Once in a while, I deviate from my analysis of the body to go into the mind and spirit. I think as a movement therapist, we have a duty to focus on all three but unfortunately, we can miss the opportunity.
Recently, I was found myself in the Verizon Center in Washington, DC at the concert of Alicia Keys. I have been following Alicia since she debuted many years ago with "Songs in the key of A minor" and went to one of her first concerts. Throughout these many years, I have been able to go to a few of her shows in large and small venues, and I can honestly say that this is an artist who has grown artistically.
Alicia released "The Element of Freedom" in December of 2009. I've had the album for a while, but I had not listened to it. I believe that things come to us when we are ready to receive them. In December, I was not ready to listen to her CD. However, now I found myself feeling grateful for her contribution.
At her concert, it was obvious that she was passionate about this new album. What her passion for music translated to was an amazing album where it seemed she departed from "standard" fare of what albums should be to an ablum where Alicia fully expressed herself. That's a weird place for many people. Personally, I believe that "place" is way outside of their comfort zone, but unfortunately, it's where their MIND/BODY/SPIRIT greatness lie.
What drives us to that "place"? I believe that the driver of PASSION takes us there and this is what this post is about.
