tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70892768778573762672024-02-19T00:37:13.311-08:00Renya On the RoadRenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-40946365006378385642012-11-20T11:10:00.003-08:002012-11-22T09:37:56.901-08:0011/20/12 - Sitting quietly in my very own space - just what I needed this morning. Checked out of the Albuquerque hostel at 10:30 this morning and invited myself to just 'Be' for a while to gather my thoughts and resources. Keeping up with blogging often has me up late, way too late, like last night. The circles under my eyes reflect that and so I am naming today 'mellow day.' <br />
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Living the Spaces in between<br />
Breathing with the Great Unknown<br />
Sensing a specific direction sometimes<br />
Other times having absolutely no clue<br />
Being * Doing * Flowing * Knowing<br />
Dancing to the beat of faith and trust<br />
giving way to form and focus<br />
Above all, open to change<br />
Step by Step<br />
Breath by Breath<br />
This is my Traveling Motto.<br />
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In just a little while I am feeling to go to the nearby Unity Church for an afternoon gathering called<br />
"Emergence inspired by the teachings of Barbara Marx Hubbard." This is a favorite theme of mine and relative to all of us living on Planet Earth. This is the great time of Planetary Awakening. Seconds after typing this, I just noticed that my Oklahoma sister Betty just sent me the following email - another valuable and affirming synchronicity to pass on. <i>Thanks Betty!</i><br />
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So.... I found my way to Unity of Albuquerque with the help of my GPS (thanks to the generous gift of Connie C!). Upon arrival, the class was cancelled because of minimal attendance. Immediately wonderment arose from within me questioning spirit, now what? Moments later a smiling face named Helen invited me to lunch and I accepted. The food was scrumptious and our visit was glorious! Like a puzzle, we offered one another supportive pieces through the exchange of personal experiences, spiritual vision, creative resources and connections to enhance and uplift one another's spirit earth walk. <i>Thank you Helen for a wonderful visit!</i> <i>Unfortunately in transferring photos, I lost the wonderful photo of us so it seems we will have to rely on our memory. I am happy to insert a different photo if you would like to email me one.</i><br />
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Living a life predominately open to the moment, I never really know how and when one dot of connection shall lead to another, and then like magic all of a sudden a resonant connection falls in my lap. My connection with Helen today was just that! The birth of a new friendship! Basically the morale of this story is a reminder to have faith and trust in not only the steps but the spaces in between.<br />
<i><br /></i>When I walked out of the restaurant, I was surprised to see that afternoon had become twilight. Because I prefer not to drive at night, it was easiest and quickest to return to the Albuquerque hostel for tonight. Returning here for the 3rd night feels like coming home where a familiar evening routine awaits: dinner, blogging<i> </i>and bed. Just moments after typing these words in walks Nellie, my hostel roommate these past few nights. Nellie is a joy to be around. We chat and laugh<i> </i>at the community dining room table and get ready to hit the dorm around the same time. Both of us still seem to be adjusting to the time differences, she from Chicago and I from CT. When 8:30 rolls around we both concur that it feels more like 11:30.<br />
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Oh no! Oh yes.......Just before heading to bed, I discovered that I have maxed the number of my photos I can upload to this blog, which means I can either pay for a larger storage OR continue free blogging by setting up a new blog. I'm choosing the later. Thank goodness for hostel roommate Rorie who has offered to walk me through the process of creating a new (continued) blog. <br />
<i> Thank You Rorie!!!</i><br />
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Spent the day browsing and doddling for quiet-like activities and ended up at the botanical gardens and aquarium. The gardens were a disappointment (it's so late in the season), although I enjoyed the peaceful walk and the dragon entrance. <br />
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<i>Standing at the garden wishing well</i></div>
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<i>I recall the magic of my youth.</i></div>
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<i>Throwing a penny into the welcoming waters</i></div>
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<i>still conjurs up an innocent child-like thrill!</i></div>
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<i>splashing the top of the water, exposing its underbelly</i></div>
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Walked around Albuquerque's Old Town. Relaxed in this beautiful historic San Felipe de Neri Church. The oldest church in Albuquerque founded in 1706, followed by several renovations.</div>
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<i>My heart sighed upon seeing this encased replica of Jesus.</i></div>
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<i>Memories of my Catholic upbringing flooding in.</i></div>
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<i>Sitting non-judgmentally, I heard these words rise up</i></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">Your heart is heavy with history</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">The invasions and ridicules</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">through many periods of time.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">and shine your light</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">knowing that you must only move forward</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">where the tide is turning.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">The seed within the circle</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">pulsing everything together</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">unites the ancient and the new.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">hand prints & footsteps</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">are yielding new beginnings.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">The way is being paved</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">listen and feel into the silence</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">where the Truth of Light</span></span></div>
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My spirit feels at home. I had my first cactus fries, prickly pear cactus ice tea and the best fish tacos ever! </div>
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<i>By mid-afternoon my energy was waning from doing the tourist thing, and that was only from combing a very small number of galleries and shops amidst several blocks. Shopping for me is not as much about buying than it is connecting. What gives my life such deep meaning and quality is that my built in beautiful people antennae seeks out and attracts beautiful souls with whom I can share an instantaneous resonant connection. As a soul essence artist, it gives me great pleasure to attract other soul-inspired artists. With that said, I met David Behren today from Painted Sky Gallery and Gifts. The depth of connection eye to eye, soul to soul is what I call optimum living. These are the connections that I live for. As I told David before departing the gallery, his work is so incredible there are no words to describe. </i><br />
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<i>Back at the Albuquerque hostel for another good night's sleep...to my surprise in walks Charlie (a young woman from England) who was my hostel roommate in Memphis, Tennessee. Yes indeed, it's a connected world!</i><br />
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<tr><td><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">11/18/12 - </span></i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I was reminded<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>that Thanksgiving is just around the bend as I enjoyed a thanksgiving potluck feast following a Church of Light service today in Albuquerque, New Mexico. <i><span style="font-size: small;"> The Church of Light pro<span style="font-size: small;">mote<span style="font-size: small;">s the Brothe<span style="font-size: small;">rhood of Lig<span style="font-size: small;">ht <span style="font-size: small;">books and courses by C.C. Zain on <span style="font-size: small;">the Hermetic Sciences, Astrology, Alchemy, Tarot and Kabbalah.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Attending this service was a brand new experience for m<span style="font-size: small;">e and a<span style="font-size: small;"> gracious invitation that I </span><span style="font-size: small;">accepted.</span> </span>Today's inspirational message highlighted the Spirit <span style="font-size: small;">of Adventure, Spon<span style="font-size: small;">taneity, <span style="font-size: small;">break from routin<span style="font-size: small;">e</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">This message surely rang true and I am thankful for having attended.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thank yo<span style="font-size: small;">u Lara for the Spirit reading.