I see a decadent dessert
-no! come on really…
yes, really I do
-how can you see dessert
this is China @ dawn
-hmmm can’t you see
the rich moist chocolate
covered with sweet mocha icing
topped with big chunks of dark chocolate ?
-no I can’t,
ah, that’s too bad, it looks yummy to me..
what do YOU see…..
Namaste – Oyashikiri
hey.. wow … need HUG
gosh, you look like you could use a HUG
Actually I have friends that would be in utterly fantastic bliss to be out there on a beautiful day, sharing their off road experience with friends, and no they aren’t in need of a hug, they are having fun. Perspective.
Awwww now this is a true hug
wrapped in a warm embrace by a friend
relaxing and just sharing bonding time
What, no? Oh you have allergies, and you can’t be that close to an animal, dog, cat etc. So this wouldn’t be your idea of a nice happy moment…. ahhh…. Perspective
We are all unique in our own ways, and we each and everyone of us goes through life trying to understand our selves and the world around us. It is when we share our dreams and differences, that we learn about someone else, their culture, their world, in doing so, we broaden our own.
Please come by for tea, the door is always open, careful on the way over, it can get rather steep, but I’m always happy to meet and greet a friend, we can chat and exchange views (smiles), visiting and getting to know you, will be a very special kind of “hug”…sincere sharing/caring… is a hug in itself. Blessings.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
love this last picture, hermitage,Qianyuan mountain,Tianhua X, the capture is awesome, peaceful and surreal, did you find the hermitage? (artstation.com)
When we first moved to where we live now .. I had a blank canvas to work with (landscape). I enjoy a white birch, so I planted a young 5 footer in a corner of our property… Every year i watched it grow and blossom into a beautiful graceful shade giving tree. Have you ever heard how a breeze can create the sweetest of sounds as it dances its way through the branches and leaves? It is the softest of whispers.
This is a water color done by the artist, Aud Rye called “The first Snowfall” (chrisbeckstudio.blogspot.com)
Artist love to paint, sculpt, photograph, landscape with it, it is a tree that has its own flair, and character.
Used in a garden or landscaped setting, the birch provides a contrast to the vivid color of the flowers, and/ or the many shades of green that are planted around it.
Even in the winter its sculpted beauty is a welcome sight,
We lost our birch to some kind of disease, for whatever reason, it just started fade, the leaves fell away, till eventually even the branches began to show their desire to move on, I was told nothing could be done. I had watched that tree grow from a young sapling to a princess, but one does have to let go and let nature do what it must. So… I cut it down so that only the stems remained and using sculpting materials, I used it as a base for the outdoor garden structure you see in the first photo.
For several more years .. it had a place of honor in the garden.. while its core disintegrated .. the weather meanwhile kept changing the face of the sculpture… with each passing season,I saw how the changing temperatures and many rain and snow storms took its toll.
Now in the garden we still have an arm of the tree here and there placed in different corners of the garden so that when I come across them I’m reminded of what was. To visitors they are whimsical pieces, faces emerging from the greenery, to me, they are part of all that I am.
Some of my pieces are posted on Pinterest, those that I still have, and some that of course I no longer have because they were sold or adopted,…. but always over the years, i get word, or a reminder, of another time and place in my life. Like today, when I got a notice that the above picture of my expression had been repinned twice. and liked.
When we do something, say something, we don’t always get immediate feedback, but know … please believe me… each and every thing we do… has a consequence. The timing may not be what you want or expect, but nature travels, works in its own way, Nature is always in motions, Nature/God is always with us.. we need only be aware and listen.
Enjoy each moment of your day, cherish the experience the adventure of life. Embrace your creativity. Life is Art.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
these pieces are in a Gallery I miss them
chicken wire, felted fabric,sculpting media,
I attended a wedding yesterday, the bride wore a beautiful white wedding gown, the groom and his best men were all dressed in a classic tux, bridesmaids all wore lovely gowns, it really was beautiful to see. The service took place in a lovely garden, the setting was perfect for the union of two people who so in love they have committed not only to themselves that they will love each other and enter into that very special bond of man and wife… they are now making that vow public, for their friends and the world to share in their happiness. The picture, the water, all so inviting.
When one looked beyond the pretty ambiance, fashion, decor, and “stage” settings, and took in the people and the overall vibe of the place, suddenly the picture wasn’t so pristine and pretty, it took on a different season, and the water was less inviting. Couples were not sitting in harmony with each other, they were many of them simply there. Some I knew were openly negative with each other. Others were simply there because it wasn’t “polite/right” to not be there.
Life is like a river that is always on the move, sometimes it is raging and driven with purpose, other times it is mellow and simply meandering, but always it is active.
A wedding ceremony to me is like a moment in the building of a bridge between two people. How well that bridge is built and then maintained will determine how long the two parties will remain connected.
Always however, they will be joined in the Universal bond of ONENESS, their roots will be forever entwined.
The cosmetics of the rituals that humans put on the sharing of one’s life with a partner or soul mate, or self defined.
The reality is, that we are all ONE.
How we reach out and interact with our other “selves” is very telling on where we are in our personal journey of growth.
Like a tree in the forest, we don’t always get to choose where we will sprout and grow, but grow we will, it will be the depth of our roots and the determination of our will, and our faith in our ability to grow that will see us survive.the test of time.
I am a firm believer that in using the word love ( a word that captures a lot of imagination, and can me so many different things to anyone who uses it) … LOVE … if we replace it to say ..in GOD, I will, or I am, our actions will be/would be entirely different, and our thought and commitment would also be different.
