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Learning is a Lifelong Process

“No matter your age, there is something to be learned and there is always room for improvement. Always remember that there is wisdom to be gained from any situation.”

The day I had today, had me coming home and digging through my PL teachings, till I found the above lesson. Life doesn’t always provide me with a clear picture. I have to come home and process the feelings and emotions I picked up along my journey (running errands)

I just finished reading Louise Penny’s the Beautiful Mystery. the story line takes place in a remote part of Quebec in a monastery where two dozen cloistered monks live in peace and prayer. By suppertime today I was ready to transport myself to the serenity of the chapel or one of the cells. Where I could sit/lie down and turn the “chaos” of the world out.. .. simply take, long deep breaths in gathering in the calm, then holding the quiet before letting out the pollution
of the city.

I will visualize the chapel in the Peace Tower in the Holy Land and recall the tranquility I found there.

Closing my eyes, I allow the moment to wash over me…..
Aaahhhh my smile is starting, yes, I feel now that it will be a happy sleep. good night dear reader….

May you too be blessed with the comfort of a loving heart.

photo – Virtual landscape from SL -by Q

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on September 26, 2013

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Oh Yeah! – so what!

Busy busy busy– I am playing host today to a mind that is non stop busy. Doing what you say? Haven’t a clue.
What is a “roo” to do” I want to sew, go to the gym, work on my blog, finish cleaning the fridge, make a replacement mat for next to the burner, package some costume jewelry for the garage sale, prune back the vines that are going crazy in the backyard and you want me to what!!!! Bunnies and eggs month isn’t till next spring!
S T O P …head for a quiet space and sit down and do nothing. That’s right N O T H I N G. now that is better, time to reflect on just what I would like to do in 3 minutes. Not before. First I will do NOTHING.

Works for me, by the time my brain and body realize that I am sitting absolutely still not listening to the chatter, the quiet ,moment has begun. Something magical starts to happen. From the moment you decide “you are in control, and you are going to do get things done at your pace and your way….things begin to happen.
In PL we work at being “mindful” being “present”, when the brain starts to chatter in unproductive blah blah blah. We quietly make time to center ourselves and take back ownership of our day.

Ask yourself, what is needed now and what can wait?
Oh Q Roo (kangaroo) is happy, happy happy! thanks for sharing this moment with me…..

photo- Wynx Kangaroo avatar. clothing by Qyhat Harbour (taken @ Tiny Outpost in SL)

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on August 29, 2013

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Be True to Yourself

No matter how you try to make yourself appear differently, you can’t alter your self worth. Just be yourself. Freely express yourself without hesitation. (PL teaching) Be True to Yourself!
As one who has chosen to live a life of spiritual awareness, I am always learning, and always moving forward.
Things around me are constantly changing, thus allowing me greater choices for creative expression.

photo- SL Palmetto Island -by Q

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on August 24, 2013

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Make up your mind

Once you do so, things will begin to happen.
Once you decide “I’m going to do it!” Do it you will. Your
enthusiasm and strength of conviction will ignite the energy around you. Your sincerity will be felt, God will give you aid when you need it the most…
Learning is a life long process….
Now get out there and share your smile with the world.

May your day be blessed with radiant rays of Happiness!

photo location – Second Life, avatar art by Q

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on August 23, 2013

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Somewhere – some how

Another time – another place- another dimension
really ? you sure? yes, really?
It’s you?, yes it’s me!
go on! you’re kidding right?
no, no it’s me, what can i say, some days
are better than the rest… Today is the 19th.
Monday, all day today
that will be me. We only get to live a moment once,
Make it count!

photo- loco poco avatar, Q

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on August 19, 2013

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Be confident, be aware, take action

PL teaching day 12 > Don’t let Yourself Think “It’s too hard”; Just Give It a Try.
Always look at things that appear before you with a can do attitude and accomplish your goals with strong conviction.

To embody the PL teachings, you do not have to go up into the mountains for hours of meditation. PL teachings are simple, practical and useful ways that guide us in living the PL WAY.

May your ascension along the spiritual path be blessed with many happy memories.
Don’t let Yourself Think “it’s too hard”; Just Give It a Try.
Virtual picture (build by zeronick.xue)
photography by Q

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on July 11, 2013

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Ancestor’s Day – 11th of each month

Ancestor's Day - 11th of each month

Through this ceremony, we express our gratitude for the love and virtues of our ancestors. We ask for their protection and guidance so we can continue to live the PL Way.
PL Teaching for day 11 – Accumulate Virtue and Pass It on to your Future Generations.
We are here today thanks to our ancestors and parents. Always be thankful for what they have done and pass those virtues on to the next generation.
For your own PL calendar and daily teachings, contact us for a location near you. Web link in side bar.

“Success in spiritual life, is measured not by spectacular events, but by daily devotion.” Deng Ming– Dao

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on July 10, 2013

Perfect LIberty

I’ll have to go back and take another picture now that the snow is all gone. The grass is green and the flowers have begun to bloom. Although this shows the building itself, the welcoming entrance. The love and community in this building gives it a life of its own, always one feels welcome when visiting the church of Perfect Liberty.