<span style="font-size: small;"> Your<span style="font-size: small;"> intui<span style="font-size: small;">tive wisdom<span style="font-size: small;">, skill and<span style="font-size: small;"> empowered gentle energy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> is <span style="font-size: small;">such a<span style="font-size: small;"> blessing<span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i>and your words below <span style="font-size: small;">are of great support. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span><i>I picture you safe, protected, basking in your reflected light, and m<span style="font-size: small;">ak</span>ing magnificent ripples in the world as you connect along the way. Renya, you are indeed an inspiration and I'm glad your work is ackn<span style="font-size: small;">ow</span>ledging that openly, graciously, enthusiastically in your gentle way. ("I see you!"). Love, Lara</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have no clue a this time where I will be on Thanksgiving Day. A part of me would me would lov</span>e to hop on a plane and spend the day with my family in Connecticut, <span style="font-size: small;">although <span style="font-size: small;">my <span style="font-size: small;">inner sense it that I am to </span></span></span>remain on my journey, while holding close to my heart many loved ones, and as with everyday trust that I am and will be exactly where I am meant to be.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>There is so very much to be grateful for<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">and</span></span> my gratitudes could probably fill an entire book. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">With<span style="font-size: small;"> the Spirit of Giving Thanks singing in <span style="font-size: small;">my heart, j</span></span></span></span>ust moments ago<span style="font-size: small;">,</span> I received </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">the following email from a parent in the community where I used to wo<span style="font-size: small;">rk. My heart is sweetly touched <span style="font-size: small;">by the gesture<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happy T<span style="font-size: small;">hanksgiving Renya. You have given me a wonderful way to be Thankful. I have never been to a <span style="font-size: small;">blog, as I read through and learned about <span style="font-size: small;">the land and read as you expressed your feelings, I felt as though I was on <span style="font-size: small;">the journey with you<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">M</span>ay you continue to enjoy your journey and thank you for this. -Kim (Sam's Mom) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><i> </i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">To quote my </span> past co-worker Holl<i><span style="font-size: small;">y, "</span></i> I<span style="font-size: small;">'m dragging my wagon." The clock re<span style="font-size: small;">ads 8:1<span style="font-size: small;">5 pm and my </span><span style="font-size: small;">body says 11:30. Still adjusting to the high <span style="font-size: small;">altitudes.</span> As much as I<span style="font-size: small;">'d like to write more<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> tonight</span>, look at maps, and consider possible next steps<span style="font-size: small;">, I find that what I <span style="font-size: small;">need to do more than anything else is to complete <span style="font-size: small;">this blog and <span style="font-size: small;">go to be<span style="font-size: small;">d.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>I'm staying <span style="font-size: small;">at the Rte 66 Hostel in Albuquerque, my bed<span style="font-size: small;"> is made<span style="font-size: small;">,</span> I'm ea<span style="font-size: small;">ger </span>to dive in betwe<span style="font-size: small;">en the sheets<span style="font-size: small;"> and s<span style="font-size: small;">nooze away.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-53169839200377395562012-11-17T22:36:00.006-08:002012-11-19T19:28:24.431-08:0011/17/12 - Today was my last day in Jemez Springs. Tomorrow morning I head for Albuquerque. So, today I sauntered about the sweet and funky little village of Jemez - just a few blocks long.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #0000ee;">Thank<span style="color: #0000ee;"> you Anita<span style="color: #0000ee;"> <span style="color: #0000ee;">for the beauty of<span style="color: #0000ee;"> your heart and soul</span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thank you Myra & Glen for a lovely last supper. Oh So Yummy Soup and fresh trout - good catch Glen! I am most grateful for your abundant generosity in receiving me into your home, welcoming me into your community, and supporting my journey in a multitude of ways. Thank you again Betty for being the bridge of connection. My computer and car are as grateful as I! </span></div>
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Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-50212078681155464972012-11-17T14:31:00.001-08:002012-11-17T23:44:58.485-08:00<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>LIVING THE TRUTH & POWER OF WHO I AM! </b></span></span><br />
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Jemez Harvest Gathering, I met Troy ( Red Mountain Potter). When it
came his time to share in the circle gathering, he spoke these words:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"I have sacrificed who I am for money and cannot do it anymore."</span></i></span><br />
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these words spilled out from Troy's lips, the power of deep emotions were released as he claimed his truth, and all of us in the community circle celebrated his decision. Now More Than Ever It Is Time To Release All Fear And Be True to Who We Are!<br />
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Having had the opportunity to
visit Troy's home the other day, it is clearly evident that he is an
amazing artist, as is his Mom and Dad. For years he has struggled and
straddled carving out the time to immerse himself into that which he is most passionate about alongside a full-time "job." It's an age old story. Following and trusting your heart is not an easy choice. It takes a great amount of courage to stand up to the collective consciousness of a fear-based/money #1 driven society which dictates people's lives/moment to moment choices. <br />
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<i>What about the quality of living?</i><br />
<i>The recognition and remembrance of why we are here?</i><br />
<i>The contribution of our unique soul's gifts and the fulfillment of one's soul path?</i><br />
<i>The joy of living our joy and creative passion?</i><br />
<i>The peace, health and well-being of honoring who we are?</i><br />
<i>The commitment to that which is the Highest Choice for the Highest Good? </i><br />
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To watch Troy's release and stand to be alive again was so transforming for all of us to witness. Another Truth Stands Up! YES! To celebrate Troy's courageous leap, he even embraced a new puppy to begin his new life of Highest Choice.<br />
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Here's to the <b>POWER OF COURAGE & TRUTH!</b></div>
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This familiar quote by Sitting Bull pierced me strongly. <i> </i><br />
<i>"Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children. </i><br />
...and my heart responds, "What am I doing?" "What can I do?"<i><br /></i><br />
I feel strongly that I am doing what I am meant to do and yet there is an energy pull guiding me to really truly hear Sitting Bull's message that I find myself interpreting in this moment as a plea.<br />
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In the afternoon, had a hair trim and received a tarot reading which confirmed my inner truth and intuitive hunches. <i>Thank you Lara ~ not only for the supportive reading but also for the wonderful energy with which you deliver your service. Thanks Glen, for the trim and being the bridge of connection with Lara.</i><br />
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Surrounded by this red land that I love, I've been feeling the urge to get my hands on some clay and it appears that I have manifested an opportunity with Red Mountain Potter. I shall see what comes to be. <br />
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As the weather continues to turn colder, I am not yet clear whether to move on toward warmer climate or stay a while longer in this region where there is so much more I want to explore.<br />
Unfortunately the sage brush that I wanted so much to smell in the airis gone for the season.<br />
As disappointing as that is, I continue to abide in and aspire to practicing inner peace step-by-step, breath-by-breath.<br />
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It is a delicate dance I am living<br />
knowing when and where to stay<br />
and when and where to move on.<br />
It works best when I honor the flow<br />
that rises from within each moment...<br />
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I have been staying with friends <br />
and now change beckons me again<br />
It is in the air I breathe... I feel it<br />
and allow it to have its way with me.<br />
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A time for quiet is drawing near<br />
