When is the right time to act or to speak? So much of being skillful with life is getting in rhythm with one’s self and one’s surroundings. In Monster Baby #85, Ted and Lisa explore bunches of angles on timing. The episode starts with a game Lisa recently learned (3:06) and a recap of the [more…]
Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality)
Part 1 of this three-part post introduced a working definition for spirituality—the whole-person practice of awakening, feeling, and expressing a connection to larger Mystery and deeper meaning—and for improvisation—the in-the-moment art of active creating in relationship to the many offers coming from one’s inner life and immediately surrounding circumstances. Part 2 examined the ways that [more…]
Whose Improv Is it Anyway?
Many folks today learn about “improv” through the often hilarious Whose Line Is It Anyway? Both the US and UK versions of the TV show (1998-2006) generate steady laughs, relying on the quick wit and sharp timing of a host and four improvisors to work through mini-scenes and suggestions from the audience. The show’s three [more…]