passing by….
The practice of being authentic requires us to release outdated or unnecessary patterns and beliefs. It takes daily discipline to stay connected to the ‘four bones.’
Back Bone: the quality of courage. Speak a truth that is difficult for you to say.
Wish Bone: the quality of hope. Take a step toward realizing a dream.
Funny Bone: the quality of humor. Identify a way in which you take yourself too seriously. See if you can instead approach it lightheartedly.
Hollow Bone: the quality of trust. Identify something you take on faith. See if you can extend that feeling of openness to another area of your life……….Angeles Arrien
returning to our true nature is a whittling away of the extraneous fat, the tough issues, the realignment of bone to earth to heart…..to forfeit complacency and self-sabotage for the wisdom of risk and a beckoning insight into striving…..balancing the dusk-time of grace….
Over time character begins to govern life’s decisions evermore pertinently, and permanently. Values come under more scrutiny, and qualities such as decency and gratitude become more precious than accuracy and efficiency…..James Hillman
our wishes spiral in the mirror until we let go of half-truths….
Who you are……..
thunders so loud that I cannot hear your words.
…..Ralph Wald Emerson
Make Believe Boutique 
Beautiful, I’m going to read this in our teacher training class today!
So pleased Karen…..lovely class I’m sure…..thank you….
Blessings & Om Shanti…..
More than bones and blood, we are truth. Our beauty is in the balance: we are our injuries, as much as we are our successes. Our flaws contain our freedom; scars but a place reserved for wings. I love this, Blue. ~ Ever, Bobbie
the messy bits hallow the living of our days……nesting under those wings is our refuge…..this so beautifully etched Bobbie…may your wings be light….
Emerson was wise, how often have we stood in someone presence and thought his words. Sometimes silence would be the best tack … What good is shouting at the wind !
I wonder how different others’ perceptions are of us….do we know the impression we leave behind? It’s true that humor and integrity go a long way….and a smile for everyone…..wishing you a light step in your day g.f.s….
Wow …Is that one of your photos…those colors are amazing! That could be a 4th of July card. 🙂
oh yes, I take all the photos…..thank you for noticing:)….Blessings to you…..