 Tribe of amazingness! How do you feel about change? Is it a dreaded word; something to be feared, pushed away, resisted at all cost? Or do you see change as a gift, an opportunity to grow/learn & embrace it with open arms? As I see it, pretty much the only thing humans like less than change is public speaking. For me, over the years in my roles as a mom, wife, yogi, nonprofit founder, leader & teacher, I have come to acknowledge & accept that change is a constant, in my face, daily presence. Somedays it feels like a fiery dragon breathing down my neck, chasing after me in hot pursuit. Other days I can step more into the flow when the opportunity for change arises and embrace it as a gift. Most importantly I have come to realize I have a choice. And though the struggle is real every day, like yoga, it gets more easeful, though never easy. Many of you chose to embrace the 'change' from our regular weekly gathering format to a field trip at the Grand Rapids Brewing Company this past week. Many from our tribe were excited about a new opportunity while others wanted their regular weekly dose of yoga & meditation in community at the same place & time. Whatever your response it's completely okay, I just want you to notice you made a choice about the change- to show up or not show up; to embrace or resist. And I am happy to say many took their yoga off the mat & lived out our "do good" mantra by showing up at GRBC! There we viewed the film "Immiscible" which was followed by panel discussion of local experts regarding Line 5 in the Straits of Macinac. A special shout out to Stephanie, Jesse, Dan, Kristina, Quinn, Renee, Mirjana, Tim & Nancy, and Alex for showing up- you made the night extra special. (Stay tuned for a more detailed email with specific actions we can take as individuals & as a community if you are inspired.) At EmbodyGR, it is our consistent practice to wrestle with the monkeys of change & public speaking. We have on-going opportunities to explore both regularly, whether it's in our personal yoga & meditation practice, sharing our story with the community, or how we approach our "do good" work in our GR community. We continually strive to stay nimble, to course correct, practice non-attachment, be open to new people & opportunities, speak our voice, cultivate our relationship with change while regularly going outside of our comfort zones. Every week we practice radical welcoming of the newest among us, even when it may be a new teaching presence for a week. So... over the next two weeks you get the awesome opportunity to have Embody led by two rad local yoga teachers- Melissa Thorndill on July 19 & Stacy Calcatera on July 26. Please show up, welcome them & each other into our circle of care, and do your personal work which continues each & every week without fail. Know you will be in capable hands & held in my heart. I will return on August 2 for a special celebration that will be announced within the next couple weeks. :) See... I like to keep you on your toes! Until then, be well. Share you life, shine your light. Blessings of love, dana
July 19, 2017 ** Important NO child care What: Weekly gathering led by guest teacher Melissa Thorndill. Who: YOU, and all your friends! Where: Fountain Street Social Hall When: Wed. July 19, 2017 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Why: Feel better, do good July 26, 2017 **Important NO child care What: Weekly gathering led by guest teacher Stacy Calcatera. Who: YOU, and all your friends! Where: Fountain Street Social Hall When: Wed. July 26, 2017 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Why: Feel better, do good Upcoming EventsJuly
July 20 - GRAM on the Green- The Great Ones, Hip Hop- FREE When: July 20, 6-9pm July 27 - GRAM on the Green- Complete VII & SuperDre- FREE (21+) When: July 27, 9-11:45pm August August 3 - GRAM on the Green- The Accidentals, Indie Rock-FREE When: August 3, 6-9pm August 20 - Girls Rock Grand Rapids Showcase When: Sunday, August 20 3:30-5:30pm Where: St. Cecelia's September Sept 9 - The Walk To Stop HIV When: September 9, 2017- 10am Where: Rose Parks Circle (more info to come...) Sept 9 - Mayor's Annual River Clean Up When: Sept 9th 8:30am - 1:00pm What: Free, light breakfast before event, CLEAN UP, light lunch following along with live music & beer by Founders
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 Tribe of soul, In the summer we here in Michigan have a closer relationship to our precious natural gem of a resource, H20! We are reminded of water's power to calm, cleanse, and refresh our souls. We swim, fish, ski, kayak, boat, skim board, wake surf and on & on.... What a gift to have the Great Lakes & our many inland lakes right in our backyard. Did you know if are in Michigan you are no more than 85 miles from one of the Great Lakes? Did you know our Great Lakes ecosystem provides drinking water to over 30 million people and is the largest source of surface fresh water in the Western Hemisphere? So it's not just an out there concept, we are all connected to our water in Michigan. And we gotta protect this source of life! This month EmbodyGR is partnering with the Kent County Water Conservation (KCWC) to raise our awareness around the issues that affect our water right here at home. We will educate ourselves with facts & take appropriate actions to #DoGood to stand for water. We will have speaker Stephanie Mabie join us on July 5 to give us her perspective on the state of the Great Lakes, describe what KCWC is, why it's important, and how we can get involved. That is the Embody way of doing good: awareness, education, & action. In that order. We awaken ourselves to issues, gather the facts and then find ways to help make our community/world a better place for all people. No politics - just good works done by individuals inspired from their own hearts. Until we meet again be well & happy! Love & peace, dana P.S. Please note the July 12th VENUE CHANGE!!!  Upcoming EventsJuly 5, 2017 Kent County Water Conservation July Community Partner- w/ Stephanie Mabie Who: YOU, and all your friends! Where: Fountain Street Social Hall When: Wed. July 5, 2017 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Why: Water - awareness, education, action July 12, 2017 VENUE CHANGE- EmbodyGR at Grand Rapids Brewing Company Who: YOU & all who drink and are made of H20 What: EmbodyGR Field Trip & Film Screening & panel discussion about "Immiscible: The Fight Over Line 5" Where: Grand Rapids Brewing Company-1 Ionia Ave Sw, Grand Rapids 49503 When: Wed. July 12, 2017 Time: 6:00-9:00 Why: Water- awareness, education, action Other Events June 16th - mid-July - Artist Show: Kari Wilson When: June 16 thru Mid-July Where: Dave 'n Dofe's 222 Franklin St, Grand Haven What: Our friend Kari has work up at this cool studio! Check it out! July 6 - GRAM on the Green : Cabildo When: July 6 from 6pm-9pm Where: The GRAM July 16 - Shurm Daddy Rec Ride 2017 When: Sunday, July 16 from 2pm-6pm Where: The Spoke Folks - 221 Logan St SW What: 4th annual memorial bike ride for our friend and brother, Brian Schuurman (AKA Shurm Daddy) and a local fundraising event dedicated to raising funds to support services related to depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention. July 22 - Yoga at the Breslin w/ Dan Nevins of Wounded Warrior Project When: July 22; 12:30-3:30 Where: MSU - 534 Birch Road East Lansing, 48824 What: Yoga on the hardwood @ MSU! Cost $30 includes yoga & meditation practice along with talk by Dan Nevins Sept 9th - Mayor's Annual River Clean Up When: Sept 9th 8:30am - 1:00pm What: Free, light breakfast before event, CLEAN UP, light lunch following along with live music & beer by Founders
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