I've been in some of the dodgiest places that I wouldn't even go to in Australia, but still, courage takes us to the edge of the unknown then drops us off safely back home wherever that is...
Read moreImmersion
Today’s offering, is a poem from my heart as it ran free, while I was down and out and in the middle of a high fever: The very best way to find inspiration!
Read moreBlessing Of The Day To Us All
May you rise to the challengeOf making amends Even if that is a mere thought For now
Read moreWhat Doin'?
But life's like that, and I don't beat myself up for not going with the flow, instead I just move along until I can.
Read moreLove Is
'To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides' David Viscott
Read moreLove In A Mist
There aren't many nights I enjoy lying awake, but tonight is one of them as it is the sound of the gentlest of rain drops.
Read moreAh, My Blessings
With reflection, tonight I get to count the blessings of love, support, companionship and inspiration: I will go to bed on a sleepy high.
Read moreFrom The Heart Of A Pilgrim Soul
But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,And loved the sorrows of your changing face
Read moreA Successful and Happy Magical Mystery Tour
I made friendships that I am sure will stand the test of time; this makes me smile. I have seen places that I want to return to one day, and know that I will. I have to say, getting out of my dear home was for the month of May was a great decision and now that it is June, I am happy to be home, at peace and still smiling.
Read moreVerse 43 The Value Of Minimums
I was reading the Tao Te Ching, 81 Verses By Lao Tzu, Sacred Texts Translation and Commentary by Ralph Alan Dale 2002 and came across Verse 43 and felt inspired to share it with you. It has such relevance for today and yet it is believed to have been written around the 6th BCE, most likely by those devoted to his teachings (as he was known for the simplicity of being rather than instructing in words, or deeds I would suppose).
THE VALUE OF MINIMUMS
That which is most tender
can overcome that which is most rigid.
That which has least substance
can penetrate that which has least space
Acting without deliberate action
and teaching without uttering a word
are rarely practiced.
So few find their way
to the Great Integrity, (Tao)
Never are words such as these so true, as when you have children in your life. They hear every word, but is that what they follow? No, they are taught without words, and generally speaking their tantrums (rigid) are controlled by the gentlest of actions (tenderness).
Have you found people fear telling the truth for fear of hurting another? Misguided love I suppose. Many others fear telling the truth for fear of repercussions. Politicians around the globe seem to have made it into an art form, weird isn't it, as it's almost expected of them?
Well I am often inspired by the opposites in life and Verse 43 today has had me thinking, even the name of Verse 43 is interesting, as we don't always consider minimums to be of any value in these days of up-size.
Also I was aware of my actions and non verbal communication. I had the music on, then I realised the beautiful silence that had filled my room. I sat and listened to some friends who dropped by, and although I hardly spoke a word my body spoke for me. My day was filled with such moments of awareness; very entertaining.
Well that was my day! A mystical, ancient reflection on my thoroughly modern Friday. Now, what can I get up to tomorrow? And you?
Hope your weekend is a treat, lots of love
xxx WendyJoy xxx
New Year's Day, A Time To Contemplate......
The future is made the day you dream it and by the time it arrives, you will be ready to embrace it with open arms.
Read moreChange
The more change is sought the greater potential for 'same old' I reckon. Boredom takes hold of us and we become seekers without direction. I am off to the garden now - this train waits for no-one!
Read moreSpring Equinox A Time To Move On
Soon to come are the long balmy nights, the walks, the bird song, the greenery. I really need it too I have been so sad of late ...but I know another family will enter that door and may they enjoy the welcoming energies we have left for them.
Read moreWinter - A Great Time Of Year
Ah winter, thank you for waiting for me - the sun shone and we had warmth when I really needed it and you held yourself back. Now you're here and I want to say, I really love your cold days - I may even learn to love your freezing winds - please know I am working on it.
Read moreWhy Do Many Say They Are Seeking Peace But Fail To Find It?
I guess it’s not peaceful to realise the lack of peace is probably your own doing, sad but true...peace takes a silent kind of action and some getting used to.
Read moreWinter Solstice 2013
I guess winter will soon grace us with its presence: I was sure it was here the other day, but at 13.5C it is not cold enough just yet to say it's here!
Read moreWhere Are You?
Isn't it funny where your mind takes you when you have nothing to do. Today I was thinking about where I'm going and how am I getting there..Great idea, but the power went out! Argh, no cooking, no shower, no TV, no reading
Read morePull Yourself Together, For Good Health and Wellbeing
Pull yourself together!Well today I’m suggesting you do it for the greater good, for your good health and well-being.
Read moreWhat Is Stress Anyway?
Stress is the buzz word of the century...do you ever wonder though, through the use of this single word,do we lose the ability to express ourselves well?
Read moreRaspberry Joy
The feeling to go out kept pushing me to the door....up ahead I could see the colours on the vines and I knew I was in for a treat
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