Ive been thinking lately about the different people in my life who I would call healers.
They are a dentist, an acupuncturist, a chiropractor, an integrative acupressure practitioner. They really have healed me, all in their own ways. I count myself so lucky to have found each one of them. I'm going to give each one a separate post. In the order of who I have seen for the longest time.
Stay tuned. Thanks.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
24 kabillion stars
Quite a few years ago, I heard a great piece on NPR. It was an essay by a woman, and as is often the case with me, I was so moved I was reduced to tears.
She talked about noticing the kind things that people would do for one another. So, armed with a pack of star stickers, she would approach this random kind person and reward them with a gold star on their hand. Isn't that neato?
I was flabbergasted. To walk up to someone and recite something wonderful that you witnessed them doing, well...........I was impressed. Just the utter loveliness of such a gesture. And imagine being on the receiving end? Talk about making someones day.
To me, it seems very brave, but to this woman, I imagine she was just doing what seemed right.
How on earth do I get a hold of some of that bravura?
Where is she these days? I wish she could know that I think she is grand.
She talked about noticing the kind things that people would do for one another. So, armed with a pack of star stickers, she would approach this random kind person and reward them with a gold star on their hand. Isn't that neato?
I was flabbergasted. To walk up to someone and recite something wonderful that you witnessed them doing, well...........I was impressed. Just the utter loveliness of such a gesture. And imagine being on the receiving end? Talk about making someones day.
To me, it seems very brave, but to this woman, I imagine she was just doing what seemed right.
How on earth do I get a hold of some of that bravura?
Where is she these days? I wish she could know that I think she is grand.
Monday, October 12, 2009
the prime number of 23
Here is something that is so great. This info was also given to me for posting. Thanks-a-mucho.
http://www.ragweavers.com
This will bring you to a site about a place called Endless Possibilities. This is a fantastic name for a fantastic project.
It started when Rabiah Hodges was teaching at an art center that happened to be next to a thrift store. The thrift store was run by the Hotline, which is a crisis center for domestic violence, sexual assault and HIV/AIDS management. Because not all the clothing items given to the thrift store were usable, many were discarded. Rabiah saw raw material that she could use in her weaving projects. She began weaving the rags, along with yarn, into bags, rugs and cloth.
In 2002, Endless Possibilities opened for business selling the fiber art to raise money for the Hotline. Since then, Rabiah has trained over 600 weavers, many of whom were callers to the Hotline.
My favorite item was this really neato rug that was WOVEN OUT OF TIES!!! It was cool man cool. The end of the rug had the narrow part of the tie extending like fringe. Artists and their visions...I am so thankful for them.
Poetically, Rabiah says "like one of our weavings, you can take the pieces of your life and put them back together."
SIGH......aren't people wonderful?
http://www.ragweavers.com
This will bring you to a site about a place called Endless Possibilities. This is a fantastic name for a fantastic project.
It started when Rabiah Hodges was teaching at an art center that happened to be next to a thrift store. The thrift store was run by the Hotline, which is a crisis center for domestic violence, sexual assault and HIV/AIDS management. Because not all the clothing items given to the thrift store were usable, many were discarded. Rabiah saw raw material that she could use in her weaving projects. She began weaving the rags, along with yarn, into bags, rugs and cloth.
In 2002, Endless Possibilities opened for business selling the fiber art to raise money for the Hotline. Since then, Rabiah has trained over 600 weavers, many of whom were callers to the Hotline.
My favorite item was this really neato rug that was WOVEN OUT OF TIES!!! It was cool man cool. The end of the rug had the narrow part of the tie extending like fringe. Artists and their visions...I am so thankful for them.
Poetically, Rabiah says "like one of our weavings, you can take the pieces of your life and put them back together."
SIGH......aren't people wonderful?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
22
Did you go to the website for habitat for horses? I think you should go again and go to the Stories section. Read about Marco. Oh my goodness, oh my goodness. So many of the stories about any rescued animal are just wrenching, but I promise that this one has a happy ending. I found myself thinking of Marco and Misty for days and days afterward.
This kind of story makes my heart grow big with love. ANY person who works in animal rescue, here is my wish for them.
For sweet dreams
For quiet, calm, soothing moments
For a head lifted high
For the adoring look from a dog, a cat, a bunny, a horse who Knows you have saved them.
For the sun to shine softly upon you
For the rain to bless you in it's cleansing graces
Because, somehow you have the fortitude to do the work that must be done
And because of you, lives are enhanced a million fold
Animal lives, human lives.
This kind of story makes my heart grow big with love. ANY person who works in animal rescue, here is my wish for them.
For sweet dreams
For quiet, calm, soothing moments
For a head lifted high
For the adoring look from a dog, a cat, a bunny, a horse who Knows you have saved them.
For the sun to shine softly upon you
For the rain to bless you in it's cleansing graces
Because, somehow you have the fortitude to do the work that must be done
And because of you, lives are enhanced a million fold
Animal lives, human lives.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
vingt et un
Here's one someone sent me. How veddy nice. http://www.habitatforhorses.org
Please go to their website. I could not possibly tell you who they are better than they do in the two paragraphs on the home page. I did love their horse of the moment section. You must view.
They have supporters in every state. Thank goodness. Such precious animals. The way they carry themselves, even when starved, even when abandoned. They seem to know their own worth and hold fast to their dignity.
When we take Taco and Betty for a ride and we see horses, (or cows) we always call them "big dogs." Just a little perspective for the pups.
Please go to their website. I could not possibly tell you who they are better than they do in the two paragraphs on the home page. I did love their horse of the moment section. You must view.
They have supporters in every state. Thank goodness. Such precious animals. The way they carry themselves, even when starved, even when abandoned. They seem to know their own worth and hold fast to their dignity.
When we take Taco and Betty for a ride and we see horses, (or cows) we always call them "big dogs." Just a little perspective for the pups.
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