all is well in my world

new home, another life, a meteor shower tonight. . . .

all is well in my world ! ! !

holiday break

the holidays have officially started & that's the story I'm perpetuating for being absent for so long : ) Happy Holidays ! ! !

giant AHA! of the day

thoughts are perennial & humans are perennially thinking. . . .

if you bump into one (thought or human) you don’t like, take a shower

ability + desire = achievment

Ability without desire is impotent.

Desire without ability is sterile.

Learning is attained through desire as much as ability.

Desire is what ignites the knowledge into an ability.

All Saints Day & All Souls Day

what is your tradition? or belief?

many have come to believe that All Saints Day commemorates the departed who have attained beatific vision – passed free of sin

& that All Souls Day commemorates the departed who have not attained beatific vision – passed with venial or mortal sin – hence interceding with prayer to rescue souls in purgatory

The custom of setting apart a special day of intercession for certain of the faithful departed is so ancient that many legends are associated with the celebration & with the efficacy of prayer – whether pre-Hispanic Aztec belief or Celtic philosophy or medieval European ritual.

trick or treat ? ! ?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN ! ! !
what is your preference?

trick -

noun: a cunning or deceitful action or device; an illusory feat conjured for fun, amusement, entertainment or deception;

verb: to deceive.

treat -

noun: a parley, conference, entertainment or expression which affords entertainment, gratification or satisfaction;

verb: to discourse, discuss, negotiate or accommodate.

life is uncertain. . . .eat dessert first!

moment by moment. . . .

day to day. . . .

what gets me going?

what holds me back?

what do I splurge on?

what makes me happy?

a terrifically fun site

if you haven't yet, go to http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com -

reading their entries from "Greatest Hits" is such a hoot!

you know the feeling?

I don't know who to give credit to for these wise sayings - I just got them in the PPt format I sent to you all. It just recently went viral on the web - I wonder why? ! ?

There are some pretty funny versions that obviously suffered from losses in translations - ha! Nonetheless, to whoever started it, thank you! Thank You!

I wish you the strength of all elements
♥ The one who takes your hand but touches your heart is a true Friend
♥ Most dwell on what they don’t have. . . .such a waste of time
♥ Don't cry because it's over now, laugh because it happened
♥ The more precisely you plan, the harder destiny will hit you
♥ What happens, happens for a reason - next fave : )
♥ The best things happen, when you least expect them - my alltime favorite!
♥ The greatest events, aren't the loudest, they are the quiet moments
♥ The most difficult lesson to learn is: Which paths in life to take and which ones to avoid
♥ Everybody sees how you seem, however, only some know who you are
♥ He who would like to have something he never had, will have to do something well, that he hasn’t done yet
♥ Perhaps God wants you to become acquainted with many different people in the course of your life, so that when you meet the right ones, you can appreciate and be grateful for them
♥ Plan for tomorrow but LIVE for today
♥ Love doesn't require that two people look at each other, it requires that they look together in the same direction
♥ Life is drawing without an eraser
♥ I wish you always: Air to breathe, Fire to warm you, Water to drink and The earth to live in

For all my friends, family and neighbors - enjoy the Beauty that surrounds you!

my heart belongs to. . . .

past heart break turned break-thrus. . . .

time-worn sayings upended & forever changed. . . .

countless attempts - successes or failures, coups or mistakes. . . .

the brilliance & beauty in my child. . . .

blessings I am eternally grateful for!

freedom

definition: 1. a quality or state of being; 2. a political right or privilege

a : the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action
b : liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another : independence
c : the quality or state of being exempt or released, usually from something onerous <freedom from care>
d : ease, facility <spoke the language with freedom>
e : the quality of being frank, open, or outspoken <answered with freedom>
f : improper familiarity
g : boldness of conception or execution
h : unrestricted use <gave him the freedom of their home>

how do you define it in your life? what is going on in your life to define it?

tell yourself a NEW story

we're constantly telling ourselves all sorts of stories. . . .

every story takes us on a journey. . . .

is your story taking you where you want to go?

possibilities & probabilities - perseverance & persistence

potential does not come to fruition in barren territory

. . . . even at the price of blood, sweat & tears!

it's what differentiates the quitters for those who eventually succeed

stranger than strange

lately, there seems to be so much more going on

so much that even the familiar grows strange

& what's strange is convoluted beyond recognition

life truly is turning out much stranger than fiction

think & breathe your way to a better place

we come into this life in possesion of 3 things. . . .

