“Almost every sane person is at least two different people.” ~Mokokoma Mokhonoana. Have you ever played with your alter ego? Do you have a hidden persona that you bring out to dance from time to time? Are you flexible enough under the surface to have fun with your shadow? In case you haven’t noticed, we are [...]
“A quotation is a handy thing to have about, saving one the trouble of thinking for oneself, always a laborious business.” ~ A.A. Milne Do you ever have a hard time finding the right words to express yourself? Have you ever found yourself reaching for an old saying instead of thinking something over in the moment? When is [...]
“ Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.” ~ Samuel Johnson When was the last time you were totally taken by surprise? Do you find it fun to be flabbergasted, in a good way? Have you ever been in on a plan to take someone off guard? Surprises come in all shapes [...]
“ Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” ~ Abraham Lincoln Are you a citizen or a consumer? Do you engage with your democracy or leave it to others? What’s your relationship [...]
Liz was raised in Southern California and has been presenting work in the Bay Area since 2000. She teaches contact improv, Tamalpa Life-Art Process, motivational movement to elders with neurodegenerative diseases, and beginning ballet to youth and adults at the downtown Oakland YMCA. www.lizboubion.org
“What goes around, comes around...” ~ Willie Nelson Which came first; the chicken or the egg? Does form follow function or does function follow form? Are successful people more physically fit, or does getting in shape help you succeed? There are so many things in this world that seem to follow a linear path from cause to [...]
“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift, so that's why we call it the present.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Have you ever “got more than you bargained for?” Does it ever seem like you’ve gotten into something over your head? How have situations like that been learning experiences? Sometimes life gives us an [...]
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead Where do you feel a sense of belonging? Are you part of something bigger than yourself? Do you agree that the sum of the parts can be greater than the whole? It’s [...]
“3 moves is as good as a fire!” ~ Anonymous How do you deal with all of the stuff in your life? Is it easy for you to stay organized? What’s your approach to letting go of things that have outlived their usefulness? The quote above about either relocating or having your house burn down points to [...]
“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” ~ Thomas Dekker How important is sleep to you? Does it seem like you get enough? How well do you sleep? Sleep is such an underrated and little-understood part of our lives. Whether we embrace it or avoid it, somewhere in the neighborhood of [...]
