Chasing Ice OFFICIAL TRAILER

I scored a free ticket through one of my Meetups groups to see this movie tomorrow...

"You've never seen images like this before: it deserves to be seen and felt on the big screen." - Robert Redford

For more information see:

- The Chasing Ice Ticketing Team
tickets@chasingice.com

December 21, 2012...Entering the Golden Age, Finally!

Imagine you are standing in a windowless room, and it is dark. You feel fear. You realize you always have, but for some inexplicable reason you now know it is fear. Now, you also see that there is a window with a sortof covering on it. Enough light is coming in for you to see there is an overhead light with a pull string. Over your head, in fact. Is it now time for you to pull the light string, or are you still going to continue to wait for a "messiah figure" to come and do it for you?

 2012 Crossing Over: into the Golden Age documentary...



We have found the Messiah, and it is in us'n! Every minute of every day we choose to live by fear or Love. Which will it be?

Arthur Schopenhauer quote

via facebook: Beverly Gowers Brown

~Arthur Schopenhauer
"To the man who studies to gain a thorough insight into science, books and study are merely the steps of the ladder by which he climbs to the summit; as soon as a step has been advanced he leaves it behind.  The majority of mankind, however, who study to fill their memory with facts do not use the steps of the ladder to mount upward, but take them off and lay them on their shoulders in order that they may take them along, delighting in the weight of the burden they are carrying.  They ever remain below because they carry what should carry them."

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~Sarah: 
"For years, I was so convinced that education and higher education were "the answer".  In retrospect, I don't know the answer to what specifically - human suffering maybe, or the innate desire for unconditional Love. Formal education is OK for this human life. But, it won't get you into "Heaven". Forgiveness is the key to Love. Love is the key to Heaven. Not forgiveness of specific things that have happened in time and space...but the "big Forgiveness of the alledged Separation from God". That one.  We collectively made a miss-Take. We individually correct that miss-take by remembering that we are but dreaming of separation from God. Simple...but not an easy practice. Why? Because we are so steeped in the "reality" of our own ideas of our self/ves and others. Question everything."

Connecting Threads, Freebies and Zafus

In the last few weeks I cut a lot of zafu covers, and am in the process of sewing some every day. As sewing goes it's pretty simple. I am using a lot of thread though, and it was time to buy more. My source usually is Connecting Threads online, and as luck would have it they are having a sale on the kind of thread I use. Usually, I buy the cones but since the smaller spools were on sale I pulled out my calculator and did the math. This time it paid me to buy the smaller spools x 3, which added up to over the $50.00 total for free shipping. Hopefully, my thread supply will hold out till the new shipment arrives during this busy Christmas season mail. I signed up for their weekly email, checked out their blog and saw a post about a making a clutch - something I have yearned to do but never realized there might be kits out there to help me get over the "it's too complicated" hump. And last but not least, I would definitely recommend that you take good look at their freebies section. And, tell your sewing friends!

Without further ado, here are pix of a few zafus that came into existence recently. Oh, shoot! The photos I was planning to use are stored on my laptop. My laptop and my computer aren't on speaking terms yet. Until I remedy that or sign out here and get online via the laptop here is the etsy store link for all my zafus. My favorite is the Cinnamon and Sage Mandala Zafu (made using pie-shaped wedges cut from reclaimed dust ruffles). I also love the Floral Cotton/Linen Zafu (vintage fabric), and the Mustard Yellow zafu (made from a Ralph Lauren duvet). A popular seller has also been Pillow Ticking Zafu, so I felt happy when I lucked out at the thrift store with two large pieces of ticking fabric! And, here's one for the guys made from a reclaimed army blanket.