I’ve been silent for some time now. No one reason, just that I’ve been busy living day to day, moment to moment. When one focuses on “Being in the Moment” days are full, satisfying and rewarding. I have written a number of introductions to PL for a magazine we have here in Ottawa called Tone. It is my hope that in so doing, there will be others who read the words and thoughts and want to come and explore what PL is all about..

“PL’s teachings are practical and common sense. They are the sort of things you will read in positive thinking and self help books, or hear in motivational speeches. The difference is that the members are assisted in practicing them in everyday life through discussions,consultations and prayer” borrowed from my article in the May issue. =^_^=

I have found that committing myself to being a member of the church has made a difference in my life. I was happy before, now I’m even happier. Oshieoya-sama has said that PL can help unhappy people become happy and happy people become even happier. I believe. The website for the Church of Perfect Liberty in Ottawa is http://www.perfectliberty.ca There are PL churches in parts of the States and in Canada. The Motherland is in Japan, with a second Mother land in Brazil.

Those of you who follow my travels and ramblings know that I am a member of the Second Life community and have spent many years enjoying various communities within SL. I’ve especially enjoyed building, traveling and exploring the virtual world. Most recently blogging for the fashionista and divas in SL on Fashion, Lifestyles etc. with my blog http://longdashstudio.blogspot.com

Now, Q ( Qyhat Harbour) who has spent the last many years as a Tiny is going to open up her home to those wanting to know more about the Church of Perfect Liberty. I so believe that the teachings of Perfect Liberty can make profound changes in a person’s life.I want to share with anyone who wants to learn. Virtual world is a beginning, once one has been introduced to the simplicity of its teachings and is ready to move on, there are churches and groups for them to meet and explore in RL. Anyone wanting to find out how, and where, need simply contact me or check out the website. This is your limo to the “house” of Perfect Liberty http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Greenberry/228/56/35

PL thought for today – Just Be Yourself – relax and express yourself freely without hesitation. This will allow you to live your life to the fullest.

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February, a new year, Chinese yr of the Snake

Happy New Year -. another year has passed, and life keeps getting better

In China in olden days, prior to the arrival of a new year, the custom was to sweep away the past, make sure the house was cleaned, and that you were ready to receive all that the new year would bring. (spiritually and intellectually)

In Second Life I found a sim that was preparing for Chinese New Year celebrations. The vendors hadn’t set up yet, I basically had the place to myself. There is something very peaceful about being able to wander a virtual town, experience the artistry of the builders who put it together.

Life is busy right now, I have agreed to do an art show of my work(s) during April and May. This means going through my records, books and photographs to see what I would like to showcase, and determine how best I can talk about the many artistic expressions I’ve had in the last say decade.

I have no idea how to show my sculptures in 3D format in SL (Second Life) and anything that I would have to learn to do so, would take time. Yet, there is no anxiety, just a sense of “Wow, what fun I’ll have putting a show together” this will be my first in SL. It means show my work to total strangers, without faces, I will have to bring the RL into the virtual world, and then go with the flow.

It is one thing to build in SL and display what I have been learning and doing there, virtual creativity is not what I’ve manipulated with my bare hands, and shaped or expressed from my inner self. Or is it? All that I do comes from me, myself and I…. I loved this picture that I took of myself on New Year’s eve. There is something about it, that has captured my “mood” I’m happy, and I wish for each and everyone who read this to know, that I want you to be happy too. In PL (Perfect Liberty) we say, “life is art” and for me.. happiness is being creative. Blessings. Q

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Changing Seasons

I love this time of year. It energizes and gets me into a creative mood. October for me is a month of having fun. I love the crisp mornings, and the way the day just seems to flow from one activity to the next. Time to work with my various “tools” I can’t decide should I sew, felt, write, make cards. I love love love the fall. A friend on Facebook, sent out a challenge, she posted a picture of a corner in her workshop. Asked who would follow suit. Oh my, I am a fan of Sherry’s, she is not only a talented artist/craftsperson, she is a fabulous teacher. I met her through the CDAA (Canadian Doll Artist Association) (artist who designed one of a kind dolls/characters) Ohhh I looked around my work space. Could I do it? While I was contemplating her “challenge” she posted another picture of another area , one that looked much like parts of mine, it made me feel so good that I was not alone in my artistic fuddle, I got out my camera.

LOL it is now early November, and I found this draft with a picture of what my studio looked like the, I’ve since cleared out that corner and put in shelving I found at at a closing out sale at a department store. Hmm let me see if I got a picture to show you of what it looks like now. No.. so I just took one to share with you, and then I’ll post this draft otherwise, it will stay hidden here till…?? note the new addition to my “tools” a Singer Ultralock 14u32, anyone out there give me some help setting it up with tension etc.

(I started this post Oct. 12) Sigh… but I did get back to it.. and I am following through a posting the picture of my studio corner… only now ..=^_^= you get an after shot to go with it.

Also my http://longdashstudio.blogspot.com that was until recently focused mainly on the diva fashions of the “biggie” virtual world of SL (Second Life) will now expand to include the many delights of Second Life, the landscaping, architecture and all the creative “stuff” I love about virtual building,design/ART.