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The Cure

We think we get over things.
We don’t get over things.
Or say, we get over the measles
but not a broken heart.
We need to make that distinction.
The things that become part of our experience
never become less a part of our experience.
How can I say it?
The way to “get over” a life is to die.
Short of that, you move with it,
let the pain be pain,
not in the hope that it will vanish
but in the faith that it will fit in,
find its place in the shape of things
and be then not any less pain but true to form.
Because anything natural has an inherent shape
and will flow towards it.
And a life is as natural as a leaf.
That’s what we’re looking for:
not the end of a thing but the shape of it.
Wisdom is seeing the shape of your life
without obliterating (getting over) a single
instant of it.

–Albert Huffstickler

This poem was posted by, Mark Fleming, a colleague who I met and worked with many years ago. I have had no contact with Mark other than the poems he posts on social media.

Today this poem had a profound effect on me.

I the past couple of hours I have read this poem over and over again. The emotions, memories and visions of my life that this poem evoked have been unnerving and at the same time liberating and strengthening.

To be told there is a “cure” for trauma, hurt and grief, has always enraged me. To the told “get over it” has enraged me even more viscerally than being told there is a cure for what I feel and experience.

The profound effect of this poem is the affirmation in seeing the natural flow of life, the good and the bad. There is something in me that bursts with joy, power, strength and courage when I can shift my mind to seeing the “WISDOM” that can be found in experience. The “WISDOM” that can be found in every form of the experience of life, pain and happiness, rejection and acceptance, peace and chaos. Each of these expressions of life has a form and when I can nurture the experience, the expression rather than obliterating, “getting over”, I am able to bring myself into the flow of life and experience.

Perhaps this poem, and remembering the words, savouring the meaning, will allow me to be able to find the “form and shape” in the pain that that has flowed through my life. Perhaps in remembering this poem, I will be able to bring my pain IN, allow my pain to be a part of me, rather than “getting over” my pain and “obliterating” my pain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving you from here.

Phillip

About Albert Huffstickler ~

“In 1988, Richard Lance Williams wrote in The Austin Chronicle about Huffstickler’s poetry, commenting that “travelling [had] instilled in him a great tolerance for the diversity of human behavior and a deep understanding of how a rootless life can drive one to insanity.” As Williams noted, “his poetry reflect this diversity.” “Long or short, elegies or curses, comic or obscene, sad or jubilant, but always in his vocabulary of ideas,” Williams continued, “his poems speak to the longing of a human for an understanding of their place in this strange, dangerous universe.” After another interview with Huffstickler in 1989, Williams commented on Huffstickler’s interest in “the artist’s blessing, the curse; why artists have to create because the terror is so great, the universe without them so incomprehensible, too comprehensible….” As he requested in a poem, Huffstickler’s ashes were scattered in an arroyo outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and by chance or fate, the arroyo turned out to be on Hyde Park Road. As Williams’s eulogy concluded, Huff remains “a soul who even now is on a bus somewhere between here and eternity.”

Photo of Albert Huffstickler, taken in 1999

Photo of Albert Huffstickler, taken in 1999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 1, 2020

From the Awaken Studio – Toronto

March is here. Will the green come through the snow and mud? All of the turbulence on the outside can be simply calmed with a breath and a sweet calm look to the inside. How are you doing inside?

There is lots here for you at the Awaken Studio this month and beyond.

First, is the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of March. Saturday features an afternoon of erotic genital touch and Sunday is features a full day of Best Practice for Anal Massage Pleasure. 

Registration is here:

Second, please keep an eye open for the announcements about a NEW Naked Yoga class for Men. We will be testing out Partnered Yin Postures with Movement – Stillness and Meditation. Announcements for these classes will be coming out in the next few weeks.

Third, and for me the most exciting and thrilling offering. May first, second and third, the Awaken Studio will be hosting – Awaken Festival 2020. This festival will feature all of the Yoga teachers, presenting classes that are dynamic and suit your needs. There are events that explore, Tantra – Yoga – Breath – Meditation – Movement & Massage for Men. The Festival will open on Friday evening with an evening of short films, Coming OUT – OUR Lives – OUR Stories. Saturday will start at 9:30 am with a Morning Yoga class and close with an evening session of Partnered Yin Poses. In the middle of the Yoga classes there are classes that explore Self Touch, Breath & Movement. Sunday will start again with a Morning Yoga class at 9:30 am and continue through the day with Breath, Chanting, Meditation and Orgasmic Energy classes. All leading to a Pleasure Exchange on Sunday afternoon. We will close, the weekend, with a meditation that we are calling Dreaming Towards OUR Erotic Future.

