Day 10

Most of the time we focus on the things we need to do; on the action or activity to be done. Try consciously switching to perceiving/listening out more. Before moving a part of you, think about what information you can get through it. Before you interact with an object (or a person!), think what you can perceive about them, through your senses, or the thoughts that come to mind. Do you notice any difference in your state of mind/being? What about the way you perform your activity?

📖 I have personally noticed a considerable difference in my listening through the years of my Alexander training. I have become a better listener for my music, and the people I interact with. I have also learned to listen better to the queues my body gives me. I am less likely to have a formed answer when a friend is still talking, or impose a change on my body before trying to perceive what it needs. Switching my attention to perceive more and do less is something I use in every activity. I was thinking about it today while visiting my Alexander training, and will think of it again, heading to a day of piano teaching.

10 minutes of mindful movement a day 🍂

For the month of October I will be posting a different thought/theme each day to bring some Alexander inspired mindfulness into daily activities.

To follow along, simply

🚴 Choose an activity. It can be the same one or different each day

(the more inconsequential and boring the better)

🔍 Use the activity as an opportunity to explore the theme

📖 Take note of anything interesting (I will be sharing some of my own notes/observations as I follow the themes too)

If you have any questions, thoughts, observations, disbeliefs, challenges, I would genuinely love to discuss it, so feel free to reach out.

Disclaimers:

1. These are some thoughts I have found helpful during my Alexander journey. They are definitely not all the technique is or has to offer.

2. ⚠ Health and Safety ⚠

Don't choose an activity that requires you to handle a vehicle or sharp object, or can put you or others in danger.