1. a thinking mind - that accepts & processes information

2. a breathing body - that animates & gives the body vitality

3. a beating heart - that feeds the cells & lets energy flow

- then there is personality - that which picks the ingredients, juggles the portions, decides how, what, when, where & why the doing gets done - if at all : )

- & for the lucky few, there's those whose Spirit do hold sway every now & then : )

approaches to life

coming from lack? or coming from abundance? which to choose?

where's the fine line drawn between negotiating a good deal? acknowledging value? not getting short-changed?

what are the deciding factors or the defining moments? hard to tell when the scales constantly tip & the lines blur

birthdays, birthrights, benchmarks, brouhahas

as Abraham Lincoln said - in the end, it's not the years in your life that count - it's the life in your years

celebration? confirmation? tradition? obligation?

B I R T H - the act or process of bearing or bringing forth

T R U S T

no guarantees !

we don't know if or when we can . . . . unless we take a chance -

we need to be equal parts - brave, realistic & intuitive . . . .

our reward will be priceless . . . . for better or worse

discombobulating shake-ups & brouhahas

would love to fully manifest life as a creative artist & healer in every aspect & area of my human experience & existence

gratitude

it really is true. . . .gratitude comes first. . . .& in it's wake comes joy

after months with a heavy heart, I am once again filled with joy & delight

& that has significantly lightened me up!

back from Canada

just returned from Toronto - a well needed break together with long-time friends - o JOY!

fair. . . .just. . . .true

what's the old adage? if the shoe fits, wear it

when an opinion is given it's up to me then

to accept it or not

to learn from it or not

to allow it to expand me

humility or pride

I've recently been around someone who sincerely believes that they act deliberately & with caution.

They'd be most amazed that what they see as focus & awareness is in fact pride in themselves.

Easy to point in out or see it so clearly in another - would that I saw myself with such honest clarity.

Or maybe I would rather not.

be present and accountable creating a new world

The energy of Fire the Grid is ready to go back home. Join us on July 28, 2009 at 19:19 Rio di Janeiro time - 18:19 (6:19 PM) EDT - for FIre the Grid II as we choose consciously to be present and accountable in the energetic creation of a new world.

Read the full account here - http://www.firethegrid.com/eng09/FTGII.htm

New Moon/Total Solar Eclipse at 30 degrees of Cancer

is the world so preoccupied that something as stellar as a total solar eclipse no longer causes a stir?

in the grand scheme of things, where do our petty daily doings figure in relation to this cosmic event?

yet we persist on fixating on our our human conceit!

NASA Video : Path of 2009 Solar Eclipse http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/on_demand_video.html?param=http://anon.nasa-global.edgesuite.net/anon.nasa-global/ccvideos/GSFC_20090715_Jul09EclipsePath.asx&_id=200473&_title=Path%20of%202009%20Solar%20Eclipse&_tnimage=368194main_2009eclipsepath_100.jpg

2009 Total Solar Eclipse : The Longest of the 21st Century

On WED July 22, 2009, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible from within a narrow corridor that traverses half of Earth. The path of the eclipse begins in India and crosses through Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma) and China. After leaving mainland Asia, the path crosses Japan's Ryukyu Islands and curves southeast through the Pacific Ocean. This is the longest total solar eclipse that will occur during the 21st century, and will not be surpassed in duration until June 13, 2132. Totality will last for up to 6 minutes and 39 seconds.

a fresh perspective

every so often it's a good idea to shake your tree - down to it's very roots

ZEN Story:

The sage old abbot of a monastery gave a young monk two small seedlings to tend. He had the monk plant the young trees side by side. He gave the monk the task of tending them equally - except that the monk was to shake one every day and leave the other to grow on its own.

