but more importantly, i have wanted to be a peaceful person... to be a part of the Solution and not a part of the Problem...
this peaceful warrior has been unknowingly arming herself with talismans this year... words and gemstones that empower and protect... these types of things have an energy that works both ways i realized... while they serve to offer protection, once i feel empowered i am able to reach out from a right state of mind... not just to get centered on the inside (because there are times when i just want to close in on myself), but to let it flow outward actively... this tiny little reminder of what i want to be is a visible thing now - i see it when i work, when i eat, when i brush my teeth, while i hold the steering wheel...
the devastating events in tucson and around the world are a constant reminder that while we cannot control the thoughts or actions of others - we are in complete control of our own...
'if you can, help others;
if you cannot do that, at least do no harm.'
~ dalai lama
i love what emily chose - the trident... held by poseidon (or neptune), god of the sea... she is a lover of mythology as well and connects to the stories that have helped humans understand their condition since their time on earth began...
'tattoos are forever' i was reminded... isn't that wonderful?... so is my commitment to practicing kindness, compassion and understanding...
i will be picking the giveaway winners on lmaj soon...
and lynn at art bead scene wrote a very touching post this morning -
