, so eventually, the "as above - so below" (Spirit-Mind-Body) thing on the balance of male and female energies had to sink in some time. Did I just esotear you out? (ohhhhhhhhhhhhh!). Well now I'm talking about the integration of my emotional body (not just the mental concept match-making thing) - That part came along very late (1985+)... I could talk about the more painful lessens that more or less force one to learn, but I won't go there here (go here there?) except to say I've learned much in that way as well (apparently goes with the territory of a straight male massage therapist whose clientelle includes a high percentage of politically and/or spiritually progressive women and men, and in Seattle). But then (my saying that) could be just more ego stroking, and proof would be in the pudding |
So am I calling myself a "strong sensitive male"? I'm not talking about being "so sensitive", or about a deva's behavior and her expectations, or about "buttons" and "issues". But about being emotionally aware (and from there, one may have more choice about what one may be "sensitive" about and to what degree, right?) Well, some days I'm not so strong/aware, it feels, but I have always hated the idea of giving up, so maybe I'm just tough -- except for the pain part, or is it because of the pain awareness part? Do you realize there's a whole society built on the "no pain, no gain" thing?
Ok, of course you do, but what you probably did not realize, is that there just might be a much more all-inclusive, more balanced, more healthy perspective about pain(Physical and other levels; aspects in developing a practical approach with compassion) based on Body-Mind Psychology. That the "no pain no gain" principle may not apply as often and/or not in the same simple understanding in every situation, if only because other considerations may apply to them with far better results for all concerned, long term and short. I'm not talking about escape from physically handling oneself or even dying - I can take a corner as fast as most anyone else, and take rough-house contact better than most. I know what "tough" is, standing up for myself, etc.
No, what I'm talking about is the basic principle of BALANCE, which might better be covered in " 'The Lords of Culture' and Listening - A story about Language, Relationship, and the 'Body-Mind Split' " (7/31/2010, ed. thru Aug'10). I know, "borrr r r r...ring"! But isn't pain just part of one's being aware and learning, even learning compassion, or at least a tad of empathy? And about doing one's best to stay aware in this world of growing pains, even when some parts of one don't want to grow anymore? Endurance, perseverances, sacrifice... And yes, there are other things to focus on besides pain, let alone writing an essay on it. Or about empathy: " 'Empathy' or 'Armor' by Definition - Clarifying where the definition has come to be re-defined to apply in limited ways and directions." eg: I clarify the empathy of the 3rd Chakra from that of 4th or Heart Chakra in "The Lower Chakras & Synthesis of Body & Soul". I consider the heart chakra the "bridging" chakra or chalice-chakra, between the lower and upper chakras. (4'10, 4'll)
But here we are talking about sensitivity... there is a relationship among all these things, right? Ok... And, just in case you wanted to know, these things are also related to focus, caring, energy levels, healing, and burnout -ANYONE'S- not just a therapist's[3]. Without too much of a stretch, we could even relate all that to peace and war: "Systems of Structure & Effects on Learning" or "Spiritual Battles & Wars" (that are best if maintained INternally). - an eclectic view (Nov'09, ed. Apr'10)
Another way to look at it: Metaphorically speaking: if certain compartments of your toolkit (whether for whole tools, or just for some of their attachments), had snakes springing out and biting you whenever you opened them, then you probably became less motivated to open them over time. That's how emotional baggage effects how much or even whether you use certain/various capacities in your brain. Denial is a mechanism for coping with pain, including emotional pain, of course. Metaphorically countering, you should be happy to know that there are means to go into the toolkit, tame the snakes, and thus recover those avoided compartments. Same goes for any areas of data storage that have been avoided. EG: The brain is like a tool kit, as well as a memory access device and memory storage device. With your Heart/Mind in charge of the tool kit, that is, at least from the metaphysical perspective. In any case, maybe our tool kits are far more alike than we believe - maybe it's the details of accessing the tools that differ the most from individual to individual. [fr/the "Listening Essay" 9/4/10]
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as part of Peace Flag Color Guard, April & March 2010"
 Transition Mandala Over Intertwinned Hearts 3s, Chris Pringer Dec'08 & Mar'09
 Drumming at GreenLake Arlington NW, 5'05
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On the other hand...