This went on for a time - until the trees grew tall and straight. Then one day a huge storm descended on them and raged for days. When it was over, the abbot and the monk went to inspect what damage it wreaked.

All around them the shrubs and trees were flattened. . . .except for the one lone tree that had been shaken every day.

makes me wonder, what great storm is in store - given all the shaking going on

if wishes were fishes then horses could fly

that's about as senseless as wishful thinking. . . .which is what it all boils down to, I suppose

it's my birthday !

where I was born, it's already my birthday

altho where I am now there's a 12 hour delay

celebration by extension? keep 'em coming!

we live in interesting times

As we chant these 14 days, in honor & celebration of Life, we are constantly reminded that we do indeed live in interesting times - the best of times & the worst of times - our choice, ultimately & always.

. . . .yet another milestone in our brave new world. . . .a virtual & global memorial. . . .

From a celebrity's death, a very American memorial Funeral, 21st-century style: Michael Jackson farewell offers up a uniquely American moment

Happy 4th of July ! ! !

today we chant in honor, appreciation and gratitude

for this beautiful country we live & thrive in

land of freedom & independence

God Bless America - my home sweet home!

going viral

recovering from a virulent strain of ghetto swine flu -

thank god it was just an overnite bug & it's gone now

- grateful it wasn't fatal!

what the. . . .H E Y ! ! !

have you noticed how much easier it seems to get whacked out of control?

pity the soul adrift with no anchor, clarity or discipline -

all is lost!

surrender

interesting . . . . in the past I thought of surrender in terms of giving up or loosing ground

in truth, the boon of true surrender is

F R E E D O M

from all attachment - being liberated from whatever binds, limits or diminishes us

Happy Father's Day !

parenting is not for everyone - kudos to these brave souls

today we celebrate all fathers - providers, protectors, pros

happy day, Pops - I love you !

time waits for no one

We are each & all being called upon to manifest our human excellence.

This is not the time to whine & wallow. In this arena, no one will hear of it.

I'm sure there are many willing ears elsewhere - but what good will that do?

It is not the way of the Spiritual Warrior. Our choice - always.

Spiritual Willpower vs. one's personality

spiritual willpower is not a force that controls and manipulates

it is the alignment that bridges your enlightened Higher Self with your personality

so your ideals, hopes, desires and urges serve you instead of get in your way

new word - HEURISTIC

best thing about it is the word play between holistic & heuristic - topics & actions close to my heart!

Heuristic heu·ris·tic [ hyoo rístik ] adjective

Definition:
1. in EDUCATION - encouraging discovery of solutions: relating to or using a method of teaching that encourages learners to discover solutions for themselves
2. in PHILOSOPHY & SCIENCE - involving trial and error: using or arrived at by a process of trial and error rather than set rules
3. in COMPUTERS - able to change: describes a computer program that modifies itself in response to the user, e.g. a spellcheckernoun

(plural heu·ris·tics) - logic procedure for getting solution: a helpful procedure for arriving at a solution but not necessarily a proof

[Early 19th century. < alteration of Greek heuriskein "find"]

adverb -heu·ris·ti·cal·ly

beware of those too eager to teach

rather than wait to see what others have to say this breed answers for you

Gurudevi has always taught - when you want to say something - first ask, "Why?"

Does it need saying? Will it contribute more? Are you wanting to show how much you know?

If you are senior, will it take away an opportunity for another to share?

Are you afraid the facilitator cannot deal with it, answer it, is not as qualified as you?

Are you more qualified? And even so - what does that have to do with it?

