“Love Thyself as Thy Neighbor”

The Introduction to Moshe Feldenkrais’s book, The Potent Self, is entitled “Love Thyself as Thy Neighbor”.  If you read closely you will notice that Dr. Feldenkrais reversed the order of the words “thyself” and “neighbor” in this saying.   I share this with you, hoping it will help you to maintain your health and sanity, during this holiday season .  I have observed that most people become too exhausted to enjoy the holidays because they push themselves harder than they would push their worst enemy at this time of year.  If this behavior sounds familiar to you, listen to what Moshe Feldenkrais further says in his introduction:  “Love thy neighbor as thyself” should not always mean that they themselves are worse than any neighbor…” 

Have a wonderful Holiday Season.  I hope Moshe’s words will stay with you and remind you to slow down, take lots of breaks and treat yourselves gently.   

The following Feldenkrais Classes will be canceled in December:
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 11:30 a.m. class at Club One
Saturday, Dec. 27, 11:45 a.m. class at the S.F. Dance Center
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m. class at Club One.

All classes will resume regular schedule on Saturday, January 3, 2009.  Happy Holidays to all of you.
Donna