eye candy
” By replacing the eyes iris with a blue, cloud-filled sky in False Mirror, Magritte challenges us to question what we see and what we think we know. Is the sky a reflection of what the eye is seeing? Is the eye in fact an opening into another reality? Are we looking at an inner vision, or something else entirely? One thing is certain: Magritte’s The False Mirror is an invitation to look at the world differently.”
I love my Aromaland oil warmer. It is made in the USA and only costs $9.99!
This is my new Moleskin journal cover….made with water-soluble crayons, gesso, washi tape, and ephemera. It looks even better in person because you can see all the “imperfections”.
On the Path
It looks like something out of Alice and wonderland
“To find your own way is to follow your bliss. This involves analysis, watching yourself and seeing where real deep bliss is — not the quick little excitement , but the real deep, life-filling bliss.” – Joseph Campbell
Category Archives: Resources
Infinity in a Grain of Sand on Maui and Beyond…..
I first met artist, inventor, scientist, Dr. Gary Greenberg, after a talk he gave at the Maui Ocean Center a few year ago, when he graciously signed a copy of his book,Grains of Sand. Filled with enthralling photographic images of … Continue reading
Posted in BlogPosts, Eye Candy, quotes, Resources, Senses, Sights for Sore Eyes
Tagged Beaches, Gary Greenberg, Maui, nature, photography, poetry, science, TED Talks, Travel
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The Power of Vulnerability
This TED talk, by social researcher, and “magic pixie”, Brene Brown, is one of the best I’ve seen on the subject of vulnerability as a source of strength and a means for being your authentic, beautiful, SELF.
Black Dogs, Sad Songs, Salt Water, and the Senses
Last week I wrote about Hearing- ways to engage with this sense, and touched on the effects of how and what we listen to on our health.I’m hoping some of you tried out the “Whispering Breath Practice”and would love to … Continue reading
Posted in BlogPosts, Hearing, Resources, Senses
Tagged Adam Houghtaling, Book reviews, depression, happiness, hearing, literature, Melancholy, music, NPR, songs
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How to Speak Poetry
Have spent all morning trying to embed this slow mo gravely voiced gem. But to no avail. So I’ve added it as a link. http://youtu.be/JMSeSc627cg%5D Hope it speaks to your heart as much as it does to mine.
Posted in BlogPosts, Hearing, poems, Resources, Senses
Tagged Art, Beauty, butterflies, hearing, inspiration, Leonard Cohen, poetry
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Books will always be the new black.
I used to work at an independent bookstore on Canyon Road in Santa Fe! It was a dream come true. I do so hope we see more and more of these little gems in department stores and elsewhere in the … Continue reading
Posted in BlogPosts, Resources
Tagged books, Canyon Road, independent booksellers, literature, macys, Santa Fe, style
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Discernment is Key to Creating a Happier, Healthier, Life.
How and where we focus our attention can actually promote growth in core areas of the brain connected to well-being. This is why learning the art and skill of discernment is so important. What is discernment? The dictionary definition is … Continue reading
Posted in BlogPosts, Practices, Resources, Senses
Tagged discernment, health, intuition, mental-health, Obama, senses, sole parenting, spirituality, Well-being, what is discernment, wordle
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Something to Sing About- Birdsong for iPhone 5!
Many posts ago I mentioned a favorite sensory resource, Birdsong Radio. They stream live birdsong from the UK and also sell cd’s. Some of the money raised goes to advocate for birds and to protect their habitats. So now, just … Continue reading
Dazzling Fireflies Display!
This comes from one of my favorite sites EIL, better known as ESCAPEINTOLIFE. You can go there to see more dazzling firefly Beauty. Dazzling Fireflies Display | Escape Into Life.
Posted in Eye Candy, Resources, Sights for Sore Eyes
Tagged Beauty, escapeintolife, fireflies, healing, photography, Soul food for the Senses
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Engaging with Flowers
Spiritual teachers throughout history, including present day masters such as Thich Nhat Hanh and Eckhart Tolle, have recognized the power of flowers to “transmit deep teachings of profound meditation.” With so many of us based in metropolitan areas where accessing … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, flowers, healing
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Going Direct: Knowing Beauty for Your Wonder-Full Self
Your attention is an extremely powerful and valuable tool. One corporations, telemarketers, and others who want your money spend a lot of time and money of their own trying to capture. They do this by storming your senses with images, … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, poems, Resources, Senses
Tagged arts, beach, Kim Rosen, literature, love, mindfullness, Muriel Rukeyser, Poems, Poet, poetry, Poetry Foundation, Rumi, writing
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