Ok, now if you claim you've always wanted one of those strong "sensitive males,"... well, please try to notice whether or not a part of you might be tagging something onto that. That is, a desire for one "who's sensitive about me and my needs only, and let's not be 'whiners,' and have feelings about other peoples' needs, including those we don't even know." If this is going on, then you do not really want a strong "sensitive male." You may want someone to tend mainly to your inner princess. On the other hand I love nurturing and spoiling in various ways and more than just on occassion, but just not for the ego's sake. (I think that's at least six or seven hands by now, and you're probably getting this image - there's this God/Goddess called Shiva with all these arms... )
And yes, every women, like every man, has an ego -- it usually just hides or displays differently than a man's does. Proof would be yours if that last statement bristled your attachment to believing otherwise. Really. No, I'm not kidding! heheheheheh... Not to worry, my inner psychologist is into the Gestalt Perspective, and Body-Parenting. So, even if you would be around me (as a partner or potential partner) when that (therapist) part of me does pop out, you'd be safe from judgment. Because (since you wouldn't be a client) it wouldn't emerge, except for when working on myself (and I let you witness that), or if you ask for instruction about how you approach something within yourself - on your own, or if I'm profiling some political situation or related person. The point being, I'm very accepting of feelings (negative or positive, APPROPRIATELY EXPRESSED) as I would expect my good friends or a partner to be.
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"The Capricorn" - my first self-made portable massage table, named for strength & endurance. Split 2x4's formed the framing - not exactly light-weight. I made and sold two of them while in massage school in Sante Fe, NM (Yes, that's my unmustached self, 1984-85)
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On Gender and Conflict:
Being a conflict-avoider type by nature, I've learned (read: "expanded") to appreciate that conflict is best avoided by employing broad considerations, attempting discussion and airing of those things that are too easily overlooked, especially when someone seems to present a topic too confidently. My doing that, therefore, is not to advocate difficulty or encourage negative attitude about it. The "Devil's Advocate" role might appear to some as suspicious, skeptical, or even cynical, but the purpose is to help facilitate the best product or problem-solving, etc. Although/And indeed, I acknowledge that I am capable of a wide range of feelings, or at least tuning into them, but am also experienced at not acting on them - even if/when I do express that I have them (and that's the gestaltist aspect speaking). The book, *The Magic of Conflict* by Tom Crum is all about this. I apologize if I come from "this place" (elsewhere on this or other pages) while assuming others know where I'm coming from. Often, when speaking, I actually don't explain things (less and less so over the years, that is) - I know many who prefer sound-bytes, consider explanations as excess elaborations or even "excuses."
Here's a sentence that could have each word or most any selected phrase put in quotes: "Behind every great president there was a great lady." The implications of that are many and potentially profound. But just one point being, there is "power over" (authoritarian style) and there is "power under" (manipulative and/or passive aggressive). Traditionally males only knew the former, and females could only resort to the later, with some exceptions of course. But if "power over" abuse is violence, is not that by "power under" ??? Because does not one generally lead to the other?
Of course, in some relationships one person might be much more resistant to impulsive, let alone violent reactions. And if that is the male, and the female is constantly accusing him of impropriety due to a difficult (abusive) past, or attempting to control his life out of related fears (such fears probably being the most common cause of totalitarianism), then we can only imagine how much patience he must imploy to maintain the relationship, especially if he insists on not having his life overly restricted. [Last two paragraphs fr/ a facebook comment in response to a post on topic of songs with words of violence to women, 1/11/11]
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How does a man massage women professionally?
(It's one of those questions a few guys have occasionally asked me, leading me to suspect other folks would like to ask too.)
and "Notes for Male Massage Therapists"
Quick Answer: "Professionally."
Long Answer:
Introductory Note:
I'm not a teacher on the subject, but from my experience (since '83) I will try to cover a few common areas of question and/or misconception. Someone has to try, right? My learning in these realms has sometimes been difficult. For this reason and for the edification (as needed) of other current and potential therapists, I developed a rather sophisticated list of considerations (available for professionals and instructors of such). This has to do with the most challenging situation variables that the massage therapist may encounter. Based on these, and put in layperson's language (although some of it may sound a bit esoteric to the average person), I wrote "Questions for Boundaries." This (affirmation-based) exercise was developed to also be instructive when simply read to get helpful information, and so is also useful for non-therapists who have challenges in regard to boundary issues. It might also have been called "Advanced Techniques in Unlearning Co-Dependency." More considerations may be found an essay written from a view both naturopathically and spiritually inclined, Compassion, Healing, and The Practitioner -- and Detouring "Burn-out" (Published July'88). For a thorough list of resources on the subject (which may or may not include the above) you would want to use your web-search engines [you might try these keywords: boundary issues, transference, counter-transference] and/or check in with one of your local massage schools. There's also a note below on energy levels and burn-out, [3] and one in the section above on pain.