Present Day Violence

I grew up in a closed religious group, in a small community. In my twenties I became aware of one thing consistently...the tension that grew in the community from "rubbing shoulders" on a daily basis within that close proximity. The tension grew until one day there was a tragedy...such as a terrible accident of some kind whereby some of "our people" were hurt or died. Then, hearts opened up with compassion, and the community reknitted it's relationships. On the surface everybody became sweet and kind. Everything was all "hunkydory" (meaning everything was not OK) for awhile...and then this whole thing repeated itself. Tension building and exploding through one person or an event, and then the coming together again. I used to think this happened only in our little community...until my parameters for seeing better in another radius widened I began to see it happening in the bigger communities as well. Towns and cities are communities. Nations are communities. The planet is a community. The galaxy is a community. Peace begins in the hearts of each one of us. As long as there even one individual left that has not found inner peace then someone is "left behind". It looks like Peace on Earth is quite a distance off yet. The world can't end yet...we haven't finished the Work of Healing yet here. We can't "graduate in the grand scheme of things" until we do heal our World - the outer world reflects the inner world.

Inner Scavenger did it Again!

Once again my inner scavenger lucked out! On Monday I found a lovely 88" x 100" quilt on a neighbor's trash. I also found 3 ceramic soup bowls, and a copper bottom saucepan. The pot is the in-between, Goldilocks size I was wanting. It doesn't have the lid but I'm sure i can find a replacement lid at World's Attic Thrift Store. But, back to the quilt...I washed & dried it right away. Took some time to visualize what it might become. Then...it hit me. I had not yet combined two of my loves....quilts and zafu meditation cushions. Not anymore! I was able to cut 11 zafu cushion covers from that one quilt.

Shabby Chic Zafu Meditation Cushion - from a Repurposed Found Quilt

Fear: Bluff of the Mind ~ Mooji

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGrvPClgh8I&feature=related

Mooji

Can the Self have a Normal Life?

Thanksgiving Day 2012

Yesterday, I had the privilege of eating with two dear friends at a local Chinese Buffet, where they serve turkey and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving Day. No fuss before hand and no cleanup afterward....suits me just fine at this time in my life.  One of the women is a friend of about two years, and the other is a new friend.  We lingered long over the meal, before heading over to Siesta Beach to walk off the dinner. On the way home someone said the word "movie" and off we went to see "Hope Springs"! I love both Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones dearly, but I have to admit this movie put me to sleep.

Anyway, I have in front of me a momento from yesterday in the form of a  fortune cookie message that reads: "Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Beautiful reminder of what really matters.

In the Pink

"Deva's Bouquet" - a gift from friends

Close-up of "Louis Philippe Rose"

Spotted on "The Road less Traveled"

Shabby Earthly Treasures

Found @ Curbside, Inc. ;-)

Unitarian Church Rummage Sale finds

I must be a die-hard scavenger at heart...I know many people can relate!

Grace...

"Grace is the acceptance of the love of God within a world of seeming hate and fear." (WB-169:2:1)

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Thrive Movement

Just finished watching the 2 hour movie about the Thrive Movement. If you sincerely desire for the world to become more heart-centered instead of even worse than it is now then take the time to watch this (free) movie. Do this for your children and their children.


Thrive Movement

Another Jacob's Ladder Quilt Top

Another Jacob's Ladder (unquilted) Quilt Top in earth tones, and a warm cinnamon border.Taking outdoor photos was tricky because it was quite breezy.  The quilt is hanging sideways. (74" x 92")

"Jacob's Ladder Quilt Top" - Double Size

"Jacob's Ladder patches" - Up Close

Most of this was done today...a few blocks were left from the previous top. I was surprised to see it became another double bed size quilt. Now I am out of these fabrics, and I'm not going to get more unless I have special requests.

Jacob's Ladder Quilt Top and Happy Flag

Moving right along here on Jacob's Ladder Quilt Top #5....

Jacob's Ladder Prototype

This is a layout to see how adding the muslin and forest green blocks looks...I like it. It's both more subdued and more sophisticated. The muslin fabric came from the circle cutouts from the backs of Dresden Plate patches...never throw fabric out! I mean, who would. It's simply unthinkable. Of course.

Fraternizing Attempt?

That's my mailbox with the happy flag...well, it's always just so good to see the mail carrier! Is there a National Mail Carrier's day by now? No. Make that International Mail Carrier's day.

KidZ Quilts; and Where Do my Quilts End Up?

