Into Practice

Lighthouse at Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, Wednesday night races

Into Practice

6/25/09

Everything we learn,

no matter how,

is often forgotten

and needs refreshing,

awake, then asleep,

born brand new

each virgin day

more opportunities arrive

to create ourselves

utilizing our tools,

resources, strategies, actions,

as circumstances arise

challenging status quo

asking our participation

in peacemaking process

seeing cause, effect,

while visioning future

aptly dealing with

past transgressions, repercussions,

doing our best

when understanding dynamics

how things happen,

what feelings activate

reaction, or response,

for further exercise,

re-use of knowledge,

gracefully into practice.

Back and Forth

Fog, weather, in Soquel hills

Back and Forth

6/24/09

Forget, remember, or disregard,

consciousness is like weather

always changing, coming, going,

as fog enveloped mornings

or bright, sunny afternoons

be patient, just wait,

and notice what is,

suspend judgment without measuring

in backlog of memory,

comparisons to better, worse,

there is no point,

embrace each transitional moment

elongate time through 'presence',

welcome your sensate reality

as a beautiful butterfly

so rare, and endangered,

never to be revisited,

only these circumstances allow

activation of particular synapse,

we are electric beings

plus light filled space,

some call it' spirit'

our intangible pure essence

rather it is 'oneness'

when all boundaries dissolve,

separation ceases to exist,

back and forth ends. 

Old Lovers

My female, 'Little Wing', and Melody's  male, 'Dylan', now  deceased

Old Lovers

6/20/09

Past remnants still linger

ghosts of 'once was'

when I visit 'haunts'

places frequented long ago

usually listening to music,

nights looking for women

and the one available

for roll in bed,

with many successful romps,

yet living here years

invites numerous chance encounters

running into a 'flame'

where same attractions rise

still excited in ways

stimulating below the belt

especially if dancing again

smelling her perfumed scent

feeling hands in mine

feminine hips, back, neck,

while pulling her close

looking at familiar face

inviting eyes, desirous lips,

sparking imagination to dream

how it'd be now,

but better sense prevails,

parting separately as friends,

leaving old lovers behind.

Flowing

Board paddlers,  mouth of Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor

Flowing

6/19/09

Big and small

events course through

make up life

show their beauty

amid the cacophony

where, in beginning,

all seemed chaotic,

can still be,

but underneath this

is magical river

of synchronicity, serendipity,

the 3rd Way,

of allowing manifestations

learning to recognize

unique clarion call

just for me

in every moment,

which takes attention,

appreciation of details

each little nuance

body wisdom brings

for acceptance, rejection,

giving me opportunity

to realize 'truth'

specifically mine, now,

that encourages direction,

flowing toward grace.

Enough

At Aldo's at the yacht harbor, Santa Cruz

(photo by Crysse Morrison)

Enough

6/18/09

That's it for me,

no more dating sites

when looking for love,

my partner to arrive,

I let go now

of thinking I control

how she'll find me,

wanting ease and flow

a naturally occurring event

where I'm not looking,

just being me instead,

allowing for her curiosity

and desire to arise

while I patiently wait

without sense of urgency

simply true to myself

doing what I do

following my inherent joy

putting out spiritual ripples

which coincide with hers

to create alchemical mix,

but in the meantime

there are completions calling,

avenues of interest, growth,

what I'm here for

in lifetime of accomplishments

having done enough searching.

Intimidated

Winter woods at Emory Knoll Farms, Maryland

Intimidated

6/17/09

When we expand

some people shrink

wanting us also

to play safe,

stay in boundaries,

unspoken engagement rules

from family, society,

for status quo,

but others don't

willingly embracing new

being inspired by

exploration of unknown

setting off reverberations

that ignites potential

laying dormant, waiting,

fire activated seeds

restoring healthy forest

with forgotten diversity

once 'lit up'

gaining a foothold

in new world

of one's making,

ready, ably suited,

where anything weak

will need nurturing

otherwise they'll expire

strained, and intimidated.