But to address the particular question above:
Let's be honest. The implied question (from a guy's perspective) is more about "not doing" than doing, right? Hence, the key must be in one's FOCUS: One doesn't "not do" something with very much skill (e.g.: that pink elephant thing: the harder you try not to see it, the more you can't help but see it). And we use "draping" of course, but in any case, and since I am not blind... Early in my practice I was simply thrilled just to be able to do this work and even get paid for it - of course it's very rewarding to make people feel better, and they say very nice things to you, and so on. Anyway, early on I was generally so focused on making sure I was using the right technique and covering all the basic bases, etc. Later, when I realized I was probably one of the more skilled therapists (and I guess so my mind might wander at times) I would, when being "tempted," I would *will* the focus to be on other things that I am very interested in, i.e.: health, psychology, nutrition, technique, intuitive aspects, spiritual aspects. These are the things I've always written a lot about since '77 or so, so realms are of thought come pretty readily, and especially when I'm doing my work.
And besides this, my senses (those that a massage therapist will develop after so many years - from sensory to empathic), are always feeding me information that I enjoy integrating with such as the above aspects. That includes how the client's muscles and tissues feel to my touch as well as how they sense my touch, on how they move, and how they relate and communicate to/with each other, or how, when, where they don't do this (Yes, this is actually quite an interesting thing to many massage therapists -- and this provides the 'body' part of my Body-Mind psychology writings, after all ! :-)
That doesn't mean I don't have emotions, an imagination, and a mix of active hormones to tend with. And a massage therapist is taught to consciously monitor his/her feelings. We couldn't be "Present" with the client if we denied them. Compared to the stereotypical male, [1] the male therapist just "puts things on hold" for awhile. It's not that mysterious really - I'm not celibate, never have been by choice. [2] And I'll be the first to tell you I'm not a saint. Yet, it does take a sense of priority, honesty, and some integrity, of course, and maybe even some very conscious effort and practice at first -- or when the situation is particularly "testy." While I'm fond of the quote, "No sainthood without temptation," my advice is, when a woman is on the table, try to do two things: 1) shoot for sainthood and yet, 2) do not let her put you on a pedestal. A bit of a tightrope maybe but that's my advice, because falling off that pedestal can make you think pretty deeply for awhile - and not because you sat serenely to contemplate philosophy.
One of the interesting aspects in the interaction of massage therapist and client, or between ANY two people touching each other actually, is that sensuality is a subjective experience. The intention of the applicator can sometimes have little significance (as relates to sensuality) on what is felt by the applicatee. Let me put that plainly: With some people I could (for the sake of example to get my meaning across) try to be sensual but, for various reasons, it may not be felt as sensual. Or, conversely, I can be just doing my technique thing for circulation and/or release of contracted musculature, etc, and it may be felt as sensual. It's something massage therapists do their best to maintain clarity on -- without undue focus, lest we cause the client to have undue focus on this. Interesting species we are!
Now there's the question of how to do gluteal muscles (yup, you know, the rumps). I suggest being a great communicator with a good sense of humor if you're going to do these more than the amount taught in Washington massage schools whose teachers have pretty much become paranoid about teaching such things. Not that the gluteal and rotator muscles arent' some of the largest, thickest, deepest, and most complex and essential muscles in the human body or anything. Not that achieving for these muscles -the same goals as you'd achieve for any other muscles- might be essential in preventing lumbar disk and sacro-illial ligament injury - the most common types of low back injuries, and those that lead to further debilitating complications. But actually it is, of course!
Ok, now, if you're a male massage therapist, and fancy yourself as a strong sensitive straight male... You should know that state licensing authorities (WA DOH- Department of Health) generally enforce their regulations via an administrative hearing - *without a jury*. That means (if a complaint is filed) it's you and your lawyer (if you use one) against two people who work for the state. That's the lawyer for the complainant who gets to say pretty much whatever s/he wants to, and the judge who makes the decision. Ok, three to two, counting the complainant who might not even have to be there.
