2007 "LADY of PAZARDZHIK" pencil study for sculpture
I sit.
I wait.
I pray.
I listen in silence.
I breathe in gratitude.
I feel the moon blessing me, bestowing fertility.
excerpt from “The Goddess Speaks”, a manuscript in progress
originally published in 2007
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- beacon of peace
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- la sevillana
- play
- mirror mirror
- morning of song & dance
- your mountain
- deeds with love
- Papa-Coco
- waves
- just smile
- goddess with turquoise
- whispers of the gods
- Woodstock - 40 years ago
- ojo
- underneath the wrinkles
- behind the waterfall
- do what you have to
- goddess of gold
- praying mantis
- animal crackers
- eternal love
- first words
- the unknown
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Monday, August 31
Sunday, August 30
beacon of peace
2007 Untitled mixed media study
Oh Enlightened Buddha
Fill me with your light today
Steer me away from the darkness of anger
Oh Enlightened Buddha
Help me be a beacon of peace today
With only love and light coming my way
Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi...
a prayer that came to me after my yoga practice this morning
originally published in 2007
Oh Enlightened Buddha
Fill me with your light today
Steer me away from the darkness of anger
Oh Enlightened Buddha
Help me be a beacon of peace today
With only love and light coming my way
Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi...
a prayer that came to me after my yoga practice this morning
originally published in 2007
Saturday, August 29
swim in dreams
detail from my desk
I swim in dreams of blue
turquoise everywhere
today I will paint
after I stretch
after I pray
after I meditate
I swim in dreams of blue
turquoise and you
I swim in dreams of blue
turquoise everywhere
today I will paint
after I stretch
after I pray
after I meditate
I swim in dreams of blue
turquoise and you
Friday, August 28
sacred simple stillness
2007 Untitled mixed media
i sit in silence
for those who don’t
i sit in silence
for those who can’t
i sit in silence
for those who won’t
i sit in silence
for My Self
i sit in peace
i sit in love
i sit in light
i sit in sacred simple stillness
originally published in January 2007
i sit in silence
for those who don’t
i sit in silence
for those who can’t
i sit in silence
for those who won’t
i sit in silence
for My Self
i sit in peace
i sit in love
i sit in light
i sit in sacred simple stillness
originally published in January 2007
Thursday, August 27
petals into words
2007 Untitled mixed media sculpture detail study
she dreams in roses
pouring petals
into words
angels up above
dancing round
full of love
originally published in January 2007
she dreams in roses
pouring petals
into words
angels up above
dancing round
full of love
originally published in January 2007
Wednesday, August 26
la sevillana
2007 "SEVILLANA" mixed media
llevaba una mantilla negra de encaje
una flor roja en el corazon
sus ojos verdes llenos de esperanza...
...la sevillana...OLÉ !
excerpt from a short story written 2 years ago
llevaba una mantilla negra de encaje
una flor roja en el corazon
sus ojos verdes llenos de esperanza...
...la sevillana...OLÉ !
excerpt from a short story written 2 years ago
Tuesday, August 25
Monday, August 24
mirror mirror
study for illustration
mirror, mirror on the wall
who is the fairest of them all?
mirror mirror on the wall
who is the thinnest of them all?
mirror mirror on the wall
who is the youngest of them all?
looks, weight, age
competition
fear
LIFE is TOO PRECIOUS for such NON-SENSE
mirror, mirror on the wall
who is the fairest of them all?
mirror mirror on the wall
who is the thinnest of them all?
mirror mirror on the wall
who is the youngest of them all?
looks, weight, age
competition
fear
LIFE is TOO PRECIOUS for such NON-SENSE
Sunday, August 23
morning of song & dance
detail from mixed media 2009
a morning of song & dance
a morning of laughter & joy
a morning of gratitude
good morning
a morning of song & dance
a morning of laughter & joy
Ese lunar que tienes,
Cielito lindo, junto a la boca,
No se lo des a nadie,
Cielito lindo, que a mĂ me toca.
Ay, ay, ay, ay,
Canta y no llores,
Porque cantando se alegran,
Cielito lindo, los corazones.
- Quirino Mendoza y CortĂ©s (c. 1859–1957)
a morning of gratitude
good morning
Saturday, August 22
your mountain
detail from "VOLCAN" solid sterling silver
your mountain is waiting
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way.
- Dr. Seuss (1904-1991)
your mountain is waiting
Friday, August 21
deeds with love
detail from 2009 mixed media in private collection
Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
- Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897)
Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.
- Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897)
Thursday, August 20
Papa-Coco
mixed media 2007
nacĂ siendo la primera nieta de
Antioco Sacasa Sarria
mi bello Papa-Coco de ojos azules
Papa-Coco quien me contaba cuentos
historias reales
leyendas maravillosas
con guitarra y voz dulce
Papa-Coco siento su mirada en cielos celestes
Papa-Coco escucho sus consejos con amor,
ya que siempre nos encontramos en mis sueños
originally published 2 years ago today
Beloved Grand Father,
How I wish you were still walking this planet, holding my son's hand.
