Written by: Kathryn Hansman-Spice
In February 2001, there was a special class with Betty Fuller, called Being With Betty. She was struggling with her ability to express her thoughts, so we gathered to just be with Betty to learn from her. As I listened to her and class discussions, I captured the essence of her ideas. Later, I read them to her. It was moving for both of us. I have them typed up in a booklet but I can’t find a copy in my online files. So I will type a some of my favorites below: (5 syllables, 7, 5)
Soft personified
In loving, attentive touch
Betty’s legacy.
Being touched by love
The true essence of Trager
Dwells deep in the soul.
I am holy blessed
I go where dear Milton is
Incredibly soft.
Unknown linkages
Drawn into the Trager fold
By unseen forces.
Becoming spirit
Softening of barriers
It is what we are!
Touching interface
Palpating the boundary
Between you and I.
Fully in the now
Let the tissue come to you
True effortlessness.
My state of being
Paints a picture on your soul
I prefer pleasure.
The gift of presence
The depth of safety and trust
Felt deep in my core.
Touching my belly
Surface softness, deep terrain
Mysterious connections.
Trager is a gift
A way of seeing, be-ing
Principles of life.
May I serve myself
As well as I serve others
Life reassessment.