Silence

Morning light on trek to top of Ben Mor rising to 3100 ft.

Isle of Mull, Scotland

Silence

5/30/10

In morning

wee hours

near summer

when weather

shifts behavior

I open

windows, perception,

listen sounds

of dark

quiet Infinity,

with paper,

pen, attention,

while muse

sits enthralled

feeling atmosphere,

joy rising,

at promise

day brings

in silence.

Surprises

Forever changing environment around my ridge top home.

Surprises

5/29/10

Lately, I don't know

what day will bring

as plans stay loose

if any at all,

always there are possibilities

making their concerns known

wanting to capture attention

with thoughts of priority,

while so many think

that structure is needed

in moving through life

to ably build upon

past accomplishments, for more,

'this follows that', onward,

though flexibility matters most

for me as practice,

trusting perfection, right timing,

without push or pull

when marveling daily surprises.

Temporary

Motorcycle route through roadwork upgrade on Extraterrestrial Highway, Nevada.

Temporary

5/28/10

Life's tests are virtually nonstop

especially if there's been attainment

of some goal long sought

with peace of mind experienced,

where pat on back acknowledgement

allows for guard coming down

thinking we have things dialed,

now just enjoy the ride,

which can be presumptuous exercise

on motorcycle, or in living,

to imagine all runs straight

with no curves, rough roads,

letting daydreams lull our awareness

becoming distracted by world passing

forgetting worked for balanced coordination,

plus vision that is needed,

while listening for inner guidance

from soul who is steering,

adjusting, to equilibrium's temporary changes.

Different

Sitting on my BMW R1100RT 

(photo by Barbara Wiley)

Different

5/27/10

As I get older

the more perceptions change,

what was important earlier

isn't now, similarly so

'Truth to die for.'

has slipped into gray,

emerging as life's waters

where physical, spiritual meet

in more expansive understanding

of myself and others,

allowing me to relax,

not be so rigid

about right and wrong,

instead 'Loving what is.'

without comparison of choices

to those friends' made

while appreciating them, me,

for embodied talents, interests,

which make us different.

Fragmented

Bark at base of redwood tree in Henry Cowell State Park.

Felton, California

Fragmented

5/26/10

With no two things

being exactly the same,

continually changing while aging

through life's infinite diversity,

I can think separateness

is all there is,

especially when daily routine

shifts from similar continuity

placing me into unknown

unfamiliar surroundings that effect

my inner calm equilibrium,

where more is needed

in way of decisions

to accomplish littlest headway

on 'to do' list,

then is my time

for remembering what's important,

'Breathing Oneness. Feeling Go(o)d.'

when fragmented goals overwhelm.

Connector

All connected to the same wind during Wednesday sailboat race.

Walton Lighthouse at yacht harbor mouth. 

Santa Cruz, California.

Connector

5/25/10

We are all

intertwined with Source

playing our part

as diverse aspect

according to alignment,

conscious or not,

with what's called

'Power of Intention',

our embodied Oneness

with every energy

that Creation exudes

now or later,

and in past,

knowing I'm 'home'

in this form

of unique humanness,

yet also expressing

through everyone, everything,

as Universal Connector.

Kindness

As a radio DJ on 'Conciliation Sunday', KZSC. (www.kzsc.org) 

Aired from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Kindness

5/24/10

On my radio program

I aired a talk

by Dr. Wayne Dyer

on 'Power of Intention'

and it was rich

with many wise perspectives

plus cool word play,

that 'feeling good' is

when we 'feel God',

which resonated deep inside

so where it's easier

to witness beauty everywhere,

appreciate my inherent connection

with everyone and everything

while being a 'connector'

able to maintain equanimity

no matter outward circumstance,

also realizing how expressed 

kindness radiates energy exponentially.

Afterwards

Sailboat returning to yacht harbor after 'summertime' Wednesday evening race.

Santa Cruz, California

Afterwards

5/22/10

Whether it's a vacation,

or interlude from routine,

there's the inevitable return

to one's mundane life

though usually something's different,

most often shift occurred

within way of perceiving

ourself, others, and world,

where new information colors

any number of beliefs,

some enliven old potential

while many 'truths' dull

when seen beyond revelation,

epiphany, even lack of,

so it becomes challenge

as gauntlet thrown down

demanding that we adjust,

evolve, integrate virgin thoughts

that organically arise afterwards.

Reflection

From tourist booth in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Reflection

5/21/10

If we are willing

to look at ourselves

through eyes of another

what might be discovered

are attributes and virtues

often taken for granted,

perhaps areas of struggle,

weakness in the past,

that have become strengths

from our diligent work

of transforming, transcending ego,

enabling us to appreciate,

accept, perfection of Self

and others when perceiving

beyond scope of measuring

good, and bad reality,

instead 'loving what is'

as world, people, become

reflection of inner beauty.