Although, I am certain you are already great friends.
Mi Papa-Coco de mis sueños...
nacĂ siendo la primera nieta de
Antioco Sacasa Sarria
mi bello Papa-Coco de ojos azules
Papa-Coco quien me contaba cuentos
historias reales
leyendas maravillosas
con guitarra y voz dulce
Papa-Coco siento su mirada en cielos celestes
Papa-Coco escucho sus consejos con amor,
ya que siempre nos encontramos en mis sueños
originally published 2 years ago today
Beloved Grand Father,
How I wish you were still walking this planet, holding my son's hand.
Although, I am certain you are already great friends.
Mi Papa-Coco de mis sueños...
Wednesday, August 19
waves
detail from mixed media, 2007
do not get caught in the waves
especially other people's energetic waves
float above
surf on top
do not get caught in the waves
The whole world is an ocean filled with waves. Learn to float on them and don't get caught in them. Equanimity, or balance, is Yoga. Learn to balance yourself - then you will enjoy everything.
- Sri Swami Satchidananda (1914-2002)
do not get caught in the waves
especially other people's energetic waves
float above
surf on top
do not get caught in the waves
Tuesday, August 18
just smile
detail from a sterling candy dish which inspires me
smile today and blossom
life is too short to carry around low energies that weigh us down
just smile
feel the sunshine on your face
breathe in the moment
If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.
- Thich Nhat Hanh
smile today and blossom
life is too short to carry around low energies that weigh us down
just smile
feel the sunshine on your face
breathe in the moment
Monday, August 17
goddess with turquoise
study for sculpture
She looked up at me with her turquoise eyes and smiled,
CREATE what is in your HEART
WRITING will set you APART
FLY...FLY...
and the goddess disappeared...
excerpt from a dream
She looked up at me with her turquoise eyes and smiled,
CREATE what is in your HEART
WRITING will set you APART
FLY...FLY...
and the goddess disappeared...
excerpt from a dream
Sunday, August 16
whispers of the gods
self-portrait of mixed media
Let us be silent that we may hear the whispers of the gods.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
...the whispers of the gods...
ancestors whisper words of wisdom
Grand Parents whisper through the light
dreams filled with whispers every night
Let us be silent that we may hear the whispers of the gods.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
...the whispers of the gods...
ancestors whisper words of wisdom
Grand Parents whisper through the light
dreams filled with whispers every night
Saturday, August 15
Woodstock - 40 years ago
beloved Gurudev with me, circa 1973
On August 15th, 1969, exactly 40 years ago today, His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda opened up the Woodstock Music Festival:
OM, Shanti...
On August 15th, 1969, exactly 40 years ago today, His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda opened up the Woodstock Music Festival:
My Beloved Brothers and Sisters:
I am overwhelmed with joy to see the entire youth of America gathered here in the name of the fine art of music. In fact, through the music, we can work wonders. Music is a celestial sound and it is the sound that controls the whole universe, not atomic vibrations. Sound energy, sound power, is much, much greater than any other power in this world. And, one thing I would very much wish you all to remember is that with sound, we can make—and at the same time, break. Even in the war-field, to make the tender heart an animal, sound is used. Without that war band, that terrific sound, man will not become animal to kill his own brethren. So, that proves that you can break with sound, and if we care, we can make also.
So I am very happy to see that we are all here gathered to create some sounds—to find that peace and joy through the celestial music. And I am really very much honored for having been given this opportunity of opening this great, great music Festival. I should have come a little earlier to do that job, but as you all know, thousands of brothers and sisters are on the way and it’s not that easy to reach here.
America leads the whole world in several ways. Very recently, when I was in the East, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi met me and asked me what’s happening in America. and I said, “America is becoming a whole. America is helping everybody in the material field, but the time has come for America to help the whole world with spirituality also.” And, that’s why from the length and breadth, we see people—thousands of people, yoga-minded, spiritual-minded. The whole of last month I was in Hawaii and I was on the West Coast and witnessed it again.
So, let all our actions, and all our arts, express Yoga. Through that sacred art of music, let us find peace that will pervade all over the globe. Often we hear groups of people shouting, “Fight for Peace.” I still don’t understand how they are going to fight and then find peace. Therefore, let us not fight for peace, but let us find peace within ourselves first.
And the future of the whole world is in your hands. You can make or break. But, you are really here to make the world and not to break it. I am seeing it. There is a dynamic manpower here. The hearts are meeting. Just yesterday I was in Princeton, at Stony Brook in a monastery, where about two hundred or three hundred Catholic monks and nuns met and they asked me to talk to them under the heading of “East and West—One Heart.” Here, I really wonder whether I am in the East or West. If these pictures or the films are going to be shown in India, they would certainly never believe that this is taken in America. For here, the East has come into the West. And with all my heart, I wish a great, great success in this music Festival to pave the way for many more festivals in many other parts of this country.
