Sunday
Wisdom comes naturally when you are humble. You will stop growing if you have a conceited or boastful mind. Always remember to be humble. PL2016.5
PL Precept #15 All is mirror
Oyashikiri
Posts tagged ‘reflections’
reflections
Always live with hope in your heart. With a clear image in mind, move forward with enthusiasm. Your dreams will surely come true with perseverance. PL2015.2
There is something very serene about seeing the trees mirrored in the calm waters of an early morning visit to the woodlands.
PL Precept # 15 All is a mirror
Share a smile today, be happy! Life is good when we are welcoming!
Saturday
Stop Hesitating. it is more natural for you to be direct and say what is on your mind. Holding back or hesitating is unnecessary
Perfect Liberty 2017,27
Photo,Shirley K. NZ Port Nelson
12.13.
PL Precept # 15 All is a mirror
If you force your values about anything on others, it can be self righteous Don’t be overeager and have a sense of “others are others, I am I.”
Perfect Liberty 2023.13
Take a moment today for “silence”…the “rush” of the season, the constant bombardment of “noise” from all directions, good/bad… constant energy whirling through your personal “sphere” … … … ahhhhh take that deep breath… smile as you close your eyes and drink in a moment of “pure YOU”.. just for a second, close your eyes.. take a deep breath.. hold it… then smiling… slowly let it out… ahhhhh…. all done… smiles at you.. didn’t hurt now did it. You just had mini break. Still smiling… pass it on.
the bog in the rain
soft gentle rain created wonderful swirls with each tiny rain drop – I love the reflection in the water.
The past leads to Now and Now leads to the Future. Life is an accumlation of moments. Cherish each one.
Perfect Liberty 2021.11
windows
Windows, so important in our daily lives. Often neglected, still, they reflect and offer up a wonderful array of visual delights. I hoped the light wouldn’t change before I captured the beautiful yellow flowers. I was granted my wish.
I know I am not alone in my joy in the simplicity of simply enjoying the creativity in the world that surrounds me.
What have you seen out of your window recently that had a WOW factor.
Hope your week-end is full of discoveries, you are in my thoughts, always and forever.
Oyashikiri
PL Calendar day 14 – Being considerate of others is just as important as what works for you.
the living is easy
Good afternoon everyone…
Bright and early I too myself off to the cemetery to cut back the evergreens that I planted there some 30 years ago. I had intended to take a before picture, but by the time I arrived at the cemetery the heat of the day was already beginning to show itself. Shy flower that I am… I went over, pulled the weeds, and gathered up the dead leaves for the mulch bag with a determined dedication of purpose.
How is your day so far? The hot weather is to continue on here for the rest of the week. Good time to stay indoors and work on projects in my studio.
I have had many ideas these past weeks, but not had the chance to get started. Today is the day.
How to live an Artistic life...
The PL Principles(21)are the practical guidelines for our daily lives. As PL members they assist us in practicing the PL Precepts (21) The 21 Principles are specific guidelines on how to live the PL Way (an artistic life) and teach us how to reach a positive state of mind, so that we can express ourselves more harmoniously and joyfully
Principle #14 I will not have a mind to be lazy. I will not have complaints while working, nor be overly concerned and complain about others.
Reminder, Ancestors day, July 11th. service will be at 10 a.m.
Oyashikiri
life = art
Art is subjective. Art takes on many forms and is never really something that people will agree on. Style, techniques, presentation, so many many varieties and opinions.
As an “artist” I begin with an empty canvas or sometimes with one I’ve seen at a thrift and want to repurpose. It is amazing how effective gesso is at wiping out what was previously on the canvas. In this case I covered up a rather mundane picture of leaves and shrubs with black gesso (Demco) used for oil and acrylic.
This little character started out full-bodied, but somehow, he didn’t like what was happening, and as other artists will tell you.. it wasn’t long before, he took on a life of his own. Happens when writing too. The story line you have had in your head for days, starts to take shape on the screen, your fingers are typing away, your mind is playing out the scene… it is all so smooth, so “happening”.. till you stop and take a breather…. you see the plot has taken turns, even you didn’t expect.
Is it “intuition” what happens when we are creative, when we try to reproduce the ideas in our mind to paper, canvas or other form of expression. How often do we hear the expression.. “life happens” or “sh#t happens” Sometimes it is super cool, great, awesome even, and other times, it is a lot of , darn, cripes, and %@%# ! Whatever, there is always a consequence to our actions.
IN PL we learn … that every day is a new beginning. We learn to be creative with any and all challenges /opportunities that come our way. Most importantly to appreciate the lessons, and outcomes of the day.
There is always a way, always someone who will help guide you to find the “way”
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
PL Principle #3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.
Oyashikiri
Happy start to a new week! My Little guy is hanging for now on a wall where I can enjoy his little smile. The little imp is smiling.. he’s happy .. let’s spread the happiness. Where ever he goes, the smile will go with him…
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Last meal in Japan
Knowing it would be a while before I would once more be in Japan, I surveyed the available restaurants well before I decided on where I would eat. No fast take away, or the airport versions of western food, believe me the dishes all looked good, I was hungry.
I had plenty of time, I decided on a venue that had a more traditional feel (for me). I saw it as my last meal … and made the most of it.
I obviously have a lot to tell you about, once I’m over this jet lag, I’ll talk more of the benefits of eating healthy, the talk I had with the doctor in Japan, (re. being diabetic) The Japanese cultural history is world known for promoting good health and longevity. (Food)
Being without internet, social media, television, etc. for an extended period is very self revealing.
PL # 15 All is a Mirror
Oyashikiri
remembering
Ancestors Day is celebrated in the church of PL (Perfect Liberty on the 11th of every month).. During and through out this ceremony we express our gratitude for the love and virtues of our ancestors,
An ancestor is someone who you are thankful was in your life, and helped form the person you are today. They had impact and brought positive, loving “gifts” into your life. Many people can bring awareness into our lives, usually we take for granted those who love us, we are so embraced by their love that we don’t realize till they are gone that there is a void.
Love comes in many guises, I speak not of the physical intercourse/ fornication of man, but of a mating that begins in the heart, that is given life by mutual respect and enduring love. Genuine caring. To find and share in such a partnership there has to be dialogue/communication that is heartfelt and stems from mutual desires and a respect for self. Love begins within. . .Love is trust/ faith
Give and forget
Receive and remember…
Q
Namaste – Oyashikiri
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