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Ohayo gozaimasu, ichi-gatsu 30

Good morning everyone…

For those of us waking to a world of white snow and high winds, thought we would take to the streets in another climate. The day seems bright enough, but I could see the wind blowing the wind flag and it wasn’t messing around. Although only 14 degrees Fahrenheit, with the wind chill factor it has to be cutting cold out there. Dress warmly if you are going out, wear a warm scarf, makes all the difference =^_^=. (-15 Celsius?)

I found this picture of a Japanese carving the other day. At one time I was very interested in and had started a collection of “Netsuke”. A Netuske is a small miniature carving, many of which date back to a different period in time. This Japanese monkey is from the Mejii Period (1868 – 1912), look at the detail, the monkey is looking through a magnifying glass, to view an insect on a persimmon. The carving is 1.5 inches.

There had to be no compromise nor hesitation of the artists hands while he/she worked. I can only imagine the concentration and focus that went into this wonderful work of art. Our lives are works of art, how often are you called upon to compromise, or when dealing with another, you find yourself hesitating because you simply are not on the same page and paragraph of the person you are interacting with.

When we find ourselves rethinking, or pausing in our actions, then it is time to take a break and think about what is meaningful to us. What is important to us, if we compromise, or not speak up on what we really feel, matters will only become more complicated…………. Always be true to yourself!…………….

Namaste – Oyashikiri

*Asakusa,Tokyo (explored) by stuckinseoul on Flickr

** artfact.com

***red bridge, Ogunijinja Shrine, Shizuoka ;ref. Janap

**** Tofuku-ji (Kaoru N)

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Artistic expressions are what makes life a work of art. Your life is your very own unique work of art. If you cut corners are miss important details, you will not be able to live up to your fullest potential. If you ignore truths, and live life half heartedly you will not live a full life. Life is full of an accumulation of small moments.

Where-ever you are, you are a living person, you interact with others, and situations, circumstances that come you way. In order to do so you express your feelings. Your life is shaped by the way you express yourself, each and every day.

In PL, Perfect Liberty, on the 1st day of every month we celebrate – Day of Peace – through a ceremony where we pray for World Peace. We rededicate our purpose in life to live as peaceful human beings in our own worlds. January 1, is not only the first day of the month, but the first day of a new year. In PL this is one of four major ceremonies. We affirm our sincere desire to begin anew, living an artistic life according to the teachings of the PL.

PL Precept # 3. God appears through One’s Self.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

* Pinterest

** Camogli,liguria, Province of Genoa, Italy – Flickr.com

*** losgraficosdelgato.blogspot.com.es

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drawing a blank

How I managed to get a picture in the busy underground in Japan with no rushing of passengers is beyond me, but I did. I still recall vividly the hustle and bustle of the station. We (Rev.Goto and family) were on our way to the PL headquarters in Osaka. We had stayed in Tokyo and were now waiting for the super fast train that goes between the two cities. There was so much for me to see and take in that there were moments when I “drew a blank”.

Exiting the city, I was enthralled with all the signs, that were to me works of art, I have no knowledge of the Japanese language, spoken or otherwise, it was all new and exciting. Even when we sped past open spaces in the countryside, I was absorbing all I could take in.

Rice fields… they were everywhere, even downtown in the town where the PL headquarters is. I didn’t think it was overwhelming, because I was so immersed I knew nothing but the experience of the moment. Imagine walking down a street and instead of a backyard I see a small rice field. The traffic, driving on the opposite side to what I’m used to, taxi’s with their pristine white doilies on the back of the seats, the chauffeur in a suit and the interior of the cab like a small deluxe waiting room. To this day, the memories of my trip come back to me, especially when I find myself staring at a “blank wall”

The bullet train is a work of art. The visions, sights and sounds of my trip filtered into my brain and were stored, like the train that speeds through the countryside on its mission of getting passengers from pointy A to B, The blank wall is a way for the mind to store incoming information. Sometimes the incoming is just so great, it goes on overload, and for a moment in time we face the blank wall. With our computers we reboot.

