tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post120108397356928423..comments2023-11-02T02:34:40.259-04:00Comments on mairedodd: finding peace - over and over and overmairedoddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-49726825170651195722010-05-31T23:18:38.806-04:002010-05-31T23:18:38.806-04:00“If you wish to experience peace, provide peace fo...“If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.”~ Tenzin Gyatso<br /><a href="http://www.intellekt.com.au/it-support.html" rel="nofollow">IT Support Melbourne</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154336619320616874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-53741809698759555382010-05-31T23:10:41.140-04:002010-05-31T23:10:41.140-04:00Mary Jane - such poetic thoughts and a beautiful, ...Mary Jane - such poetic thoughts and a beautiful, beautiful ring! Your prose is magical and I enjoy so much reading what you write. I love that you find the best in every day and make it precious.<br /><br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-24951748296434983402010-05-28T02:49:20.672-04:002010-05-28T02:49:20.672-04:00beautiful Ring MJ.. it take so long time, sometime...beautiful Ring MJ.. it take so long time, sometimes.. but the result is stunning.. this winter you was on resin and now play with enamel and torch.. it was the good time for this ring born!xoxoxoEstherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480342612041261485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-4070065370903297752010-05-28T00:08:55.786-04:002010-05-28T00:08:55.786-04:00Mary Jane, WOW!!! Your first ring is exceptional....Mary Jane, WOW!!! Your first ring is exceptional. I can really see the zen garden with the floating flower. And your pictures are so uplifting... I enjoy reading the messages of inspiration that you always share with us here on your blog.<br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954185877461502547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-92068174725066317452010-05-27T20:34:18.183-04:002010-05-27T20:34:18.183-04:00I finally got here, the ring is exquisite! like th...I finally got here, the ring is exquisite! like the pools of liquid copper in Yellowstone, how primeval. Seriously ! I have such a love for prayer flags , the first time I saw a picture of them fluttering in the wind in the Himalayas it brought tears to my eyes ( ah fond memories )Mountaindreamershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389956537154886249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-5025494973116484782010-05-27T14:47:32.495-04:002010-05-27T14:47:32.495-04:00Wonderful ring and wonderful story!Wonderful ring and wonderful story!Pretty Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285473788765783338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-45068397213448914082010-05-26T13:54:37.185-04:002010-05-26T13:54:37.185-04:00WOW...your work is absolutely beautiful!! I going...WOW...your work is absolutely beautiful!! I going to check out your Etsy site and come back to visit when I have more time...(off to work now :-) Have a beautiful day!! SheilaSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017913686809901417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-16193696907408839062010-05-26T11:41:19.647-04:002010-05-26T11:41:19.647-04:00Thanks for sharing. The ring is beautiful, the dre...Thanks for sharing. The ring is beautiful, the dream flags made me tear up a little bit, and the idea of you releasing Em out into the 'wild' made me smile and hope I'll be brave enough to do the same some day very soon.Mermaid Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132718604932425441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-52941029229468026972010-05-26T11:37:44.921-04:002010-05-26T11:37:44.921-04:00What a beautiful ring to accompany such beautiful ...What a beautiful ring to accompany such beautiful thoughts. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />:-) Mollybeautifullybrokenmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163723965720770778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-83773478114604010702010-05-26T01:31:40.595-04:002010-05-26T01:31:40.595-04:00Beautiful, Mary Jane!! The whole post is just perf...Beautiful, Mary Jane!! The whole post is just perfect. The ring is a tiny meditation pool for your finger - just gaze into it, whenever life is too overwhelming. Love it!!!!!stregatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573668708723922929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-44249552783097571722010-05-25T22:03:44.961-04:002010-05-25T22:03:44.961-04:00oh, the ring is awesome! Aren't they fun to ma...oh, the ring is awesome! Aren't they fun to make! And so true, the more skills we acquire the more we are able to figure out how to bring components together and create new designs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-53984634798974340972010-05-25T20:23:48.585-04:002010-05-25T20:23:48.585-04:00you are lovely. I feel at peace from reading your ...you are lovely. I feel at peace from reading your entry, and I think your ring is beautful<br /><br />jeanJean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-8397854122608553012010-05-25T15:40:06.523-04:002010-05-25T15:40:06.523-04:00Thanks for sharing this MJ! My Mom and I were just...Thanks for sharing this MJ! My Mom and I were just talking the other day about what an attractive way of approaching life Buddhism presents, and how we, too, would love to hear the Dalai Lama speak one day. What a great opportunity! Love your ring, what a lovely idea--a little Zen for your finger. You can just look down every now and then, and spend a few moments in your tiny, rain-watered garden.