And did I say there was no jury? Did I mention anything yet about "conflict of interest" or political influence? Well, think about who works in state governments and where the bias might be if personalities were to have a lapse in objectivity now and then. And I'm not talking about color. And assuming you are a straight male, remember. Whereas if you advertize as a "bodyworker" offering to do [!whatever!] with another male, well, no worries about the state intervening (for the last 15 years anyway). So much for the term "bodyworker". I've heard, actually from a lawyer experienced in such things, of cases coming before such state hearings that would never come before a civil court (like "he said, she said" cases). He also said that lawyers who can't succeed on their own often become lawyers for state administrative court systems (the ones without juries, remember), and get to call themselves "Assistant Attorney Generals."
Ok, so what that means for you: In any case, it's still a good idea for male massage therapists, at least until they've developed some very good gut feelings about people, to be very careful about who gets on the table. And consider having someone else in the office nearbye, preferably a female associate that you know fairly well. Because not paying attention to those concerns can effect not just your professional standing, of course - but your employment future, social life, and most every other aspect of life - and in a way that even those you might think most sensitive can have a difficult time being "sensitive" to.
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"Chalice Vortex & HVVortex 9FlowerOfLife YinYng3 OnPiSc&Ch2BBk, sig'd" cp, July'09
"3D-APi-Multi-ChaliCell,SDO,VortexBridgeTransforming FlowerOfLife-4" sig'd © Chris Pringer Nov'09
"Tree Of Life within Flower of Life" (v25), cp July '07
"Karma Learning-Love Shield" May'10
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"3DbStar AtomicPiChalice1 Flower&TreeOfLife SpCnxn1 CB&DblHeart..." cp, 4'10
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Footnotes
[1]... Which I most likely am not (the stereotypical male) certainly given all the above statements, which I don't hear from most of the males I've ever known. But I am straight w/ no experience to the contrary & no desire for any. Ok, so... why advertise in Seattle Gay News? Speaking for myself, I advertise to reach the most PEOPLE (affordably) who can benefit from my services -- Regardless of their Race, Creed, Gender & other Genetic Related Aspects, or Lifestyle, so long as that lifestyle is not harmful to others. [2] I don't respect bigotry or reverse-bigotry (or any other form of less-making, hate, enforced ignorance, revenge) -- in Seattle that can refer to some interesting attitudes. Maybe I'm just too idealistic ? And besides, most of my regular clients are gay men and they are among the finest people I know. I've also been told by some gay men that with me there is an advantage - not just because I'm not homophobic, but with a straight massage therapist (of the same gender at least) a gay person don't have to worry about being approached sexually when they want the overall lasting health effects of the massage. Which fact I've learned (perhaps sadly) will surprise a lot of gay *and* straight people, at least among those who don't live in Seattle or large diverse metropolitan areas. And, yes, dealing with phone calls from those who want/expect sex is something you have to learn if you advertize in gay publications. Especially in a state that (unofficially) permits gays to advertize services that (fairly blatantly in many cases) imply sex. And you (in most other cities/states of the U.S.) might think that would help clarify those that don't from those that do, right? Well, not only could thinking that be considered steriotyping (here), but the old sayings, "guys will be guys" and "jerks will be jerks," applies to the gay communities as well, even if women don't get to see it as much.
[2] My beliefs align with that of Vajrayana Buddhism , with the partial exception having to do with *therapeutic* release of emotion (as per Humanistic Psychology). And it's only a partial exception. Hint: my views resonate with the Vajrayana system in that it employs the 'vehicle' of relationship - and related activities and emotions - as a vehicle for enlightenment. (That doesn't mean everything is work, that joy and wonder and bliss can't be essential parts of a relationship. I wouldn't mind them being 90% of the deal! But in ANY case...) This system definitely attributes equal opportunity to the highest spiritual states/development. But as with most schools of Buddhism, it tends to teach 'control' of emotions (albeit an optimal form of such) vs the therapeutic release of emotions. Well, I'm not quite there yet.
However, to the degree one involves Vajrayana nature with one's partner (short of the full practice of Vajrayana, that is), the empathic capacities are drawn on and enhanced to a very high degree. Hence, for me, there is developed an increasing internal awareness of and appreciation for the nature of my partner with all the attendant issues of her gender and related roles, etc. In essence, I measure benefit of any spiritual practice, and how I'm doing on a given day, with the degree of compassion it instills, not in number or degree of powers or insights (psychic or otherwise), of material blessings or acknowledgments, of spiritual friends and associates, of visits by/with spiritual celebrities, nor even the number of genders I can make love to. Which introduces this next little part.
