Posted by Stan Stewart (Sawyer) on January 20, 2012 under Stan Stewart | 
When warm
(Or even temporate)
Rain raps on the roof,
It provides a reassuring
Rhythm that soothes.
When Winter-chilled rain
Taps it’s icy fingers on
Window panes,
It does not soothe nor
Reassure.
Posted by Anita Bondi on December 13, 2011 under Anita Bondi |
Sometimes our animal friends really do “get it” in ways we need to emulate.
Aphrodite (aka Te Te) left this world last week, but not before spreading her love and wisdom far and wide.
Here is some of what she taught in her last days:
~eat whatever you want (but make the portions small)!
~let it all hang out (and don’t be a bit embarrassed).
~sit on as many laps as possible, for as long as possible.
~spend some time outside each day (fresh air is a healing balm).
and as cats know so well:
~maintain your sense of self and your confidence (that is an attractive feature that most cannot resist…even the dogs)!
Posted by Anita Bondi on November 15, 2011 under Anita Bondi |
Back in the 90′s I read a book called Codependent No More and have on and off over the last two decades read from a daily devotional book named The Language of Letting Go.
It seemed almost “cool” at the time to call myself a codependent, as almost all my friends were using the title as well…like an elite club that we belonged to that only accepted special people.
This year something happened. This year there was a shift, an internal recognition that this was not an elite club nor something to be proud of. This was serious. This is serious. Not in a morbid, morose, hang your head in shame and bury yourself under the covers kind of way, but rather an “aha” kind of way that makes the clouds part and the sun stream into places that have been dark and sad for a long, long time. The kind of moment that Oprah Winfrey talks about, or Saturday Night Live pokes fun at.
Since I am a therapist and an artist and the two get tired of living separately, I brought them together for this pre-holiday healing/art project.
I started last week. Everyday I read the daily message from The Language of Letting Go and I make a jewelry piece in response to the reading. My commitment to myself is that I will do this until Christmas. My commitment to you is that these one of a kind pieces will be available for sale starting today, November 15th
(click on the date to purchase).
It has been a wonderful mindfulness exercise as I hold the message in my heart, ponder its meaning in my head, and allow my body to manifest it in physical form.
Here is an example of the one I made for November 12th. Timing “Today I will let go of my need to control by waiting until the time is right. When the time is right, I will take action.”
If you click on the date link above you can follow my journey and see what I am making from now until Christmas.
Posted by Anita Bondi on October 11, 2011 under Anita Bondi |
This beauty stopped by this afternoon and stayed for quite awhile.
Usually I am aware that hawks are messengers reminding us to lift ourselves up out of our earthly mire and get a higher perspective.
I am guilty of needing that message right now!
I did a bit of research and also found this:
As the Hawk, you will develop the ability to use your words as he uses his beak and talons to rip the heads off snakes; i.e.,the enemies or disbelievers in your life. Be mindful of your words so as not to shred those who oppose you, but take the higher road and fly above them and their way of thinking. Deliver your messages with tact and patience.
And this:
The average life span of a hawk is up to 14 years. Hawks mate for life.
I swear this one was looking right at me! My message? Any thoughts?
Posted by muz4now on October 3, 2011 under Anita Bondi, Marci Molina, Stan Stewart, Susan Bradford |
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