15 March 2009

in time


my stepping did not impede
your walking.
in fact, our flow
was unrestricted yet
simple, like the quietest dance.
hand in hand,
breathing our time and
softly entwined,
we circled that church;
first one step,
then the other.


09 February 2009

E. Gilbert on genius and creative energy

I have been absent lately, from this blog, and maybe even myself... wondering about direction, spiritual, creative, physical and asking myself questions: what direction do I want this blog to take? where do I want to live? where do I want to put forth my effort...?

When faced with the Proverbial Crossroads, you are unfortunately susceptible to the cacophony of the opinions of others, some of which is well-meaning and some of which is a not-so-subtle attempt at control and manipulation.

I have always been a fan of "Do It Anyway", as in:  "Well, you're never going to make money at this, you know". My response: Do It Anyway.
"You'll never be published". Do It Anyway.
"Your amateur effort is commendable, but So&So is real artist". Do It Anyway.
"You're just a dreamer". (oh, how I love that one!) Do It Anyway!

Don't let unnecessary and irrelevant criticism and judgement keep you from following a dream or just trying something new. Play as hard and as much as you can, and don't worry about what other people think...

Creative energy, flow, divine inspiration: all the same source. Let it flow through you. And watch this marvelous presentation by Elizabeth Gilbert: enjoy.


25 January 2009

quote: dr. seuss


I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of the telescope... and that enables you to laugh at life's realities.


robert hillingford: the fairy dance