Not Planned

Barbara Wiley with a surprise rainbow at yacht harbor beach.

Santa Cruz, California

Not Planned

5/20/10

The life beyond lists

of structured good intentions

is where Mystery reigns

that everyone participates in

whether knowingly or not,

and we can fret

unforeseen turns in road

or embrace each surprise

looking for silver lining

in all that happens,

believing there is reason,

perfection, in the unexpected

miracle of our existence

with so much dovetailing

into an unending synchronicity

that boggles the mind

while our heart, soul,

body, and emotions leap

toward what's not planned.

Rarely

Barbara Wiley and Kevin Spitzer before a motorcycle ride.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Rarely

5/19/10

Not very often

I'm with someone

for full day,

especially a woman

who's 'life filled'

overflowing with joy,

kindness, compassion, love,

marveling area beauty,

while accepting, appreciating,

what is 'true'

through spiritual lens

that reveals reality

of personal nature

similar to mine,

plus being brave,

adventurous, willfully risking

all she is

to fully become

rarely encountered soul.

Safe

Home

Safe

5/18/10

It's the breath taken

when finally coming home

from long challenging trip

filled with twists, turns,

unpredictable moments of distress,

suffering, failed wanted results,

interspersed by joy, success,

yet always a striving,

needing to be 'on'

never really fully relaxing

while in unknown territory

encountering others so different

that it stretches traveler

to question one's attitudes,

images, opinions, beliefs,

even as it strengthens

a core soul knowing,

from places, people visited,

of what feels safe.

Culmination

My wee 'croft' and 'pony' on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Culmination

5/17/10

On good faith

I strive daily

from varying impetus

moving toward unknown

following random ideas

that pop in

while co-creative dance

continues to unfold

through surprising turns,

juxtapositions, and attractions

my ego likes,

dislikes, or ignores,

and it's true

all these efforts

on some level

get me closer

to joyful life

my soul deems

perfectly worthy culmination.

Always More

The road winding through Zion National Park, Utah.

Always More

5/15/10

The list will survive,

is added onto, grows,

even while crossing off

earlier projects now finished,

it is often said

'Universe abhors a vacuum.'

always wanting to fill

space waiting to create

something out of nothing,

and humans share program

'Progress for own sake.'

way past simple needs,

so addicted to paradigm

that stopping is difficult

with ego measuring everything,

rarely able to 'be'

we glorify our 'becoming'

unwilling to recognize satisfaction

thinking there's always more.

Leads

5,000 year old stone carvings at Achnabreck in Scotland.

Leads

5/14/10

One thing, to another,

each experience has threads

that reverberate when touched

as if spider web

feeling prey when trapped,

turning, pulling, flapping hard,

matching human survival struggles

often thinking separate, alone,

dog eat dog world

bent to daily task

fearful of what's next

forgetting we jail ourselves,

are devourer and devoured,

yet there is choice

to discover in search,

where looking for good

requires eyes to see

a friendly universe waiting

for recognition of leads.

Creation

A view from my workshop deck a few years ago.

Creation

5/13/10

What am I

'bringing to life'

with every action,

thought, feeling, prayer...

when intuitions come

do I follow

wholeheartedly, without doubt,

discovering new venues

barely daring existence

guiding me homeward,

will I falter

by denying impetus

that engages Soul,

it's natural power,

greatness, unique perspective

which favors ingenuity,

pulling beauty out

of random parts

creation joins together.

Closer

Relaxed anticipation.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Closer

5/12/10

Not only are days progressing

toward moment of physical contact

with whatever attraction that entails

in visual and sensual realm,

but there is intimacy growing

from emails, phone calls, laughter,

the trading off of stories

and deep understanding from hearts

similarly familiar with tragic loss,

trial and errors that transform,

we share appreciation of beauty

spiritually connecting on vibrational plane

asking about our soul agreement

to meet in this way,

feeling each other from afar

while childlike joy bubbles up,

loving the anticipation without expectation

sensing a quickening and alignment

promising surprises when getting closer.

Swirling

Stone spiral on the Isle of Iona, Scotland

Swirling

5/11/10

As center of consciousness

I have 'response ability'

that chooses what's next

amid life's myriad possibilities

on physical, ego plane

while underneath this world

(if metaphysical like me)

is my soul journey

with it's own agenda

 reincarnated this time around,

and often, in morning,

as I review, write,

dream today's great potential,

curiously wondering life's surprises,

new opportunities begin calling,

teasing, adding to influx

of what wants created

in miraculous Mystery moment

swirling ethers of perfection.

Take Your Time

Camping at 'First Peace Launch' in 'Ghost Ranch' country.

Abiquiu, New Mexico

Take Your Time

5/10/10

These words of wisdom

spoken by dear friend

resonate more than ever

the older I get,

reminded how little presence

I've given to 'moment',

infinite, transfiguring, fleeting instant,

having lived in past

of could've, should've regrets

or readily dreamed future

where all is ideal,

rarely 'Be here, now!'

though that has changed,

leaving failures, expectations, alone

while letting possibilities unfold

when loving 'what is'

without measuring good, bad,

trusting Life evolves organically,

so take your time.

