The Switch

The potent moment switching from standing still to opening the throttle.

(photo by Crysse Morrison)

The Switch

12/29/11

Looking

to flip

it,

finally

leave my

conundrums,

fully

engage what's

next,

simply

with passionate

pursuit,

harnessing

horse energy

daily,

from

standing to

gallop,

making

the switch.

Witnessing

Self=portrait driving back from southern California with a truck load of workshop machinery.

Witnessing

12/28/11

My antics

would be humorous

if not

taken so seriously

by Perfectionist

often at wheel

measuring degree

of right, wrong,

as Judge

defining highest worth

to pursuits

purporting significant importance,

thankfully Soul

sees larger picture,

says 'Relax,

forever busy egoistic

'monkey mind',

continue witnessing miracles.'

After

Floating in Monterey Bay at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

After

12/27/11

Once

festivities end

things settle down,

recalibration

of body,

mind, spirit, emotions,

re-aims

toward purpose,

direction, vitality, integrity,

strengthened

by connective

family, friends, community,

again

finding balance

within Life immersion,

floating,

swimming, surfing,

diving deep beneath,

after.

Assist

Assisting angels, Mimi and Melody, at Floyd's 90th birthday celebration.

Assist

12/24/11

Each

plays part

in Great Turning,

according

personal timetable

and revolutions inside,

without

comparing ourselves

envious of others,

this

is music

on grand scale,

vibrations

ripple outward

large and small,

bearing

unique quality

we assist others

Accountability

The Buddha statue in the flower garden inspired by my buddy Art Durand.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Accountability

12/23/11

In end

my biggest relationship

is not

lover, partner, family,

some other,

but with Life,

Source Energy,

this miraculous Existence

as Soul

sharing Infinite Is-ness,

without separation,

guiding inhabited ego

in world

through mind, body,

and emotions,

to be servant

creating results

becoming proven accountability.

It Flows

Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz, California.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

It Flows

12/22/11

Then, when

all is ready,

preparations made,

plenty of sleep,

right thoughts,

eating proper food,

plus exercise,

requesting through prayer

benevolent outcome,

help from ancestors,

spirits loving,

caring, for people,

committing oneself

on personal path

of Soul

expression this lifetime,

it flows.

Pointing

Pointing out where I used to live and do things at the end of the ridge.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Pointing

12/20/11

Whether it's

some planetary alignment,

full schedule

not offering opening,

'perfect storm'

of blocking circumstance,

procrastination lessons

to be learned,

Life often

channels toward direction

for Soul

realizations around clarity

and importance,

plus deepest desires

patiently waiting

as future possibilities,

delivering awareness

pointing the way.

Reward

My Mom who modeled staying busy and being a giver.

At her 88th birthday party.

Reward

12/19/11

I struggle

with concepts around

enjoying life,

being on purpose,

going after

latest farfetched dreams,

while balancing

time spent working

for money,

practicing self care

by relaxing

when feeling urgency

to produce,

take action steps

toward goals,

things needing done,

wanting accomplished,

as own reward.

Permanence

Design carved on tomb lid of a 12th century Scottish knight. A tattoo?

Isle of Iona, Scotland

Permanence

12/16/11

Few things

have this essence

in world

that's forever changing,

death does,

scars, losing limbs,

body parts,

sometimes broken heart,

or residue

from physical abuse,

as counterpoint

there's love experiences

staying with

giver and receiver,

plus goodness

housed in Soul

like tattoo

carrying Life permanence.

Fluctuations

Keith, me, goddaughter Adrienne, Zeke, and guide in rapids on Tuolumne River, California.

Fluctuations

12/15/11

The ebb, flow

of energy

I'm always calibrating

affects choices

and the difficulty

following through

with any vision

that entrances

on soul plane

while navigating

thick physical world,

bringing heaven

down to earth

can be

hellish when manifesting

upon river

surging with fluctuations.

Sacrifice

Arthur Durand III and Corinna Bloom on their wedding day.

Sacrifice

12/14/11

It's surrendering

something highly valued

for another

supremely prized attainment,

letting loose

thoughts of entitled

having everything

all at once,

willingly postponing

or downright losing

some aspect

of Sacred Dream,

while inviting

mysterious uncontrolled circumstance

it's seat

at Destiny's table,

being ready

to be consumed

by Forces

within Life sacrifice.

Important Part

Stone beach behind Findhorn, with entry to Northern Highlands of Scotland in distance.

Important Part

12/13/11

In this river

of Life

I'm humbly honored

and proud

to join brothers,

sisters, ancestors,

on amazing journey

filled with

love, danger, mystery,

toward ocean

consciousness of Oneness,

Unity, Stewardship,

persevering stagnate eddies,

rapids, waterfalls,

discovering strength, weakness,

turning 'shadows'

into friendly allies

while courageously

playing important part.

Out It

Lunar eclipse early morning 12/10/11 from my house in Soquel, California.

Out It

12/8/11

Surprising

what comes

when opportunity shows

itself

for speaking

long held words,

thoughts

not consciously

collected as opinion,

belief,

attitude, image,

having formed inside,

yet

once started

brain's amazing synapse

discovers

connective thread

to out it.

Enter

Spilling myself backwards into Monterey Bay at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Enter

12/6/11

The choice

of how wet

we'll get

in this river,

toe, foot,

leg, lower torso,

full emersion,

and ocean waters,

doesn't matter,

or arrival technique,

speed, grace,

when we realize

decision made

was long ago,

before birth,

to enter life.

The Judge

At the end of the ridge where I first began living on this amazing land.

(photo by Art Durand Photography)

The Judge

12/6/11

Shadow work

has released him

from jail

where barely heard,

often disdained,

I'd go opposite

distant warnings

to prove false

that 'realist'

is 'dreamer's' superior,

Big Mind

says 'Get along.'

while playing

with authentic thoughts,

feelings, actions,

my Soul

has 'him' handcuffed

to Divinity

becoming ally as

'the Judge'.

New Approaches

'Wing' dog, and 'Byron Kitty' comfortably living a 'new approach'.

New Approaches

12/5/11

Leaving behind

some old ways

of doing

what I've done,

allowing for

original intuitive ideas

to influence

when entering mind,

sparking synapse

creates puzzle pieces

finding place

in emerging mandala,

I witness

same phenomenon unfolding

in world

desperately needing change,

new approaches.

Benevolent Outcomes

Once the tiptop of a towering redwood, now the severed 60 ft. top laying sideways.

Benevolent Outcomes

12/3/11

This request

is new mantra

opening potential

for what's best,

expanding intention

beyond limited mind

to catalyze

invisible magical realm

of possibilities'

far reaching expanse,

the timeless

'All' encompassing miracle,

unrestrained, unbounded,

connected to Source,

'is-ness, Life,

becoming mysteriously dreamed

benevolent outcomes.

In The Dark

My debris covered driveway after pulling larger limbs to the side.

In The Dark

12/1/11

Violent winds rip,

debris flying everywhere

all night long

testing branch strength,

rootedness to Earth

as Air whistles,

howls, is locomotive

driving head on

through oak, redwood,

madrone, bay, eucalyptus,

all are effected,

and power lines

with vulnerable wires

easily become disrupted,

severed, leaving us

in the dark.