I can see you in the distance
I know you are there
everywhere I look
I feel your presence
tears have abated for now
somehow
like the rain on the window pane
I know the sky will clear
but you my darling
will always remain
in the sun, the sky
the night and stars
always
you are, today, tomorrow
and forever
Q
Another great picture Bonnie, thank you.
Mother’s life was like an abstract painting, she lived creatively and managed to keep all the assortment of unique personalities that she loved on one mosaic canvas. She had an inner strength and resolve that kept her going for 96 years. Pansies were her favourite flowers. She loved colours, when she set her mind to something, it got done. In later years, she loved to , crochet and knit in quiet times, but she dedicated much of her life to volunteering and working for the good of others. She remained actively involved in all her charities and “projects” till well into her golden years. RIP Mother, your unconditional love and tenacious spirit, will always be with us.
PL Precept #1 Life is Art
Oyashikiri (blessings)
Happiness is when a group of people come together to combine their talents to bring smiles to the audience, young and old.
The Perfect Liberty Kappa-Za work tirelessly, and diligently to bring the “Way” of Perfect Liberty to everyone.
Let us also put “Makoto” (sincerity) into everything we do. Make every second count.
Oyashikiri
Not one person walked by this car without whipping out their phones to take a picture. I did wait awhile to see if the owner would come out. But no, so I captured a few myself and left the area. There was a whole theme on the top too. It would have been hard to get a picture without the other getting another person in the picture. That is how much attention this car was getting.
The hours, the attention to detail, this was a dedicated passion. That edging is coins, pennies, dimes and nickles. There was something to see, everywhere you looked. Kudos to the owner of the car, that is what I call, personal expression!
=^_^= What will you do today to make someone smile….
Brinde aplausos al Makoto de las personas – Applaud the Makoto of Others – Makoto (sincerity)
When we want something, really want something, we tend to apply ourselves to reaching that goal. It may or may not be good for us, but we want it… and gosh by golly, we are going to do our best to achieve/ or get what we want. I watched a video today about some of the basic training done by athletes, in this case it was soccer, goal tenders. I watch the game, and I see the players running, jumping and doing simply amazing things with their bodies as they work their way across the field. When the ball is kicked towards the goal keeper, I’m stunned at the movement and the efficiency in which the goalie can reach for the ball. It could be coming at him/her from any direction, from what seems to be a standing still position the goalie leaps into action. It is amazing.
These dedicated athletes work hard to do what they do. We watch and cheer them on, but do we remember to applaud their hours of training and selfless single-minded focus on their craft. We get to enjoy their performances because they have devoted their time and energy to be the best they can and what they want to do.
The videos were very inspiring for me, and I am not athletic, never-the-less just watching I got a feeling of tightening in my abdomen, I just couldn’t imagine that kind of determination, passion, and drive, dancers who hone their skills are much the same, the body is going to do what it is required … they practice every day.
Life is a serious of challenges that come at us from every direction, it is with dedication to our faith, and our Makoto at applying our knowledge to our daily activities to live as better human beings. It is important to remember that we are not alone, and that we should appreciate those around us who make our lives so much richer.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Abandoned or forgotten, is there a difference…
On the 11th of each month, we in PL (Perfect Liberty) celebrate Ancestors Day,
with a special ceremony. Through this ceremony, we express our gratitude
for the love and virtues of our ancestors, asking that we ourselves, continue
to grow and learn to bring love and understanding to others in the world around us.
By now, most of you know I love to discover an old abandoned vehicle, and capture it
to enjoy and add to my Pinterest board, the neighbours I’m sure appreciate that i don’t
bring them home to display on the front lawn, or the back forty. Not all of them are left to the elements
some like the one above have been lovingly restored, and are happily on the road again.
We can do that with an object, but with a human heart, no……
Once the love and laughter is gone, and the body fails to carry on
we are left with an empty space, all that will remain is a memory in its place
Appreciate and love .. today…
In expressing appreciation to God in our daily lives, with sincerity (makoto)
we renew our determination to follow and practice a way of life that ensures
our memories and our quality of life in the moment, will be good ones.
Seek to retain focus in your faith and connection with God
Always – Forever
Namaste – Oyashikiri
When in life we begin to grow
We are taught by our parents,
by teachers, and by the life around us
There are some things that we
really take to, that captures our
imagination, so we apply ourselves
and we work hard to accomplish
what our heart desires.