Happy Memorial Day !

what does it bring to mind & how are you observing today?

are you being traditional? national? commemorative?

are the celebrations reflective? jubilant? glum?

is your perspective personal or general?

what is the purpose of this day?

what meaning are you putting on it?

on track? or left behind?

only I know when I've done my best or am at my best

my vigilance, focus & perseverance are what sustain me

much as there are those I'd love to take along on this adventure - as with the proverbial horse to water - their participation is their constant choice

the pain in parting

when a friend dies so sudden & so young & in the spring of life - it makes it that much more heart-wrenching

all their promise, wasted & unfulfilled - leaving you in shock & grieving

all too aware of missed opportunities & lost moments

spring is finally here

they have the whole garden to frolic in . . . . & where do they go?

right up to our deck : )

Happy Mother's Day ! ! !

celebrate & rejoice all the mothers. . . .of all ages. . . .thruout the ages!

for without them we would not be here today

today's tidbit

Resist the urge to whimper, whine, wallow. . . .

or say 'if you loved me, you would.'

B L E C H !

Guilt may work for others but it's not an attractive trait.

How about some honesty instead?

my latest obsession

my dream home

This is a home I choose to be living in one fine day. Wouldn't you as well? Y E A H ! ! !

Here's how I aim to go about getting it. . . . with your help of course. : ) . . .I create a wishlist of A L L the things I desire. . . .and I share it with you.

Should you desire it as well, then grand! B U Y it and I make a little profit that goes into my nest egg for. . . .TA-DA! . . .

my dream home - interested ? go to Web Orders

today's additions

go to lemonade.com

check out my lemonade stands

1. BHAKTI creative design

2. how cute am i !

or create your own lemonade stand

we are living in exponential times

what exactly does that mean?

do we mean one who expounds or interprets? speaking for, representing or advocating?

OR

is it in relation to a number, symbol or expression denoting the power to which that number, symbol or expression is to be raised?

OR

is it an equation or a variable of rapid change?

either way, it does make for interesting times, does it not?

a a a r g h h h ! ! !

funny how even those you're close too can't quite get where you're at

I feel the rub the most when I really, Really, R E A L L Y need to share what I'm going thru with some special someone. . . .only to fumble over their projecting. . . .or being bogged down in their own stuff. . . .or worse - hearing what I have to say & getting upset by it. . . .bummer!

& all I needed was someone to listen to what I wanted to share

escapes & escapades

since I got back from CA it's been hectic to the max

or maybe I'm just tired so I feel the rub more

most likely it's a volatile cocktail of the two!

sure makes me want to run & hide!

so here's my fantasy getaway

the gift of life

"The ancients are right: The dear old human experience is a singular, difficult, shadowed, brilliant experience that does not resolve into being comfortable in the world. The valley of the shadow is part of that, and you are depriving yourself if you do not experience what humankind has experienced, including doubt and sorrow. We experience pain and difficulty as failure instead of saying, I will pass through this, music has come out of it, literature has come out of it. We should think of our humanity as a privilege." Marilynne Robinson

Happy April Fool's Day ! ! !

As per Wikipedia. . . .

April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, although not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies and neighbors, or sending them on a fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible.

It's origins are obscure. Although the popular theory is that when the Gregorian Calendar was first used, those who forgot their dates or did not make the adjustment were referred to as April Fools.

checking out

amazing how time does fly. . . .

whether you're productive & fulfilled. . . .or not. . . .

whether you're having fun. . . .or not. . . .

dwelling upon. . . .brooding on. . . .obsessing about. . . .

decisions! DECISIONS!

nowadays, even on matters I normally opt for & enjoy, I find myself dragging, uninspired & just plain blaaahhh

conversely, trivial pursuits and the long dead past have become distractions verging on destructive

where truly does the mind go? ? ?

