Welcome 2012 ~

imagine living life
by making choices that enliven

how we move our bodies and thoughts
how we listen and speak
how we care and share
honoring the essence of our depths

imagine choosing that which energizes
from this moment on
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wishing one and all vitality
of heart
mind
and body
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welcome 2012!

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The Novica Winner is......

evidence

of divinity

found in each breath

the breath within our chest

the breath

of winters magnificence

evidence of divinity

as the sun lights icy crystals

colors dance 

and fairies prance

kin to the living spark

light that dances within our hearts

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Novica thank you for honoring my blog friends and readers

with a $50 gift certificate for your website!

Novica supports artists around the world by giving them a place to share and sell what they create. 

An opportunity for us to purchase and enjoy products made by hand and heart. 

Random number generator has chosen

Elena Nuez!

Congratulations Elena!

Elena has a wonderful and artful blog,

where she shares gorgeous photography!

Treat yourself to a visit to her blog Bicocacolors.

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As we near Winter Solstice, 

my heart feels the peace found in deep nights.

Soon,  we will experience more sunlight each and every day.

Wishing you all a lovely holiday season!

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Give Away from Novica!

cold days and nights 

grow icy delights

and 

Novica

(in association with National Geographic)

is giving MY Blog readers 

a gift certificate of $50

wahoo!

Novica supports artists around the world by giving them a place to sell their art 

to us.

I ordered two gifts from them.

Mate Gourd Maracas

their sound is awesome

the art a delight

the gift wrapping thrilled me:

 a silk scarf

soft and fluid

the batik is gorgeous and it came in a hand dyed bag for wrapping!

this is how they arrived:

So, take a look at some of the links (below)

and if you would love a chance to win this $50 gift certificate leave me a message

in the comment section. 

I will randomly choose one person on 16th of December, 2011.

accessories

men's accessories

women's scarves

men's sterling silver cuff links

wool scarves

walking sticks

one more thing:

Novica has opportunities to become a consultant!

This might be a fun and beneficial way to earn money with a great company. 

You can read the details here:

Novica Live

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Wahoo to the lucky winner!

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Auction

I have just learned of an auction that is taking place 

to help Terri Windling and her family in a time of need. 

Terri has a wonderful blog called: The Drawing Board

If you would like to see the auction:

Magick 4 Terri

 

My Item: Set of 10 Magical Greeting cards

The list of things to bid on is wonderfully long and overflowing with awesome treasures.... 

perhaps you will find a gift for someone

and help a family in need at the same time.

these 3 images and 7 more will be included for the winner of my auction

 

Terri has inspired and helped so many, she deserves this support.

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Grave Creek House

once upon a time

this wee house was built

looking into these walls

I wonder why it tilts

the stories it holds

may never be told

but we can dream and wonder

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the sun came out 

and it seems Autumn is still amongst us

I love this vital time when two seasons dance

snow one day

hinting of winter

sun the next reclaiming autumn

reminding me that nature has it's own way

and we must learn to dance with what is

while wandering yesterday

we came across one of the more humorous 'No Trespassing' signs I have seen:

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Snowy Autumn Land

fell asleep to a warm night sky
cloaked in clouds at 28F
woke to four fresh inches of autumn snow
two snow falls to date
how many will it take
before golden grasses lie down
announcing winter is here

in the meantime
grasses appear to be rising through
a sand land along an ocean shore
i can almost smell the salty air
when a breeze of pine
awakens me to our snowy autumn land

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SALE
20% off in my Spirithelpers Shop
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Frosty Morning ~

I woke up
it was a frosty morning
and the first thing that i saw
was ice dressed in rainbows
my heart began to thaw
I thought I was heading to yoga
but smitten my path did change
kneeling to enjoy a sparkling ballet
morning light
and
golden grass
did reign
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poem inspired by the rythym of Joni Mitchell's 
song: Chelsea Morning
thank you Joni
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20% off everything in my Spirithelpers Shop!

