01 June 2009
26 May 2009
quote: buddha
In a controversy, the instant we feel anger, we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
10 May 2009
younger
They cannot slow down.
They are in the middle of their youth.
I look into their fast eyes…
They do not see me.
They do not know wisdom, and
The frequency of Elders is in a range they can not yet hear.
They do not ask the questions,
so they do not hear the answers.
They are angst and passion,
Goals and thought.
Always thinking.
Always moving.
I remember this.
I was once as they are now.
So the faster they go,
The slower I respond.
Slow down, I whisper.
This is not a race.
There are people here to help you.
There are people here to guide you.
Listen.
There are angels among you,
And you do not know who they are.
You will never know who they are.
Stop.
Breathe.
Relax.
Let the future come.
Be here now.
I will hold you in my wisdom,
I will rock you to your peace.
Listen and dream.
Sleep and let go.
You are safe.
05 May 2009
02 May 2009
24 April 2009
22 April 2009
quote: lao tzu
He who knows does not speak.
He who speaks does not know.
Close the mouth.
Shut the door of desire.
Blunt the sharpness.
Untie the tangles.
Soften the light.
Become one with the dusty world.
09 April 2009
07 April 2009
05 April 2009
23 March 2009
19 March 2009
17 March 2009
15 March 2009
in time
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.
08 March 2009
01 March 2009
28 February 2009
26 February 2009
23 February 2009
15 February 2009
14 February 2009
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.
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