kimianak http://kimianak.posterous.com "imbued with the essence of alchemy" - an adjective I have made up from a Persian noun and suffix. To me, it perfectly qualifies any and all creative acts. Oh, and life, too. posterous.com Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:18:00 -0700 Shiva Nata class in Toronto http://kimianak.posterous.com/shiva-nata-class-in-toronto http://kimianak.posterous.com/shiva-nata-class-in-toronto

This was an announcement for the Shiva Nata class I taught in Toronto on October 25, 2010.  You can find the announcement and a link to all the details over here.

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In which I was revealing my post-Shaved Head Challenge look!  Want to see the 'after' pic?  Head this way and you'll find it with the whole story!

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In which I was announcing that I was about to do Leucan's Shaved Head Challenge.  Wanna see the 'before' pic?  The post has moved over here!

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...or the tale of how I came to know deep down inside - and be able to say - that I am a Shiva Nata teacher.  Also, a perfect example of how even when we're not quite sure of what should come next, making the tiniest of baby steps will shine a light on the next part of the path.  The whole thing can be read here.

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Musings on time and space, and the relationship between the two.  And yes, they really came to me smack dab in the middle of the night.  Follow this link for the whole story.

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Here I was reporting from the sea, as I was navigating shifts and transitions.  The full report can be found by clicking here!

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That one was quite the epiphany, and yes, 'huge' isn't too big of a word to describe it!  If you're curious, you can find what it was all about by heading this way.

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Ever found yourself home alone on New Year's Day?  That post was an account of the crazy idea I had on one such day - and now I find myself thinking I'd like to do that every year!  What was that crazy idea?  Find all about it where this post now lives!

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The dragonfly flew away!  I know where you can still see it, though: here's where it has landed.

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That fully shivanautical post has moved!  I'm now chronicling my practice elsewhere; this specific post now lives here.

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This was my report from Jen Louden's writers' retreat - the post can now be found over here.

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Oh, that gorgeous picture I didn't take, but put into words for you as best as I could...  Never fear, it still exists: the 'print' can be viewed on this page of a new album.

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The tales of the traveling muffins went on a trip of its own!  Follow the crumbs, they'll lead you to the post's final destination!

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Curious about that creative vegan tip I had for you?  Head over to my new site, this is where this post now lives!

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That quick update from Paris?  (Oh, I remember the day I wrote it, sitting at the Goutte d'Or public library, hearing the sounds from the market down the street...  Sweet memories...)  Yes, I've moved it to my new website too - right here!

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No matter how scary it was to write and publish that post, I would never have deleted it.  I've simply moved it with the other ones; it now lives here.

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Looking for the sweetest birthday/Christmas story ever?  It's found a new home on my new website - come and find it here!

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Reports of my Shiva Nata adventures have moved!  Head over this way to find them again.

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Wondering where my thoughts about the wonderful Sita Sings the Blues movie have gone?  Follow this link to find them on my new blog!

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The post didn't disappear: I've simply moved and packed it up with me.  Here is where you can find it now!

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