mind vs. wisdom

If you considered the enormous amount of information your brain has to process each day, it's probably best that we don't spend much time dwelling on it (otherwise, we would probably sit around babbling and drooling and eventually starve to death). - NLPinfo.com

much to be grateful for

today I got such rich gifts from my two friends - Shyama & Chaitanya

answered prayers indeed to be back working (full speed ahead!) - all together again!

we are each growing & expanding. . . .beyond our wildest imagination & most ambitious reach. . . .

good thing too as we all have much to accomplish

Thank God we make one heck of a grand team!

comfort food

piping hot congee with shitake mushrooms & beancurd thread - YUM!

homemade goodness - the perfect answer to a cold rainy day, working away at my computer

Yogin Christ Reiki

I've been having the most enjoyable & enlightening conversations lately with our circle of healers in the Philippines & here in the US. . . .

In conversations back & forth we are getting clearer about this new healing modality we're working with - Yogin Christ Reiki™.

Came up with a whole bunch of topics as well as distictions between chakra healing & chakra balancing, learning the different energies of Usui Reiki & YCReiki, technique based vs. intention driven - the additional info to translate this higher octave of healing & learning into a step-by-step program of lecture, demo, practice & FAQs - how exciting!

Song of Kali

benevolent Mother Goddess or fierce Spiritual Warrior of death & destruction?

Said to be the female aspect of Lord Shiva, The Destroyer. Shiva is pure formless awareness, sat-chit-ananda (being-consciousness-bliss). Kali represents form eternally sustained by the underpinning of pure awareness.

Kali and Shiva give liberation by dissolving the illusion of the ego. Kali is the Kundalini energy that paralyses the attachments produced by the solar and lunar currents - our internal Yin & Yang that we all strive to harmonize thru personal clarity & harmony.

The many forms of the Infinite Goddess Divine. . . .Isis, Kwan Yin, Mother Mary, Lakshmi, Durga, Green Tara.

affection & devotion - attachment & addiction

when do we slide from one to another?

the definition for attachment is:
1) a means of securing or fastening
2) affection or regard (for); devotion (to) - as in attachment to a person or to a cause

the definition for addiction is:

1) the condition of being dependent on or compulsive about something or someone

2) being inclined or devoted in the extreme

would you rather be committed or devoted?

would you rather have another committed or devoted to you?

a good story told

A good story is like a Zen koan.

You hear it & each time, depending on where you're at & what's going on in your life, it strikes a chord.

You resonate to something in the telling & these reverberations lead to an insight or some revelation.

That's the true gift of a good story. It's why everyone loves a good story.

omens & portents

In older times, today's aggressive energy may be construed as an omen of impending war. But nowadays, it is looked upon as a golden opportunity (Jupiter) to pursue skills, talents, hobbies, desires and passions (Mars). A terrific boost for feminine interests, the arts, social and cultural affairs.

Whatever the outlook, there is much that is volatile. So pay attention!

Happy Happy Happy V A L E N T I N E ! ! !

Happy
Happy
Happy

VALENTINE !

Lots of Love, me

the winter of my discontent

so much for being an ambassador of goodwill and kindhearted support ! ! !

when I opened my mouth or typed those words - what was my intended outcome ? ? ?

whatever it was, it is painfully obvious that I did not get the desired results

and although I am not above groveling or eating humble pie. . . .

I am disconsolate over missing my mark totally.

more snow on our backyard

our life's purpose

for the lucky among us, our careers are being who we are

there is no retirement from that

bbbBBRRrrr ! ! !

right after this January snow storm

pure potential

Surprising things happen every day. Not just in secret faraway places, to savvy & debonair types - they happen all around us.

Beyond the physical world, beyond our thoughts and emotions - there exists an other world. A world of pure potential, a place where anything and everything is possible.

And it is in our observing it that we can effect its change. Maybe this is the true meaning of becoming an agent of change.

when you love somebody

when your heart is so pierced by love. . . .

bursting almost unbearably. . . .

what do you do?