My other disagreement is with certain (few?) of the Vajrayana students who believe that *total* androgyny - including sexual practice - is the only real way to spiritual liberation (!). God bless for whomever that works (EG: for as long as it brings them happiness & enlightenment without interfering with that of others; same for any religious or spiritual path), but for me that (*total* androgyny thing) just rings of spiritual elitism. I mean, does that belief also require (for spiritual transcendance) the absolute development of all aspects of the brain as well, thereby requiring the eventual development of multiple-genius capacities ? (Not that either one indicates "perfection" -whatever that is- but y'know, there's all kinds of fundamentalists in the world, and I confess to being none of them.)
[3] Energy efficiency and burnout considerations:
My muscles generally have rarely tired from doing massage, even after 4 or 5 sessions (1.5 hours each). [I wrote that 10+ years ago. Let's make that '3 sessions' now (2007)] Much of this due to my having done construction work for 10 years prior to doing this work. Good massage training includes learning *how* to use one's strength efficiently and safely in the long run. at NMAMAHA We were taught the principles of Tai Chi, which is nothing if not efficient use of energy. I also make a game of seeing how little muscle energy I can use, and/or how well I can distribute the load, including vary the way(s) I use apply my hands, arms, elbows, etc, to accomplish the task in the most efficient and proficient way. I actually first learned about this when shoveling creek rock at a construction site eight to ten hours a day for a week (partly because my mind is the type that is happiest with something to consciously focus on). By the 3rd day I had a rhythm, and a method of breathing and movement, and altering my stance so as to vary the load distribution for my muscles, that allowed continuous and accurate shovelings of rock up to 20 feet away, practically non-stop (eg: for hours at a stretch). And this was probably my first introduction to understanding the power of focused breathing and the science of yoga). So, when I do get tired it is more the result of what I'm doing (or not doing) with my emotional body, empathy, and "cords." Since beginning my study of Qigong (or Chi Kung, Ki Gong, [and about 9 other spellings will get you info in a search engine!!!]) I've become convinced that breathing and focus are the most KEY elements of healing - that one probably cannot learn too much about effective approach and technique in that light.
[ *Cords* are emotional (some would say 'empathic' or 'psychic') connections to other people. The most common example is a mother's connection to her son or daughter. Most people are unaware of them. Twins often have such cords. But more subtle are those between mates and lovers, and anyone you have strong emotional connections with, or have attachment to his/her healing as a result of your investment of time and energy. Including with people in ones past who are not (consciously) thought about anymore, whether the emotions are positive or negative. The essential point here is that cords are related to boundaries. And most can be related to energy integrity, just as walls are related to security. And although most people may not be aware of having such attachments, let alone what it's actually about, let alone it's critical relationship to burnout. And And that's why it's good to become aware of these cords and to cut or attinuate/qualify some of them. Because these energy dynamics are actually big factors for many people in the health service trades. Hint for those who like to contemplate: has a lot to do with attitudes, definitions, conscious and often unconscious beliefs about *caring* (compassion vs sympathy), *responsibility* (for whom and what), as well as *intimacy* - but not necessarily the latter for any given situation. There are techniques and systems for dealing with them, in case you wondered. For now you might look for essays, "Questions for Boundaries" and "Compassion, Healing, and The Practitioner - and Detouring 'Burn-out'" via the Body-Mind Integration home page. There are other instructive essays via the "Files" folder). ]
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What Some Women Might Want to Know About Me (Part II)
(Part I, a partial summary with highlights, is near the top of the page)
INFJ or ENFJ would be my Myers/Briggs personality type if you know about that. It's as common as the Cardinal Cross symetrically overlain with the Grand Trine in my astrology chart (In case you're interested in that - more esoterica further below). I'm capable of looking at things from many viewpoints, yet also very much "in my body." Accomplished in many intellectual pursuits, yet can also be fairly present with feelings. Also very intuitive. And I never brag. HA! Well, hell, this is a personal ad, right? Ok, then... as I was saying (heheh)... Yeah, I know I have my weakpoints and liabilities. I'm fairly aware of my ego (or my inner child) and can also be aware of same in others, 'tho' I don't want to be my partner's therapist. Co-nurturer? yes. Friend? yes. Your only friend? No.
