June 2010

Seeing with New Eyes

June 30, 2010

“The voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new vistas but in having new eyes.”  Proust Perhaps having a new vision requires seeing with new eyes.  I was photographing our little pond yesterday and came upon a spider that had built a web across the water.  My eyes were attempting to capture the spider and [...]

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Quit Complaining

June 29, 2010

“An ordinary man behaves like a dog which, upon entering a hall of mirrors, barks at all the other dogs.  The sage, entering the hall of mirrors, sees only himself.”  Gurunathan Pedro is a growly-bear.  He is adorable, but he complains when he doesn’t get his way.  I realize that I growl a lot, too.  [...]

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A New Vision

June 28, 2010

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.”  Proverbs I have heard this proverb throughout my life, and I was pondering it this morning along with some reading from Animal Speak by Ted Andrews.  I was brushing up on Vulture symbolism because they have shown up strongly in recent days. Yesterday, I was floating in [...]

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The Power of Presence

June 25, 2010

“Presence is a more powerful catalyst for change than analysis.” Rachel Naomi Remen I’ve been on a media fast for a little over a week now.  As I clear out the noise, I am beginning to recognize that I have some deep sadness.  I know that a large part of the sadness is about my [...]

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Strength in Vulnerability

June 24, 2010

I see a vulnerability and tenderness in this damselfly.  I cannot imagine how it survives for even a day.  It seems to me that the wind, alone, would tumble her to her death at first gust.  Yet this little creature flits about with all the confidence and strength of a Goliath, and the courage and [...]

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Dreams | Pay Close Attention

June 23, 2010

A couple of years ago, I had a dream about old friends, the friends I mentioned yesterday.  We had been out of touch for over a decade.  There was a way in which I needed that time away.  I was making life-transforming changes that were rocking my world.  I needed the time and space to [...]

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New Connections with Old Friends

June 22, 2010

Friends visited with me yesterday whom I have not seen for 14 years.  They were like family to me but, as happens, we lost touch.  We spent several hours reminiscing and reconnecting.  It was wonderful.  I feel like I have a part of my family back. It is a welcome gift to have a new [...]

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Shadow Blessings

June 21, 2010

I had a nice visit with daddy and family yesterday.  It was good to be together.  We couldn’t remember the last time we were all gathered on Father’s Day.  It was a lovely treat. I came home tired and a tad sad, so I went outside where the light was warm and beautiful.  I hoped [...]

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Prepping for Beauty

June 18, 2010

I painted my living room yesterday.  It has taken over 6 hours from beginning to end.  At first, I struggled around all the furniture, convinced I couldn’t make more room for myself to move.  After bumping into things repeatedly, getting cramps in my body from the contortions, and frustrating myself to no end, I finally [...]

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Microcosm/Macrocosm Reflections

June 17, 2010

I am painting my bedroom and den this week.  I’m excited because we’ve yet to fully settle in since moving to Georgia.  Painting will help.  We’ll have our colors and be able to finally put up our artwork.  The energy will flow better then. It’s hard painting in such a small space because there is [...]

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