For the first time in my life I have also found a practitioner of Levine’s work and am starting my somatic recovery process.
All the creative techniques you mentioned I have tried and also run into walls trying to put them into practice.
I agree that getting the body to recognize safety is a pillar upon which the other techniques can be added. I am very new to it, the somatic work, it is slow going, but me being here in Substack is a consequence of starting that exploration, which makes me very happy.
I’m starting with my writing, as I have a bit more trauma associated with my piano practice… although I have joined some vocal workshops recently to learn how to improvise in a judgment free zone which is what I need right now and I’m loving it.
I am excited about your new music and having the opportunity to experience it.
And I am enjoying your sharing your reflections here!
Thank you so much for saying all of this.
For the first time in my life I have also found a practitioner of Levine’s work and am starting my somatic recovery process.
All the creative techniques you mentioned I have tried and also run into walls trying to put them into practice.
I agree that getting the body to recognize safety is a pillar upon which the other techniques can be added. I am very new to it, the somatic work, it is slow going, but me being here in Substack is a consequence of starting that exploration, which makes me very happy.
I’m starting with my writing, as I have a bit more trauma associated with my piano practice… although I have joined some vocal workshops recently to learn how to improvise in a judgment free zone which is what I need right now and I’m loving it.
I am excited about your new music and having the opportunity to experience it.
And I am enjoying your sharing your reflections here!
Good advice. Where would we be without curiosity?