Kevin Smith explores dharma in Clerks II

Being a HUGE fan of Kevin Smith movie's (yeah, I even liked Jeresy Girl), I saw Clerks II yesterday. I made sure to watch the liberary of Smith movies in order to catch all the inside jokes, which I highly recommand anyone to do if going to see this movie. (Although this movie is funny enough without the inside jokes) The movie tackles the questions each late twenty-some and early thirtysome wonders: What is my purpose in life? Why am I here? Who am I?

Society and high school reunions cause the generation who grew up with the original Clerks to ponder these questions more seriously. What Smith does that other mid-life crisis movies have failed is that Dante and the gang realize their content and happiness with the lifestyle they truly enjoy instead of fold to the societal ideal of success. Of course, the movie includes a new batch of kinky sex talk, some trolls and cameos from the past like Ben. Check it out!

I am looking forward to its DVD release for the outtakes and extra footage.

Namaste,

Alysha

Thai Yoga Bodywork

A week ago today, I embarked on my level I Thai Yoga training at the Yoga Center in Mpls. This training was intense and totally worth my time and energy. I met and trained with a variety of people from different paths all interested in healing the world in one way or another. R from my yogi training group signed up last minute after I canceled our weekly asana practice class. I am glad I could share in her joy of healing work and attending the intensive. We plan on commuting together to the next training level and practicing on one other to put to memory the senqencing.

I enjoyed communing with others of a like mind outside of my yoga training group. I even met a women doing her yoga training from Yoga North studio in Duluth. M and I connected right away- I hope to see her at the next Thai Yoga training in Sept. for Level II.

I have already begun documenting my Thai massage sessions with my husband. Speaking of the boy, we are signing up for a Thai yoga bodywork partner class. I feel my dhmara calling....

Namaste,

Alysha

the butterfly

Last week as I was driving to work and running a bit late, a butterfly and my car collided. The monarch stay on my windshield until slowly pulled into Birdwing Spa. I was reminded of Wayne Dryer's butterfly experience, yet I somewhat felt this butterfly was seriously hurt looking at its body as I freed it from my car. On the hood, the butterfly tried to stand up, to hold on to something and failed until I put my hand down. The little thing grasped my fingers and stood there a moment. I walked slowly with her until a great wind sailed her to the ground. Where I said goodbye, I wished her well. After a full day of work, I saw her gliding around. I was happy to see her free and I was grateful to have met such a creature.
I have been very mindful since then of the animals that across the streets and be sure to give myself and the animals plenty of time to get where we are going.

Namaste,

Alysha