A place of undisturbed harmony<br />
where I can be alone a while<br />
for deep soul diving<br />
surrendering to the dance in me.<br />
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<br />Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-84739719547295153742012-11-15T10:23:00.003-08:002012-11-16T22:47:36.839-08:0011/15/12 - Had breakfast at a Jemez Springs restaurant. I surprised myself when I put Chilula hot sauce on my burrito. I tried it in the spirit of openness. Typically, I wouldn't even consider it.<br />
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<i><b>Today's reminder</b></i><br />
<i><b>Change yields Openness/ Openness yields Change</b></i><br />
<i><b>even in the smallest and seemingly insignificant ways</b></i><br />
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Ahhh......the sun is brightly shining ~ the warmth is blessing my body and soul.<br />
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Tonight I am attending a community Giving Thanks event where the Jemez community is invited to bring along food stories, poems, songs, jokes, and of course gratefulness.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Jemez Giving Thanks by Rabbi Shefa Gold:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"Gratefulness as the Foundation of Practice - For Jews, the first prayer of the morning says, I gratefully acknowledge Your Face. The word face in Hebrew is plural, so even more literally Your Faces. This is the formula for awakening. The very first thought as I emerge from sleep: When I open my eyes, I will see Your many Faces, God. You wear the mask of this world. I am so grateful to be able to recognize You. Today I promise not to be fooled by your elaborate and imaginative disguise. I will see and acknowledge You everywhere and in everyone. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">By waking up in gratefulness, we set the tone for the day; we step into a particular groove; we open our eyes in search of both the obvious and the hidden blessings that God has set before us. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Meister Eckhart said, If the only prayer you ever say is 'Thank you,' that would be enough. That one small thank you opened the door to an encounter that changed my life by showing me what prayer can accomplish. I will never again settle for nice, easy, sweet, comfortable words that decorate an abstraction, when I know that real meeting is possible. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gratefulness is the foundation of my practice, because it wakes me up and gives me the strength and clarity to face my challenges, resistances and obstacles. Gratefulness gives me access to the gifts I'll need to meet those challenges. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The flow of gratefulness begins with a sense of surprise. You might be stopped in your tracks by a rainbow or a sunrise or the most ordinary sight of a child playing, or your partner deep in thought. Unexpectedly, the beauty, poignancy, sweetness and depth of a moment touches you and you are suddenly ALIVE; the world around you takes on a shimmer and a mystery.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gratefulness, beginning in surprise, gradually expands into a sense of wonder. When you are in a state of wonder, you remember what a miracle this life is. You are able to enjoy the absurdities; you let yourself be astounded by the enormity of Creation; your mind is blown by synchronicity and a glimpse of the infinite. Then your heart opens. From a state of wonder, it's impossible to judge another or commit a crime against this amazing Creation. Living in this way we look for ways to respond to this gift of life that we are given. Our eyes are opened to the suffering around us and we realize that we are not separate from then, we are all a part of this gorgeous tapestry... and as even one thread unravels, the whole pattern is diminished. Instead of judging one another we begin serving one another. We look for ways to give in response to how much we have received.<b>"</b></span><br />
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<br />Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-586119705286385182012-11-14T23:08:00.002-08:002012-11-15T15:35:03.301-08:00<span style="color: #0000ee;">11/14/12</span> - <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Quiet Day. This evening I saw a film called "Dirt!" A story with heart and soil. </span><br />
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<b>This</b> Movie is an insightful and timely film that tells the story<br />
of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet.<br />
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<i>Inspired by William Bryant Logan’s acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic
Skin of the Earth, Dirt! The Movie takes a humorous and substantial look
into the history and current state of the living organic matter that we
come from and will later return to. Dirt! The Movie will make you want
to get dirty!</i><br />
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<b>Check out the trailer at www.dirtthenmovie.org</b> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Watching this DVD powerfully</b></span></div>
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<b>*** I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!</b> ***</div>
Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-71075861965144018682012-11-14T20:04:00.002-08:002012-11-15T15:53:54.567-08:0011/13/12 - Another powerful day. Glen very generously offered to drive me 3-1/2 hours one way to Chaco Canyon, an ancient sacred site not to be missed. I certainly embraced his invitation. Glen being the kind of guy that dots the i's and crosses the t's discovered that a tire in his truck was leaking. What a blessing to discover this now before we drive to desolate lands.<br />
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<i>Passing through Jemez and Navajo lands, the realization that I am heading to the remains of a lost civilization of high-desert landscape where long winters, short growing seasons, and marginal rainfall make it an unlikely place for a major center of ancestral Puebloan culture to take root and flourish. Yet this valley was the center of a thriving culture 1,000 years ago. </i><br />
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<i>The Chacoan people's cultural flowering began in the mid 800s and persisted over 300 years. In the 1100s and 1200s change came to Chaco. New construction slowed and Chaco's role as regional center shifted. Its influence continued at Aztec, Mesa Verde, the Chuska Mountains and other centers to the north, south and west. In time the people shifted away from Chacoan ways, migrated to new areas, reorganized their world and eventually interacted with foreign cultures. The descendants are the modern Southwest Indians. </i><br />
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<i>All 20 Pueblos of New Mexico and the Hopi regard Chaco and the Four Corners area as part of their ancestral homelands. Many clans trace a direct relationship to Chaco. The Pueblos of Acoma, Zia, Cochiti, Laguna, San Felipe, Santo Domingo and Zuni all have oral traditions that tell of clans migrating from Chaco and the surrounding areas. Ten Hopi clans trace their ancestry to Chaco. Chaco is honored in the prayers and songs told in many Puebloan languages, a deeply spiritual place to be honored and respected. To this day, many Navajo families live in the surrounding areas.</i><br />
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Arriving at Chaco, after briefly stopping at the visitor center, Glen and I began to walk about the ancient ruins. Listening within, I heard the ancestors spirits whispering to tread lightly. My body responded in deep reverence.<br />
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<i>Traditional residential
structure of the Navajo people. Although Navajo people also build and,
at times, reside in sweat houses, underground homes, and summer
shelters, the hogan is the most frequently used structure. In the Navajo
religion, it is considered to be a sacred space. </i><br />
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types of hogans: the “forked stick” and the “circular” hogan. </i><br />
<i>Circular hogans like the above above are known as the “female” hogan.
It differs from the forked stick variety because it does not contain a
vestibule and it much larger in size. These structures are used as the
primary homes for the Navajo people. Inside, cooking, domestic craft
work, and friendly entertainment takes place, and there are also spaces
for children to play. </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Pueblo Bonito</b></span></div>
Archeologists
call Pueblo Bonito a "Chacoan great house." This monumental public
building served surrounding communities and the region when Chaco was a
major center of Puebloan culture between A.D. 850 and 1150.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><span style="color: black;"> Kiva <u>(</u>NOW)</span></b><u><br /></u></span></i></div>
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Kivas embraced many roles, including ceremony,
administration, trading, storage, hospitality communications, astronomy
and burial of the honored dead. Only a small portion seems to have
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From the remnant walls and foundations,
imagine the building in use. More than 600 rooms towered four and five
stories above the valley floor, covering 3 acres. The
unique geometry enclosed to plazas with dozens of ceremonial Kivas.
