I set the mood for you… not take it and run…… enjoy the day..whatever it brings your way.. own it..
From The Tao of Willie ( Nelson) “Beyond the basics of who you are, the rest is mostly creative use of adjectives.”
Have a grand day everyone…
March 15, 2014
c’est bien vendredi, como vai?
March 14, 2014
It is Friday, how are you today? Happy sunny wishes to start your day!
A look at the past, poignant yet alluring, we are drawn to explore, to wander to be awed. Another time, a time when life was very different from what it is today. Shetland Islands, Scotland Does it capture your imagination, snare your attention, do you want to walk the path that so many have walked in bygone years, Even now, today there are echos of visitors footsteps and the sound of distant conversation as people went about their day.
We live our lives everyday with a certain routine, we take certain roads, drive or walk along streets we see every day. If you work and take a bus to work, it is usually the same bus and it follows the same route, day after day. We shop in the same malls, or go to the usual markets all the time. Do you put your heart into all you do? Or because we have done it a thousand times before, so you just get it done? In Asian teachings, we are asked to put our best effort into everything we do, whether or not it is a daily and repetitive task/chore or not.
While in Japan this past summer, in one of our assignments we were asked to do certain tasks, depending on which group you were in, the tasks were different, some got to wash the bathrooms, some got to clean mats, sweep the roads, my group was asked to wash the hall floors. Teachers, students, professionals, we all grabbed rags and down on our knees we cleaned the floors inch by inch. (Noooooooooooooo I do not do this at home, it wasn’t a task I perform on a regular basis and certainly not on my knees, so what do you think my immediate reaction was!) Old and young, we applied ourselves to working together and doing it. Those who could no longer get down to the floor due to age, or physical limitations, manned the buckets, and rinsed the rags, ringing them out to hand to us as we brought a used one back. Getting up and down from our knees and working in unison we chanted to stay focused and in step with each other. To a city born and bred woman, it peeled away layers of self imposed thought patterns and opened up space in my “brain” for a greater and deeper awareness of being alive and experiencing life.
This picture of Dublin in Ireland had me looking at it several times and finally with a magnifier because of the way the photographer shot the picture and how my eyes were seeing it. The lights reflecting off the water had me wondering and trying to discern just what that was going across the river. On closer inspection and because I made time to really look, I saw that it was the reflection of the bridge,
Today lets take the time, (make time) to enjoy every second of our day, even if you are doing something you have always done before, try to be mindful of your actions. Put makoto (sincerity) into all you do and say, Have a good day everyone! Where ever you are in your day when you read this.. smile.. I’m sending lots of love and positive energy your way… always, today, tomorrow. Blessings….. Oyashikiri
photographs >Pinterest
Feelings
March 13, 2014
Bonjour! Hey, how you doing today? So happy to share this moment with you.
Feelings what a topic to meditate on. What a range , what a gamut of feelings to explore. smiles and send you love….. Feelings are unique to each and everyone of us. The depth, the breadth of our emotions belong to us. We need to learn to own them. So easy to say, so hard sometimes to do. AND, dear friend not only do we have to own our own feelings, we have to accept differences and respect the feelings of others. We all have different ways of thinking and feeling.
Proverbs of Solomon 25 : 11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Sayings of the wise 24 : 26 an honest answer is like a kiss on the lips
When I was younger, this place or one like it was in my dreams, this is where I wanted to study and be, (China, Fuqing temple). I never got there physically, but today I found this photograph and my feelings of yesterday, came rushing back. Value your ability to feel, feelings are part of who you are. Own them, allow them to flourish and grow, even feelings that hurt or are painful, bring a lesson and their own rewards. Trust and believe in the blessings of the Universe. May you feel the love that surrounds you, today and always. Amen. Oyashikiri
photos from Pinterest
Buen dia, Happy Happy Wednesday!
March 12, 2014
A cheerful bouquet of flowers for you dear readers.
Different flowers usually have separate meanings – flower symbolism is broadly characterized by two essentially different considerations – essence and shape.. By its nature it speaks of transition – the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another. We anticipate their beauty, we appreciate their fragrance, marvel at their delicate petals and intricate throats, veins and petals. We even share the beauty and pleasure they give with those we love and use them to express our love and feelings. when as Nature does, they fade and pass on, we treasure the time spent, the memory of the moment, and we move on, happy with the shared moment tucked away in our hearts. Yellow in symbolism when it comes to flowers, usually represents the sun/sunshine – it is very yang. (I Ching) Egyptians would put flowers on a table as a reminder of the realities of death, and the joys and pleasures in life. The painter of this picture, used a blue that speaks to me of the heavens. Blue the colour of rarefied atmosphere, clear blue skies.. In symbolism, blue often represents “thinking’ (thoughts)………..
