Clarity

Harbor near Jack London Square in Oakland, California with San Francisco in distance.

Clarity

11/28/11

I dance

around circumstance,

possibilities, potential,

stardust ideas

blow through,

surface, submerge,

join others

as Mind's

theater performance,

evoking laughter,

curiosity, amazement,

for creative

Life process,

seemingly chaotic,

mundane, uninspired,

until genius

in moment

coagulates clarity.

Little Things

At the end of the ridge with old tree swing rope hanging from a familiar oak tree.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Little Things

11/26/11

I'm touched

by these,

unlike straw

that breaks

camel's back,

or last

straw turning

someone psycho,

it's small

seeing with

appreciative eyes

which exponentially

magnifies love

for world,

family, friends,

All Creation,

my being-ness,

becoming, what

I've been,

and the

little things.

Gratitude

Loving life during photo shoot at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Gratitude

11/24/11

For All

I love,

have loved,

will love,

and those

who love,

have loved,

will love

me also,

this Existence,

it's 20

Count Beauty,

my home,

den, shop,

healing land,

plants, animals,

skills, talents

I possess,

vibrant health,

there's gratitude.

Well Rested

A big early morning yawn in my medicine wheel.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Well Rested

11/23/11

Life's different

when

fully recharged,

enabling

'give away'

energy

during day

focused

on building,

creating

for money,

where

early darkness

plus

cooler temperatures

entice

long bedtime,

awaking

well rested.

Who Leads

My ex-wife Melody, me, Dylan dog in foreground and Wing dog leading the way.

(photo by Art Durand photography)

Who Leads

11/21/11

Following notions

appearing

in mind,

amid

scrutiny there's

imagining

end game

that

may occur,

listening

I wait,

knowing

alignment comes

inspiring

enjoyable action,

wondering

who leads.

Recharge

Showering outside in the summer.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Recharge

11/19/11

Colder days,

nights,

early darkness

changes

human behavior,

slows

energy output

though

not mine,

loving

fragrant musky

air

rains bring,

soaking

earth sprouts,

invigorating

outside showers,

fires,

layered bedding,

deep

sleep recharge.

Enjoy

Exuberant!

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Enjoy

11/18/11

No matter

predicament

or state,

just being

alive

is enough,

imbibing glorious

miracle

through senses,

breathing Life

as

it is,

everything else

becomes

additional icing

on cake

celebrating

inherently diverse

simple Existence

here

to enjoy.

In Silence

Blessed to live in the middle of Nature and 'All' of It's 'silence'.

In Silence

11/16/11

Pervading 'All'

underneath the cacophony

that's humanity

consumed by stimuli

bouncing inside

busy talkative minds

hearing chatter

from television, radio,

Ipods, advertisements,

reassuring our ego

of importance,

though drained, stressed,

not regenerating

like Nature does

in silence.

Along The Way

At Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Along The Way

11/14/11

'Is-ness'

happens daily

turning into progress

when

directed toward

ideas, intentions, actions,

amid

unfathomable miracle

all on course

without

belief in

any of it

or

payment necessary

along the way.

Attend To

Taking a moment to relax lakeside in Finland.

(photo by TD)

Attend To

11/12/11

Each day

I do this

in my life territories

so vast

filled by events

both mundane and grand

following Guidance

filtered through mind,

body, spirit and emotions

that demand

presence of awareness

plus discernment to choose

what action

will or won't

be taken in moment

while care

for Self leads

as priority I'll knowingly

attend to.

Gods

A 'surprising' waterfall on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Gods

11/10/11

Heard a story

with Mayan origins

about these entities,

Deities of Life,

Death and Chance,

where human beings

on one side

plus 'Holies' opposite

engage this world

both doing parts,

while wild card

'surprise' inhabits middle

like small creek

taking up 2%

of Life course

which creates risk,

nothing for certain,

everything becomes gamble,

practiced divination, to

please the Gods.

Faith and Fear

Long shadows of photographer Art Durand and myself.

Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz, California

Faith and Fear

11/9/11

Dreamer and Realist

at odds

find the Apex

shared by

Divinity and Ego

as partners

who co-create anew,

shining Light

on disowned Self

reveals Shadow

that follows us,

mimicking gestures

our Dark Side

if denied

can wreak havoc

until integrating

Faith and Fear.

Freedom 'to'

Artist 'Valerie Joi', is the Minister of Music and Arts for Inner Light Ministries.

Interviewed on 'Conciliation Sunday' for upcoming CD release and fundraising party.

Freedom 'to'

11/7/11

So often it's 'from'

a pain that pushes

with mind focused there,

better to have vision

which pulls us toward

a goal truly worthy

of our 'Higher Self',

beyond constant 'task' mentality

bringing relief when complete

not joy of manifesting

according to Integrity Standards

and Intentions that serve,

matching those Character Qualities

we admire in others

also living within us

because we share vibration,

seeing through our eyes

freedom 'to' be exalted.

Clearing

One last little clearing downpour.

Clearing

11/5/11

Cycles come around

Summer to Fall,

rains invite growth

clean dusty surfaces

as cold grips

contents of room,

intruding from outside

with sun blocked

by sky culprits

in cloud conspiracy,

fire in wood

is released now

overpowering the chill

that's closed inside,

stories held leave

through open door

of expanding heart

creating clearing space.

Shifting Winds

Rainbow above Calhoun Canyon from shop roof.

Shifting Winds

11/4/11

Weather change

brings rain on roof,

wood stove crackles

from fire inside,

green sprouts surfacing

in unison,

plastic covers resources

collected, unused,

for projects dreamed

not started,

another year

of sour economy,

confused intentions, distractions,

work lately,

promises money

coinciding with priorities

rearranged, matching

shifting winds.

Ones

Chinese numerology is covered in Dr. Gary Dolowich's book, 'Archetypal Acupunture'.

Interviewed at KZSC on 'Conciliation Sunday'.

Ones

11/1/11

Adding this date up

turns into five,

'movement' for Chinese,

'Elements' in acupuncture

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water,

also corresponding seasons

Spring, Summer, Indian Summer,

Autumn, then Winter,

plus archetypes Warrior, Lover,

King, Queen, Sage,

Spitzer's fifth child 'Keith',

digits on hands, feet,

'Sacred Human' in Mayan Twenty Count

where single unit is 'Sun',

eleven, represents 'Stars',

so many creations

each of us

as the 'Ones'.