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Number Five, from the Twelve Theses on Attention:

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An attentional path is the trace left by a free mind. To submit to the attentional path of another, to retrace it, is a form of attention. Retracing the attentional path of a free mind is one of the keenest pleasures we can take in each other and in the world.

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Concrete examples of retracing attentional paths: transcribing solos of jazz musicians and transcribing Feldō Awareness Through Movement Lessons.

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I just gave a lesson at the Stroke Support Group at Lutheran Hospital in Denver, my first time presenting Feldenkrais to adult stroke survivors, who seemed to enjoy the lesson, and the broadest idea I shared was: We, as a community, can set aside time to do less and try softer, and it’s worth it.

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I’m trying something again, composing my own movement lessons.\nI’ve done it before, though this time feels different, like I have more faith in the process and more experience under my belt.\nI’m keeping the process fast and loose, minimal editing, opposite of fussy, like how I imagine the original Alexander...

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Three Heres, Three Nows: ethancowan.com

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Went on a hike this morning then vibe coded a map making script that puts together gpx and heart rate data.

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I just finished reading: Shu Ha Ri by Richard Griffiths @writingslowly

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I liked how short it was. I think it would fit in well with other books from Tracy Durnell’s In praise of the hundred page idea.

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Shu Ha Ri is about learning through lineage, then keeping lineage alive. I liked the weave of examples from...

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Attention is Precious

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Turns out I started blogging in 2007: ethancowan.com

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I’m thinking about retro-actively assembling my personal website as an archive of lots of previous stuff I did, including stuff I already posted online, which is what Lisa Charlotte Muth did bringing everything back to her website, but ALSO maybe some stuff I haven’t posted before.

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Esalen 3

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Esalen 2 - Scanning and 5 Lines

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I want to write a book: ethancowan.com

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One of my top contenders for 2026 slogan of the year (it’s early yet, but this does a lot of conceptual work for me).

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Esalen 47 - Public Class Sitting Twist

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Esalen 32 - Measuring

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Esalen 30 - Bridge

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Esalen 29 - Toes

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Esalen 26 - Foot Above the Head

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Unwrap the Present - Perfect Hinges: ethancowan.com

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I’m trying something again, composing my own movement lessons.\nI’ve done it before, though this time feels different, like I have more faith in the process and more experience under my belt.\nI’m keeping the process fast and loose, minimal editing, opposite of fussy, like how I imagine the original Alexander...

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Mia and Gaby SF Evenings 1978 - 1 - Coordinating Flexors and Extensors

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Feldenkrais Variations Help Us Make Better Mistakes: ethancowan.com

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The Basic Situation: ethancowan.com

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Why can't I just relax? ethancowan.com

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Circling on the Ear

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@ethancowan.com I stopped wearing my watch to bed. Feels good to end the day with nothing on then start the day with suiting up.

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@ethancowan.com Fun - contact improvisation
\nSelf-knowledge - feldenkrais, journaling, dream work
\nHumor, Forgiveness and Simplicity come alive less formally (so far)

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