Today’s PL lesson is about becoming a better person. If we are content with the status quo, our progress will stop, we are encouraged to always look for ways to improve and become more in tune with the Universe. To continue our journey in life, moving forward. Praying every day that our journey will bring us closer to a Divine State of Being.… one step at a time, mindful of the present….. let love in…. let love motivate your actions, and your thoughts. Allow love to colour your world today. May the blessings from above rain down like a cleansing and refreshing spring shower to feed your soul….That the flower that is you, will be nourished and grow stronger this day……. so your beauty will shine for all the world to see. Love is to be shared, not squandered ………S M I L E …… Oyashikiri
Photos – Pinterest, bottom photo was taken at Big Sur, CA. by photographer, Creg Clure.
Makoto on Ancestors’ day
March 11, 2014
Good Morning everyone, how are you today? For those who are new to my blog, welcome. Today is the 11th, of the month, in Perfect Liberty, the 11th is a day for remembering and expressing gratitude for the love and virtue of our ancestors. In China and other countries, it was a natural and everyday part of life to honour our elders. It is thanks to our ancestor’s virtue and Makoto (sincere effort) that we are here today.
The above picture, evoked a moment of tranquility from my memory banks. A summer day, visiting in the country, playing in the tall grass, and escaping from the heat by playing by a creek that ran behind the old country store a relative had in the Algonquin Park area of Ontario. For a city brat, this was so different and a totally new experience. When you are young, you simply live the moments, you aren’t analyzing or looking at your new friends with a ton of baggage in your head, you are taking life in, and responding to it with an innocence yet to be tested. You are living the moment, building your experiences in life, finding new emotions, discovering more of the world around you.
In my research this morning, I came across a picture of Betty White (actress) and a loaf of bread, interested in the connection I delved further into the post. “Did you know that Betty White is older than sliced bread?” was the the sentence that went with the picture. Of course, I know of Betty White, I’ve seen her in many sitcoms, but to be honest, I never really thought of her as a person of age, probably because in my journey through life, I have been entertained by her talents over the years, and have simply accepted her as “Betty”. We all do it in some way form or other.. we take someone or some thing for granted….
Today, lets take a moment to give thanks with Makoto to our past, and our present!……. Let us ask for guidance and protection so we can continue to live the PL Way.. (a life of Perfect Liberty) (life with God/Tao)
photos – Pinterest, bottom photo id. Ireland,castle
Reverence
March 10, 2014
Actions and reactions in the physical arena set energy into motion, forming experiences, revealing in the process lessons that the we are given to learn in life. When we do something that creates discord in another person, we, ourselves, will feel the discord. On the other hand, if our actions create harmony and empowerment in another, the reflection will be one that gives back mutual awareness. This awareness helps us learn to be more creatively responsible in our actions. Behaviour and values are often shaped by perceptions that lack reverence. Reverence, or to revere, is to respect and or have a deep admiration for…….
It struck me while watching the news the other day that I saw no sign anywhere of reverence in what I was hearing and seeing. What wasn’t negative and fraught with anger and discord, was entertainment of sorts or meaningless gossip and inane prattle. Our behavior and values are so much shaped by perceptions that lack reverence that we (I believe) no longer know what it is like to be reverent. When we take issue, and put down the competition, or strive to dis-empower another person, or country, we have removed reverence from our thought process. It is one word with a huge impact on how we act,feel and progress through life. Reverence ……….. what does it mean to you……. is it part of your life…your thought process?
Colorado by Mike Berenson
Reverence is an attitude of honouring life.
Happy Monday everyone! – where ever you are, what ever the day holds for you, Nature is all around you, always and forever…….Blessings …. Oyashikiri
top picture was taken in Ireland – Pinterest
challenges
March 9, 2014
Happy Sunday everyone! Do you do anything special on Sundays, is it a special day for you today, what ever Sunday brings your way, embrace it for the opportunity it offers. Another day to explore the wonders of life, the gifts of friendship you share with others, the weather in all its variety. We are blessed with a magnitude of possibilities. There really are no problems in life, see them as opportunities. Enrich your day and those around you by being a mirror of light, joy and sunshine. S M I L E.
