Holy Task

Shrine at Malin Head, northern most point Ireland

Holy Task

5/27/09

Gay Hendricks used this term

when opening 'Big Leap' conference

by phone and webcast yesterday,

giving scope of cosmic proportions

for people in the future to witness,

certainly it is a 'sacred dance'

that transforms mundane to miraculous

while peering with spiritual attention,

intent on living in unique joy

manifested through amazing surprise,

remembering it's play, not work,

in every opportunity to appreciate

creations popped into the Field,

and it takes 'tools', plus practice

being with 'what is' in the moment,

served up for our Process

continually reclaiming full Power

as originators and 'Dream Masters',

granted this sounds foreign to most

who live in thick mud of 'reality'

presently represented by fear, doubt,

all manner of smallness and control

who judge right, wrong, good, bad,

trying to manipulate what can't be

within outrageous Human Game we play,

yet, everyone can dissolve the unholy 'hold',

then enter the flow of their holy task.

Exiting

Motorcycling around Mt. Shasta  on my BMW R1100RT

(photo by Grammy nominated Gentle Thunder)

Exiting

5/26/09

I'm leaving behind me

what no longer serves,

aiming toward joy instead,

that which brings smile

from my Expanded Self

when seeing miracles everywhere

while playing Human Game

on my own terms,

of wide open ecstasy,

trusting in Infinite Abundance

where everything is illusion

a temporary hologram projection

dependent on my investment

as I continue learning,

experiencing, what's really True,

life's stupefying magical facade,

and power humans have

to form their reality

within ongoing belief systems

introducing new as needed

for evolution of Consciousness,

the alternative lacks vibrance

committed to barely changing

any paradigm and perspective

toward how we function

making this world troubled,

or not, when exiting.

Alone Time

Atop a 'dunn' on the Andalanish coast, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Alone Time

5/25/09

Thinking how I've chosen

mostly a solitary lifestyle

for so many years

populating it with animals

or great Nature connection,

though gregarious in spurts

often enjoying group activities,

usually not for long

as boredom, discomfort, arise

imagining energy better spent

doing next best thing

when my 'future' calls

wanting to be created,

as interesting personal work

and inspired dream visions

of stories to write,

art, business, love manifestations

demanding so much conjuring

from Expanded Self rootedness,

laughing how I'm eclectic

informed by Aquarian tendencies,

where thoughts of Merlin,

being shaman and alchemist,

is 'clan' I'm from

to be fully embodied,

neglecting my societal fit,

with more alone time.

Inspired Drive

First day of rutting season on the road to Kintra

 Isle of Mull, Scotland

Inspired Drive

5/24/09

Ideas pour in

seemingly so easy

to entertain them

saying 'Of course!'

like snapping fingers

makes them appear

in physical realm,

'Voila!', very simple,

but not really,

and that's relative,

with joyous motivation

anything is possible

without it mattering

what time frame

or value system

measures end result,

then expectation disappears,

replaced by 'perfection'

when feeling good

just doing it

wearing a smile

no drudgery involved

instead, complete willingness

for concerted effort

releasing whatever's necessary,

distractions that divert,

from inspired drive.

Casually

Me and the old 'tree swing' oak at my ridge top beginning

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Casually

5/21/09

Nonchalant, cool, open

to whatever happens

not needing design,

plans, action steps,

allowing what is,

without harsh judgments

of good, bad

or expecting change,

it's being with,

in the flow

witnessing life's illusions

deemed so important

from limited perspective,

instead of marvel

for the miracle

arranged so perfectly

according to Consciousness,

Ours, the Universe,

able to manifest

beyond any imagination

with unlimited power,

awaiting our recognition

as vital ingredient

that busts loose

True Nature realization

Infinite Beings' possess

when casually living.

Busting Loose

Batting practice in the workshop

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Busting Loose

5/20/09

Such perfect timing

for being home

not rushing around

keeping clients happy

on construction jobs,

instead, dreaming away,

doing personal work

witnessing my antics

what discomforts arise

their limiting beliefs

and power contained,

constrained, within them,

waiting the harvest

to reclaim vitality

from old pattern

stuck in 'Field'

of past experience

while embracing origin,

my Infinite Beingness,

Universal Life Force

conspiring with me

to unleash Truth

reveal my blindness

how I conjure,

create, this reality

with every decision

when busting loose.