Straight avenues linked the building with nearby and distant great
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<b><i> Kiva (THEN</i>)</b></div>
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<i>Thank You Chaco Canyon</i></div>
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For most of my adult life, my remembrance of living in times such as
this has permeated<span style="color: #0000ee;"> the</span> memory and senses of my current lifetime. To be
amidst a place that stirs my blood and strengthens my bones is
reawakening me to the Ancient Vision & Voice that I honor within Me as Wisdom.<br />
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<br />Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-75563023926341931272012-11-12T20:22:00.003-08:002012-11-15T15:03:36.821-08:0011/12/12 - I shall begin this blog post with an email that a dear sister that I stayed with along my journey emailed me and my response follows.<br />
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<i><span style="color: orange;">"<b>I really wish that you
could see the changes that i see manifesting within and without
you....your photos are so beauteous. What a joyous travel experience for
you." DGW</b></span></i><i><span style="color: orange;"><b> </b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: orange;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;">Thank you DGW for seeing the changes within me. I<u> </u>feel what you are speaking about. I am
honored that you see me so clearly. Today has deeply been a Renya Rainbow Feather Day and so I wrap my feathery arms around you. </span></b></span></i><br />
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I am in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. As the dots of my journey connect step-by-step, Betty from Oklahoma hooked me up with her dear friends Myra and Glen who have graciously received me into their beautiful home.<br />
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The drive from Santa Fe to Jemez Springs was majestic! Jemez is a scenic byway, located on State Highway 4, approx. 55 miles northwest of Albuquerque and has one of the most spectacular scenic routes in the nation, winding through unique geological formations, pristine forests and sparkling trout streams. <br />
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I was warned in Santa Fe to be watchful of the speed limits as I neared the Jemez Pueblo village which I deeply made note of at the time. However, once in the mountains with my sight me<span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>s</u></span>merized by the beauty and power of this place, I completely forgot about watching out for speed limit signs dramatically alternating from 20-50 mph, which landed me a brief conversation with a police officer and a warning ticket. Haven't been pulled over in more years than I recall, which is why I received a warning instead of a ticket - thank goodness for that blessing! <br />
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Thanks to Glen, today I attended the Jemez Springs Pueblo Feast Day on the Jemez Rez. The Pueblo of Jemez (pronounced HAY-mess) has welcomed me to Walatowa,
meaning "This is the place" in the Towa language. The Pueblo of Jemez
is rich with culture, history and traditions. The honor of meeting and feasting in three Pueblo Village homes, watching the two clans (Turquoise and Pumpkin) of men, women and children in great numbers dressed in native attire, bodies painted with sacred meaning, dancing with reverence step after step for such long periods of time is very difficult for me to find language to express. As much as I would have loved to have taken photos, it was not allowed. The village is closed except for a few certain occasions such as today's feast day. My long desired prayer to have an authentic ceremonial close-up experience has been fulfilled and I would love to have many more such as this one. <i>Thank you Betty & Glen for connecting me with this opportunity for which I AM most grateful!</i><br />
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The depth of my experience today has somehow cracked open my love for all the different eyes of HU-mankind that shine on Mama Earth's sacred ground. Each one I see, I seem to recognize as kin from within my inner eye. The stirring in my soul to commune with the ancient ones outside of me as well as the ancient one within me is having its way with me. These words I have just written are from the womb of my existence. <br />
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After the Feast Day, Glen took me to various sacred places here that are spiraling, spinning and weaving within me. The name Renya Rainbow Feather given to me many years ago is being reactivated as I breathe in CommUnion with the Spirit of this Land, those that are here now, and those that have breathed, walked, sang, danced before us.<br />
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These are the only words within me now. Here are photos that speak for me.<br />
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<i>Thank you dear brother, Glen for this blessed day </i><br />
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<i> and the generosity you bestow.</i><br />
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To top off this extraordinary day, bathed in mineral springs of 110 degrees under the vast blanket of stars, scurrying along the mossy rock foundation in the chilly air of 23 degrees. Tentative about that hot of a temperature, and then willing to risk the dip.....the Moon Moss in me was renewed by the misty enchanting experience.<br />
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Bed now beckons and I say "yes!"<br />
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Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-66640328903085293332012-11-11T10:03:00.002-08:002012-11-11T10:04:10.063-08:0011/11/12 - Part 2 - During my blogging time early this morning I peeked outside to find <b>SNOW!</b> What a shockeroo! Sure glad I bought a snow brush/ice scraper and warm winter clothes along. It's now 3 hours later, the sun is heating up the cold air and the snow has melted. It's time to tidy up my room for the next guest and head to the hostel community kitchen to whip up a light brunch - Tea and toast I suspect.<br />
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Heading to Jemez Spring to meet Glen. Friend's of Betty's from Oklahoma, Myra and Glen who live in Jemez Springs have extended me the gracious opportunity to stay at their place tonight and into next week. Glen is enthusiastically awaiting to give me a grand tour so it is time to be on my way. Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-88463164780146923362012-11-10T23:20:00.004-08:002012-11-11T10:22:58.588-08:00<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><sup><span style="font-size: small;">11/10/12 -<span style="font-size: small;"> Arrived in<span style="font-size: small;"> Amarillo, Te<span style="font-size: small;">xas just before dark. Ah... where to spend the night<span style="font-size: small;">...that is the question. Various thoughts are running through my head and after awhile <span style="font-size: small;">I silence them<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">praying for a <span style="font-size: small;">quiet, warm, safe, <span style="font-size: small;">affordabl<span style="font-size: small;">e place to st<span style="font-size: small;">ay. Up ahead I spot the Texas Travel Information<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Center.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></sup></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Always looking forward to being greeted by each state with Welcome Center employee smiles and</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></sup></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">freely offered informati<span style="font-size: small;">ve literature.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">When I asked the atten<span style="font-size: small;">dant for suggestions on <span style="font-size: small;">very affordable ac<span style="font-size: small;">com<span style="font-size: small;">m</span>odations, right away she replied,<span style="font-size: small;"> "you can stay here!<span style="font-size: small;"> Travelers do that all the time."</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></sup></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I <span style="font-size: small;">discovered <span style="font-size: small;">the area was patrolled by a<span style="font-size: small;"> 24 hr.</span> guar<span style="font-size: small;">d<span style="font-size: small;">, had bathrooms very close by, (146 leisurely meditative steps actually <span style="font-size: small;">(felt like counting them for the fun of it<span style="font-size: small;">), and the <span style="font-size: small;">temperature <span style="font-size: small;">was for<span style="font-size: small;">e</span>cast<span style="font-size: small;">ing </span>a comfortable 55 degrees, I decided<span style="font-size: small;"> s<span style="font-size: small;">leep<span style="font-size: small;">ing in my car right here </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">worke<span style="font-size: small;">d just fine for me. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></sup></span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you haven't noti<span style="font-size: small;">ced by now, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> a fe<span style="font-size: small;">w of </span>my personal mottos <span style="font-size: small;">are</span></span>: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's the <span style="font-size: small;">makeshift bed in my back seat<span style="font-size: small;">.</span> It's quite <span style="font-size: small;">comfortable even<span style="font-size: small;"> though I ca<span style="font-size: small;">n't totally stretch out my legs. It looks really <span style="font-size: small;">small <span style="font-size: small;">here, but that's just the angle of the pic</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">It works!<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></sup></div>
