Being melancholy can lead to action, an escape from the inertia, to art, gardens, and movement and maybe, to see the world in all it’s beauty
Read moreI May Be A Little Braver Than I Thought
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 moreJust Getting Out Of My Comfort Zone
It is women mainly who think I am brave and I get that. I encourage everyone to live a little each day, go and do what is in your heart to do - you don't need to be brave
Read moreDown The Abyss
It’s not the bottom of life itself, it was just the bottom line of a tribe that didn't 'get' me.
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 moreHey It's Saturday and It's Meant To Be Enjoyed
One Sunday when you’ve had enough of the repeat repeat of the weekday weekend treadmill, try jotting down some points of what’s great and not so great about it all. You might be surprised at what’s revealed, or where your daydreaming takes you
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 moreAgeless & Timeless
The earth is constantly tidying itself up, a volcano here, an earthquake there, and the seasons are getting a shake up too, (are you?).......It is ageless and timeless and I am always in awe of it's (your) beauty.
Read moreA Private Moment
I'll be wishing special wishesI'll be hoping for the best........ Loving thoughts will surround you
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 morePaths and Dreams
So many others before, Have left a path, a dream, An inspiration, just for me... I had no idea that the little bricks I saw would look like that in real life and didn't know it was Rome in the dream - oh hand on heart moment!
Read moreMy Assisi Pilgrimage, Rome Awaits
I have had a wonderful magical mystery tour of Assisi, who could have known how charming the place is?Todays picture is of my lemone and melone gelato sitting beside the Pantheon. Oh My Goodness Me!
Read moreThe Value Of Silence To Me This Easter
It's not easy being an ordinary human being, but we can all take the good with the bad, it just needs practice to find it. I'm sure it's in there.
Read moreThe Great Escape: April and May 2014
When I read of the chance to walk the sacred paths and visit the sacred sites of Assisi on a 14 day pilgrimage, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.
Read moreI Am A Piano
I have a piano, it sits in my garden and I play it whenever I go out there just for fun. Goodness knows what the neighbours think, because believe me it is loud!
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
Through A Child's Eyes
It was precious, it was a moment I shall never forget. As a mum I have seen my kids do similar things, but as a grandma I have had the time and the grace that comes with time to really see it.
Read moreA Letter To The Past
You have to forgive yourself: Let go of what's bitter and move on: I forgive you, and hope you forgive me
Read moreIt's A Butterfly Day Today
Today I am the butterfly, who knows where I'll go. I don't care really, its that kind of summer day.
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