Playing With Spirit

Sun salutation, Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz, Ca.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Playing With Spirit

5/19/09

The 1st phase of my life

has been about the physical,

this material world and rules

of how society says to be,

whether from family, school, religion

and within those parameters I struggled

felt a dissonance, something off,

didn't want to believe the verdict

that there is no deeper meaning

beyond Creation's unfathomable mystery

leaving only the prospect of drudgery

mucking through existence haphazardly 

lucky if you experience real joy

when getting glimpse of miracle

being offered up moment by moment, 

but fortunately I persisted

continued to look for something more

then finding what I searched for

awakening in degree to Great Truth

my soul connection to the Infinite,

Me, being One and the Same,

seeing I create my living experience

by saying yes, and no, daringly,

to dream my Power into the Field,

popping patterns of highest expression

toward that which most pleases

while ecstatically playing with Spirit.

Power

Scottish sunset, Lochbuie shoreline, Isle of Mull

Power

5/18/09

For years it's been 'energy',

wanting that to bubble up

inform me with it's vibrance,

vitality, when tapped into living,

thinking so much is physical

I've done protein smoothies, vitamins,

regiments in yoga, to unite

mind, body, spirit, and emotion

while entertaining new mindsets,

redirecting focus and intentions

befriending limiting beliefs also,

embarking on love relationships

totally committed it seemed,

but somewhere in the mix

came hitch in my 'giddy-up'

which drained the juice wanted

to perform simple daily duties

making me wonder my 'disconnect'

that comes when not celebrating

everything arising in my life

as 'Infinite Being' playing a game

having hidden clues from myself

where I search through my life,

're-membering', awaking to origin,

so as to transmute all 'matter' 

into the dream I most want,

 exercising joyful power connection to Source.

Hide and Seek

Sand castle play for Jen's birthday

Hide and Seek

5/14/09

A new theory is floated

in book I am reading

that Life is a game,

we, as Infinite Beings

are playing with ourselves,

and each other, through Persona

conjuring up our own rules

in all territories of living,

purposely entering Existence

ignorant of our origins

so as to make things interesting,

give tension and excitement

to our participatory intentions

especially when wanting to win

at end of the competition,

but this is the funny part,

where we find no conclusion,

sure, there's death, it's inevitable,

seriously feared by many

yet, our spirit continues on

back to omnipotent Source,

reconnected to other old souls

encountered on physical plane

who shine their benevolence,

like our omnipresent Sun,

toward us, so we'll embody levity,

as children, enjoying hide and seek.

Navigating

Abiquiu reservoir, New Mexico

Navigating

5/13/09

Life is a big body of water

with tributaries feeding in,

pouring through, rain swollen,

surrounding land mass,

humans are in small boats

making our way to shore

of high and low elevation

that experience dealt us,

but later on we choose,

set intentions, have goals,

search for milestones along the way

taking action as necessary

and it can overwhelm us 

when hungry from past disruption,

having forgotten our 'First Peace'

or not having the tools

to juggle and focus attention,

even take time to try,

caught up in beliefs instilled 

from early childhood impact,

luckily we still have ability

for taking charge of results

reworking gray matter upstairs,

resetting, re-calibrating ourselves,

feeling into emotional guidance

as system for finding direction

while navigating new territory.

Moments

Sister Donna, brother Keith, sister Mary Ann

Moments

5/12/09

Reminded again this weekend

how important connections are

with family, new friends,

the way it recharges

brings perspective to life

focused away from chaos,

our seemingly mad world,

in each reflection shared,

hearing  stories of loss

dreams that are percolating

risks to be taken

when manifesting new results,

where adventuresome spirit soars

stepping into 'Genius Zone'

it's unique, original environment,

these are essential sparks

spurring us onto heights

as catalyst for creativity

bringing remembrance every morning

to shake off sluggishness

those layers weighing us

like some oppressive gravity

while getting older, wiser

hopefully, from lessons learned,

opening again to miracle,

Creation's relentless gift given

within moments we share.