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<sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Slept peaceful<span style="font-size: small;">ly undist<span style="font-size: small;">urbed</span> <span style="font-size: small;">all thro<span style="font-size: small;">u<span style="font-size: small;">gh<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>the night<span style="font-size: small;"> and rose<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">when</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> the sun beamed its b<span style="font-size: small;">righ<span style="font-size: small;">tness</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">through my house windows. I am referring to my car<span style="font-size: small;"> for it is my home<span style="font-size: small;"> in current time. Opening the drivers side window, I greet a new day with a smile on my face in a hum in my heart. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></sup></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">11/11/12 - Part 1 - According to the GPS it's 231 miles to Santa Fe. Driving thru the Texas Panhandle my eyes are dropping tears of joy onto my face, realizing once again that my long awaited dream of traveling is being fulfilled. My soul is content. I wonder.... is this state of being I am experiencing NIRVANA?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thanks to my son, "Mister Music Man," I have a lot of wonderful music to listen to on my journey. <i>Thanks again babe for all the CDs, especially the series you labelled "A New Home: On the Road." </i>There's a particular song on Part II that I find myself listening to over and over again. It's got a Native American tone to it and that's probably why I love it so. I resonate deeply with the lyrics:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I die </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">let the wolves enjoy my bones</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I die let me go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I die </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">you can push me out to sea</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I die set me free. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let the sharks come around to feed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I die set me free</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I die </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">let the flames devour me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I die set me free</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I die</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">throw my ashes to the breeze</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let me Be</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let Me Be</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let Me Be</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Daylight is waiting for You</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Daylight is waiting for You</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Daylight is waiting for You </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">This song is not one of doom for me, it is of kinship in my heart and soul with the reminder to live unconditionally and bless every moment gratefully. One never knows when the beating breath will change. This universal law of reality has always been important to me and like a close friend I keep ever mindful of it as it motivates and inspires the choices I make. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">This feeling is coming over me and to translate it as best I can into language: I am experiencing a deep inner fulfillment as I travel like a nomad, trusting the unknown and remaining open to Divine Order/Divine Timing and the listening of Inner Spirit Guidance. I am experiencing a body/mind/spirit sensation that when One is at Peace living their soul's path it is not angst of what lies ahead for there is such an expansive love, joy, open willingness and inner peace that prevails. This deep contentment is new for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">With three hours more to go on the highway toward New Mexico, gusts of 50 mph winds are all around me and I'm navigating the debris (flying brush) blowing from the fields onto the highway. It looks like Wizard of Oz weather here. Contemplating what to do, I am thankful that I'm approaching a gas station exit. I pull in to hear buzzing in the air from fellow travelers surprised and questioning what to do as I am. The locals on the other hand are used to these sudden onsets and welcome us tourists to Texas weather. Within 10 minutes the wind has died down and I'm back on the highway again. About 15 minutes later high winds return with pelting rain. Yikes! Do I pull over again or press on. Taking a few moments to contemplate my next move, the wind suddenly decreases, rain stops and sunshine appears. Wow! Believe it or not this happened one more time. What an illustration of constant change! I'm following my instinct to pursue forward with the understanding that this is the nature of my drive - watchful and alert with the uncertainty of nature's elements. Here are a couple pics: </span><br />
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A little further down the highway, the skies are clear, the sun is shining<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">, </span>terrain is changing and I'm getting closer to my next visiting spot, Santa Fe.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I've made it! Perhaps you can hear me WOOOOHOOOOing!!!!!!!!!!! </span>I'm yelping at the top of my lungs! Ecstatic me is in the Southwest where I've long awaited to be. My spirit is at home here and now my body is here too.<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> The open land, the red earth, and the adobe dwellings. I am in love!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Through the years, I've had many bleed through memories from past lives as ancient nomadic people in various parts of the Southwest and my longing to return is here and now. Synchronicity footnote:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">A local car flashing the license plate ALOHA just went by. Affirmative -Yes, I am home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Continuing with the drive, a surreal feeling washes over me. I suppose dreams coming true can feel that way. Yet I remind myself in bold letters.....BE HERE NOW! -and SO I AM!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">In my ecstactic state, a tune I've never heard before plays on the radio:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <i>"She's Dancing in the Street"</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I imagine myself dancing in the street </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">in Pure Joy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let us ALL break out</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> and dance in the street</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">all over the Earth </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">What a sight that would be!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I've struck it rich! There's a Trader Joe's AND a Whole Foods just 3 blocks away! WOW! What a treat! I'll eat like a Queen tonight! I'm off to shop for dinner! Entering Trader Joe's and standing by the sushi and wishing they had miso soup to go, I notice a woman shopping next to me and decide to ask her if she knows of a Japanese Restaurant nearby. Following her response, "yes", a connection unfolds. After learning that I'm driving across country and just arrived in town she asks, "do you like to meditate?" to which I respond, "yes." Kim then hands me her business card with an added note, "I have a key to the oldest Buddhist Temple in town. I will take you there." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>My heart is once again most humbled and awed by the workings of Spirit leading me from one glorious connection to the next. Thank you Kim for extending such a blessed invitation! I will certainly be back in touch! </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">The feeling of Being Touched by an Angel sweeps over me. In retrospect, I realize there's nothing more to do at Trader Joe's for this connection with Kim was why I came in. Walking out of Trader Joe's, I <span style="color: #0000ee;">am feeling so rich!</span> As I'm about to get into my car, my consciousness follows my eyes directly across the street to find another synchronicity for my affirmative truth and enjoyment!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I'm back in my car and driving one block to Whole Foods to purchase a Queenly dinner in quiet thanks remembering that song I love: "Just Breathe".... In the eating and breathing, I am recognizing the breadth of how I have chosen to travel this souljourn I'm on. It takes a lot of courage to trust the unknown of who I will meet and where I will sleep. The Rainbow Connector in me believes all is well and that everything will happen in the highest accordance. I practice constantly in yielding to that extent of faith and trust. No wonder why I keep the one and only bible quote from my Catholic upbringing close to my heart: "Have the Faith of a Mustard Seed." </span></div>
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After checking in and settling into a room, I'm off again! A week or so ago, I was on facebook and noticed a post that someone had added to my timeline about a Santa Fe event. I<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">t</span> took one quick glance for me to know that I wanted to be there and purchase an online ticket lickity-split! So, that's where I'm off to!</div>
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It's a full house event at the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple - an amazing building of Spanish California Mission design style. Entering this sacred structure honed home that I am here in the midst of the Santa Fe community. Highly artistic and free-spirited collaborative energy inhabits this palace of a place. A great rich feeling empowers me and I am elated to be part of this important collective evening! Here's what's happening: <i>Sacred Sensuous Dance & Music</i> - 40 of Santa Fe's exquisite dancers and musicians ages 12-76, Silent Auction, Items for Sale, hors d' oeuvres, and slide show of orphans of the world. All proceeds benefiting orphaned children in Burma, Nepal and Tibetan refugee towns.</div>
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My immediacy in knowing at first sight that I must attend this event was triggered by my connnection to it. In addition to being a lover of dance, my dream has always been to travel the world. Among the many places I envisioned contributing my time and caring heart to was orphanages, and Tibet especially has always been dear to my heart and a desired pilgrimage. </div>
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The benefit was beyond amazing<span style="color: #0000ee;">! </span></div>
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<i>As is the case with African dance performances, folks are invited on stage for the closing dance.</i></div>
