Converse with men makes sharp the glittering wit, But God to man doth speak in solitude.
~John Stuart Blackie (1809-1895)
Scottish classical scholar and writer
Our entire life consists ultimately in accepting ourselves as we are.
~Jean Anoilh (1910-1987)
French screenwriter
Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
~Clementine Paddleford (1900-1967)
American journalist and editor
My sole literary ambition is to write one good novel, then retire to my hut in the desert, assume the lotus position, compose my mind and senses, and sink into meditation, contemplating my novel.
~Edward Abbey (1927-1989)
American author
This is one of my favorite positive affirmations statements:
When a big change occurs in your life it forces you to change direction. Sometimes the new path may not be easy, but you can be absolutely certain that there is magnificence for you on the new path. You can be absolutely certain that the new path contains things that you could not have experienced otherwise.
When we look back at a negative event that occurred in the past, we often see how in fact it transformed our life. We see how that event directed us toward a life that we would not change for anything.
Rhonda Byrne,
Creator of The Secret
Here is an excerpt from the book, How to Be Rich ~ Compact Wisdom from the World's Greatest Wealth-Builders.
There are no Secret Thoughts.
Let us radically alter our thoughts, and we will be astonished at the rapid transformation it will effect in the material conditions of our lives. We may imagine thought can be kept secret, but it cannot, it rapidly crystallizes into habit, and habit solidifies into circumstance. Impure thoughts of every kind crystallize into enervating and confusing habits, which solidify into distracting and adverse circumstances. Thoughts of fear, doubt and indecision crystallize into weak, soft and irresolute habits, which solidify into circumstances of failure, indigence and slavish dependence.
On the other hand beautiful thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of grace and kindliness, which solidify into genial and sunny circumstances. Pure thoughts crystallize into habits of temperance and self-control, which solidify into circumstances of repose and peace. Thoughts of courage, self-reliance and decision crystallize into strong habits, which solidify into circumstances of success, plenty and freedom. Energetic thoughts crystallize into habits of cleanliness and industry which solidify into circumstances of pleasantness. Let us cease from our negative thoughts, and opportunities will spring up on every hand to aid our strong resolves. Encourage good thoughts, and no hard fate will drag us down to wretchedness and shame.
(From As a Man Thinketh ~ by James Allen, 1903)
A lovely quote by author Louise L. Hay, from her book ~ Heart Thoughts.
WE create
situations
and then we
give our power away
by blaming another
person for our
frustrations.
No person,
place or thing
has any power
over us.
We are the
only thinkers in
our minds.
Have a beautiful day,
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joy,
Rena
www.talktotheturtle.com
Poetry takes us to a place where we can be brave and vulnerable all within one brief moment in time. The poet's picture is painted with the intensity of emotion that leaves the room and jumps in our car for the ride home with us. This lingering feeling finds a way to our open heart then travels with us for days months or even years.
The poet's paintbrush of words may show up in our quietest moments to revisit when we have no where else to turn but inward for inspiration.
So where does one go to find good poetry you might ponder?
The Poetry Foundation has more than enough to fill up your senses. When was the last time you read some good poetry and remembered the feeling to feel.
Kealoha is Poet Laureate of Hawaii. His mission is to promote writing, reading and appreciation of poetry among the people of the Hawaiian Islands.
An MIT graduate who showed the world he did his homework, and then broke through to his real expression of being a poet and an artist. I find his voice has so many questions that are presented in a introspective way. Then finding his way to express where many emotions lie repressed. This is the newest generation asking questions and making sense of our world through their artistic expression of poetry.
Underneath all those smarts is a passionate teacher of literacy.
Underneath all those smarts is an artist with social responsibility that takes you right to the edge of his raw dance that ends with compassion for ourselves..
Ranked in the top ten of the nation's best poets in 2007, he is the founder of First Thursday's (largest registered slam poetry competition in the world) in Hawaii.
Here are videos of his poetry.
Kealoha
Chances.
Zoom Out.
Writing lyrics for songs is a form of poetry as well. Hapa sings Hawaiian music of the islands. It is beautiful and soothing. Story tellers through music.
