experiences
It’s written that the sages, through deep meditation and a falling away of the “I,” came to understand that all experiences are not good or bad, that they are just that – experiences.
Ahh, if we could live our lives with that thought and not add fuel to the fire with other thoughts, balance and joy would no doubt prevail – as the sages have said since ancient times.
If only we could; if only we would.
Tucked away in a small journal, unfortunately I didn’t jot down the author’s name, I found these words:
“If someone with a wand took away your ability to think, all of your problems would go away.”
It’s about the negative nature of thinking that’s easy to fall into – those thoughts that repeatedly come to mind unless an awareness of what’s going on quiets the mind.
And tucked away in a small journal are words of another, and again, no author’s name, food for thought though:
“You will never find the answer by dwelling on the problem. You find the answer by dwelling on the solution to the problem.”
dana gillespie, dream on
“Third Man is the pseudonym of Blues singer Dana Gillespie. . . .” www.dana-gillespie.com Two weekends ago I discovered that moving, unpacking, and cleaning is easier when listening to Dream On. And when she begins singing “Amazing Grace,” well, I’m compelled to drop everything to join her (for once and for all it’s time to learn all the lines to that amazing song that has captured so many ears and hearts throughout the decades). The word “soul” is substituted for “wretch” which seems to ring nicer for all of us beings. Although when “Amazing Grace” was composed it’s easy to understand the reasons for the use of the word “wretch” by the composer. www.amazinggracemovie.com
the retreat film
As of yesterday, three lovely creative women, and a wonderful creative cast are in full force on Long Island working on The Retreat film www.theretreatfilm.com.
Lately I’ve been witnessing “the flow” and this is another story of its operation. The serendipitous meeting of the producer, writer, director who all seem to enjoy being “extras” in movies (I think they try to snatch every opportunity to be where the creative action is, no matter where it is – poetry meetings, writing workshops, books, movie sets, acting, studying, researching, imagining – following the creative path wherever they find it), and their discussions during that first meeting somehow flowed into creating the Sag short film, The Retreat.
Watching its inception has been an enormous treat, and knowing that they come from the heart makes it a joy to watch. The motivation, the talent, the belief, and, let’s say the enjoyment of it all, has taken them from their first meeting to where they want to be.
To all of you on the set, and to your big imaginations, keep on letting it flow.
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“Don’t play for safety – it’s the most dangerous game in the world.” – Hugh Walpole
“Let the beauty we love be what we do.” – Rumi
“Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.” – Josh Billings. a 19th century American humourist
“To live intuitively is to live fourth-dimensionally.” – Claude Bragdon
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. . . .” – Albert Einstein
peter at moving specialist Inc.
I just moved. Whew! The only good thing about having to pack every single thing one owns is that we get to sort out all the “stuff” that’s not being used. All the things that if someone were to come and take – none would be missed. I know there are a lot of different reasons for keeping unused things. But. . . .
Peter, “Speedy and Reliable with a Positive Attitude” efficiently moved my things. He’s located in Philadelphia. He’s accommodating; he’s nice. From the first phone call, he eliminated any anxiety that was trying to push its way to the surface. Support is a big Must Have when moving. otherwise it can get quite overwhelming.
Speaking of moving, I’ve been noticing many moving trucks in front of buildings, and also the unusual number of people in Philadelphia pulling suitcases around. What’s going on I wonder. I know there’s a large student population in Philly, but it’s not only students who are moving and pulling. So I think Philadelphians like to move and pull. And I want to be excluded from that moving and pulling list.
It’s good to share, so here’s Peter’s number: 267 974 7577.
www.movingspecialistinc.com