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<i>I'd like to say that I was on the stage, although where I was seated was not to my advantage for that. Although...., I was dancing by my balcony seat to the African drumbeat! </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">WHAT A NIGHT!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Returning to the hostel w<span style="font-size: small;">as <span style="font-size: small;">smooth and easy. It <span style="font-size: small;">appears that I'm growing accustomed to drivi<span style="font-size: small;">ng in unfamiliar territory at night. Befor<span style="font-size: small;">e <span style="font-size: small;">setting out <span style="font-size: small;">on</span> this journey </span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">I was <span style="font-size: small;">apprehensive about my n<span style="font-size: small;">ight vision.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> I'm choosing to turn around that presupposed thought form in order to strengthen and practice that renewed ability.</div>
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Back at the ranch (hostel), it's after midnight. A desire and what has become my daily routine to blog is beckoning me. My commitment to write has taken a hold of me. Sometimes I stay up into the wee hours to revisit and weed through my experiences and plethera of photographs in order to empty myself of accumulation and clear the way for the next day.<br />
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Someone in the hostel room a couple doors down is playing divine harmonic chants and I am swaying to the sweet vibrations. Even though I blogged until 2:00 a.m. and have continued blogging since 8:00 a.m., I am not complete and my reward is the feeling of commitment, completion and accomplishment.<br />
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Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-52076000915693794072012-11-09T22:19:00.000-08:002012-11-10T23:21:00.403-08:00<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Lots of Time on the Vast Open Road yield Self-Reflection</b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> & Self-Honoring Acknowledgement</span></b><br />
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Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-87808066339690926282012-11-09T20:38:00.002-08:002012-11-10T23:21:35.742-08:00<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Setting the tone</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">for<span style="font-size: large;"> my travels ahead<span style="font-size: large;"> ~</span></span><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>rising up to greet me!</i></span></span>Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-80142228642285742232012-11-09T05:19:00.004-08:002012-11-10T23:37:07.685-08:0011/9/12 -<i> Tonight is my last evening in Oklahoma</i>For the past 11 days while visiting/working with Betty in Norman, Oklahoma, I've been desiring an experience of the Oklahoma Tribal peoples before I depart this state. Betty suggested I drive a couple extra hours on my way to Amarillo, Texas to visit the Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko - a city in Caddo County on the beautiful Plains of Western Oklahoma. To my delight, Betty decided to come too; each of us driving our own cars. <br />
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Both of our GPSs were confused about where the entrance was. A local man assisted us with directions and once there, we were greeted with locked doors. It turns out that the museum was closed at the time we arrived because of a private photography session. A short jaunt down the street Betty & I explored another possibility, the Anadarko Visitor's Center and the National Hall of Fame (Statuary Gardens) for Famous American Indians.<br />
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Betty and I were greeted by Dorothy Whitehorse, an American Indian volunteer. While Betty and I stood in awe of the numerous bronze sculptures, (pics of 2 below) <br />
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Dorothy shared that in the past this was a thriving Visitor's Center. In current time it lacks the morale support to adequately sustain it. As Dorothy shared this story, I was inwardly
reminded of the words given to me by the Spirit of Manataka in Hot
Springs. "Say what you see. Do what you know." In this moment I understand even more their
meaning as my heart throbs with compassionate co*creative power and
presence of voice offering hope and upliftment.<br />
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All of a sudden I extend my hands and heart to Dorothy and say, " I am on a journey planting prayer seeds across
America to bring forth
rebirth and change for the Highest Good of All and I would like to join you in energizing your prayer for morale support of this valuable sacred Visitor's Center and the building of a Brush Arbor on the North side of the land as you envision"<br />
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<i>I Love You in Kiowa means I hold you close to my Heart </i></div>
Here is Grandma Dorothy Whitehorse and I after we held hands and planted our prayer seed in sacred kinship collaboration for the Highest Good of All. Dorothy is a traditional storyteller from the Kiowa Five Tribe<br />
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<i>Dorothy and her niece in traditional buckskin and feathers</i></div>
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In the Statuary Gardens behind the museum, Betty & I photographed one another with wolf and bear bronze sculptures donated to the Hall of Fame by world-renowned sculptress Anna Hyatt Huntington. <br />
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This is where Betty & I waived one another onward with our hearts full of gratitude.</div>
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Feeling the desire to return to the Southern Plains Indian Museum down the street, I arrive to discover that it's closed once again - this time for a lunch break. Laughing with affirmation, I realize that I am complete in Oklahoma. My prayer was answered and manifested through meeting Grandma Dorothy Whitehorse. </div>
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Driving along back roads of Western Oklahoma</div>
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<i>The Caddo Nation was previously known as the Caddo Tribe of Oklahoma.
The tribal complex, dance grounds and the Caddo Heritage Museum are
located south of Binger. 5757 people are enrolled in the tribe, with
3044 living within the state of Oklahoma.</i><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-oia_1-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caddo#cite_note-oia-1"></a></sup> <br />
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Comments such as this one -from my son- deeply bless my journey. <br />
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Early afternoon, I'm back on the road again. My first thought I would listen to
Western Music heading for Texas, although I find my choice is a CD of
traditional Hawaiian music to honor all cultural ancestors and the
peaceful spirit glowing in my heart from this beautiful day. It is the Aloha Spirit that leads my way and guides my actions. Sweetly I move onward. -<i>Marya Hawaiian Sister, thank you for this wonderful CD "Kealii" that you gifted me.</i><br />
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<i><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And from my son,</span></span></sup></i><br />
<i>Enjoy your morning museum visit and exploring</i>
<i>the southwest :)Safe travels. Cool Runnings.</i><br />
<i>Amen.Awoman.Asoul</i><br />
<i>Goodnight,</i>
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<i>Eitra</i><br />
<i> Thanks Babe! Your warm wishes and words always bless each step that I take. </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Four hours of westward driving and </span>Oklahoma turned in<span style="font-size: small;">to Texas.</span></span></sup></span></span></div>
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<sup><span style="font-size: small;">ooooo... this red earth is getting me<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> psyched</span> for<span style="font-size: small;"> a</span> <span style="font-size: small;">long anticipated arriv<span style="font-size: small;">al in New Mexico.</span></span></span></sup></div>
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<sup><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Expected<span style="font-size: small;"> Arrival<span style="font-size: small;"> -</span> tomorrow afternoon!</span> </span></span></span></sup></div>
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Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-80927738970567590632012-11-08T06:43:00.001-08:002012-11-11T07:11:01.389-08:0011/8/12 - Today is bittersweet - my last day in Oklahoma. I've been here 11 days. As with all the previous places I've visited, I would love to
stay longer, and yet there's an inner impulse that continues to move me
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So... my last day for wwoofing at Betty's. Helping out with gardening and animals has been a blast!<br />
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This morning after the animal feeding routine, Betty, Nate and I headed down the road with three 5 gallon buckets to pick persimmons and we managed to fill all of them pretty close to the top. Nate was the tree climber, Betty and I were the ground pickers. <i>What! I didn't bring my camera!</i><br />
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<i>This afternoon Betty & I sifted 2 bins of worms...it's quite a process creating biodynamic compost!</i><br />
<i>All of a sudden, guess who helped herself through the doggy door into the house? That was a first! However did she manage to get through that small entrance way.</i><br />
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<i>Daisy Mae... what are you doing in here?</i></div>
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<i>Let's see if she can get out the way she came in?</i></div>
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<i> Checking it out! </i></div>
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<i>Every morning I've been feather foraging - accumulating an abundance of rooster, hen, and duck feathers for making my prayer bundles. This was my best try at capturing with camera rooster's shiny green metallic feathers. </i><br />