Hapa - Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai
Have a beautiful day,
photo: PKM
joy,
Rena
www.talktotheturtle.com
How can I be of service to you?
I would like to take credit for this unique opening question, but it was really part of an introduction dialogue I most recently had with a computer consultant. I feel this question has a home with any company that is contributing to a planet that we can all thrive on.
This winter, while vacationing in Waikiki, Hawaii, we stopped by the Moana Surfrider beach bar for a tropical drink. Friendly atmosphere with travellers from all over the world - lively chatty place to enjoy some shade and the beautiful view of Waikiki beach and ocean beyond.
I thought I noticed someone from the mainland sitting over at one of the garden tables and mentioned their name out loud. One of the happy holiday-goers sitting at the bar overheard me as saying, "Is that Rick Warren over there?"
I turned around and before I could catch myself said - "Rick who?"
"Who is Rick Warren?"
A silence sifts into my relaxing tiki bar experience.
You know that feeling when the crowd all takes one step away from you, like you are on the wrong planet basically - that feeling.
"The author of the book, The Purpose Driven Life" someone chimed in, served up in such a way that all I had to do was kind of tag along with the conversation and nod my head.
However, I did put the connection together in my vacation head and realized I did know who they were now all talking about.
I wanted to add "It's called a Holiday for a reason."
Rick Warren, yes of course I know who that is.....
In a world of newsletters and marketing ploys of buy this, do this and for sure don't do that; in a world where everyone sells their message of how you can be rich and be happy just like them, at some point you realize that we all have to find our own way. Through all the noise of people selling their stories of success we must make time to celebrate our own lives. Making space for us to flourish. Making time to remember to breathe.
What is your purpose?
The book that Rick Warren founding pastor of the Saddleback Church in Southern California, wrote asks just that. His book The Purpose Driven life came out in 2003 and there is a new and revised version.
Rick Warren's website offers a daily devotional - DAILY HOPE.
This is a talk that pastor Rick Warren gave at TED - 2006 - Monterey Calif.
Hope.
At the end of the
day
when all is said
and
all you have is
you
and a
smile of
gratitude
for the
day.
Have a beautiful day,
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joy,
Rena
www.talktotheturtle.com
Madness need not be all breakdown. It may also be break-through.
~R.D. Laing (1927-1989)
Scottish psychiatrist
Life is not life unless you make mistakes.
~Joan Collins (1933 - )
American (English-born) actress
Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow.
~Helen Keller (1880-1968)
American author and lecturer
Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love.
~Rumi (1207-1273)
13th century poet and theologian
Here is one of my favorite positive affirmation statements:
It is when you no longer feel the need for money that money will come. The feeling of needing money comes from the thought that you don't have enough, and so you continue to create not having enough money.
You are always creating, and when it comes to money, you are either creating the lack of it or the abundance of it.
Rhonda Byrne
Creator of The Secret
Here is an excerpt from the book, How to Be Rich ~ Compact Wisdom from the World's Greatest Wealth-Builders.
Watch Your Thoughts, Hate Within, Hovel Without.
There are childish states of consciousness that operate against material harmony. Worry, hate, fear, anxiety and condemnation are interior pivots for exterior hovels. Wherever we rest our ideas and energies, substance must gather round.
"Envy is the ulcer of the soul," said Socrates.
A mind that has been poised through incarnations in the belief of poverty and its power, and backs this belief in the present with childish states of mind - anger, worry and fear, will find poverty abiding with it.
(From The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles, 1910)
A lovely quote by author Louise L. Hay, from her book ~ Heart Thoughts.
We do not have to
know how to
forgive.
All we have to do
is be willing
to forgive.
The
Universe will
take care of the how.
Have a beautiful day,
photo: PKM
joy,
Rena
www.talktotheturtle.com
What do you think about energy? Specifically your energy?
What are your thoughts about the subtle energy system of Chakras?
Do you think if you had an understanding of your energetic self that you could shift your life experiences to be filled with more grace and flow?
Carol Tuttle's dynamic and compassionate teaching ability demonstrates that she most certainly has a few ideas and healing directions for you. I have included a video that is part of a sales page tool for Carol Tuttle's chakra system. However, there is so much information in this eight minute video that I highly recommend that you watch it several times. You may be delighted to find that every time you re-visit the video there is another gem waiting for you in her garden of information.
