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Namaste – Oyashikiri
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self expression
The infinite charm of self-expression lies in the creating of art itself, I can be happily doing something that pleases me, and seldom know what it is I’m going to do before I actually do it.
Mushrooms, moss and an old log, photographer Frans Lanting took this picture , Manu National park, Peru, those are Cup fungus in the Amazon rainforest. She captured a still of a very vibrant living landscape. When we are creating, we must perceive the subject & really fully grasp its essence, the visual, evokes inspiration, which in turn creates and stimulates a desire for expression.
Dryad’s Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) fungi
When we put our full attention, sincerity and scrupulous attention to whatever creativity we engage in, the results are much more rewarding and pleasing to us. So it is when we are faced with a challenge. How we proceed, the choices we make, all become part of the fabric of the results or product that we produce.
Today was a day of “Learning” I’ve been building/creating for a long time using virtual software,graphic programs and I’ve happily done a little bit of this and a bit of that. Content to play. A dear friend and mentor that I hadn’t seen in a long time popped over and while we were talking she suddenly asked me why I hadn’t done something. I had no idea what she was asking me, but in discussing it with her, I realized she was talking to me about a step or process in the doing of something, that I didn’t do, and it caused problems with some of my presentations. I had known that I had to work at achieving what I wanted, and was often stuck with the problem so had to work around it. Now here she was asking me a simple question, in that moment, she opened a whole new window for me.
It was too much for me to take in, I will have to review our conversation, look up tutorials, meet with her again, and and and. I was happily doing my thing… but… to someone with experience in what I was doing, I had left out a step in the process. hmmm I reflected as my head hit the pillow. There is always something to learn. Then my mind decided that perhaps I should deal with some of my other creative projects.. do something less “Intense” So now it is 4:52 a.m. and I’m still up. Yes I’ll pay for it tomorrow, but this is something I wanted to do.
Now that I know there is another step and that if I do it another way, I will have different results, what will I do I will learn the new method, because I like learning. However, if I am creating something because it pleases me, will I do it the new way after I’ve learned how, or will I want to do it the old way. To grow I need to be able to let go of what I have done, and have an objective mind” There is a saying… our Self is revealed when there is no ego....
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Precept #6 Efface your self conceptions
3rd picture -Morel Mushrooms (Pacific Northwest)
4th-Phelloodon sinclairii (fungus,New Zealand) by myxonz-flickr
silent night
tonight, I bow my head in prayer
quiet meditation, allowing my thoughts to play back in my mind
I learned today that another friend is dealing with cancer
I know that we can pray and feel we are not being answered
for those of us who are not dealing with determined
angry cells in our body, and not afflicted by constant pain
discomfort and weariness
we can empathize, we can feel the anger, the frustration
but we will never know just how difficult it must be
the best gift, the only guarantee that we will find our inner peace
is when we open our hearts to LOVE
cancer is a nasty disease, yes it is, it is fed by our own unease
to make time for yourSELF
to honour your own BEing
is the first step towards a silent night
a quiet mind
and a true connection to LOVE/God..TAO/Nature
Namaste – Oyashikiri
HOT DOGS!
WOW and wow again.. Good morning everyone, here it is a few days before the big day.. everyone is having a family get together soon, has had one or is planning one. Last night at church we had our monthly Thanksgiving service. After service on the 21st, tradition has it that we have Japanese Curry on rice.. We get two different choices, mild and spicy along with a green salad.. and yes there is always a dessert, members bring in goodies too. Last night it was a big honking apple pie from Costco that was front and centre for those with a sweet tooth.
On our way home I turned to my friend Eartha and said ” I could go for a hot dog right now”. I really really meant it, I’d had hot dogs on my mind since the other dat, Not any hot dog, but the big ones we get from Costco, steamed. It is the closest to the Montreal dog that I drool over. I’ve learned to eat it bare. No condiments. Why, cuz they don’t always have them out, and because it is messy if you are going to be eating it in your car..BEFORE you drive out of the lot.
Obviously we did not stop for hot dogs.. it was late and time to get home. But the thought has not gone away, because in doing my research for the blog… look at what I found… No there is no point in my going out and buying hot dogs and buns.. that is not how it works with a craving… The best part of eating an “all dressed” hot dog, is to go and get one from a vendor who knows how to dish them out. Do you agree?
Everyone has their own specialty. Something they do well. I accept that making a good hot dog is not one of mine.
In PL we have a Precept … Precept #13 – There is a Way for Men and a Way for Women. I’ve always had a bit of a problem with the wording, and I’ve had many a discussion about this with various ministers and officials of the church.. I am of course limited due to the fact that this ministry is out of Japan, and few of the ministers, I myself can dialogue with, speak with a good command of the English language. I do not speak Japanese.
So to me, and this is MY take on it after years of study and being with PL. we men and women are like the hot dog, we come in one shape (human) the shapes and sizes differ, but we all hot dogs. And then depending on where we live and the customs and beliefs we are adorned with as we journey along. We appear to be other than what we actually are. (in this missive, hot dogs =^_^=) human beings.
We, each and every one of us, may take a different path, or use different condiments to enjoy our hot dog, in the end, we are satisfying a craving, an urge, a desire….. What is different is how we want our hot dogs, our choices are what we decide to do with the hot dog…. and in the end, the choice we made, was it a good one?
Oh my, won’t you be happy when I find myself hot dog and move on…… cravings !!!!
Have a super happy day everyone!
Namaste – Oyashikiri
fantasy & dreams
Sometimes we need to drift into another dimension. We need to allow our thoughts to wander and meander in ways that will expand and re-energize. this is Forest Elf Music – Elf Village posted on YouTube by Brandon Fiechter July 2013
Music, the visuals, they were just what I needed after several days out in a row with all the Season’s hype. I’ve also covered several holiday Xmas events.. I was the there as the photographer and of course to gather information for one of my blog reviews.. There is only so much HO HO HO one can take. LOL I’m sure after a good night’s sleep I’ll be fine. Meanwhile, you get to enjoy this wonderful trip into the world of fantasy and fun.
