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Meditation in nature has a profound effect on the mind and emotions. In nature, light and shadow are at play. They don't compete or conspire against each other. Though they're in opposition they aren't in conflict. Meditation synchronizes you with that frequency so you can assimilate it into the way you think and feel about yourself and your environment. Your light and shadow are as beautifully juxtaposed as a bouquet of budding flowers swinging freely from the stem of a deeply rooted tree. #buddingtreesmoon #meditation

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To Pin a Butterfly

Full Moon Horoscope 3/21/19

According to the Sabian Mysteries, the 1st degree of Libra– sign and degree status of the next full moon–presents itself in the form of a butterfly.  Butterflies, the most recognizable symbols of transformation are so delicate and beautiful that their appearance suspends us.  If you wanted to capture the beauty of a butterfly you would have to throw a dart at it and pin it in mid-air.  But, to pin a butterfly is to destroy it so without even giving it any thought, we appreciate its beauty and when our time with it is over, we are satisfied. In trying to wrap my mind around this and do as the Sabians suggest– I tried to understand it with both the right and left side of my brain.  My first mind led me to the Tibetan sand mandalas, the meditative practice of monks, that teaches the value of detachment and lessons of impermanence.  I got that.  Left brain? Handled. A day later, my right brain reminded me of a man I almost hesitate to say I had a relationship with because it was so short lived.  A few weeks with this efflorescent being were marked with little joys and unimagined simplicities that felt warm.  My youth returned as if I had never lost it.  I smiled often.  As quickly as he arrived, he was gone and what was left wasn’t animosity, anger, and pain. The only things left were a deep impression and my heart as “tender as a baby’s.” So if I take these two examples, a sand mandala, and a fleeting encounter and apply it in general advice for the next full moon, I’d have to say be clear and ready.  If the Full Moon brings love to your doorstep, expect it to be perfect before relinquishing all expectation.  Don’t try to hold on to it, it will slip through your fingers.  You can’t pin it even if you wanted to because God didn’t give you that kind of aim.  What you can do, however, is pay attention in its presence. Who you are in this sand mandala moment is your best, highest self on a flight path to where true love actually lives. –KM

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Holitzka’s Crucible

I’m all up in Holitzka’s Crucible. Klaus Holitzka is the artist that created a perfect visual transcription of #I-Ching #50.

The Crucible or Cauldron’s (Thomas Cleary‘s translation) foundation is it’s legs, the 1st yin that points to position and leadership, skill and getting the job done. The belly, 2nd yang, is about standing firm, remaining centered, and maintaining control of oneself. The knobs are refer to the 5th yin, where solid support of balanced leadership lift the vessel—raise it up and take it to another level. The top yang reminds us that firmness and flexibility helps us “handle” what comes with success—the outcome of the hexagram. The opening (Holitzka’s hole in the middle) comes when the cauldron fulfills it’s purpose which is to change its contents.

When I look at Holitzka’s calligraphic snapshot I hear Cleary:

“In terms of the structure of the hexagram above is fire, below is wind/wood therefore it is called the cauldron. It takes its image from this and it takes its meaning from this as well.”

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Wow! Look at that aquamarine! I'm totally impressed! I slept on Aquamarine for a long time, but I got hooked at the bead store with these tiny pebbles that called me and took over my shopping intentions that day. They have such a calming effect! This one looks like a tall glass of mountain spring water.

Aquamarine on Feldspar | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral

Locality: Shigar valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Size: 7.1 x 5.4 x 5.7 cm

Photo Copyright © Saphira Minerals

Geology Page www.geologypage.com

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Turtle Dream

A few nights ago I had this dream that a caravan of turtles were outside my door. There were turtles of all kinds--some as small as bugs and others the size of dinosaurs moving rather quickly for turtles. I wanted to go inside to get my camera, but I knew if I did I would miss the parade.

There were children coming out of the house, but I told them to stay inside for a while because they might step on some of the smaller ones hidden in puddles of water on the ground.

Turtles are a powerful totem. They are linked to the mother (earth) and to our existence on this planet. The turtle clan is known for stability, longevity and the practical aspects of life. Patience (a virtue) is the medicine of the turtle making it a powerful teacher. When honor the lessons of the turtle by waiting our turn, allowing others to move ahead, remembering that the race is not given to the swift and taking time to take in all that life is showing us in each moment.