by Havi Brooks | Nov 2, 2014 | my personal practice
Personal ads. They’re … personal! Very. I write a Very Personal Ad each week to practice wanting, and get clarity about my desires. The point isn’t getting my wish (though cool things have emerged from wishing), the point is learning about my...
by Havi Brooks | Jul 16, 2014 | my personal practice
I am recently back from two weeks at the Vicarage, a place that is both real and imaginary, where I devoted myself to exploring the previously unknown-to-me territories of tranquility. Since I hadn’t visited these places, I didn’t really have a sense of...
by Havi Brooks | Jan 1, 2012 | my personal practice
Personal ads. They’re … personal! Very. Each week I write these VPAs to practice asking for what I want. And to get clarity on what that really is, even when asking feels conflicted. I always get useful information about my relationship with various...
by Havi Brooks | Oct 4, 2011 | my personal practice
A few months ago I was doing some especially-badass and obscenely-challenging shiva spirals, flailing around like a madwoman. And when I was done, there were words in my mouth. It was like a secret message. A private mantra, just for me. And I have been attempting to...