My membership to our local quilt guild has lapsed quite a number of moons ago, & not because it wasn't absolutely fascinating to attend. It was! It's just that I am such a die-hard morning person. It really takes a lot to drag me out of the house in the evening part of the day when every part of body and soul are begging to be laid to rest for the night on my very own sweet bed. But, when I was a member in good standing I enjoyed "Show and Tell" most of all the activities. The guild participated in making quilts for children that were hospitalized with serious illnesses. "KidZ Quilts" they called them. Like the one pictured here.

KidZ Quilt

made by Gentle Hand Quilter in 2006

Recently, I found this cute quilt by Gentle Hand Quilter Maritza of our fair city at the Goodwill I frequent - priced at less than $3.00.  I looked at it. And looked at it - not quite believing my eyes. Wow! So, we never really do know where not only our handiwork but also our charity is going to end up - do we? Anyway, it's here now and I am going to get it to a good home.

Dhyana or Meditation

osho sez:

"The Hindi word for meditation is DHYANA; the connotation is very different. By meditation, one thing is meant in English; by DHYANA something else is meant. So first we must understand the basic difference between these two words. Meditation is not a right translation, because by meditation thinking is implied. When we say someone is meditating, it means someone is thinking about something. In meditation an object is implied. In dhyan, no-object is a basic condition. By dhyan is meant a meditative mood without any object.

Objects must cease, mind must become just a pure mirror - a mirroring, not mirroring anything - just a mirror without any object in it, a pure mirror. By dhyan, this purity of the mind is indicated.

So first, no object should be in the mind. Mind must remain alone without thinking about anything - with no thought, just a consciousness, just an awareness, just an alertness.

This alertness without any object is meditation." ~ osho

Purple Zafu Meditation Cushion

 Last one of the Purple Corduroy Zafus still available at my etsy store...

Dresden Plate Quilt Block

Dresden Plate Quilt Block  10-17-2012

Six of these blocks have been completed - 12 more to applique tomorrow.  It's been a rainy kind of day - great for mellowing out but not so much for creativity. Not me, anyway!

Forgiveness Process – Accepting Atonement (by Nouk Sanchez)

Forgiveness Process – Accepting Atonement (by Nouk Sanchez)

1. I recognize I am not at peace, so I must be wrong-minded. And I want to be at peace so I ask Spirit to help me look at my mind.

2. I remember that any sign of threat, pain, sickness, sadness or grief, anger, conflict, or scarcity is not part of God. I acknowledge this is the ‘ego’ in my mind. I remember that I must deny the ego’s appearances and focus on the Love that is Truth, beyond all appearances.

3. I invite You (Spirit) in to look at these fears and judgments with me. I will not judge myself or another while we do this. I will leave a space of total non-judgment, so as you can fill it with Love and healing.

4. As I look on it all, I say to myself with sincerity, “Even while this appears as a problem, and despite feeling fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, guilt,  doubt or poverty – I open myself to receive healing through the miracle, in this instant.”

5. God is in everything I see, because God is in my mind. What God sees through my mind, is healed. Together, we look past ‘ego appearances’ as they represent our unconscious ‘wishes with the ego’. In looking past appearances we join with God (light) in asking to perceive what is true, beyond ego appearances (darkness)…this is forgiveness.

6. A Prayer to Spirit within:

“Spirit, I accept the miracle being Your Atonement; I accept Your divine correction of error in my mind, and I allow Your healing to flow through my mind. I accept that You can heal both the cause and effects of any problem, as they are both in my mind together. If the problem’s ‘appearance’ continues, or if there are continuing ‘symptoms’ (appearances) that cause me to doubt – then I offer these doubts to You as well, to correct in my mind. I remember that in any holy instant that I sincerely accept Atonement, it is done! To continue to be concerned after I have forgiven and accepted Atonement, is to doubt Your Love and prolong the illusion of time and suffering. Remember: Love without trust is impossible; doubt and trust cannot coexist.”

~Nouk Sanchez

New Page w. Siesta Beach Pix

New page with siesta-beach-pix-10-6-2012

Morning Sunrise