We all need air to breathe, and we all need love in our lives.
When we commit to being with someone, sharing our lives with that person, we are saying, you are the air that i breathe, the bridge between us is strong, and I will work very hard to maintain my part of the bridge. Our roots will grow stronger, and though we may not always see the same view in or of the forest, our roots will be forever entangled and our commitment to live together on this earth will be evidenced by the security and strength of our bridge.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
text Q
pics,Pinterest
China – Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological park, in Gansu
Bruce Lee was a Chinese (Hong Kong) American martial artist, son of the Cantonese opera star Lee Hoi-Chuen. He was an actor,martial arts instructor, philosopher,filmmaker and the founder of Jeet Kune Do. Nov.1940 – July 1973
Namaste – Oyashikiri
I, am but a thought in your mind
I am, are two words we use a lot
I’m so busy, I am late, I am not feeling well, I am hot
when do we stop
and think about exactly who/what is I
in the I am,
do we live our lives out of a can
are we ready made
we eat fast foods, and drive in cars
is the life we live really ours
I challenge YOU today
to hydrate your mind, stop what you are doing
to take 60 seconds, 1 minute
for each picture. allowing the quiet of your mind
to take in what you see
feel the sound, and the pull of the waves
listen to the sound of silence in the world around
feel the stillness that begins to unfold
your breathing will automatically be deeper,
your shoulders will relax
each drop that falls
creates a ripples
… that ripple … slowly …spreads out
wrapping you in the sunshine
that warms and calms your busy mind
60 seconds on each picture…… 60 seconds! …… if you took the challenge,
you just hydrated your mind with a short meditation ……how hard was that!
save this page…… use it again ….. whenever you need to unwind…… recharge
send it to a friend ……. share the quiet …….
know when you say “: I am ” …… you really are!
Namaste – Oyashikiri
photos -ba-bamail.
text -Q
This is Tianmen Mountain in China, the road leading to it is often called the road to Heaven, Tianmen Mountain, Zhangiajie is in northwestern, Hunan Province. It is long and winding, the view is amazing, one can only imagine the work and the planning that went into putting this road through the national park. Each worker, visitor to this unique part of the world has to be caught up in the wonder of it all.
There is a hike/climb of approximately 7 miles one can do, to reach the gate itself, (1st picture) if you make that journey the Chinese say, it i the “closest Earth Landmark to God”
The natural beauty of the place has an almost ethereal feel…. I can only imagine what it must be like to actually be there.In taking in the celestial ambiance of the area, I feel myself slowing down, and letting my thoughts drift into the mist. Yet to some the hike is among the 10 top adrenaline pumping hiking trails there is.
And yes, depending on circumstances, and the people I was with, I would consider doing this hike. I mean, wow, what an adventure and a heart thumping beyond words experience it would be. We really never know what tomorrow will bring, or where we will be. Just because we plan something, doesn’t mean it will happen. I often think of the many times I hear “have a good day” and the automatic response, is “same to you”. Do we mean it? and if we do, what are we really saying, a good day to me, might not be a good day to someone else.
Just like these pictures invoke in me a sense of pure delight, they are temptations for my imagination and I longed to share them with you. But…they may not be your cup of tea, however I can hope that you will happily indulge me and enjoy my absolute fascination with this place.
My heart was lifted to a smiling place while sharing this with you. I feel transported to a magical place, where all is peaceful and well…. and…. dear reader, my virtual friend, I sincerely wish the same to you.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
pictures,Pinterest
China travel
when we travel in unknown places
our first impression
often is a lasting impression
often we are on the tourist routes
and explore the areas
we are directed to by travel guides
or the familiar places we’ve read about
or seen on the silver screen
In Japan off the beaten track,
in small villages and towns
you will find places
like above that are where
people live and tend to daily life
away from city life and
commercial hype
sometimes missing the bus
is a personal message
to slow down
… to reclaim
life….
and the beauty of living in a more
peaceful state
jai guru dev
namaste … …oyashikiri
Q
Palermo,Italy
away from sightseers,Japan
Zen-Q
all text in my blogs unless stated otherwise are my own. Q aka Dymoon
The air, fresh and clear holds promise
the moment is as soft as the morning dew
one moment spent truly with you
one single moment of feeling you in my heart
a connection so pure, so strong
nothing, nothing at all feels wrong
when you, dear God are with me
Out of nowhere, when I least expect it
I will see a flower and know the wonder
of all that you are
I pray today,that I will never miss your call
for I know that it is easy to fall
When I get lost and too involved
yet always, you are here,
winter,spring, summer and fall.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Viva en verdadera libertad – Live in Perfect Liberty
Gone Fishing
Does that expression mean anything to you? In days gone by, “Gone Fishing” meant just that, someone had put a shingle outside their business and had taken time to go fishing.
Going on a holiday, the phrase would signify that the person was taking time to get away from the city, their 9 – 5 routine was going to be on hold… they were “going fishing”. Family was packed up and away they headed for a seaside vacation, time at the lake, river, anywhere but in the city.
My son goes fishing, once the season starts, he puts a kayak on his car and off he goes, he will fish whenever he has the time to get away. No he doesn’t live in a small town, or out in the country, he lives in downtown “Big City” It his way of finding his quiet time, he dedicates his time to making time for something that brings him an inner quiet to recharge his batteries to tend to his day-to-day challenges/opportunities.
Opportunities don’t always just happen, we have to be proactive in working towards our goals,to ensure we remain, spiritually healthy.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
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*leucosperum reflexum var.luteum -flickr
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