But the entire success is in your hands, not in the hands of a few organizers. Naturally, they have come forward to do some job. I have met them. I admire them. But still, in your hands, the success lies. The entire world is going to watch this. The entire world is going to know that what the American youth can do to the humanity. So, every one of you should be responsible for the success of this Festival.
And, before I conclude my talk, I would like you all to join me and our group here in repeating a very simple chant. As I was reminding you of the sound power, there are certain mystical sounds which the Sanskrit terminology says are the bijakshara, or the “seed words.” We are going to use three seed words, or the mystic words, to formulate the chants. And if you all join wholeheartedly, after the chant we are going to have at least one whole minute of absolute silence. Not even the cameras will click at that time. And in that silent period, that one minute of silence, you are going to feel the great, great power of that sound and the wonderful peace that it can bring in you and into the whole world. Let us have a sample of that now. The words will be: “Hari” is one word. “Om” is another word. The first chant will have these two words, “Hari Om Hari Om, Hari Hari Hari Om.” The second line will be “Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Hari Om.”
There will be another chant afterwards: just one word, “Ram.” We’ll be repeating: “Rama Rama Rama Rama Rama Rama Rama Ram.” It’s a sample. It’s very easy to follow with everybody and we’ll have a gentle clapping also. So, now we’ll begin in a slow rhythm and gradually build it up. Now I will request all of my friends to join me. We will repeat the line once, then allow you to follow. (The entire festival then chanted the “Hari Om” chant together.)
Thank you all very much. And once again let me express my sincere wish and prayers for the success and peace of this celebration. Thank you.
- Sri Swami Satchidananda (1914-2002)
OM, Shanti...
Friday, August 14
Thursday, August 13
underneath the wrinkles
salvaged rose petals to be used in mixed media
I was about to throw away the old roses. It had been almost two weeks and they had dried up, becoming shriveled and no longer emanating any fragrance. And then I noticed that hidden underneath the wrinkles, existed the most magnificent colors....glorious colors not found in fresh buds...
this morning
I was about to throw away the old roses. It had been almost two weeks and they had dried up, becoming shriveled and no longer emanating any fragrance. And then I noticed that hidden underneath the wrinkles, existed the most magnificent colors....glorious colors not found in fresh buds...
this morning
Wednesday, August 12
behind the waterfall
The jewel-encrusted cave led her to an enormous drape of flowing water. Behind the luminescent waterfall curtain she discovered another world...a world where butterflies spoke and angels painted...a dream where the ocean sang and the moon danced...
excerpt from a dream-story originally published in May 2007
Tuesday, August 11
do what you have to
2001 Untitled mixed media on canvas, from a series
First say to yourself what you would be,
and then do what you have to do.
- Epictetus (AD 55–AD 135)
I received this message after morning yoga and meditation.
First say to yourself what you would be,
and then do what you have to do.
- Epictetus (AD 55–AD 135)
I received this message after morning yoga and meditation.
Monday, August 10
goddess of gold
raw material
goddess of gold
dressed in moonlight tonight
goddess of old
bathed is sunlight tomorrow
goddess of gold
excerpt from my meditation journal
originally published in April 2007
goddess of gold
dressed in moonlight tonight
goddess of old
bathed is sunlight tomorrow
goddess of gold
excerpt from my meditation journal
originally published in April 2007
Sunday, August 9
praying mantis
the praying mantis on our windowsill
The fairy spirit dressed in green appeared as a lovely praying mantis.
She reminded us of stillness and quiet...of the importance of mindfulness combined with creativity...
The fairy spirit dressed in green appeared as a lovely praying mantis.
She reminded us of stillness and quiet...of the importance of mindfulness combined with creativity...
Saturday, August 8
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Thursday, August 6
Wednesday, August 5
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Monday, August 3
risk & face the truth
detail from amber, citrine & jade piece, circa 2004-2005
Risk! Risk anything!
Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices.
Do the hardest thing on earth for you.
Act for yourself.
Face the truth.
- Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923)
Remember, the goddess whispered...
Risk! Risk anything!
Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices.
Do the hardest thing on earth for you.
Act for yourself.
Face the truth.
- Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923)
Remember, the goddess whispered...
Sunday, August 2
living in sacred manner
my corals and turquoise
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know our garden.
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.
This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel like they are being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off toward the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water.
See who is there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves! For the moment we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lonely wolf is over. Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we have been waiting for.
The Elders,
Oraibi, Arizona
Hopi Nation
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know our garden.
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.
This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel like they are being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off toward the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water.
See who is there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves! For the moment we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lonely wolf is over. Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we have been waiting for.
The Elders,
Oraibi, Arizona
Hopi Nation
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