Was that my 'bad' sense of humor? I know the value of play as well as of work. Once I let down I and am with someone that I enjoy, then I enjoy finding out what she likes in another's presence. And if that still falls in the realm of "natural," or in fun play acting (I can do a few imitations, sometimes a parady of comical extremes or attitudes) then I can often have fun providing that. That developed partly because I'm not being afraid to share deeply, I've learned to keep abreast of what might come across as too deep or intense for someone at any given time. Was also due to my wanting to be an interesting (vs boring) dad to my daughter when she was growing up, and at that time, I was becoming aware that my limited conversational skills were a bit too focused on facts. |
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For those who DO enjoy deep discussion, or when they do, I can occasionally enjoy discussion around how one defines and lives such concepts as presence, sensitivity, courage, awareness, empathy, FUN, balance, maturity, and responsibility. Saying that is not saying I'm "an expert" on any of the above, but that it's very helpful (maybe essential) to know how to interpret what another says and means in order to come to understand that person. Granted, discussing ALL of that in one evening may get in the way of various fun pursuits, but over time all those areas are parts of the picture that puts everything else in context (IMO). At my political page are what I call 'constructive extrapolations' of my my own sense of values, definitions related to "success," and related issues and psychology around that as I speak to various socio-political situations. An example of that includes "Trends, Memory, Tracking, Credibility, and Forgiveness - Oh, and Trust (or 'Discrimination, Whether, When, or How to have Expectations of Accountability')."
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I believe that compatibility is often more about ... compassion. So, to me, a big thing about relationship is apparently about how well the communication works - whether it's about something focused on the physical or on sounds or on something where communication is the main thing going on.
No, I don't expect my ladyfriend to be as extensively written as I am (or even near it). But she might take an interest now and then in some of my writing so she'll have an idea about what I am passionate about, and so can have an understanding of my feelings around that. Obviously, I've proposed some pretty high goals and standards in my writings. But I also think we are all a work in progress, certainly as communities. And without high bearings, also balanced with reasonable compassion, we as communities won't accomplish much at all.
More about YOU (compatibles): You are a co-nurturer, enjoying giving as well as receiving. You are confident enough to both give and take a bit of teasing and poking, but I'm not talking about anything demeaning. You can describe your mind and feelings, and deeper emotions sufficiently that I'm not kept in the dark when something's going on. Well, not totally (LOL). And you are curious enough to expect the same from me. Not that we need to make a full time job of it. You enjoy your body as well as your mind. And your Spirit is always a part of it all. Your work is likely about helping others be present with others or with the planet, or both. And while you may not realise that you provide that for others, you would know those two capabilities are related if I were to ask you. You would be honest and direct enough, yet kind enough, to tell me if you didn't appreciate my singing in the shower after making love with you. You'd like your lover to also be your friend, although you may not have a tremendous amount of faith in finding both of those in the same person. You like staying in shape - probably because you enjoy feeling your energy flowing in play as well as in work - likely because you are aware that have things to accomplish this lifetime, as well as more places or realms (including within yourself) to discover.
Nightlife hangouts is more my area of lackspertise than expertise. Yes I made that up. Creativity is my friend. But I digress... Home movies are my friend. And I know more about places to walk or hike than to dance (although I do enjoy dancing, although I don't know "steps"). I know more about beaches to enjoy (and play drums at) than nightclubs. I know a few good places to eat, not a list. But I'm open to learning and exploring those things and places I don't know, as well as to holding you and learning who you are and what you like.
For the more esoterically inclined: Capricorn Sun, Sag-Rising, Aries Moon (with Grand Trine Symmetric over Cardinal Cross). Numerology: 11/3/22/1 (Soul/Path/Life Lesson/Outer Personality numbers). You may not want to debate the purpose of life with someone who coined the term, "Metaphystemantennistics" (metaphysical epistemology + semantics + tennis. -"Eh?"- Because 'tennis' refers to the usual nature of the discussion on such things. ) |
 
at Ground Zero Events, April 2010, & "Flying" through the forest, 2008
Chris at Massage Chair '05, with Beard '01, at Brownsville, TX "Sanctuary" '84
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ABOUT THE SYMBOLIC ART: The symbols for the "Chalice" - or Holy Grail - that I often use are drawn essentially from ancient archetypes - including the symbol(s) composing what is known as "The Star of David," which symbols actually pre-date(s) any such reference by many centuries or more. They all have their own rich meanings as related to the spiritual dilemma or paradox, balancing or synthesis of qualities (such as Yin & Yang), and healing transformation. Here, the Chalice is essentially a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally. The "Chalice-Star" over the three traveling magi is used in my Solstice or Christmas Card design to represent our quest - in this earthly dimension of body, mind, and spirit - for the inner-most Source of one's spirit and faith -- whether that would be the Inner Christ, Inner Buddha, Inner Mohammed, or the Divine Mother's Spirit connecting All Life, etc. You may find out the actual origins of my relationship with these archetypes at Home Page for Body-Mind-Chalice Integration (and related artwork).
