sam wilensky

We contain so many multitudes.
Endless if you can believe it.
What I’ve found to be true for myself is that
I meet myself over and over again
by softening
and softening
and softening.

And that softening means so many different things,
but at its root it’s knowing when to stop the fight or knowing when the forcefulness of action and effort is more damaging or constricting than it’s helpful.

The second I taste the sweet relief of what’s beyond tension a new world arises. The longer I stay soft the longer it stays real.

I remember through repetition. Showing my body, my mind, my heart that this is available — again and again and as many times as it takes until the remembering renders itself true.

Who or what do I become beyond the tension? Who or what do any of us become beyond the tension?

@simply.somatics and I created the Rhythms of Rest retreat with this inquiry at heart. 5 days and 4 nights of gentle practice, play, and connection to find ourselves beyond ourselves. Phone free. Swaddled by nature. No expectations, just creating space for possibility.

Happening September 20-24th in Woodstock, NY.
We’ve got a few spaces left, with discounted rates running until August 1st.

Most sincerely, we’d love to have you. All of you if we could. You can check out our room guide to learn more + book your space at the link in my bio. My DMs are open for any questions 🫶

📸 first photo by my perfect cohost + her multitudes of talent @thesimplelifeofky