*musica*

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Cure

This week I’ve been getting back in touch with music that I love and purging my collection of music that I loved once, but I can’t stand now…and it’s been so good for me. Read more

vulnerable

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skinny heart A few days ago I got home from a wonderful, restful vacation with my family…a group of people with whom I am totally comfortable, and most of the time, completely myself. Read more

Muy Bien

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El Flor

Yesterday I got back from the most lovely trip with my parents, two grandmas, big brother, sister-in-law and sweet nephew. I had a great time lounging around, eating lots of food, playing beach volleyball, boogie boarding, wave stomping and scrabble playing. Surprisingly, this was the first trip I’ve ever taken with my big brother…ever. In our almost 28 years of being siblings we’ve never been anywhere together and I hope it will now become a more frequent, perhaps annual, event.

Of all the things I’ll remember from this trip, there is one thing I will cherish forever. During dinner on our last night, my nephew, Forrest, got up out of his chair, came over to me, gave me a hug and said,”I love you. You’re one of my best friends.”

What aunt’s heart wouldn’t melt. I was sure to tell him that I love him very much too and he’s one of my best friends, too.

Que Bueno!! (check back tomorrow for more pictures from my trip~~~no time to post them now)

in the stars

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I love my horoscope today…

Gemini

Suddenly your self-confidence and radiant physical vitality are being met with a great deal of confirmation from an artistic realm that is encouraging you to pursue a greater element of fantasy in your life, dear Gemini. Factories that produce cookie cutter products such as clothes and dishes are no match for the handmade quilt or the hand-thrown piece of pottery. Delve into your artistic realm with confidence and feel free to create something unique and beautiful.

Mmmm. Sounds good…

A Share From My Dad

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A Tendancy to Shine

If you prefer smoke over fire then get up now and leave.
For I do not intend to perfume your mind’s clothing
with more sooty knowledge.
No, I have something else in mind.

Today I hold a flame in my left hand and a sword in my right.
There will be no damage control today.

For God is in a mood
to plunder your riches and fling you nakedly
into such breathtaking poverty that all that will be left of you will be a tendency to shine.

So don’t just sit around this flame choking on your mind.
For this is no campfire song
to mindlessly mantra yourself to sleep with.

Jump now into the space
between thoughts
and exit this dream
before I burn the damn place down.

Adyashanti

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