SUPPORT: If you feel well served by what you found here, I would certainly appreciate your support. Although there is virtually 3 large books (and thousands of hours) worth of written material (not including the artwork) here, nothing has ever been sold at this site (although I do promote my therapy practice and desktop publishing skills). In any case, if you feel you have benefited by your visit to this site and would like to support the work here, please check out the Chalice Bridging Ministries / PolyPsyArts Support System.
REPRODUCTION & Copyright: I welcome my writing/artwork being reproduced, and with respect, I very much appreciate your honoring my REQUIREMENT that such reproduction be according to the following conditions:
1) that it is in it's original and complete form (or an editing or excerpt by agreement with the author); 2) contact info are intact (included visible and readable with the writing or artwork): "Chris Pringer, chrispringer@chalicebridge.com, www.chalicebridge.com"; 3) the following conditions are ALSO complied with: Hardcopy reproduction is ok so long as a) it is only for (non-profitable) personal use (1 copy), or non-profit organizational use (1 copy per employee); b) posting on web pages, blogs, or forums is ok only with my expressed permission in each case (partly because I want to know where it's been put, and I'd be most honored to be asked); c) distribution of my writings or artwork is not ok unless with my prior written permission and/or agreement with regard to appropriate (if any) compensation. 4) Any mirroring of my website in part or in total complies with the above. 5) The only exception to the above being for the World Healing Prayers, which I encourage people to make all the copies desired - as can be used effectively - without obligation to get my permission or even contact me, although I would love and most appreciate hearing from you about that. [ This section edited for clarification Sept. 2010; Original statement Aug 2000 when site at AOL. Also Please Note as needed: I have yet to ever sell -or give permission for anyone else to sell- any of my artwork on E-Bay or anywhere else - Dec'07 ...Feb'11 ]
AUTHORSHIP & ORIGINS: Unless otherwise noted under the titles or artwork, all essays, artwork, prayers, pages at my web site, as at my previous site at AOL (Fall'97 to Spring'06) -- and with exception of a very few and diminishing numbers of the solid color and cloudy-sky color backgrounds, bullets & bars, and the logo/headers from or revised for others' sites (as noted) -- has been composed, created & rendered, and web-authored © by myself, Christopher Pringer, practitioner in Body-Mind-Energy Integration Therapies since 1984, ordained minister since 1987. Actually on August 17, 1987, "Harmonic Convergence Day", with New Age Fellowship, Seattle, WA, more recently with S.H.E.S. (International Assembly of Spiritual Healers & Earth Stewards Congregations, SHES.Org) in 2001 for/as "Chalice-Bridging Body Mind & Soul Ministries" Most of the personal health-oriented essays at this site were written in the early 90's, as compared to the social/political/peace oriented pages since 1997, with the proposed Fascia Memory Research Project first published in 1996, and the "Evo-Trends" perspective in 1995. I have been gradually improving their style over the years, including the dates of revisions therein.
DISCLAIMER: None of my writing or artwork is intended to be, to replace, or discourage the appropriate use of, medical attention and/or treatment, but as educationally informative for the purpose of overall health enhancement and preventative maintenance. So far as I know, I have not quoted any other person without saying so. I have emulated a number of writers and teachers, so I wouldn't be surprised if many of my statements have similar words and meanings as they. In any case, I have always tried to say what I believed, and when knowingly restating someone else's words, I say so (except perhaps in annotated links to their web sites).
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"Transition Mandala w/ Transforming Heart Overlay" © Chris Pringer 2008
"Chalice Forming 3D w/Subtle 3DPi-Chalice" © Chris Pringer 2009 [Description]
"Chalice Vortex Bridge over Earth-rS" © Chris Pringer 2007-09
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Chris Pringer, 2011
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I began my studies in multi-level self-healing when in the service, in Thailand in the Winter of '73. The focus then was on self-help psychology, consciousness, and eastern and western mystical perspectives. This continued through my university studies in Norman, OK '74-'79. 1980 took me into naturopathic studies, primarily nutrition and herbology when I lived in Oklahoma City. Not seeing the naturopathic doctor route as affordable at the time, I found direction via a five-evening massage course, Fall '83. That led to a six month professional practice, followed up with the training in Sante Fe, NM, '84-'85 (detailed in my on-line brochure).
