☆ October 27, 2025 Russell Delman ~ Embracing Difficulty: The Paradox of the “Not-Wanted”
Help for Helpers
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Everything changes when we see life as a path.
However we define “path”, it is always larger than “getting what I want”.
When our context shifts with naming a path that feels personal and authentic (eg: a path of learning), a spiritual path, a path to realize my true self, etc.), our challenges take on new meaning. More than eliminating difficulties, we can learn to embrace them (without denying the places that just want them to go away).
Our meeting will explore the process of embracing the “not-wanted”, (paradoxically encouraging a deepening capacity for joy), all through consciously choosing a meaningful path.
BIO: Russell’s work called “The Embodied Life” integrates: Zen Meditation, Feldenkrais Movement and Focusing. His more than 50 years of Zen practice roots his emphasis on presence, curiosity and not-knowing. He has been leading Feldenkrais professional trainings since 1984 and helped in educating more than 2000 Feldenkrais practitioners. With unbounded gratitude, he feels blessed by deep personal relationships with both Gene Gendlin and Moshé Feldenkrais. Above all, his wife of 50 years, Linda, and daughter Liliana are his main teachers.
REFERENCES:
☆ Russell Delman invites you to visit his website: theembodiedlife.org
Under “about us” you have many writings. Perhaps check out the first two recommendations and more if interested.
A Sampling of Russell’s WorK:
☆ Becoming a Peace-Maker by Russell Delman
☆ Taking Responsibility & Finding Freedom: The Embodied Life with Russell Delman | The Future of Wellness Podcast
☆ Embodied Meditation and Feldenkrais Method – An Article By RusselL Delman January 8, 2024
POEM:
The Way it IS
There’s a thread you follow.
It goes among
things that change. But it doesn’t change.
People wonder about what you are pursuing.
You have to explain about the thread.
But it is hard for others to see.
While you hold it you can’t get lost.
Tragedies happen; people get hurt
or die; and you suffer and get old.
Nothing you do can stop time’s unfolding.
You don’t ever let go of the thread.
William Stafford (1914 – 1993)
Please click the title for a pdf of the article
Embodiment – Freedom Through Awareness by Russell Delman Vol. 24 No. 3 Alternative and Complementary Therapies • June 2018
We look forward to seeing you on October 27, 2025
Again here is a pivotal article as we prepare:
Warmest greetings,
Katarina Volunteer: Help for Helpers Planning Committee
Katarina Halm, M.A. GCFP (Feldenkrais®), CFP (Focusing)
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HELP FOR HELPERS is an online weekly gathering that was originally created as a response to the overwhelming stresses of pandemic life, especially for those in the helping professions. It developed into a flourishing, ever-growing wellspring of learning and connectedness.
WE ARE:
1. INTERNATIONAL, INCLUSIVE, WELCOMING
We prize the contributions of all those who attend.
2. FREE!
All the organizing and facilitating is donated.
3. COMMUNITY-ORIENTED
We are developing and expanding our project together.
4. DIVERSE
We encourage varied points of view and approaches woven together with respect, openness, and embodied listening.
5. ENRICHING
Each week, we have a reflection drawn from a wide variety of speakers and a broad spectrum of approaches (meditative, academic, personal, social/political, therapeutic) given by experienced teachers and those presenting their ideas for the first time.
6. PARTICIPATORY
‘The group focuses on and responds spontaneously to what is offered in the reflection. Focusing conversations are facilitated by the large group discussion and small breakout-room sharing.’
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ZOOM LINK Help for Helpers: with Lynn Preston on Mondays 8:15 am New York time *90 minutes
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/91630143362?pwd=OUNQaDQ0NnVCcG92dkp0TkwzUExldz09
Meeting ID: 916 3014 3362 Passcode: FOCUS
Coming Home: Embodiment and the Ground of Being with Russell Delman
Help for Helpers
Oct 28 & Dec 2, 2024
(click below for video and notes)
Coming Home: Embodiment and the Ground of Being (Oct 28 & Dec 2, 2024)
The December 2, 2024 meeting grows out of our “Help for Helpers” gathering on October 28. We encourage you to watch the VIDEO and reflect. If you attended the first meeting (or enjoyed the video), Russell is most interested in what has “lived forward” for you.
VIDEO: The video appears at the two links listed below where we welcome your comments, questions, or wishes:
☆ Community Empowerment & Help for Helpers
Coming Home: Embodiment and the Ground of Being with Russell Delman Help for Helpers Oct 28, 2024
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcuINXrW2aQ
☆ Lynn Preston Focusing Relational Psychotherapy
Coming Home: Embodiment and the Ground of Being with Russell Delman Help for Helpers Oct 28, 2024
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoDfjCyO9wo
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NOTE FROM RUSSELL DELMAN:
Dear Help for Helpers,
Thank you for your presence and whole-hearted attention Monday during our meeting Oct 28, 2024. I found your sharing and questions engaging, enjoyable, and helpful.
If you are interested in learning more about “The Embodied Life School”, I invite you to go to our website and sign up for our newsletter. www.theembodiedlife.org
There are many writings and videos, as well as the opportunity to sign up for a private “Guided Conversation” with me.
Wishing you well on your precious and unique journey…..
Russell
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DESCRIPTION FOR DEC 2, 2024:
We will continue to explore the value of differentiating:
- The “physical body” (AS the physical body)
from the “Feeling Body” (AS an accessible location for felt-senses);
and - The “I am here” experience from the “How am I?” experience.Also, If there is time, we will also explore how “body” includes space beyond the skin boundary.
These distinctions are extremely helpful for both self-nourishment/remembering
and for our clients.
BIO:
Russell’s work called “The Embodied Life” integrates: Zen Meditation, Feldenkrais Movement and Focusing. His more than 50 years of Zen practice roots his emphasis on presence, curiosity and not-knowing. He has been leading Feldenkrais professional trainings since 1984 and helped in educating more than 2000 Feldenkrais practitioners. With unbounded gratitude, he feels blessed by deep personal relationships with both Gene Gendlin and Moshé Feldenkrais. Above all, his wife of 50 years, Linda, and daughter Liliana are his main teachers.
REFERENCES:
☆ A recent article: Becoming a Peace-Maker by Russell Delman
☆ Podcast April 2024 Taking Responsibility & Finding Freedom: The Embodied Life with Russell Delman | The Future of Wellness Podcast
☆ Russell Delman invites you to visit his website: theembodiedlife.org
Under “about us” you have many writings. Perhaps check out the first two recommendations and more if interested.
☆ Embodied Meditation and Feldenkrais Method – An Article By Russel Delman January 8, 2024