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I just wanted to post a topic regarding the convergence.
I can not believe their were 80 plus people( mostly women) and there was no drama. It was so refreshing to see everyone coming together in love of the hoop and being so kind and generous. The night of the Ball I left some hoops, I decided to just go back to the hotel and leave them there. If I lost them ,oh well. I was tired and was half way to the hotel. When I went back in the morning they were exactly where I left them. Now, I am in no way shape or form,saying that anyone would take them ,but I was amazed at how everyone was with each other. I know no one wants to say it but, In some ways I feel like the movie the breakfast club. Some of us under other circumstances and in our own bubble would not have been friends. With the convergence the best thing I have learned is , there are good people out there , who actually care about each other No matter what their differences . When I used to dance , there was sooooo much damn drama and nasty attitude with each other. I have to admit , I thought there might some of this behavior at the convergence, and I have to say I was pleasently suprised , there was not. The teachers were wonderful,so gracious and they were also willing to learn , even from the students. I was blown away.
For the 1st time in my life, for 4 days I did not think about how I looked, what my body looked like, and never even felt one bit anxious. I was in a state of calm ( for those who know me or have met me, I know that is hard to believe ) . My mind was clear, I couldn't stop smiling and I was at peace.
Julia , did a beautiful job,as did all the teachers and everyone involved. I can't stop talking about it at work . My clients are so happy for me that it was all I expected and more..
I mean, I never thought that I would say I took a hoop class and hooped with Anah next to me, wow was I giddy.
Anyway. I had a wonderful time , I loved meeting everyone, and you all have such special gifts . I am so glad to call you my friends.
Hoop Love
Marsha.............
I can not believe their were 80 plus people( mostly women) and there was no drama. It was so refreshing to see everyone coming together in love of the hoop and being so kind and generous. The night of the Ball I left some hoops, I decided to just go back to the hotel and leave them there. If I lost them ,oh well. I was tired and was half way to the hotel. When I went back in the morning they were exactly where I left them. Now, I am in no way shape or form,saying that anyone would take them ,but I was amazed at how everyone was with each other. I know no one wants to say it but, In some ways I feel like the movie the breakfast club. Some of us under other circumstances and in our own bubble would not have been friends. With the convergence the best thing I have learned is , there are good people out there , who actually care about each other No matter what their differences . When I used to dance , there was sooooo much damn drama and nasty attitude with each other. I have to admit , I thought there might some of this behavior at the convergence, and I have to say I was pleasently suprised , there was not. The teachers were wonderful,so gracious and they were also willing to learn , even from the students. I was blown away.
For the 1st time in my life, for 4 days I did not think about how I looked, what my body looked like, and never even felt one bit anxious. I was in a state of calm ( for those who know me or have met me, I know that is hard to believe ) . My mind was clear, I couldn't stop smiling and I was at peace.
Julia , did a beautiful job,as did all the teachers and everyone involved. I can't stop talking about it at work . My clients are so happy for me that it was all I expected and more..
I mean, I never thought that I would say I took a hoop class and hooped with Anah next to me, wow was I giddy.
Anyway. I had a wonderful time , I loved meeting everyone, and you all have such special gifts . I am so glad to call you my friends.
Hoop Love
Marsha.............
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Re: No drama
Fri, May 15, 2009 - 4:51 PMI feel the same way, Marsha. There were several instances, and when I say several I mean the majority of the weekend, I left my stuff all over the place and would come back hours later and it would still be sitting there. I was able to have complete and total trust that my things were safe. Everyone was so generous and kind. I wish I could have brought each and everyone home with me. I too was amazed at the down-to-earth nature everyone had. The teachers were so willing to interact and learn, it was amazing. I LOVED EACH AND EVERY MOMENT!!!!! Thank you to all who helped make this one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. I can not wait to see you all again next year!
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Re: No drama
Sat, May 16, 2009 - 2:15 PMOn Monday afternoon, a few of us stragglers were helping Jewels pack up camp. I took a walk around the grounds to see if anyone left anything behind. What do you know -- the shoes I "lost" were right where I must have left them, during Anah's class (down by the lake). And a Sacred G hoop that someone had been looking for was right where she must have left it, in the grass at the back of the tent.
I do think hooping for days on end creates such highly resonant energy -- joyful, peaceful -- that it's almost impossible *not* to operate on a higher level. Not to mention enjoying every meal together, waking up together, going to sleep together, sharing the same space for a chunk of time. Kara mentioned the Resonance Project in her Sacred G class (theresonanceproject.org/index.html). I checked out the website later, and among other things that struck me was this sentence:
"Many of our researchers live together, eat together and think together in a collaborative environment which supports the flourishing of great ideas."
That kind of sums up what I think is great about Hoop Convergence. We're living together for a few days in a "collaborative environment." My mind was blown during classes -- but also during spontaneous jam sessions, while talking at lunch or at the lodge, while playing with Michele and Becca on the back deck of the dining hall. I found it fascinating that the Resonance Project would mention the importance of EATING together and LIVING together in the "flourishing of great ideas."
Anyway, it's a really special event. I love being out in nature with a bunch of spiraling spirits as we build on what we know. Hopefully, that high energy is something we can hang on to out here in the wider world. I know I stumble all the time as my lower self out here. Maybe if we all lived together 365 days a year, it would be easier to cling to perpetual joy and compassion. As it is, I'm glad to have had a little reprieve with y'all. Thanks for the great convergence, everyone. :)
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Re: No drama
Mon, May 18, 2009 - 12:42 PMditto to every single thing marsha said...especially the part about growing in self-love by being there!
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Tue, May 19, 2009 - 8:31 AMI still feel this way from last years Convergence... Im so sad that I had to miss it this year. Love hearing all the reviews though, sad that I missed some of my favorite people. -
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Wed, May 20, 2009 - 9:12 AMWe missed you too Rebecca!
2009 was a tremendous leap from 2008, though the inaugural year was absolutely mind blowing.
I'm not even sure if I'm prepared for how off the hook 2010 will be!
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