Movement is a must, a moment is also

Movement is a MUST!

In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
Deepak Chopra

 In our world of movement 

from one place to another;

walking , 

biking, 

moving on our feet to school 

and friends houses, 

classes and work, 

church and girl scouts; 

how do you keep stillness?

Take a moment in the middle of the movement, 

sort of like in music and take a pause, a break , a breath.

For when we take the moment 

in our movement we become whole.

And we must be whole for all the hard creative work we are called to do 

in this ever hurting world.

- Laura Evonne Steinman

commUNITY

commUNITY!

This song is available on Jack Hartmann's Cool Beats That Teach.

(Chorus)
Community
We are so proud to be
Community
Stand up, clap and say
Community
Look all around you’ll see
People working, playing, helping
All together they are making it better

Let’s spell it together!
Com-mu-ni-ty
Com-mu-ni-ty
Com-mu-ni-ty
We all work together to make it better

Repeat Chorus

We’ve got teachers, doctors, farmers, soldiers, cooks
Lifeguards, lawyers, coaches, painters, plumbers
Maids, bakers, pilots, nurses, guitar players

Police officers, firefighters, postal workers, bus drivers
Judges, grocers, cowboys, miners don’t forget
Songwriters!

Com-mu-ni-ty
Com-mu-ni-ty
Com-mu-ni-ty
We all work together to make it better

Repeat Chorus

We'll be building, sharing and adding onto our CRE community neighborhood this Sunday!

What does commUNITY look like to you?

Write a poem, draw a picture, share!

Walking Wonder

 

 

 

Laura and youth in Haiti, Summer 2011

Have you done a walking Meditation before?
If so, how did it make you feel inside?
If not Try it today!

Guided Walking Meditation 
by: Susan Helene Kramer
Santa Barbara, California USA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
published by Creations in Consciousness
 
This meditation has 2 parts that combine to energize the body and coordinate mind-body (thinking-moving):
1. Even breathing.
2. Walking with arms and legs in opposition.
Walk briskly while swinging arms easily back and forth. When the left foot steps forward, the right arm swings forward. And, when the right foot steps forward the left arm swings forward.
Example of breathing pattern to follow:
Count 1: breathe in
Count 2: breathe out
Count 3: breathe in
Continue…

More benefits of walking:
Walking meditation is an opportunity to think over problems and possible solutions. When deciding how to act about a problem choose the way that is a good outcome for everyone; a win-win situation. It is also an opportunity to think about and plan new projects, and think about short term and long range goals.
And, regular walking is an exercise that is recommended by medical science to be good for health.
To finish, stretch arms overhead; bring arms down to sides; resume other activities.
 

Merry Mailboxes!

Feel free to print and color!

Attention! Attention! 

Mailboxes have arrived to the CRE neighborhood!

1. Why would be want mailboxes on our houses?
Share your thoughts with your family and friends!

2. What would we do if we didn't have snail mail anymore? :(

3. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone near or far to tell them about what is dear to your heart?!
Write a letter today!

Neighbors

Where do you live?

Who are your neighbors?

What does your neighborhood look like?

Acts of Kindness

Practice random acts of kindness 

and senseless acts of beauty. 

-Anne Herbert

What will you do today that is kind to your neighbors?

Think of 7 things you could do and then pick one! 

Perhaps do 1 a day for a whole week!

And then keep on going!

We'll be working on our neighborhood building more in CRE.
bring your kindness ideas with you to share!

"Love is something if you give it a way"

 This coming Sunday we will be filling hearts & bellies with love and justice!

Come help bake cookies and make notes for the children and women at Renewal House , a home for individuals in crisis.

print and color in and share with those close to you!
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