2018 provided me and the community of 16 Church Street to participate in both the local and broader world communities as we navigate these very troubled times. 

 

Horrified by the situation of separating families at the border I knew I had to do something.  Knowing that part of my personal physical practice, and the work I share with people, is to help all of us gain a greater sense of what consciousness means and how we want to live into that practice, I decided that silence was not an option.  I also knew that I could not travel to Texas and be there physically to help and that personally I do not have the resources to make a singlar donation that felt like enough.  I decided to donate to an organization called RAICES, $5 for every student who walked into the studio over a 10 day period.  I chose RAICES because all funds could be directed at helping parents pay bail, court fees, and travel expenses to be reunited with their children through a renewable bond fund.  I invited others to donate if they felt so moved.  I guessed I would raise a few hundred dollars.  Together we raised over $1600. 

It did not fix the problem, but it helped.  It gave many of us a moment of clarity in a situation so many found completely disorienting.  Together we joined a much larger pool of Americans who are awake at night wondering what else can we do? 

More locally, Core Consciousness is proud to donate 4 times a year to varying non profit organizations through the collective of 100 Women Who Care.  Further, we donate each year to the Lion's Club.

Core Consciousness continues to evolve as a practice and a concept.  My body is my brain, my brain my body.  And so in these trying times, I encourage each of us to practice from our hearts, give what you can, be your fullest self every day.

 

 Heart - My Last View Inside

Distant echoes in the filigreed vestibule
Now, Silent and Saturated
    with life’s last pulse
Eternal vibrations
Remembered

"It is so incredible to be in your 70's and have the experience to reform or remake your body!!!!!"
- Susan W


"This is the oasis of my week!"
- Greg M