Of course you can copy our subscribe buttons. I got the idea from another blog too. The plug-in I use is at http://www.semiologic.com/software/subscribe-me/

I notice you’ve got some subscription buttons and a link on your site explaining RSS feeds. I’ve been meaning to do that on my site, I hope you don’t mind if I copy you.

Thanks for the note about our comments RSS feed, it’s on my list for this weekend.

I think we’re on the same page. As you said, Erin, some people learn the steps but then don’t pay attention to how those steps contribute to the dance of life. To see that contribution we can first do as you said, look at our feet. And as we bring more attention to our feet, legs, arms, and our entire body we gradually start to feel when things are right or wrong, without having to stop and look.

Since realising that there is so much of myself and my habits that I wasn’t aware of, I’m constantly noticing new things. So I agree, you can’t evaluate something that you don’t know is there, but a general increased self-awareness allows you to notice all those somethings when they happen.

Btw, your comments RSS feed doesn’t seem to be working, it’s empty.

I argue habits start from the ground up and we need to be aware of them at least for some time to ensure they are bringing us in the right direction. Let’s stick with the dancing analogy - you learn the footwork first, then the figures and then full dances. You’re right, once you learn a dance you’re no longer thinking about your feet, but rather enjoying your partner and the subtle intricacies of the music. Your dancing changes beautifully, and your partner, you and the music all merge as one.

This being the case, I believe most people are living in a way that they are trying to pull of the dance without actually being aware of what their feet are doing. They have learned the basic steps, not realizing this is what actually shape the bigger picture. I think the only way to resolve this is to stop and take a look at ones feet. What are they doing? How are they impacting the bigger picture in ways one isn’t aware? We may not have to focus on our feet forever, but it’s good to check in once in awhile. Am I still on the balls of my feet? Are they stepping too heavy?

The part that always stops be up is if this is really possible to evaluate all of our habits. And more difficult, sometimes we aren’t even aware that we have the habits because they are so unconscious in nature. How do you evaluate something that you don’t know is there?

Is this where distinguishing between conscious awareness and direction come in?