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<i>Betty & I & Mojava on the berm house rooftop</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">HAPPY * JOYOUS * FREE</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">To quote song lyrics by an author I do not recall</span></span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I will ride</span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I will fly</span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Chase the Wind</span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Touch the Sky </span></i> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0000ee;">Bef<span style="color: #0000ee;">ore t</span></span>he sun sets, I'm in my car headed down the street to take photos of favorite spots.<br />
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I sure have enjoyed my stay in Oklahoma!<br />
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Thank you Betty for many incredible memories, valuable learning and good ole' fun!<br />
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I deeply desire to come back this way again for more work and play!!!<br />
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I hope Nate and Chelsea are still here wwoofing when I return! <br />
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I Celebrate Victory</div>
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not victory of sides</div>
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not victory of one over another</div>
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Victory for what shines from Obama's eyes</div>
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through his hands, feet, heart and mind</div>
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Victory for the Highest Good of All</div>
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for true caring and honest sharing</div>
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for All the Circle of Life!</div>
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I continue to hold this precious earth in my highest thoughts and actions, even while watching a shadow show like Criminal Minds which typically would not interest me in the slightest. Tonight my son is on TV "Criminal Minds" 9pm CBS. It so happens that I have access to a TV so I'll be tuning in to support him and the dream he's pursuing - acting for film. I'm so very proud of you babe! I know that even in the darkest of places you are shining your light without judgment for that is who you are! <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">YOU INSPIRE ME & I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!</span><br />
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After feeding the critters, today's wwoofing chores were cutting, clearing, burning more brush and cleaning the house. As I was dragging heavy limbs to the fire, I began singing that old favorite song,<br />
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" I AM WOMAN"<br />
<i>Surely these lyrics are pertinent and current every day. A perfect day for this song to rise up. Thank you Helen Reddy (Queen of 70s Pop) for writing and recording this powerful song! In its hay day and even now this song carries a powerhouse message!</i><br />
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Here's mine and Betty's response to I AM WOMAN, I AM STRONG...<u><br /></u></div>
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I am woman, hear me roar<br />
In numbers too big to ignore<br />
And I know too much to go back an' pretend<br />
'Cause I've heard it all before<br />
And I've been down there on the floor<br />
No one's ever gonna keep me down again</div>
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Oh yes, I am wise<br />
But it's wisdom born of pain<br />
Yes, I've paid the price<br />
But look how much I gained<br />
If I have to<br />
I can do anything<br />
I am strong (strong)<br />
I am invincible (invincible)<br />
I am woman</div>
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You can bend but never break me<br />
'Cause it only serves to make me<br />
More determined to achieve my final goal<br />
And I come back even stronger<br />
Not a novice any longer<br />
'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul<br />
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Oh, yes, I am wise<br />
But it's wisdom born of pain<br />
Yes, I've paid the price<br />
But look how much I gained<br />
If I have to<br />
I can face anything<br />
I am strong (strong)<br />
I am invincible (invincible)<br />
I am woman</div>
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I am woman watch me grow<br />
See me standing toe to toe<br />
As I spread my lovin' arms across the land<br />
But I'm still an embryo<br />
With a long, long way to go<br />
Until I make my brother understand<br />
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Oh, yes, I am wise<br />
But it's wisdom born of pain<br />
Yes, I've paid the price<br />
But look how much I gained<br />
If I have to<br />
I can face anything<br />
I am strong (strong)<br />
I am invincible (invincible)<br />
I am woman<br />
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Oh, I am woman<br />
I am invincible<br />
I am strong<br />
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I am woman<br />
I am invincible<br />
I am strong<br />
I am woman </div>
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While Betty & I were doin' our strong woman thing, Daisy Mae was roaming freely munching on as many oak leaves as she could find. All of a sudden, Betty alerted me to go get my camera because Daisy Mae had climbed up on the roof. Here she is:</div>
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<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">News Flash: </span>Daisy Mae <span style="color: #0000ee;">was bred the middle of October and <span style="color: #0000ee;">due <span style="color: #0000ee;">around March 19<span style="color: #0000ee;">th</span></span>. <span style="color: #0000ee;"> N<span style="color: #0000ee;">ub</span>ian goats ty<span style="color: #0000ee;">pically <span style="color: #0000ee;">birth <span style="color: #0000ee;">1-<span style="color: #0000ee;">4 kids, but <span style="color: #0000ee;">2 is most common</span></span></span>. </span>This is Daisy Mae's <span style="color: #0000ee;">3rd <span style="color: #0000ee;">p<span style="color: #0000ee;">regnancy, <span style="color: #0000ee;">the other two times <span style="color: #0000ee;">she birthed 2 kids<span style="color: #0000ee;"> (or twins)</span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-64014089985232258582012-11-06T23:08:00.001-08:002012-11-07T19:58:56.177-08:0011/6/12 Voting Day ~ In addition to individual voting, I am expanding my field of focus that everything is energy and the power of intention. I am praying for the victory that serves the Highest Good for All Concerned. <br />
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"A Hunting We Will Go" ~ This morning Betty & I are off with the wheelbarrow to go Donkey Poop Hunting in the field across the street. We need manure for today's project of building a biodynamic compost pile. While we were scooping poop, the neighbor's donkey came to check us out.<br />
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Later in the afternoon, Betty & I planted Vitex (a plant that has flowers similar to lilac - attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies and other lovely little creatures. Vitex is more drought tolerant than lilac<br />
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It's early evening. Betty & I are dining at the home of Marilyn and Bill Mitchell. Because of my deep connection with prayer and my passion for the power of storytelling, I am about to share an amazing miracle family story. <i>Thank you Mitchell, Marilyn and Bill for granting me permission.</i><br />
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<b>The Miracle Story of Mitchell Hammons</b><br />
<b><i>Do you believe in the power of Prayer and Divine Synchronicity? </i></b><br />
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Marilyn's son Mitchell is 46 years old. On August 8th, Mitchell was walking home from visiting a friend on Symmes St. in Norman, Oklahoma. Railroad tracks cross through the center of town on his way home. He didn't hear the train coming - he was listening to music with ear buds. Feeling the vibration, he tried to get out of harms way, but tripped and was hit by the train. I understand that this is the fourth occasion that trains have hit people in Norman. Mitchell is the only survivor. He is a miracle! At the trauma center he received 4 quarts of blood and underwent an above knee amputation on both legs. He had 9 surgeries in 19 days. Every day since, he's experienced greater and greater healing. Mitchell says, "I'm just me with shorter legs. " Also adding, "I'm not who I was, everything is different now." <br />
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Only 3 months after the accident, Mitchell has healed to the extent where he is now ready for prosthetic legs. Typically, healing from such an accident takes 9 months to a year. From the get go, Mitchell's mom, Marilyn, kept herself, family, and friends focused upon the miracle of her son being alive and the power of prayer. <br />
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It turns out that Mitchell's insurance would pay 80% of the cost of getting prosthetics and the other 20% ($9,000) he would have to come up with for a cheap prosthetics. Upon hearing this, Mitchell asked his mom, "what are we going to do?" His mom replied "We're going to do what we always do - pray. Mom prayed to God, "send me someone who can help my son get legs." The next morning at 10:00 am, Marilyn decided to go to the Ross Department Store to return an item she had purchased a month before.<br />
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As Marilyn was waiting in the cashier line at Ross', the clerk spotted her and asked how Mitchell was doing. Marilyn explained to her that the latest roadblock was that Mitchell needed to come up with 20% up front for prosthetics or he wouldn't be able to get legs. Marilyn ended that statement with, "I guess only rich people in the country get legs." Overhearing Marilyn's comment, another woman in line, also by the name of Marilyn as it turns out, says, "that's not true!" to which Mitchell's mom replies, "really! why not? The other Marilyn explains, "my son works for Scott Sabolich (the top rated artificial leg company in the US and perhaps the world). I'm going to call him right now and were going to get your son some legs." Phone numbers were exchanged, and in no time at all a date is scheduled for Mitchell to go to Scott Sabolish to discover that the company is writing off any amount that the insurance company doesn't cover for whatever Mitchell needs. Beginning next week, Mitchell will begin the process of getting top line legs! <br />
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Mitchell's mom points out (as do i) what are the odds of two mothers named Marilyn meeting in a Ross store. One mother whose son makes artificial legs and the other needing artificial legs.<br />
