“Normally, the test of greatness in the arts is the ability to state deep feelings and perceptions simply, clearly, and well. Indeed, it may well be said that until a person can express a thought clearly and simply, he hasn’t yet fully understood it himself.” ~ Swami Kriyananda, from the book ‘Art as a Hidden […]
self-love
Love Beyond Measure
“For I have learned that every heart will get What it prays for Most ” – hafiz How much Love can you take? Let’s talk volume here. Is it enough? Is it too much? Can you take just a little more? And just a little more again? Why is there a set amount that is allowed? […]
Fallen
Fallen I am wounded I am weak I am not alone. Scooped up Made warm and welcome Earth dug deep with candles lit Your love nourishes me. Gracious nestling In your family’s home, your heart, your lives, your land. Just now this way I am safe I can crow I am made stronger in your […]
What Is is OK
Work in Progress Glimpses of letting go Glimpses of holding on And the living in between Galloping forward I am a work in progress Rocking back and forth this way Steadiness seems out of the question right now But as sure as the letting go and the holding on and the in between happen over and […]
Receiving Love
Oh I can give Love all day long. It is automatic and very fulfilling. Every morning I enjoy making sure the needs of my dog are graciously and completely met. I feel real happiness making sure my sister has all she needs to be relaxed and feel like a winner. And when I am able to […]
Like Walking on the Moon!
Love is a many splendid thing, but it is NOT something concrete – nor is Will, Reason or Imagination. Yet we’ve all experienced these insubstantial (yet very foundational) things. We’ve all felt love for a person, place or thing. We’ve all willed ourselves out of bed. And we’re always Reasoning… “Is it better to do thing […]
6 Mental Faculties
“The task is not to see what has never been seen before, but to think what has never been thought before about what you see every day” ~ erwin schrodinger Saw this NASA image and immediately thought of Renaissance painter Mantegna’s fresco painting on a ceiling in Ducal Palace, Mantua, Italy. NASA astronomical photo of the day 2014 July 24 Mantegna “The […]
Don’t Be Alarmed
Don’t be alarmed. A poem written at a time of strong feeling is a good thing…for me. It expresses itself so I can get on with the day. This to shall pass. Desolation Parched, cracked and dry. Formidable aching crunches me into tiny pieces like sand. Alone, without, encumbered, unfrequented and grief stricken. Near the rim […]
Self Love
Soulfully attending to body, mind and spirit manifests all manner of actual good things into being. Here is another list to tack up on the mirror or place by the bed to remind us of this! The Top Ten Reasons Why I Exercise By Jessica Ortner 1) Movement in your body means movement in your life. […]
Asking the Mask a Few Questions
Where did you come from – this mask of mine? Are you planning on staying long? What purpose do you serve? Can I see underneath? How many others do I allow to peek? When you showed up was I aware of your coming or did you slide slowly onto my face as lichen attaches to […]
Pass the bread please
Self-Love is the bread of life. Bread, Original Watercolor by Linda Dallas http://www.appetite4art.com/linda_dallas_notecard_103.htm I am getting used to taking care of myself again. I did it before I was married. A burst of tears erupts as missing Michael pushes forward. He had my back. Who has my back now asks my tears? I must have my […]