Busy busy we may be…. however it is to your benefit….. that when you hit a “blank wall”…. stop …. take time to reflect and recharge …. the blank wall will melt away, you’ll be blessed with amazing results… “Life is Art” (PL Precept #1)

Namaste – Oyashikiri

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Aging

Good Morning! another day begins. Aging, as humans this is a journey we will all take. Unlike mechanical or man-made objects, we aren’t parked and left to rust. The process of aging takes place in a very different way, for each and every one of us. Even the manner we are laid to rest has changed over the years.

Dancing when we partnered and spoke in rhythm to the music that was in our lives. Activity for many was hours of dancing to the sounds of the time. Roller skating, or ice skating, had us outside, for others there was hockey,skiing,ice climbing or racing, and ladies remember the two-step on skates. snowshoeing, biking! As the years roll by, do we do as much as we used to do? Maybe the type of activity changes, but it is important to keep moving, doing, and stretching not only our bodies but our minds.

We need to put our hearts and mind into everything we do. Activity keeps the momentum of life moving forward., Seize the day, get out and enjoy! Fresh air, fresh outlook, all contribute to a new perception. Life is Art…..

Namaste – Oyashikiri

*iphoneart.com

**print on etsy.com (Soul,tango dancers in Buenos Aires)

video,music – Gordon Mote (singer songwriter,pianist,recording artist. http://www.gordonmote.com

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Buenos dias, good morning !

Remember when driving a car was something special, when driving meant you drove standard, and used arm/hand signals for turning and stops? Do you really remember driving a stick shift, if we all drove standards now, there would be less driving distracted by a cell phones or a morning cuppa java.

Do you remember the hood ornament and what it was for?

There was not always a ready solution, we had to find inventive ways to get goods from one place to another.

You might not have been around, but you heard of or know of this period in time. (the 70’s) Life does move on, and with the changes come what the older generation refer to as nostalgia or memories of………… fill in the blanks.

At any age, we can reflect on what was, and often we reference past events to look at our present realities. However.. where the past has perhaps had some influence, you have assimilated and processed life at your own pace/speed. In Perfect Liberty, “Life is Art”, to live the PL “Way” you learn to live in the present. Now is the reality of everyday life. Learn from today, and move on. focus on true feelings. The past becomes your present, its all good… yes! =^_^=

Namaste – Oyashikiri

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Talent – sand (life IN art)

The first time I saw this artist, I was in awe, I had never seen anyone work in sand that way. Today I once again found it in my mailbox and thought to share it with you. Kseniya Simonova was on Ukraine’s Got Talent. The upload to YouTube was done in June 2009

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Esteban Patros via Google+

1 month ago

Another person (Shirley Castillo Vanderau) has filled in the details on this fascinating performance by Ukrainian artist, Kseniya Simonova:

“In the semi-final of «Ukraine’s got talent», Kseniya Simonova was going to perform a sand story about the Great Patriotic War which she created in the memory of fallen soldiers who saved her country Ukraine from the Nazi. Kseniya refused the proposals of the producers to choose a more popular theme. She said: «I just want to bring some immortal sense to this show. Not just pictures or video clips. Something close to all hearts… It was also a tribute to my great-grandfather who heroically died in 1943 defending his Motherland». The sand story Simonova presented in live TV shooting of the semi-final was called «You are always nearby». It was an 8-minute live sand story of a young couple who were separated by the war. The young Lady and little Son were waiting for the Man to come from war, but he was killed. In the end he came to their window and watched them with a sight of love and hope. There was not a single emotion on the face of the performer. Simonova’s hands worked incredibly fast. Nobody knew what was going on in her soul. From the interview of Simonova: «It was so emotionally hard, and I now still cannot think about those minutes without pain… My hands were dyeing and reviving making the images.» Kseniya was hoping to get a little advertisement for her as an artist, but it turned an emotional bomb explosion. Almost the entire audience was in tears. Applause came down just after a minute after she finished her performance. Everyone in the hall applauded standing. Kseniya passed the semi-final and passed the final of the contest. In the third round, at Final, the sand story of Kseniya was about parents who gave birth to a son, the son has grown up, became successful and adult and forgot his old parents. Kseniya wanted the children to remember their father and mother — people who gave them lives — and call them. The resonance was enormous — people came to her in streets saying: «After watching your story, I took the phone and called my mom. I haven’t talk to for her a year. I called my mom after your story. Thank you very much! » Simonova said that these words were more than winning the show. During the interview with the judges in super-final, she said: «I’m not sure I want to win the show. But if a single person who didn’t call his Mom, will do it after my sand story — I will be more than a Winner!» the performance..Call your parents. ‘Don’t be late to see your parents alive.'”