Trust Perfection

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Trust Perfection

6/16/09

Constant acceptance

without measurement

noticing circumstance

'what is'

thinking always

there's reason

each moment

for being

in place

whether discomfort

or confusion

knowing eventually

that passes

making way

to understand

it's necessity

when clarifying

 and directing

future route

which calls

waiting recognition

as 'grace'

pathway of 

least resistance

Spirit's gift

always saying

'Trust perfection.'

Follow Through

'Robert the Bruce' monument in Scotland

Follow Through

6/15/09

I've given myself challenges

in so many territories of my life

wondering if I'm really capable

of manifesting what I want,

and each day brings opportunity

for movement in any direction

while staying open to possibility

life won't show up as dreamed,

with trust it's for the better,

even if experiences deter me

from claiming a victory 'now'

instantly overcoming all hurdles

this physical world can produce,

but 'in between' is the living,

staying tuned toward what's next

that inspires energy and clarity,

taking large and small strides

into unknown circumstances appearing,

informing, guiding, showing the way,

to more choice points for action

where curve balls show up

testing my will, intention, desire,

whether I'll persevere through doubts,

lagging power that ebbs and flows,

often feeling the odd lone wolf

who's wondering if he'll just survive

or prosper from follow through ahead.

Slipping In

Scottish dancing with a tall Scottish lass

Isle of Mull, Scotland

Slipping In

6/12/09

There's something sublime

about not worrying,

living elevated consciousness,

seeing Life's perfection

being Active Player

in Grand Dream

smiling within miracle

exuding childlike wonder

about what's next

that will appear

and then disappear

depending my 'grace',

how totally openhearted

I can receive

the continued download

into physical container

called, Kevin Spitzer,

which brings chuckle

to imagine 'Mystery'

dancing with me

showing new moves

for added repertoire,

as further preparation,

when expanded engagement

asks my participation

while finding opening

then slipping in.

Opportunity

Brother Keith, niece and goddaughter Adrienne, high school friend Steve, and me

Tuolumne River whitewater rafting trip with Zephyr Co.

Opportunity

6/11/09

Exquisite moments

fully felt,

is richness,

Life gifts

to all

no exception

yet humans

 fall asleep

forget Connection

embrace ego

and separation

as protection

from harm

experienced early,

loosing perspective

that gathers

lessons learned

into wisdom,

thankfully though

occurrences appear

for retesting

our calibrations,

are we

expanded, contracted,

or between,

when living

each opportunity.

Influenced

Bird nest in corner of my solarium

Influenced

6/10/09

We rarely know

what effect happens

within another person,

or the world,

from something done,

when we engage

in creative act,

the ripples spill

into great vibration

of our existence

as human beings,

but if lucky

life reflects back,

letting us see,

goodness of results

by simply living

following our urge

to intently listen

our internal Guidance,

then following course,

miracles are birthed

in rare juxtaposition

never before known

like baby birds

hatched in solarium

I built recently

that influenced nesting.

At Ease

Photo shoot at Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

At Ease

6/9/09

Take out the worry

lighten up with joy

dissolve those hidden stressors

quit measuring your results

change the meaning also

of old programmed assumptions

to rework inherited beliefs

quieting critical voice within

while living present moment

fully, completely, right 'Now!',

appreciating all that 'Is'

in it's miraculous form

when coming to understand

that you create worlds

through thoughts, actions, deeds,

the way you approach

any uncomfortable life experience

by resisting, or opening,

claiming your power back

from trauma trapped energy

originally enclosed for protection

against further ego harm

only to discover persistence

within our existing shadow

until light of attention

shines, exposes blind spots,

putting us at ease.