Our souls are not physical, they are the force field of our BEING.
Blessings – Oyashikiri today,tomorrow and always !
picture – moss on trees -Pinterest
Transformation
March 8, 2014
Today’s PL thought for the day is about discovering the joy of transforming one’s Self. It talks about how when we strive to improve ourselves,and the changes begin to take place…. we are filled with a happiness that is more satisfying and rewarding. Change is the only constant in life. The sensual delivery/impressions of this photqgraph is stunning. The slightly stronger presence of Yin, merges with Yang in a true blending of light and shadows. Nature is Art in its purest form.
For readers and followers of the Tao, the hexagram #5 HSU, calculated waiting is the meditation of the day. Creativity and strength in the lower trigram, Ch’ien are held in check by the profound mystery of K’an, above. ( Calculated waiting hexagram #5 ). In groups or relationships, all parties are involved in a situation that requires calculated and good natured waiting. The situation is not in anyone one’s hands, it is about Destiny. there are times when any action could or would be a foolish one ..ie. over-reaction. So nourish one another instead with a happy and loving heart that provides reassurance instead.
Good Saturday morning to you my friend, may the day develop into a perfect memory for you…. Smile, you are never alone. Blessings… Oyashikiri
Really another Friday!
March 7, 2014
Good Morning everyone! Bonjour! How can it be Friday again so soon….. isn’t this a fantastic photo, the photographer captured not only the moment, but his/her framing, depth and vision produced an image that evokes stillness and tranquility. I can actually feel the quiescence of the moment, it imparts a state of quietude that I not only see, but feel. The picture holds my attention, I am captured by and lost in the moment. The photographer is an artist, who balanced the visual of the scenery before his/her eyes, with what he/she wanted to present. This required focus, (mindfulness). Once captured, the image had to be studied and conceptualized, so that the cropping would reflect the artists rendition of that moment in time.
So much went on behind the scenes of this photograph, and the moment you and I are now sharing. Because of this, we are able to share in a moment of silence together, and delight in moment of appreciation. Let us try to put a prayerful mind, and our hearts into everything we say and do today. When you look at someone today – look deep into their eyes and silently say, The light of the Universe in me, salutes the light of God in you. Blessings all, Oyashikiri
Love is universal – I love YOU
pictures >Pinterest
Goedenmorgen, good morning everyone
March 6, 2014
Remember the song, Rock and Roll is here to stay, or when we were all hearing about the “British invasion”? Of course not, some of you do, and others have no idea of what I’m talking about. Never -the-less … both are part of “history”, contributed to the world today. Not all that long ago, I was doing research for a virtual blog* I write, when I came across these characters in a haunted house. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with the builder of this particular setting and others just as much fun and creative, Being an artist myself, I am often humbled by the ability of others to recreate such fun and authentic looking scenes. The designer, BambiTwice Nitely has given the virtual world of SL a playground for explorers that is unbelievable in the range of destinations she has provided. i.e Medieval Fantasy, Star Wars, Aquatic-Marine and Tropical fish, the list goes on, oh and I must not forget a museum of amazing Illusions, these are just a few. all this to say, because in our limited worlds, we often resist stepping outside the box. Going or doing something that we have never done before, will always bring something new into our lives. Give us a new perspective. Challenge us to revisit some of our thinking?
How has your day been so far, where you on the stairway through the day, are your steps leading up or coming down? Either way, you will find a new vista(s) to explore. We should try to start each day with a renewed sense of appreciation. Smiles through the screen at you. Life is so full of treasures some long forgotten that need to be rediscovered and others that are brand spanking new. Remember LIFE IS ART
For those of you who travel in Second Life, this is your link to the boat that will take you along the Nile to the land of the Pharaohs, Pyramids etc. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchantment%20Island/190/97/23
Where do you want to be today? Choose to feel the range of your emotions rather than become numb or indifferent. Make your choice the one that will have you being present in all you do, to be mindful of what the day has in store – reach out and share your mega watt smile with the world. Trust you will be empowered. Blessings, Oyashikiri
interested in the virtual blog? visit http://virtuallunablogspot.ca/
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