madre diosa

mother goddess energy surrounds us, guides and protects us
madre nuestra

madre diosa

madre majestuosa

madre tierra

madre naturaleza

mujeres

generation of women, generation of daughters, generation of mothers

PHOTOGRAPH:  from an ongoing series featuring Nicaragua

saving memories

"You never realize how much your mother loves you till you explore the attic - and find every letter you ever sent her, every finger painting, clay pot, bead necklace, Easter chicken, cardboard Santa Claus, paper-lace Mother's Day card and school report since day one."
- Pam Brown

I save letters, photos, ribbons...I suppose I save memories

living and learning

If a child lives with criticism,
He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility,
He learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule,
He learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame,
He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerance,
He learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement,
He learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise,
He learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness,
He learns justice.

If a child lives with security,
He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval,
He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
He learns to find love in the world.

- Dorothy Law Nolte (1924-2005)

What did we live with as children?

What did our parents live with as children?

What are our children living with?

mystical mother of the universe

her roses

invaded me with sacred blessings

mother mary, mother earth
 
mystical goddess
 
mystical mother of the universe

from my journals
I love to dedicate the month of May to Mothers...
to the Mother Goddess in Every Woman

madre luna

mother moon guides, in all her fullness...

madre luna, madre mia...

a mother

A mother exists in every woman.
A mother is one who is loving and compassionate towards another.
A mother is the one who loves unconditionally.
A mother forgives.
A mother survives.
A mother nourishes.
A mother heals.
A mother need not give birth in order to be a mother.
Can we be mothers to ourselves? I believe so...
from my journals

goddess divine

my grandmother, truly a grand mother
first born daughter
the essence of
father and mother

priestess of earth
blessing the planet
with your birth

goddess divine
i honour you
grand mother and muse of mine

Happy Birthday Beloved Mimi

women who nurture & give unconditionally

May belongs to Mothers.  May I celebrate you for 31 days?  I sing to you and give you praise. May of Mothers...for women who nurture and give unconditionally...

surrender

May of Mothers...

as I surrender to the dance of divine motherhood

I sing and give praise

to all of the mothers who impact my life

to Gaia, Mother Earth...

to Our Universal Mother...

...May of Mothers

from my journals

compassion

"Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves."
- Carl Jung (1875-1961)

Years ago, when I first read this, it changed my life. I became more compassionate, not only with others, but also with myself.

wisdom

"Love everybody.  Don't hate.  Don't gossip.  Take care of your own business.  And take care of your body. " - Eddye Williams

entre recuerdos y sueños

me visto de mares y cielos profundos,

nado entre recuerdos y sueños,

me pierdo y me encuentro en tu mirada


from my journals

joy

detail from mixed media, circa 2004

"JOY is the HOLY FIRE
that keeps our purpose warm
and our intelligence aglow."

- Helen Keller (1880-1968)

...and where do we find our joy?
It is everywhere - we only need to be awake to sense it...

from deepest conviction

"A 'NO' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble." - GANDHI



laugh at the sky

"When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.” - Buddha

laugh

"What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul."
- Yiddish Proverb


so laugh
make someone laugh
it feels so very good...

peace

"Any time anyone complains of worry, anxiety, depression, fear, hatred, jealousy - whatever it is - let him sit back and analyze the cause. If he is really sincere, he will find out that what he wanted something for himself. Selfish desire causes all the problems. Do things for the sake of others, not for yourself. That is the simple and practical way to find peace."

excerpt from "The Golden Present"

Daily Inspirational Readings by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Beloved Gurudev's wise words...Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi...

His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda

Sri Gurudev playing with me, circa 1973
The circle calls to me.

The sun has not risen, but I have.

I celebrate beloved Gurudev, today and always...

soul work

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
- Picasso


art is my soul's work...