Our passion comes from within
If we are in the right groove
we study, we learn, and we find
and cultivate friends along the way
who share our interests
If there is a connection, wow
there is such an intense joy in the sharing
in the way we move, the way we think
and how we experience each other.
It is hard to know at times
where one begins and where one ends.
Although we are often on our own,
the reality is that in life, the natural energies,
or elements, require a positive and a negative
to reach a ONENESS
If we over water, plants will drown
too much sun and dry soil, will cause a drought
love is an emotion,
emotion has a range of expressions
Life is Art. .. PL Precept #1
When dancers perform, we don’t see the work, sweat,tears, pain that they endured during their practices, workouts, and personal battles they fought for us to see the final product. Their dedication to their craft, is what enables us to enjoy a breathtaking performance. Even the work that went into taking the pictures I have used in this blog, the time the photographer took, the patience to get just the right angle, that exact moment to click the shutter.
There is complexity in all that happens. We tend to only see the surface. Life is an art form, and we, each and every one of us, is a piece of the puzzle in the whole of this wonderful, exhilarating experience called living….
Each and every time we share time with each other.. I for sure, am enriched. Thank you.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Panoramic view of the Greek-Orthodox monasteries of Meteora
There was a time when our desire to pray and be closer to God/Universe was seen in the physical world around us. Many dedicated their lives to the practice of living only for that purpose.
A closer look at St. Stephen’s Holy Monastery, it was not built as high as the others, (during 16th century) it was badly damaged during world war 2 by the Nazis and abandoned. However dedicated nuns, came back and reconstructed it and are living and praying there today.
We no longer feel that we need to remove ourselves from the world around us, we know that God is everywhere and lives within us. The majority of us, need to live and provide for ourselves and family. It is sometimes hard to remember to make time for ourselves Precious time where we reconnect to the Spirit within.
I understand wanting to live where i can be with others who share my dedication to serving and being of service, to attain this, one must climb a steep and rocky path. In one of the monasteries I read about, the only access was by rope ladders and nets. Replacement happened only when “God let one break”
wherever you are, today is the present
you will only live it once
live it so that you will not have any regrets
life is…..you are
no more ….. no less.
namaste …..- ….. oyashikiri
This is the Aqua dome hotel in Austria, don’t know about you, but I find it very inviting. Today I watched people jumping into cold water where the ice had been chopped away for the annual polar bear dip (fund-raiser) we are not talking one or two people, there was a large gathering. All for a good cause, they put on their swim trunks and other festive costumes to jump into the freezing water while a crowd gather to watch the antics. Weather here was below freezing at the time of day they took the plunge.
I have since learned that this is not uncommon .. the above was the picture of the day 7 December 2012 (Telegraph.co.uk), a winter swimmer drove into freezing waters, Beijing Lake in Shenyang China.
The Huffington Post, posted this picture along with a story on how in an effort to help a family in Missouri, thousands across the country took a dive into freezing waters across the USA. What kind of determination and hardiness does it take to prompt a person to take this challenge? In our daily lives we might not take such extreme actions, but we do have to gather our inner strength to tackle some of the difficulties/problems that drop in on us.
This is more “me” – a Japanese Snow monkey settles in to a hot spring (Jigokudani,Nagano, Japan) for a warm soothing lazy laid back, meditation, (private time).. The enthusiasm in which we tackle our challenges, can often lead to opportunities that bring about positive results into our lives. Especially when we put our whole effort (Makoto=sincerity) into our actions.
A day of activity leaves us tuckered out and ready for a good sleep, especially when we have applied ourselves to the day’s events, living each moment to the fullest….when we finally find that quiet patch, we can easily lie down and effortlessly sleep.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
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a message to a friend
I heard about your loss today
for a moment I felt such a sadness
she had been your friend such a long time
now her spirit had been taken away
then, on reflection I realized the kindness
of it all, her pain and suffering had been released
she was at peace
a gentle caring soul, her spirit will always
be felt, by family and friends who got to know and experience
her genuine warmth and laughter
for her, the life long journey here is behind her
she left with such grace, to the very end
she walked the path she believed in
she was an inspiration
I for one, celebrate her passing
she is free and where she wants to be.
Namaste – Okyashikiri
words,photo by Q
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