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-47600091681936540902010-05-25T13:48:57.894-04:002010-05-25T13:48:57.894-04:00That ring is just beautiful. Love the contrast of...That ring is just beautiful. Love the contrast of the metal with the delicate flower image - it's great!Silver Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873603171743392110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-39826134219881353502010-05-25T13:29:11.318-04:002010-05-25T13:29:11.318-04:00This post is why your blog is such a special place...This post is why your blog is such a special place to visit. Of course your ring IS exquisite and a wonderful reminder of your spiritual beliefs.<br /><br />Your post made me think again about organized religion. I never found the peace and inspiration there as I do when I ponder the words of the Dalai Lama or Budda.<br /><br />Your blog is a perfect mix of the work you are inspired to create and the inspiration behind your work.<br /><br />I hope your daughter finds her inner peace and is inspired the example you are. xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-52148153188789633872010-05-25T13:13:58.587-04:002010-05-25T13:13:58.587-04:00What a great piece. I'd love to have one ring ...What a great piece. I'd love to have one ring like that. And what a funny coincidence. I visited an exihibiton of sacred art from temples of Buthan the last weekend and was deeply impressed and touched by the devotion and spirit of the monks which were travelling with the exihibition. <br /><br />regards Stefaniesteufelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734019874159488510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-62939141135982904632010-05-25T12:07:18.822-04:002010-05-25T12:07:18.822-04:00That ring is phenomenal! I totally see the "z...That ring is phenomenal! I totally see the "zen" aspect of it. Beautiful work!Cristi Baxter Clothierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948920317173464245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-6841891039732384272010-05-25T11:40:01.260-04:002010-05-25T11:40:01.260-04:00Such an inspiring post...the ring is wonderful, I ...Such an inspiring post...the ring is wonderful, I just love the pool of water...a bit of calm.<br />Peace be with you.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539090300799927263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-46524708020777191992010-05-25T11:27:11.153-04:002010-05-25T11:27:11.153-04:00beautiful ring and spirit! wonderful post..I love ...beautiful ring and spirit! wonderful post..I love prayer flags... thinking of putting some in my garden.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07175115272437437064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-3518460271261175042010-05-25T11:25:35.164-04:002010-05-25T11:25:35.164-04:00So beautifully written Mary Jane, love this post. ...So beautifully written Mary Jane, love this post. I think you nailed it on the ring, it is lovely. I can see the care and thought you put in to it, as well as the message. Would love to see the Dalai Lama, what a treat. Thanks for coming by to look at my "nature" inspiration. Take care, RikiRiki Schumacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217573549011803012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-22734797929758136622010-05-25T11:05:51.868-04:002010-05-25T11:05:51.868-04:00Mary Jane I love the ring! We may need to do a swa...Mary Jane I love the ring! We may need to do a swap of goodies so I can get a ring :-)Indian Creek Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480373054786844915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-60878169087160939632010-05-25T11:00:46.285-04:002010-05-25T11:00:46.285-04:00Beautiful, just...beautiful. All of it, from conc...Beautiful, just...beautiful. All of it, from conception to completion. You are such an inspiration to me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704229538687245167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-1209622302117370872010-05-25T10:50:18.189-04:002010-05-25T10:50:18.189-04:00duh! i mean your RING is gorgeous!!! sometimes m...duh! i mean your RING is gorgeous!!! sometimes my fingers don't type what my mind says.heather noyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859849122526210261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-82931072875340520952010-05-25T10:49:39.375-04:002010-05-25T10:49:39.375-04:00your right is gorgeous!!! and i love the sentimen...your right is gorgeous!!! and i love the sentiment behind it too.<br /><br />the Dalai Lama holds an honorary doctorate at a local college here, Emory University. It's the only college He's accepted such honors from and He visits often. I had the privilage once of attending the outskirts of a small part of one of His conferences. But I'm going to be very lucky this year to actually get to sit in on one this October. He's conducting a discussion with a group of artists, the subject being Creativity and Spirituality. I can't wait!!!heather noyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859849122526210261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799222218834967125.post-71843673658951006732010-05-25T10:46:11.766-04:002010-05-25T10:46:11.766-04:00Your ring is beautiful. It brings a sense of calm...Your ring is beautiful. It brings a sense of calm everytime I look at it.romantic decayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490316403250478723noreply@blogger.com