Part of my excitement about this weekend festival is that the Awaken Studio is able to offer all of this with a full weekend pass that will cost Full Access Members $150.00. You can compare this weekend to other local weekends that can cost as much as five or six hundred dollars.

Imagine a weekend at the Awaken Studio that holds the enormous potential of Lighting UP YOUR Erotic Life all for $150.00 .

Purchase your Awaken Festival Weekend Pass here: Weekend Pass

Purchase events individually here: Awaken Festival Events

I hope you enjoy the pretty pictures that are a part of this email. If you have curiosity, want to know more or simply want to say hello please email at phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

Love and Light and ALL the Best,

with immense gratitude,

Phillip

Phillip Coupal

Counselling + Coaching + Bodywork

Sex Coaching + Sacred Intimacy + Erotic Education

Facilitated Groups Exploring Embodied Erotic Experience

How may I be of Service to you?

Telephone: 416-557-7312

Email:phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

Web: www.phillipcoupal.ca

Awaken Studio

276 Carlaw Avenue, Upstairs, Unit 217B

Toronto, Ontario Canada M4M 3L1

Awaken Festival

Lighting UP Your Erotic Life

Tantra – Yoga – Breath – Movement – Massage for Men at the Awaken Studio

Registration and Information Below

May 1 - 6:00 to 10:30, 
May 2 - 9:30 to 7:00 
and 
May 3 - 9:30 to 8:00

Awaken Studio – Toronto

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This week September 10 to 16 at the Awaken Studio – Toronto www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Tuesday September 11 – 8:00 pm
Naked Yoga for Men with Andy
Explore Breath Movement Stillness and the Body
https://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-3001961

Wednesday September 12 – 7:00 pm
Explore Tantra for Gay Men
Explore Expressions of Erotic Energy
https://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-3019378

Thursday September 13 – 8:00 pm
Naked Yoga for Men with Will
Explore Breath Energetic Flow and the Body
https://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-3002471

Saturday September 15 – 10:00 am
Naked Yoga for Men with Kevin
Explore Breath Movement and Intention and the Body
https://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-3011678

Saturday September 15 – 12:00 noon
Breath Body Energy Release
Discover Harnessing Erotic energy with Breath
https://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-3011524

Saturday September 15 – 2:30 pm
Chakra Flow – Dynamic Meditation
Discover Connection of Expansive Erotic Energy
https://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-3011215

Sunday September 16 12:30 pm
Men 4 Men Touch Exchange
Erotic Touch with Taoist Massage
Practice Giving and Receiving Erotic Touch
https://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-3021147

Awaken Studio Toronto -♥- Living life with a JUICY HEART -♥- September 2018 Events www.phillipcoupal.ca

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Freedom from guilt, alleviation of anxiety. The path can be as simple as breathing.
Find your way to the Awaken Studio Toronto and please share the energy of a Breath and Body class.

 

Find the expression of your most vibrant self at the Awaken Studio Toronto.

September 2nd 2018.

Naked Yoga for Men and Not Naked Yoga for Men – both offered in the new 2018 season.

Classes will be will all be starting the second week of September. Passes and online registrations are available on the website.

www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Find the expression of your most vibrant self Awaken Studio Toronto www.phillipcoupal.ca

Find the expression of your most vibrant self Awaken Studio Toronto http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

Find the Expression of your Touch

September 1, 2018. New month. New season. New year. Check out all of the new offerings for Men at the Awaken Studio Toronto. www.awakenstudiotoronto.com

Find the expression of your touch Awaken Studio Toronto www.phillipcoupal.ca

Find the expression of your touch Awaken Studio Toronto http://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.  Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.  <3 https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

The Awaken Studio provides a space where with communal and humanistic intention all men are welcome to dynamically and fluidly, create, explore and or re-experience sexual story and history.
Awakening the heart and spirit of men to the peace and surrender of masculine erotic power.

https://www.phillipcoupal.ca

Coming UP!
Sunday January 29th
at the Awaken Studio Toronto
Pleasure Rituals for Men

Registration and Information on line:
www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-2316614

Questions and Information
phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

Awaken Studio Toronto  Pleasure Rituals for Men  Registration and Information on line: www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-2316614

Awaken Studio Toronto
Pleasure Rituals for Men
Registration and Information on line:
http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-2316614

Coming UP!
Saturday January 28th
at the Awaken Studio Toronto
Self Pleasure – Guided Mindful Erotic Information

Registration and Information on line:
www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-2311149

Questions and Information
phillip@phillipcoupal.ca

Awaken Studio Toronto  Self Pleasure - Guided Mindful Erotic Information  Registration and Information on line: www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-2311149

Awaken Studio Toronto
Self Pleasure – Guided Mindful Erotic Information
Registration and Information on line:
http://www.phillipcoupal.ca/event-2311149