December 2008

December 30, 2008

the guru

We bow our heads in quiet servitude to the dust, our lips form prayers to gods, who long ago abandoned us. We huddle together in a candle lit room; frankincense, jasmine, and sage, form  broken patterns in the air; amethyst rock, lapis lazuli, crystal quartz, and rose guard the four...

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December 28, 2008

glastonbury 2008

“The past is what you remember, imagine you remember, convince yourself you remember or pretend you remember.” – Harold Pinter — I spent the day in Glastonbury yesterday. I went to visit an old friend and take in some of the sacred sites.

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December 26, 2008

stand together

The soldiers tossed the chicken Bones, they didn’t like his politics. Strung him up on a cross and Gambled for his ragged clothes. Cancel the Second Coming, The church has decreed, no Heroic figure can save us From our avarice, lust, and greed. The twisted logic of confrontation And violence...

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December 25, 2008

my prezzies

delonghi waffle maker the philosopher’s toolkit (baggini and fosl) the complete works of michel de montaigne alien and aliens dvd snickers 5-pack cadbury dairy milk double choc small time crooks dvd notebooks socks iron man dvd poetry speaks: the poetry lover’s calendar the incredible hulk dvd and lots of love

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December 20, 2008

the one who brings the light to heal

Everyone is a complimentary therapist or healer it seems these days.  Go to any meditation group or spiritual gathering and most of the people in the room will be a practitioner  of some form of alternative therapy.  Most will be practicing their “art” part-time with ambitions to pursue their “passion”...

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December 19, 2008

question 53

Do you agree that modern men and women are alienated, confused, and suffer from profound doubt?”

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December 18, 2008

a letter to god

Dear God, I just realized it’s your son’s birthday next week. I thought it would be a good time to drop you a line. How long has it been since we last spoke? It’s got to be at least 2,500 years or so. Time flies doesn’t it? I can imagine,...

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December 11, 2008

journal pages

I drew an interesting mandala this morning.  Click on the imagine to get a bigger view.  By all means share your thoughts as to its possible meanings.

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December 10, 2008

life is

life is confusing life is good life is crazy life is upside down life is limited life is awkward life is exciting life is scary life is brilliant life is dumb life is mad life is love life is a cold beer and a pretty girl

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December 9, 2008

in the garden

i was in the garden this morning listening to the wind stroke the leaves of the trees a gentle rustling, a caring touch a soothing sound to a contemplative heart Much like the sound of your voice whispering to me sweet vibrations from your heart, a gentle stroke i can...

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December 9, 2008

june

We kissed briefly, and only once, by the same fence where I almost got struck by lighting.

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December 5, 2008

back on my feet

I am finally back o my feet after having been laid low for the past week with ‘the bug’ that has been going around this season.  I am not a good one for being sick.  I avoid it at all costs.  I usually avoid going to the doc as well. ...

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