26 August 2011
23 August 2011
synchronicity
then my 13 yr. old called me - he was at a friend's house... 'mom, did you get out of the house? there was an earthquake... we went outside and took the dog.'
really? my son knew to react... and his dopey mom sat in a basement over thinking...
cause - an earthquake/something unknown... not for us a life endangering event by any means (i am not comparing this to natural disasters that have taken many lives), just one i had never experienced...
effect - the lesson being taught again to listen to your gut... i knew something was wrong... but we tend to reason it all away as adults... and in all seriousness, i was physically nauseous from it...
i have to be honest, living very close to nyc and knowing people who were there on 9/11 i have thought many times on how i would have responded... we heard of how people in the towers were told to stay where they were after the first plane hit... some didn't listen to what they were told to do, they heeded instinct... and because of that they lived...
funny how lessons come your way...
21 August 2011
meditating with metal
this week was all about making pieces, small and large... getting into zen mode...
'only from the heart can you touch the sky.'
~ rumi
(obvious)
'fall down seven times
stand up eight.'
~ japanese proverb
'actions send out ripples
karma brings them back.'
'move and the way will open.'
~ zen proverb
'only from the heart can you touch the sky.'
~ rumi
(obvious)
'fall down seven times
stand up eight.'
~ japanese proverb
'actions send out ripples
karma brings them back.'
working in this way can be so relaxing - trying to grab a hold of thoughts and feelings and bringing them to life...
19 August 2011
17 August 2011
14 August 2011
another step along the path
'keep yourself firmly centered inside here
and nothing will be able to shatter you.'
~ isan shinko (1740-1815)
this beautiful enso tattoo was received yesterday... and by one i deeply admire for his artistry and knowledge... his profound and generous spirit... i look at it and my heart swells... thank you tom...
09 August 2011
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