“We act in accordance with our self-image.” That is the opening phrase in Dr. Feldenkrais’ book Awareness Through Movement. A phrase that has been fascinating me since reading it for the first time some 25 years ago. What is my self-image? Do I act according to my self-image or does [...]
This essay is dedicated to the memory of our colleague David Webber, developer of Seeing Clearly. “As every member of a couple, every parent, every child, and every member of every committee everywhere knows, it is possible to hear without listening. And it is also possible to listen—to attend, to [...]
Vision refers to that sense which involves the use of your eyes and helps you avoid bumping into things. The same word can also be used to refer to images you hold in mind to represent how you imagine the unfolding of future events. So what’s the relationship between your [...]
I got my first prescription glasses in 7th grade. My vision was 20/80 in each eye and it proceeded to decline with each new prescription. By the time I got to college, I could only read the top two lines on the eye chart. My prescription was 20/400. I was [...]