Actors and singers are fond of saying “my body is my instrument.” And it’s true. The state of their health plays upon them as surely as the play. The way they use their bodies is crucial to their performance. Yet, no more so, my friend, than to you, the word processor, the artist, the floor scrubber, the rock mason. The way you use yourself is equally telling as that of the actor, not to such a large audience, perhaps, but to an equally important one, you, your family, and your colleagues. “Physician heal thyself,” translates today, into worker, artist, craftsman, player, tune the instrument of your self. Make your very sitting a symphony. Acknowledge the intricate interplay that’s going on within you right now. That, my friend, if you’re still with me, is the realm of the Alexander Technique, and why every individual can benefit from this releatively unheralded work. A lesson in Alexander Technique, you owe it to your self.
“Make your very sitting a symphony”. Beautiful, Alan.
Two trusted colleagues and good friends commenting here. Glad to be in such good company. Thanks Mark.
I just corrected the intonation in the brass section—I mean my pelvis—and my symphony is sounding even better. Thanks for being my guest conductor, Alan.
Your intonation has never been in question Michael. Thanks for playing.
What Mark said. Beautiful. Truly beautiful. Also “…the realm of the Alexander Technique”. I particularly love the ‘lyrics’ of this piece.
Thank you Lynn. I am loving the blogging thing. You elevate that with your generous remarks.