My last week in Atsitsa was absolutely charming. As I got on the bus waving goodbye to the staff, the sea, and Poseidon, my intention was to keep the spirit of love and passion for living so easily found in the Atsitsa community with me in my daily life and work. What a wonderful souvenir to bring back for myself, my friends, family and co workers... love and passion for living in all we do.
It was sad but lovely as we all parted at the Airport. Sad to see our community part, but lovely to feel the connections created throughout our community during our stay at Atsitsa and at the Skyros Centre.
I feel so fortunate to be a part of the Atsitsa family where I have made lifelong friends, shared countless laughs, self discoveries, and a strong sense of connectedness to a host of spirited folks.
I am also very appreciative for all of the hard work the permanent staff and work scholars put into making the site work on all levels. Bravo Staff!
As I look through my piles of mail and work the edges are softer and work load lighter as I keep in mind to focus on the truth and grace within which comes so easily in the Atsitsa community. This is life.
Wishes for us all to keep the magic.
Love, Cathy Skora
Deep into week two of AT6, I continue to be amazed at the magic of Atsitsa. Just when I think I have seen every angle of the sea, the sunset mesmerises me with yet another shade of orange or yet another angle of shadow.
As I gaze at the sea my thought and experiences at Atsitsa are reflected back to me as flowing and expanding. As I come to the last days of the session for this season I am filled with the idea of unlimited potential brought forth by the community and connection of nature and this setting.
My experiences at Atsitsa have nurtured me in an cumulative manner over the years. I look forward to staying in expanded moments for the rest of AT6 and to working on the sense of openness and sense of creative potential to enhance my daily life at home. And in the spirit of staying in the moment….. I am off to waft through Hutland, settling in for siesta as the sun dabbles through my hut.
Cathy Skora is one of the exceptionally talented Skyros facilitators, teaching Afro-Brazilian & Belly Dance. To find out more about Skyros holidays, visit www.skyros.com, call 01983 865566 or email office@skyros.com.
Skyros, Greece Summer 2009
How fortunate I feel to be celebrating my 10th year as a part of the lovely Atsitsa experience as session AT5 is coming to close. As always the minute I arrive on Skyros I feel like I am home. The stress of my everyday life immediately fades as I am welcomed into Atsitsa Bay by the graceful pine forest and expansive sea.
Our two weeks have been full of activity yet relaxing as I find can only happen at Atsitsa. In between mosaics, singing, and dancing there is always a minute to jump into the sea and cool off while reflecting and absorbing the lovely vibe of our Atsitsa community.
This session was especially touching as Dina Glouberman, one of the founders of Atsitsa was teaching and directing. She shared with us that it is the 25th anniversary year for Atsitsa. Upon hearing this news the party plans began!
And what a party it was… a great dinner and anniversary cake by Taki, a beautifully decorated dining area by everyone in the community, dancing, drumming, symbolic floats into the sea. The celebration was truly charming. The 25th anniversary celebration will continue throughout the rest of the session this year.
I will be staying on for the AT6 session and look forward to the continued and charming vibe at Atsitsa.
Cathy Skora is one of the exceptionally talented Skyros facilitators, teaching Afro-Brazilian & Belly Dance. To find out more about Skyros holidays, visit www.skyros.com, call 01983 865566 or email office@skyros.com.
My last week in Atsitsa was absolutely charming. As I got on the bus waving goodbye to the staff, the sea, and Poseidon, my intention was to keep the spirit of love and passion for living so easily found in the Atsitsa community with me in my daily life and work. What a wonderful souvenir to bring back for myself, my friends, family and co workers... love and passion for living in all we do.