Revealing

Golden Gate Bridge 

Revealing

5/8/09

I am exposed

by lists compiled,

then actions taken,

to fulfill milestones

from intentions claimed

in manifestation process,

and I wonder

how it works

within co-creative dance,

what intangibles exist,

though unaware of, 

that could influence

my desired outcome

especially when playing

3rd Way paradigm

of allowing, listening,

for graceful passage

into what's coming

as next step

toward greatest potential

beyond vague dreams

meager mind renders,

wanting to believe

there is Guidance,

maps of territory,

giving clear direction

revealing my course.

Another Day

My Mom 'Dottie', nephew Tyler, his 'Dad' brother Doug

Another Day

5/11/09

Sleeping at Mom's,

after Mother's Day,

laying in bed

not hearing her

a thought enters

this could be

the dreaded moment

my brothers, sisters,

find she's passed,

wondering my response

if discovering 'Dottie'

no longer breathing,

to my relief

I hear sounds

"She still lives!"

exclaiming with joy

opening bedroom door,

"Yes, I'm here."

we chuckle, reassured,

feeling blessed again,

able to share

more stories, thoughts,

yesterday memories, gratitude,

for sunshine, family,

such beautiful Creation

and future possibilities 

another day brings.

Center

Plum and tangerine tree here at home

Center

5/7/09

From this place

rooted in Earth

I grow strong

tenderly unfurling leaves

turning to limbs,

branches, thick stalk,

promising fruit born

from every thought,

idea, dream seed

vision I plant

in fertile soil

covered by love,

nurturing what's needed

with inspired action,

feeling deeply into

ground of 'being'

while 'becoming' more

when imbibing breath,

symbiotic connection to

potent Life Force,

lightning bolt vitality,

permeating all Creation

constantly supporting me

through seasons, years,

sunshine, rain, fog,

each blessed harvest

expanding heart center.

May Showers

Rain shower, Kintra, Isle of Mull, Scotland

May Showers

5/3/09

Mists of Beltane's past

surround my hidden enclave

refreshing leaves, their color

contrast against gray sky,

the birds are singing

scurry about, scratching, leaping,

playing like little children,

their delight is contagious

breaking into easy smile

I breath moist oxygen,

olfactory sense spurs memories

of Indiana boyhood years

forgotten times when happy,

exhilarated by life's mystery

being somehow in cahoots

with whole outrageous miracle

whose purity raced inside

every cell I was

igniting my enthusiastic core

into heaven, earth, marriage

enthralled to be me

fully embodied and aware

in peak of attention

for that moment, then,

as now, informed by

so much distant happenstance

May showers remind of.

Clarity

Lighthouse between Oban and Isle of Mull, Scotland

Clarity

4/29/09

Certainty can be elusive

as is confident mind

yet decisions demand commitment,

in moment, for power

to follow through wisely

with needed detailed attention

being aware of changes

tides going in, out,

that test one's sureness

whether new information supports,

or undermines, previous stance

unlike Scottish lighthouse foundation

which contains rooted quality

ably withstanding seasonal storms

reminder to individual souls

of our Essence connection

inherently bonded with Source

informing Life Purpose journey,

this adventure into Mystery,

where security is secretive

waiting our 'wonder questions',

part of aligning vitality,

when answers inspire action

inevitably leading to more

driven by intended outcome

juicy dreams that lap

upon shore of clarity.

Confidence

My Mom, Dottie

Confidence

4/28/09

"It will all work out."

this, the wisdom of my Aunt,

 affectionately named 'June bug',

and I felt safe, warm, encouraged

as my heart opened, expanding

a belief in myself, my dreams

thinking back to life experiences

mine, and hers, together, separate,

seeing how the ground meets us

that even when falling down

there is support from Creation,

my mother 'Dottie' shares her world,

has earned June's title as best friend

being they understand each other so

having watched many changes transpire

Great Depression, World War II, loss of husbands, 

where slings and arrows landed

wounding, never killing their spirits

now carrying the grace of age

handed down through generations

allowing them the long, big view,

witness and steward to real richness

of what matters most through time,

it is connection, friendship, and love

whether with family, in-laws, or strangers,

always moving toward what's good

creating consciousness of confidence along the way.