Since then I have practiced massage and/or healing facilitation for others, initially in Santa Fe, NM (during/after my training), then San Louis Obispo, CA, and Seattle, WA (with more courses along the way). This includes exploring personal challenges and self-healing methodology. A session may include various energy-body-work modalities, Body/Energy-Awareness based Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction, Cyclist Therapy, office stress treatments (in a chair), or only Reiki or relaxation work in total silence. A client chooses based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns are present at that session. A client may request a "Body Pattern Reading," as well as various massage/bodywork therapies, all of which techniques are listed & described in the Body-Mind Integration Therapies Brochure. Individual, program, and 3-6 week interval-based rates are available. Testimonials are available (on a separate page).
My professional interests have primarily centered in three areas:
1) Body-Centered Psycho-Spiritual Process (as in "Hakomi" style of) counseling and bodywork, including as assessing an individual for the most efficient means of addressing connective tissue injury, short and long term (on physical and/or emotional levels). Related are the basic hows & whys of storage & release of tension and "body memory" in the muscles and fascia. And in the fascia memory storage dynamics - referring to the technical aspects of neuro-physical interface between connective tissue, emotion, and the brain);
2) "Chalice-Bridging" style chakra balancing, including Reiki (energy work) - based in the view that we each are a bridge between Father & Mother God/dess, & thus form a chalice for the balancing & integrating of Humanity with the Divine. Or at least ideally so, as our systems are *attuned* & our batteries are *charged* & we fullfill our true role as human embodiments of Spirit.
3) Therapy for Cyclists and other athletes, related injuries, and preventative maintenance. In April 2011 I responded to a request to offer Century Ride Packages (pre & post 100+ mile rides). My experience with cyclists at that point, including for minor and major injuries, tallied to over 1200 hrs. |
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My training includes
Over 1700 hours of classes and practicum, including with the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts in Santa Fe, NM (1984-85), and with various accredited bodywork and therapy workshops (`86-present), as well as 100 hours training with the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute (1989), over 100 hrs apprenticeship with healing practitioner Robert "Mitra" (`85-`86), 150 hours apprenticeship with Silena Heron in Herbal Studies (`83-`84), Training, Certification, & Empowerment as Reiki Master (3rd Degree Johrei, 1991; Kundalini Reiki to 9th Level w/Gtunmo & Devic Template, 2004). For the detailed version my training, you may go to the latter half of the Body-Mind Integration Therapies Brochure. Which also includes (and relates context for) links to essays elaborating on aspects of imbalance and injury, assessment, and healing.
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Personal Notes or Quotes on Body-Mind Awareness [ cp, 12'07 ]
BODY-MIND AWARENESS, at the core of preventive health awareness, is one of the most simple, efficacious, & cost-effective forms of HEALTH INSURANCE there can be. Hence, massage is far from just "a luxury item," and bodywork therapies can be indispensable for the healing of certain conditions.
MUSCLES RELATE TO ATTACHMENTS - to what we use to take our stance, to hold our place, to perceive and respond to our environment, and to extend who we are and/or want to be. Or used to be (in too many cases, perhaps).
That speaks not only to the body's condition and function, but to how it communicates awareness of where one is along one's path (of becoming who one truly is).
THE BODY IS . . . among other amazing things, a unique communications system -- intimately linked with one's TOTALITY.
Establishing rapport with one's body can be a PATH to self realization.
ONE OF MY DREAMS is a society where/in all children are taught how to feel/see/read their own body-mind communications such that preventive health maintenance eventually becomes second nature. And actually, for the most part, they would be encouraged to re-awaken and build upon what I believe to be a NATURAL INCLINATION - conscious self-healing and continuous expansion of awareness.
And the above goes FOR ALL OTHER ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, to the degree that one utilizes them to improve such awareness and causative/pro-active connection with one's body-mind, and to employ the most effective tools for maintaining/improving one's health under any given condition or circumstance.
WHY DOES BODY AWARENESS = OPTIMUM HEALTH INSURANCE ?
And How does "Body-Parenting" relate to that in Body-Mind Integration ?
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