Circle Dance

Stone circle, Lochbuie, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Circle Dance

6/8/09

More like spiraling upward,

outward, into the unknown,

frontiers fresh and original

yet to be visited

quietly singing me Home,

closer as I listen,

smell Life's intoxicating fragrance

waft into my senses

tingling joyful nerve endings

caressing me with miracles

of phenomenal possibility, potential,

pinpointed in present moments

even as they appear,

from next to next,

asking that I join

in free flow expression

paying attention to nuance

subtle shifts in direction,

whether alone or partnered,

while all past movements

disappear and dissolve themselves

within imprints of memory

coloring, informing, virgin reality,

as though seamless, fluid,

when really each step,

is sequential collective thought,

choices, creating circle dance.

Diversion

Tuolumne River and white water rafting

Diversion

6/6/09

Is there really such a thing

when life is seen as 'wholeness'

one big explosion of expression,

yet in the smallness of ego,

of judging, reaching, and attaining

comes separation from Expanded Self,

so engaged in Game as to fight

for what is deemed important,

losing in the mix, connection to joy,

being awed by miracle of Creation,

or sense we all are One Spirit,

I need to remind myself of such

after spending days away playing

while on white water rafting trip,

working construction for money,

plus evenings at movie, ceremony,

landing back home on ridge top

to find things wanting attention,

my garden, laundry, house cleaning,

things to write for 'conciliation work'

programs to dream up, bills to pay,

all manner of human activity

with gatherings to attend later

in support of community of friends

as everything seems to accelerate,

awakening and opening me up,

witnessing diversions as blessed unrest. 

Practice

My niece and goddaughter Emma

Practice

5/30/09

To recognize the symptoms

whether in stymied 'Now',

or down right fear

born of worry, disconnect,

in moment of smallness

overwhelmed by the magnitude

of this amazing life

it's tenuousness and miracle

with it's bittersweet experiences

is my unheralded work,

being at attention constantly

having intent to transform

anything that doesn't spiral

energy and power upward,

there's plenty of fodder,

grist for the mill,

within living daily life,

times reminding to appreciate

every nuance of dissonance

while always welcoming discomfort

as signpost for learning

more about reclaiming Self,

my expanded natural state,

spiritual soul turned physical,

playing quirky Human Game,

with others I choose,

taking practice to master.

Opportunity

Hummingbird perched over Sand Dollar Beach in Big Sur

Opportunity

5/29/09

If I view all life,

every moment, as extraordinary,

providing impetus for growth,

transformation, or simple recognition

of this most amazing existence

through continued 'what is' appreciation,

then my Expanded Self flourishes

gives me X-ray vision to see

miracle in smallest creation

and in each circumstance rendered

that brings me up against, again,

some limiting approach to living,

perfect if I utilize my tools

to accept the gift being offered,

finding, from a conscious perception,

the great humor in the teaching

which brings smile to my face,

granted, even after slogging thru

mucky feelings of trapped power,

but once reclaimed, there's aliveness,

my ability 'to be' interconnected

in genuine presence of Oneness

where a friend talking becomes me

or daily happenstance has message

some prod from Infinite Universe

directing me toward creative joy

with every breath and opportunity.

Expanded Sight

North Rim of Grand Canyon 2008

Expanded Sight

5/28/09

To great degree it seems

we perceive what we are,

and the feelings that brings

informs our connection to Source,

limited, when found judging

something less than acceptable

for taking up space in reality,

it denies 'what is' as viable

turns 'Creation' into right/wrong war,

yet using Infinite Being awareness

broadens spectrum of our Game

prompting  Buddha laugh enjoyment

of Life's grand diversity

seeing everything as 'ONE' expression,

granted everyone has unique joy

when doing what they truly love

even though many won't find

a full perspective in their living

only catching glimpses it seems

from vibrations of induced fun

bumping against childlike wonder

their amazed admiration so simple

easily capable of peering past veil,

the adult illusion of drudgery,

our inherited concepts of compliance

which closed door on the miraculous,

 witnessed and lived with expanded sight.