Sometimes I don’t register all that I see. Like these girls and their eyes. Raena’s eyes are a dark brown that can barely be differentiated from the pupil. She has incredible depth and is often hard to understand as she lives in a unique world (plus she sometimes speaks in her own made up language). Then there’s Reis: she has brilliant blue eyes that sparkle and change with her environment. She’s the quicker to smile and goof off and longs for cuddles and constant interaction. But I sometimes forget to acknowledge the individual gift they each are. I see them, sure, ALL THE TIME. But I could work on acknowledging them a bit more.
What do you just see that you need to acknowledge?
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Magdalene is a pursuer of all things beautiful, inviting others into a life with steady integration of all they say, think, act, eat, love, and enjoy--hopeful for a more centered, peaceful existence, both inside and out. Today, she offers spiritual direction, movement and yoga classes, and women’s retreats, incorporating contemplative Christian spiritual practices, contemporary and authentic movement, and the ancient way of yoga (with a fun side job of lifestyle and commercial photography). Past students and directees have joked that there are few others in the world as dedicated to boundaries, intentionality, rest, and weird voices as Maggie.
Magdalene grew up on a small organic sustainable farm in central Indiana, raised in a family of avid readers, generous doers, truth seekers, and good food lovers. Those early experiences laid a great foundation for further mind-body-soul integrative training at Hope College (BA in English and Arts Ministry), Fall Creek Abbey (Certified Spiritual Director), and BodyWorks Studio (200hr YTT).
If she’s doing exactly what she wants, you will probably find her on a porch, patio, or beach, drink in hand, dancing away or chatting about life and love and happiness with all her people, especially her partner Jeff and their three kiddos.
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These girls and their Mama have captured my heart! Such beautiful women, inside and out.
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