Day 6 post earthquake

How do you describe the devastation and the tragedy of a natural catastrophe. A day hasn't gone by since Feb 22 when I haven't checked TVNZ updates and bulletins. I have only spoken to my niece Renee and have had news via FB and my sister in the North Island. I know they are safe, I know they are together. Their lives will never be the same again. They have the arduous task of rebuilding their city and their lives. I know my countrymen are made of strong stuff but it is still heartwrenching and agonising.
There are natural disasters all over the planet, all the time. This one feels personal. I feel compassion for all living beings but this disaster has penetrated to the deepest parts of me.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/video-earthquake-montage-my-city-ruins-2-35-4041073 

enough of this violent shaking!

Woke this morning to hear on the Swedish news that Christchurch has had another earthquake and although the magnitude was not as severe as the September quake the damage is more devastating and this time many fatalities! A sick feeling in my stomach as I try to skype family in Christchurch and finally get through to sister, Sandy in the north island. She has spoken to family and heard that everyone is safe and accounted for. Thank you God! of 300,000 people living in ChCh I have at least 12 close family members. I'm so thankful they are all safe. I know they have months of after shocks both behind them and in front of them.  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10708094

virya yoga workshop with Åsa Åhman

After 6hours of virya yoga and feeling great. Åsa is a confident, structured and playful teacher. She embodies enthusiasm and joy.

I love workshops and I love being a student. Our next workshop is with Karl Straub from the US. He will be with us April 16-17th.

http://studiofrid.se/karl-straub.html

Retreat time?

It's that time again to begin to plan and book for Studio Frid's third retreat to the glorious Cas Bernats on Mallorca. This year we will be there from June 16-19. What a great way to begin the summer. I'm planning on travelling to Mallorca a couple of days before the retreat begins to do a little sight seeing and a short cooking course. I hope both my sisters will be joining me! Check out www.studiofrid.se/cas.bernats.html

This time of year when the weather is so bleak I love to have something bright to look forward to!

What a tumultous time it is right now. Egypt in a turmoil, Queensland, Australia being battered

by a huge hurricane, snowstorms causing chaos in the US. Peace within can be challenging! Yeah....it's retreat time. It sounds a bit like a frivolous luxury but really you can retreat even briefly anytime and nurture inwardly.