Blessings be.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
China
For years, China’s history and her folk-lore have been
part of my heritage and hold a special place in my heart
land of fantasy and myth
a place where Pandora came to light
how enchanting, riveting and bright
is the memory of the geography
that first gave me glimpse into a world
that captured my imagination and drew me in
the reality of what it must be like to live work and play
in such a world is way beyond what I live
in my own personal day-to-day
Yet like the discoveries of yesterday
we too, our lives as we live today
will be the wonder of another generation
Now more than ever,
we should be aware of how in the past,
a whole way of life changed
yet
and remember this, each man, woman and child
lived, laughed, loved and cried
like we do today.
the lands stay fertile and the mists still shroud the rock faces
for they are part of Nature, and live their natural cycles
with acceptance and grace, growing and harmonizing
with the environment and the life around them
Why is it, that we (humans beings) feel a need to conquer
divide,fight and control
Peace on Earth
Goodwill to all
PL Precept 14 World Peace is Everything
Zhangjiiajie National park,China,habipatayev,flickr
the guardian.com
raw nature
When we (a good majority of us) think of spending some time in the wilderness, we envision lush, rugged, environments, the pictures I use of sunsets and magical evenings under the stars, or calm waters on colourful fall days with the sun or moon reflecting of the crystal clear waters. Ahhhhh yes… such themes make us feel warm, fuzzy maybe, for sure they are a for of eye candy… The photographers have captured a still moment of beauty.
How about living near this location in Australia, where temperatures can be + 40 – 50 degrees centigrade (hot) and there is a lack of water. Extreme weather can happen here, it is wild country where civilisation where it does exist, has to contend with the challenges every day.
Sitting in the comfort of an air climate controlled office with my morning super tall glass of ice coffee, I can admire the artist view that the photographer, took (awanderingmemory.com). David and his wife travel all over the world visiting places they feel will enrich their lives with new experiences. Through his travels and his photography, we get to see place such as this that we wouldn’t otherwise see.
This is the endless highway that takes tourists and visitors through the Australian desert. David talks about some of what he felt was being missed by those who just drive through and not stop to explore. ” It offers silence, true silence,” +”.. endless roads, dramatic sunsets, huge salt-pans, aboriginal heritage sites, hidden wildlife and clarity… ”
Have any of the above been on one of your “want” lists. No of course we don’t have to travel over seas.. or for thousands of miles to find “true silence”… but we do have to make time to find what we want. AND to be in the moment, to always be aware of just what it is we are “seeing” hearing” and “taking in”
What can I say, there is silly in all of us… I’ve been living with a whippet far too long.. This pictures simply make me giggle and smile.. So… dearest readers.. who share these pages with me…. endure this moment with me… S M I L E
Forget everything but the warmth of a smile and enjoy a “silly”
much love to each and every one of you..
I treasure you all.
namaste – oyashikiri
LOL… how many of you will see what I see in the above picture…. gosh you guys are so special…. xxxoo
Saboree lo positivo de cada persona (Appreciation)
El ser humano posee tanto virtudes como defectos. Relacionese con los puntos positivos de otras personas.
Aprecie o ponto positivo das perssoas
Relacione-se com o pronto positivo de cada um.
Appreciate each person’s good points
There is a good and a less positive part to all of us. As humans we do our best,
but we do, often have to try a few times before we get it right. Let’s take the time
to strive towards finding the positive in others, and situations we encounter in
and during our daily lives. In so doing, it will not only enrich our lives but perhaps
bring sunshine and wonder into someone else’s life.
We don’t always know how our actions impact on others.
Share a smile today! Reach out and share the happiness in your heart..
Love is powerful, it touches us in ways that mortal words cannot describe..
Believe you are loved..each and every one of us is blessed
we need only accept, that love is what makes us ONE.
Always and Forever.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Principle # 3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.
weather -whether
This is a picture of the Snow Castle built for the Harbin Snow Festival in China.
A not so much fun time for commuters in NY City after/during a winter storm
How about this, this is a sand storm, never experienced one, and hope not to, this is my first time to even see one
Weather happens, we have absolutely no control on what will appear over the horizon, we can guess, forecast, but the truth is, the world is so big and there are so many factors involved that we are never really sure .. the only certainty is when it happens. We all know the possibilities, we all have experienced the weather in one form or another. Sometimes it has been simply blissful, and other times, downright problematic, but we deal with it. What else can we do. Rain, or shine, the core of it all … is… we are alive… we are living it.
Each day is a new beginning, it really and truly is. Yes the weather can be fierce, but it can also be like this.
For this picture to have been taken, (Emerald Lake Lodge, Canadian Rocky Mountains) there had to have been a snow fall, lots of it. In life, it is our choice to see and dwell on the negatives, or whether we take action, deal with it, and move on. Whether we like or love the weather, it doesn’t matter, it is here, now and always …. our forever companion through this journey of ours here on earth.
The sun shines, even when it snows. So can you. Whether we are happy or not, that is our decision, and ours alone. Weather is not the indicator or reason for our “moods”…
This little critter is basking in the sunlight………. enjoy
When we live with love in our hearts
we are weather proof
=^_^=
PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity
PL Principles # 2 I will not have complaints about others, matters, nor the weather, Rather
I will always be creative and will look for shortcomings in my own thinking and actions.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
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Buen dia, a reflexion
Sometimes love is about taking care of the moment. being aware of one’s inner SELF.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
*girlsgonestrong.com
*lifehack.org
