Reflection and Rediscovery
I’ve been going back through some of my old journals, looking for inspiring quotes. BlackLion and I are going to start a weekly Feline Dreamers e-zine (a newsletter sent via e-mail) and we plan to include a quote in each issue. We now have over eleven pages of quotes typed up, and the file continues […]
Invoking My Bliss
When I dive insideTo seek my bliss,I’m pleased to find itComing easily to my seeking hand.A familiar feel,Like a smooth stone,A cat rubbing his face against minePurring in joyous greeting.My joy is vast, bubbling up,Overflowing with laughter,Wild dancing,Delicious stretch,Deep inhalation.A round red apple,Tart and juicyAs I pierce the skin.The scent of lavender and spiceLingering on […]
The Elements, Part 1: Earth
The element of Earth reveals our connection with the land. Earth’s direction is North, and its time is winter and midnight. The colors of Earth are dark and restful: chocolate brown, forest green, deep black like the night sky. Giant mountains, mighty trees, and burrowing creatures sing to us the slow, patient song of Earth. […]
Why I Don’t Like Chess
I don’t usually talk that much. I’m more of a listener, an observer. But I do think about things quite a bit. And when I’ve thought things through for a while, particularly if it’s a topic that has piqued my interest, anomalies I’ve noticed, or an area where my personal philosophy seems to differ from […]
Raven Can
I wanted to share a collage that BlackLion and I made as a gift for a friend’s birthday. The piece is titled “Raven Can.” BlackLion drew the picture, and then we created a collage from it together, using colors cut from magazines and catalogues. I was pleased with how it came out. It looked nice […]
Moderation
“Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.” – Cicero“Moderation in all things.” – Terence “It is better to rise from life as from a banquet – neither thirsty nor drunken.” – Aristotle As the result of a couple of recent conversations, I’ve been thinking about moderation. One conversation was about food, and […]