The godforce in Flow

I have had an interesting series of events in the past 10 days that have rejuvenated and refocused my intentions.

Last week at the union event in Moncton I remembered my deeply ingrained desire to make this world a better place, this is what first drew me towards becoming active in the union. Taking action in someway instead of sitting by and complaining about the injustices in the world. I spent much of my free time last week trying to figure out why I was there, in the end it was to renew my sense shaping the type of world I will see (see Blog Entry).

Mike & my girls picked me up from the train station and I was off right away to the ReDefining Education Family Retreat at Oceanstone. I was able to keep my girls with me for this workshop. What an amazing and magical weekend. Anne incorporated Huna into the children's program, there was alot of talk of connections with the elements (nature) and listening to you instincts.

Seeing an eleven year old sitting on the ocean's edge on a rock in a lotus position for 10 - 15 minutes listening to himself, seeing 3 - 4 year olds running out in the middle of a rainstorm to yell and dance in the rain, to seeing some 7 - 8 year old girls exploring the forest.

Sitting on the lush floor of the forest with all of the children, listening to the secrets that could be revealed to us. One child heard "rain" and it began to rain almost immediately afterwards. Playing tag on a grassy knoll overlooking the ocean. Exploring the beach and the gifts it had to offer. Teaching a sun salutation to a 4 year old who then helped me teach others, welcoming breath, welcoming the sun, embracing the elements.

Ages ranging from 3 to 14, boys and girls both well represented. Learning to slow down and notice their surroundings and their breath. It was pretty amazing.

This weekend reminded me of the godforces in flow, without having their spirit squashed.

Then my first day back from Oceanstone I have my first School Advisory Committee meeting of the year. I am presented with a grant application from the principal who encouraged me to consider my parenting workshop in association with the grant application. This brought it all back for me... my original intention, what began my business Conscious Parenting was initiated and inspired by my sitting on the School Advisory Committee and hearing of some disconnects, wondering if something could be done about it... realizing I could do something about it.

My original intention and inspiration has come back full circle and presented itself in quite a marvelous way.

In the words of Louise, breathing is good... and there is always more.