We find inspiration in many ways, I hope that you found this sharing interesting and inspiring.

Namaste – Oyashikirti

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le jour viendra – the day will come

Creativity, dreams, imagination, inspiration who hasn’t experienced these wonderful moments. Whether as a child, adolescent or adult, we all live with deep burning passions that bubble within looking for expression. How we give expression to these desires is different for each one of us. Value your intuition.

The photographer and bunny enthusiast had an ah-ha moment when they came up with this idea, and happily for us, they shared it on social media. We just keep the smile away when we saw this, it was an ahhhhh moment for me, that bunny is so sweet, obviously happy to oblige his/her owner. In acting on his/her inspiration the artist provided a happy moment for others. The feeling of accomplishment is very satisfying.

Creativity is all around us, in all shapes and forms. Precept # 1 (Perfect Liberty) – LIFE IS ART The day will come when we will all live in a way that will bring about World Peace.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

pixs found on social media

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A new day.. a new beginning

~quiet reflection~

still waters and gentle mist

are a blessing and a gift

the sky a tranquil blue

calls me to you

the day is brand new

as I renew my vow to you

of dedicated devotion

amen

Namaste ~ Oyashikiri

verse by Q

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The Green Door

Does a green door mean anything to you? Do you know how many green doors you have passed through in your day? Probably not. We go through a lot of doors, some more colorful than others. Some we close behind us and others are left open. A friend recently closed a door on me, the friend decided they no longer wanted to be friends. Actually if I think back, I’ve probably had a few doors closed on me -smiles – what is the saying, you can please some people some time but not all people, all the time. Something like that.

What happens when a door closes. Nothing really, of course I guess it depends on what side of the door you are on, what view you will have, but the reality is, the door is closed. You didn’t close it, but it is closed non-the-less. In my earlier years I guess I would have tried to reopen the door, I no longer feel the need to do that. I’ve come to respect that if someone decides to close a door, it is their decision, and I respect that. It doesn’t change my feelings, or my caring, because when I give or love, I do so willingly and from my heart. There are no regrets when love is pure and true.

In PL(Perfect Liberty) we learn practical guidelines for living our daily lives. These principles assist us in practicing the PL 21 Precepts. The 1st Precept is …..Life is Art…. The 1st Principle …. I will live paying careful attention,putting Makoto (sincerity) into all I say and do.

Living harmoniously with the Universe is really about being in the moment and being mindful in all we say and do. Doors whether open or closed are a beautiful reminder of movement from then to now. I like green because it is the color of growth and new beginnings.

Principle #4 – I will live with the spirit of Misasage (Devotion) working for the happiness of others.

I wish you all a very good day, whatever it is your decide to do, keep at it, don’t give up until you have accomplished what you started.

Life is here for us to enjoy and to be lived. All things come to fruition once the heart (content) and the object (form) are in accord with one another, you will be blessed with wonderful results.

The past stands proud – the present brings new life.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

* Green Door by Jim Gove on Flickr

**abandoned building under blue skies – found on Pinterest

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Day of Peace -1st every month

Good Morning everyone =^_^=

Please join us today, as we gather today all over the world in PL churches for the ceremony we call Day of Peace. Through this ceremony we pray for world Peace and rededicate ourselves to live as peaceful human beings in our own worlds. this includes our home, school,work and community.

Take in the beauty of this moment, drink in the awesome power of “Nature” Feel the “Divine” energy of the “Universe”, drink it in. Close your eyes and let it infuse into all that you are. Then slowly open your eyes and smile out at the world, knowing that you are blessed with a love that knows no boundaries. Let us pray together for the happiness and peace of the entire world around us.

Put into practice the PL “Way” – Devotion = Misasage (literally means “to dedicate your self for the sake of others and society. The uniqueness of PL is to embody the teachings rather than to just understand them in your head. Misasage is the essence of living a PL life. Where ever you are, whatever you are doing, we are all striving for peace and harmony, share this moment with us. Blessings be……. O Y A S H I K I R I