Donald Grayston was so humble and wise. He had a beautiful presence. I really enjoyed drawing him. I loved what he said about failing to do his contemplative practice but continuing to have the intention and hope to do it. Donald taught us one of his contemplative practices. He guided us through these movements. There was something quite beautiful watching everyone silently move in synchronicity. I noticed I had quite a viscera reaction to one of the gestures. With arms spread out it made me think of Jesus being crucified on the cross and I felt quite uncomfortable. I asked Donald about this, he commented on how it might someone feel vulnerable. True I did. And I didn't like it. Something to think about.....
I tried to capture the gestures so I could remember. Wanda says she does this daily.
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Kel's talk was very touching. Many of the children he spoke of are children I may later see in Mental Health services. I could relate to much of what he said working in mental health with children and their families. As a psychiatric nurse, I am in the business of relationships- I like to think of the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle that carries us forward. I see many of the relational barriers he referred to. As you can see I wrote quite a few notes.......
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Helen Kennett-BaconOriginally from South Yorkshire in England, I've lived with my husband Neil in Kitsilano, Vancouver for 10 years. We are fur-parents to our French bulldog Dave, I am a Registered Psychiatric Nurse specialising in ADHD. ArchivesCategories |