The Sound of Clarity
By Evelyne Noel
Qualities of clarity: easy to perceive, unclouded, transparent, complete, obstructions removed.
Clear. Claro, Clair in Spanish and French. The “cl” sound: a drop of verity splashing into a quiet pond. Connection made.
That’s what retreat is about: within the structure offered by Theresa - each part of the schedule a gift, not an obligation - we find our quiet ponds in which drops of clarity create ripples. Truth be told, the agenda is only on paper because who knows what each of us will find in a moment of self-clarity?
Drop by drop, the stories emerge, different from each other of course. But it’s the emergence that is important, then the listening, and then the making of clarity, the “cl” sounds. One drop goes a long way.
This time Theresa graced us with the presence of Chandra, senior TriYoga® teacher, whose gentle attention saw each body’s needs.
To this student, Chandra taught breathing into energy centers 1 and 2, Muladhara and Swadhisthana. From there, the breath trickled sideways into the hip joints, on its own. The sense of space that emerged was no illusion. Leg Stretch Asana came with ease, deeper than ever before.
With every drop of clarity that splashes, ripples extend in all directions. Gratitude for the wisdom of others as it is shared. Gratitude for the gift of connection.
Jai Guru Devi ~ Victory to Universal Energy
Evelyne Noel has traveled extensively, and is currently preparing to move to Montana. A retired educator, she devotes her services to three grandsons. She cherishes the garden, her watercolors and the sweetness of friendships.