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Awesome Sale!

gently lapping waters

along your shore

soothe my thoughts

till they melt away

making room 

for your dancing rythym

and song 

like a slow dance

between lovers

filling all time and space

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Clytie

is a woman of heart

she finds them wherever she goes

this photo is for you Clytie 

(and all my lovely blog friends)

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In celebration of life

I am having a AWESOME SALE in my Spirithelpers etsy shop!

Wahoo, 20% off all items in shop!

Today through December 16th

choose your items, go to checkout/cart

find the words: apply shop coupon code, click on it

put the code: AWESOMESALE

as one word in and the sale price will be given to you. 

Feel free to spread the word!

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 woke up to snow, over an inch:

Visit: Watery Wednesday for wonderful watery images by other photographers!

Blush of Autumn

autumns blush goes on and on

delighting our eyes

filling the air

tis the time of year

when the sun shines on us it penetrates our bones

yet if a single cloud wanders by and cloaks the sun

we feel autumn's chill

and so it goes

warm and cold

light and shadows

as the sun rides closer to earths horizon

autumns blush goes on and on 

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Samhain; Gaelic for Summer's End

clouds were passing through today
from west to east
through hills and valley
meadow and high mountain


cloaked within their misty forms
traveled celestial ancients


their sole purpose
to sprinkle blessings on the land
and all that lived beneath


and so they did
and so it goes
blessings from above
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tis Halloween

and the sun descending towards the horizon drew me out of my wee cabin

to sunset bathe

and greet the Celtic New Year with my heart

whether you celebrate Halloween

Day of the Dead, honoring those who have passed to the beyond

or Samhain

I wish you a gracious time

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this evenings moon

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Autumn Sunset

Autumn Sunset

in the presence of light
we are purified

in the presence of color

we come present

in the presence of mountains majestic

rich spaciousness

in the presence of light
a luminosity that nourishes

in the presence of reflection
we soften with the satiny surface

with sunset

we breathe 

in sync with life
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to enjoy other's poetry with the prompt; Sunset
visit: One Single Impression
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Life Dances in Holy Waters

 like a dream
life dances in holy waters
reflections and ripples
of light
of color
travel to the edges of the pond
and beyond
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Autumn Blessing

may the breath of autumn
which stirs the leaves
until they are free to ride upon the breeze
may it free your spirit to gently rise
find your colors and then take flight
may the breath of autumn wrap a cloak of soft light
around you

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The Mushroom Said to Me

the mushroom said to me

there is nowhere else to be

though our roots travel far

this is what we know

here is where we are

there is nowhere else to be

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this morning:

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Golden Waters

 along your autumn shore

even rocks and light

reflect golden hues

an invitation to sit deeply 
open widely

 let this season imbue

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Lake McDonald, Picture Perfect

Autumn's dance has just begun

days are warm

delicious

nights are crisp

clear

a wonderful time

to relax and mingle

with nature

and loved ones near

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yesterday my dear friend Abigail had her birthday

we dined, roamed and enjoyed this lake,

her banks

and treasures galore that we found as we strolled along. 

a glorious way to celebrate life!

Happy Birthday Abigail!!

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Wonderful Equinox to one and all!


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Summer's Grand Finale

summer's alchemist has been busy at work

planting seeds upon our earth

sun and rain did penetrate

now earth's blooms proliferate

summer's grande finale

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Rising from Your Heart of Hearts

rising from your heart of hearts
lives a song
that is all yours
trust the wisdom of it's gait
let it's melody permeate
find that it does decorate
in multitudes of gesture

rising from your heart of hearts
your quintessential song
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Both of these wild flowers are wonderfully unique from one another. 

I love their awesome details, wild and fringy is one and the other, well look at those colorful spots:

Tangible Warning

they appeared
majestic in beauty and muscle
above our heads on summer cliffs
blue sky
green  flora
framed them superbly

their gaze landed on us with concern
in turn this should have concerned us
yet we watched with joy to see them

two elders came down the cliffs toward us
sent the younger ones far around

as they neared 

a force quite tangible
beamed from their eyes and forehead
warning us to back off

we did
they held us off
until their tribe was far away
lowering their heads to eat
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