The video on this posting is one in a group of seven that fulfill an overall view of the chakras from Carol Tuttle.
The most obvious gift to take away from this video about the root chakra or the first chakra is that the energizing color for this chakra is red. Carol also shares that one of the healing techniques for this chakra to open is to stamp your feet.
I know it's easy to sit and listen and watch, but in this offering consider being available to actually take the action that she suggests.
I am really enjoying soaking up all this subtle energy information. I find it facilitates a creative process for an inner exploration of me. There is just a gentle feeling of listening and that is the only requirement on my part.
The set up for this video is as follows:
Are your Chakras open or closed?
Root Chakra is responsible for your career, money mindset and sense of belonging. If it is blocked you are stuck in a unfulfilling and unrewarding career, you never seem to have enough money - which leaves you worried and in debt.
Spending money is a harrowing experience for you as you doubt your ability to budget effectively. You suffer from weight or body issues, which leave you feeling unworthy and uncomfortable in your own skin.
Root Chakra Opening Techniques ~ Chakra Healing with Carol Tuttle.
Have a beautiful day.
Remember to breathe.
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joy,
Rena
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Re-Designing a person's space and working with the placement of their personal collection of artwork is really a interesting practice that I enjoy. When I combined my years of Feng Shui with Interior Re-Design my education included gaining some information that is really quite empowering.
People buy in themes.
You may want to awaken your senses right now by looking at your artwork on your walls. You may not be aware that you buy the same focus over and over again. My favorite example of this is a woman who wanted a more harmonious feeling in her home. In the process of Re-Design we begin with the client and together we take all of their art collection and put it in one room. It can be quite startling to see what your theme is and overall focus. This particular client had several paintings of Robert Bateman the wildlife artist. We were able to see all of the fire energy (animals) that was being represented in the artwork and by combining the two worlds of Re-Design with the art of placement (Feng Shui) maximize the harmony in her space. My point is that we focus on our artwork and buy it from our internal emotional reservoir. When you take the time to look at every piece of artwork you are freeing up your mind to make a conscious space for the areas of your life that would benefit from a new focus. This awareness will give you the self confidence to edit your surroundings with things that truly support you on a path of self kindness.
I remember years ago when I first saw Dr. Emoto's water crystal photographs.
Dr. Emoto's book, The Hidden Messages in Water was released in 2005. My collection of affirmation tags launched in 2003 and I was so excited that his scientific photo essays were showing that what you focus on and think of can change the shape of a water drop crystal. I remember taping LOVE onto the bottom of my water bottle so I could embrace the softness of that vibration in my life. It was kind of fun to do that. I also took my own charms and put them on a little chain around the bottle but they were always falling off. Whenever I visit Dr. Emoto's collection of crystal photographs I am deeply inspired. It makes me want to focus on all and everything that is beautiful on this planet earth.
I put together three videos of Dr. Emoto that I compiled from various Google resources. I never did acquire Dr. Emoto's book, because I know that through my own life discoveries the value of the words we choose to focus on. However by creating this post on the value of finding ourselves through what we focus on I will be adding at least one of his books to my library.
This first video is a brief biography of Dr. Emoto and his photos. Enjoy!
Lilou interviews Dr. Emoto's USA representative, Lindsay Kemp in Honolulu during the World Congress of Quantum Physics - December 2012.
Messages from Water.
This documentary shows how Dr. Emoto originally created his photographs and how they actually froze the water drops. It is 40 minutes in length, has English subtitles in parts of the program and has a lot of information in it to absorb.
If you were to know me, you would understand that I have a habit of singing throughout the day. It's not long - I usually burst out with "la la lah..." likened to the sound of three piano keys, or I would like to think. It happens to me without notice and before I know it my little song has been sung. I pretty much keep a water bottle with me at all times as well. All these years I have been singing to my water and infusing it with the good vibrations of enthusiasm. I have a few songs that stay with me and it makes me smile to think of them and hum a few bars.
This is one of them....
Walking in Rhythm - The Blackbyrds, 1975.
Have a beautiful day,
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Joy,
Rena
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