Living Shrine

This is a makeshift altar in real time.  The Lady of Guadalupe candle is lit, a drinking glass replete with symbols.   A little offering from the winged ones from the farm…its a teeny tiny guinea feather from gathering eggs.  The beloved Quan Yin necklace that I feared lost but was found.   From the Upanishads “Lead us oh Lord from darkness to light, from the unreal to the real, from death to immortality, from chaos to beauty.”    Today is a new moon in Libra.   The esoteric seed thought is “I choose the way which leads between two great lines of force.”   All blessings to those who read these words and have a little glance into my world.

Ancestral grief

Here we stand on ancestral land in Waubunsee county Kansas. Lots of His-story here and a little cemetery at the North 40. Mr Pitts from the Wonder workshop in the little apple of Manhattan just told a story. It made me weak in the knees. I just had to go hug this mountain man. So I made my move. I handed my cell phone to my buddy Dave and coached him to start snapping. The last was the best. We sang my darling Clementine as we walked away. Levity heals the heart. Here there and everywhere.

Charles Blow comes to Manhappiness

It was complete and utter boldness on my part to pull this off.   I’ve watched Charles Blow interviewed and have admired him a great deal.   I go to town thinking I am about to see someone else.   Much to my surprise as I walked into Forum Hall at Kansas State University I nearly bumped into him.    My Charlie says “that was our speaker for tonight”   Man was I surprised.   After the lecture and Q&A  I had to take a moment for a photo op.    I boldly stepped up behind him and stood on a stair as the equalizer….he is a tall dude and I’m short.   I knew he was charming but I had no idea just how charming he really IS.    You can see it can’t you?    It was a peak experience for an otherwise very sad time the past few months.   Mr. Blow you blew my mind with your kindness.   You can read more about  him here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_M._Blow    Look at this pure JOY.

Three Bells by the Browns

 

Dedicated to my Mother Jane…..approaching the six month of her passing to the other side of the veil….    Three bells for those who gave their lives in Las Vegas….those starving in Mother Africa, those affected by flooding, those who are homeless.   You are not alone.

Keep close in touch

“Keep close in touch with Us
For with Us are found the forces
Of Living Light and Love
Which you must use
Keep close to Us
Day by day
Draw on our strength and knowledge
Which is also yours
Let naught disturb the acquiescent calm
Which brings you close in touch
Which brings you light and understanding
Which keeps you steadfast on the Way
Keep close in touch”