Mother's Day

Mothers Donna (sister), Dorothy (my mom), and Mary Ann (sister).

Mother's Day

5/9/10

Every human has one

all born of woman

we are the children

of this great phenomenon,

birthed into miraculous Mystery

through the archetypal feminine

that nurtures all Creation

seeing it continues onward,

each daughter has potential

to join ancestral lineage

bringing forth in world

from womb of 'being',

then 'becoming', a soul

embodied in physical realm

who can shine light,

be a loving force,

emulating 'Sacred Life Giver'

transforming spirit into matter,

celebrated on Mother's Day.

For Reason

Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Humans still wonder  the underlying reasons for 'standing stones' and 'stone circles'.

For Reason

5/8/10

What if underlying everything

there is inconceivable matrix

that runs spiritual conduits

of entwined electrical junctions

which spark, and fire,

in varying degree depending

on closeness to destiny,

karma, fate, or design,

if out of alignment

with deep soul purpose

the 'light' is weak

and person doesn't shine

through eyes brightly inspired

when on mainline track

riding easily and gracefully,

smoothly navigating life's turns

instead, struggle is norm,

chaos, disruptions, rare serendipity,

reminding, 'Look for reason.'

Embody

Leaning against van that will someday be my 'welding shop'.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Embody

5/6/10

It's well and good

to read about concepts,

often intellectualizing philosophical threads,

how ideas effect world

plus dynamics of evolution,

yet, rubber meets road

when bringing into practice

a shift in consciousness

from myriad of choices

introduced by growing awareness,

the refined virgin perceptions

seemingly orchestrated by something

outside common ego constructs,

as if 'Soul ordered',

meaning both aligned beyond

and requesting deep connection

within greater 'I AM'

that resonates Universal Power

while I embody 'Self'.

Eventually

View from Crow's Nest Restaurant, Santa Cruz, California,

when having 'victory drink' after month long motorcycle trip in the Southwest.

Eventually

5/5/10

Everything in own timing

comes to it's fruition,

sometimes just barebones completion

without any real thrills

or big celebrations afterward,

often only inner recognition

of work well done,

and if we're fortunate

we can flex muscle

toward dreams and plans

that will alter life

for ourself and others

because we have resources

to make them manifest,

spurred by soul desires

which naturally rise up

made known by disturbance

in our daily living

we eventually listen to.

Hidden

On ferry trip from Orkney Island to Scottish mainland.

Hidden

5/4/10

So much underneath

this physical realm

waiting our recognition,

and the adage

'You'll find what

you look for.',

whether friendly universe,

or not, depends

on belief system,

are there lessons

to be learned

whenever button pushed

by people, life,

some different circumstance

sparks inner inquiry

about it's meaning,

if like me

there's a 'soul'

searching hidden wisdom.

Accelerate

Grapevines on my sister Donna's land in Sonoma, California

Accelerate

5/3/10

Spring is busy

once rains stop,

wildflowers bloom prolific,

orchard blossoms fall

start toward fruit,

knee high grass

waits for mower,

garden wants weeding,

improvement to beds

adding compost soil

teeming with worms,

I plant seeds,

nurture winter starts

transplanted to pots

increasing water routine

as heat rises,

my actions pace

the longer light,

days, that accelerate. 

Fecundity

Near Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii

Fecundity

5/1/10

Today I'll work the ground,

embrace 'Beltane' while turning soil

remembering old Celtic fertility tradition,

Germanic people celebrating May Pole,

will witness birds, bees, plants,

listen the cacophony that's Creation

carrying 'OM' sound behind all,

reminded 'There is no death,

only a change of worlds.'

as spoken by Chief Seattle

part of pagan Earth Clans

all our ancestors originated from

whose ancient wisdom resonates now,

always, below civilization's clarion call

that tries to separate us

from Mother Nature, each other,

where we forget our humanity,

plus deep pulsing creative juices

activated, delivered, satiated, through fecundity.

Unreasonable

North Highland Scottish cottage present on moor during Battle of Culloden, 1746.

Final defeat for  Prince Charlie and Clans fighting for Scotland's independence.

Unreasonable

4/30/10

Progress is capitalist drug

injected by monied elite

wanting higher bank numbers

hoping to enhance ecstasy,

a joyful nirvana state

filled with bliss, pride,

though becoming forever unsatisfactory,

addictive, always more needed

when supplying shallow rewards,

unsustainable, not self induced,

'power brokers' supremely dependent

on means to end

with none 'in-sight',

it is narcissistic devouring

of nature, community, life,

while those struggling remember

every moment is precious,

to cherish unendingly, while

witnessing insecure unreasonable Greed.