"The odds are 100% when you believe in prayer." says friend Betty.<br />
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Mitchell's mom, Marilyn doesn't know why she decided to go to Ross' the day and time that she did and the other Marilyn doesn't know why she went either because she was scheduled to be somewhere else at that time. Both mothers agree that they felt it was destiny that brought them together at Ross' to be standing in the same cashier line at the same time.<br />
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To add to this miracle story: Sally, Mitchell's friend, who he was visiting the night before the accident, says that when she heard what happened and went to the hospital to visit Mitchell, God spoke to her saying, "this is the man you are suppose to be with." Sally got down on her knees in the hospital room and asked Mitchell to marry him."<br />
Sally adds, "I could care less about his legs. He is so much more than his legs!"<br />
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Mitchell's attitude is optimistic and he's ready to go on.<br />
He knows he has a purpose and says,<br />
"this is where I pick up speed!"<br />
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<i>Note:</i> Mitchell's mom adds - Motivational Speaker, Chris Chenowith came to Unity Church to speak about how to pray. He quoted that 95% of the people don't pray correctly. He clarified that we need to pray as if it's already happened, not going to happen. Marilyn had no doubt that someone would come forth to help.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To top off the day... i have just heard the voting results and breathing thanks. Blessed Be the Peacemakers!</span>Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-61690782717525145132012-11-05T18:50:00.001-08:002012-11-07T19:58:07.694-08:0011/5/12 - My body is adjusting to the time change. How about you?<br />
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Today began with tending to critter care routine. To recap from previous posts, I'm in Oklahoma wwoofing, (WWOOF stands for Willing Workers on Organic Farms) where tending to plants and animals are a daily routine.<br />
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After morning farm rituals, headed to Campus Corner. Beautiful Oklahoma University campus!<br />
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<br />Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7089276877857376267.post-54968812942486996072012-11-05T13:46:00.000-08:002012-11-07T19:58:38.770-08:00<b>Watch my son on TV!</b> Wed, 11/7 ~ <b><span style="color: #741b47;">Eitra Kennedy</span></b> ~ will be aired on "Criminal Minds" at 9:00 pm EST. <span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>He's a co-star<span style="color: #0000ee;"> and in more than one scene.</span></b></span> <i><b><span style="color: #741b47;"></span></b></i><br />
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Eitra graduated from Emerson College and for the last 2 years has been living in the LA area following his dream to act for film. Step-by-Step he's going for it!<br />
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11/4/12 - Look what I found this morning! My inner child loves discovering happy hen eggs.<br />
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One surprise led to another ~ I skyped with Sharona, Hilary & Annie (dear sister*friends in Connecticut). HAPPY SHAMBHALA BIRTHDAY once again SHARONA!<br />
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<i><span style="color: #0000ee;">Thank<span style="color: #0000ee;"> you Unity <span style="color: #0000ee;">family for embracing me!</span></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">It<span style="color: #0000ee;"> was my honor and delight to get to know you </span></span></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">and<span style="color: #0000ee;"> <span style="color: #0000ee;">have the opportunity to </span>lift up our hearts together</span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">for the Highest Good of All!</span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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Heading back to Betty's abode..... enjoying the abundance of<span style="color: red;"> <b>l</b></span><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">e</span><span style="color: #990000;">a</span></b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>f</b> </span>colors!<br />
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Hammocks are one of my favorite things!</div>
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Betty is a weaver. <br />
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This is the Jack Loom<br />
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and this is the counter-balance loom <br />
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<span style="color: #0000ee;">E</span>xample of some of Betty's beautiful loom made rag rugs<br />
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Settling in for a quiet evening with Betty, Chelsea and Nate<br />
to watch Ashes and Snow DVD<br />
with yummy baked apples<br />
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Sweet potatoes in the solar oven for later today and another bowl of homemade ice cream! Oh goody!<br />
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A little persimmon picking too! This is my first season eating persimmons and I love them. Gotta eat um when their really ripe or yuck!<br />
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More pics from the family animal tribe. Watching and listening to animals adds joy and learning to my days. Patiently watching with camera in hand. Their bodies move so quickly and constantly. My challenge is to photograph them without blur. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A<span style="font-size: small;">n Oklahoma tradition<span style="font-size: small;">!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now I<span style="font-size: small;"> know why <span style="font-size: small;">pecans are so expensive!<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: small;">It t<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: small;">akes a good <span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: small;">while <span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: small;">to <span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: small;">pick one<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: small;">-</span></span>by<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: small;">-</span></span>one.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Three of us<span style="font-size: small;"> hand-</span></span>picked <span style="font-size: small;">appr<span style="font-size: small;">oximately 100 lbs. of pecans in 3 hours<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">,<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">filling<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> n<span style="font-size: small;">early <span style="font-size: small;">three</span></span> 5 gal. buckets<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">They now sit in </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">buckets <span style="font-size: small;">waiting to be taken to <span style="font-size: small;">a place<span style="font-size: small;"> in town</span> that will crack them open <span style="font-size: small;">with a shelling machine. After shelling, the nuts are processed through an air cleaner to <span style="font-size: small;">remove as much shell and unwanted debris as possible.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> According to <span style="font-size: small;">my internet research, it appears that the cost for cracking<span style="font-size: small;">/shelling</span> is somewhere between</span> .40 and .85 per <span style="font-size: small;">lb.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ap<span style="font-size: small;">proximate<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span>100 lbs. of pecans we picked<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>will<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">yield</span> approximately 20-25 lbs. of<span style="font-size: small;"> pure pecan after the nut is separated from the shell.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> There are pecan <span style="font-size: small;">picker<span style="font-size: small;"> tools</span> <span style="font-size: small;">to avoid constant<span style="font-size: small;"> bending over<span style="font-size: small;"> and I <span style="font-size: small;">now <span style="font-size: small;">know that my body would appreciate <span style="font-size: small;">having one of those on hand next time.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The folks<span style="font-size: small;"> who<span style="font-size: small;"> st<span style="font-size: small;">eward</span> the</span> land <span style="font-size: small;">where we picked today <span style="font-size: small;">just <span style="font-size: small;">recent<span style="font-size: small;">ly moved to Oklahoma from "Iowa"!<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>(Iowa is <span style="font-size: small;">an inside story for some of you who </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>have heard that Renya Tale<span style="font-size: small;">.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Taking a break in between picking<span style="font-size: small;">, look who I met!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Back<span style="font-size: small;"> to Betty's<span style="font-size: small;"> wonderful cozy home<span style="font-size: small;"> to plunk myself once again in <span style="font-size: small;">the hammock <span style="font-size: small;">for relaxation and sun rays<span style="font-size: small;">.<span style="font-size: small;"> Followed by more feather foraging<span style="font-size: small;"> for making more of my prayer bundle<span style="font-size: small;">s, watering the gardens, and enjoying a wonderful twilight <span style="font-size: small;">chat with <span style="font-size: small;">Chelse<span style="font-size: small;">a and Nate.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span> This is <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">a pic I took of </span>my <span style="font-size: small;">shadow waving to you<span style="font-size: small;"> from the red <span style="font-size: small;">earth</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> that I love so very much.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another <span style="font-size: small;">blessed day has come to a close.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i>Renyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15945711699183343435noreply@blogger.com1