Avatar art in a virtual world

My cats watching television. I wonder at times what they are thinking as they watch the birds, squirrels, bunnies and other wild critters go about their business of searching for food on the telly . They sit at the patio doors and look out to the courtyard as well. I took a page from their lives yesterday, and took a day off. I let the world go by, and you know what. it survived without me, and I…

This sweet potato is now a thriving vine on my patio. Who knew! PL Precept #1 Life is Art Oyahshikiri

It isn’t always important to be doing “something” It is OK, to allow yourself to do “nothing” Leave your cell phone in the house, or in another room, turn it off. When was the last time you looked up and simply took in the vast blue sky, or counted the fluffy clouds drifting overhead. PL Precept #20 Live maintaining equilibrium between mind and matter. Oyashikiri

Listening is an Art There is a difference between “hearing” and “listening”. How many times have you asked “have you heard a word I’ve said”… how often do you feel you are speaking into the wind… Being Present when interacting with someone is so important. We all know this, yet….. it is so easy to be so “involved” in our own day to day experiences …. we …. yes… everyone of us…. forget to stop…

There was a time when we could enjoy quiet moments of reflection, when there wasn’t an electronic device in every room. We basked in the quiet of the day, we sat outside on the porch or front stoop and enjoyed the day/night. Neighbours going for a walk, or coming home from work, going out for the evening, walking to the bus stop, the pace was slow and leisurely. And…. and…. people waved and…

Surroundings reflect your state of mind Everything that appears before you is a reflection of your state of mind. If you work to improve your mind and actions, then what appears in the mirror will also be well balanced. PL 2015 Closing your eyes and listening to music that is simply a melody that drifts in and floats around you….can inspire new vision. Oyashikiri Sometimes we need to choose…

came across this picture… couldn’t look away. I think the heat waves we’ve had this summer…. have influenced me. I am totally enamoured with the vibe …. Today the 11th. is Ancestor’s Day … service is at 10:a.m. Let’s pray for World Peace. Pray for the happiness of those around us. Oyashikiri

Think “now is the time” Instead of “It’s no use now”… Don’t give up by thinking its too late. Tell yourself that there is more that can be done. Express yourself carefully to avoid any misunderstandings. Oyashikiri PL2022

You can run, you can try to hide,, but you can never escape the thoughts and feelings you carry inside. We think we are alone, but always, no matter where we go, where we are, the “Universe” is watching over you. PL Precept # 16 All things progress and develop PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in relativity PL Precept #17 Grasp what is most essential Oyashikiri

Hello, bom dia… it was nice to be out enjoying fresh air and open skies. too often animals are kept in human made cages that keep them in buildings eating man made products instead of being out in the open air, grazing. Drove for miles yesterday on back roads, passing dozens of farms and farmland. Not a grazing animal in sight. To be fair I do live in a populated province and myself live in a…

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Some days come and go in a blur. With the heat wave we have been experiencing in Eastern Canada… thoughts drift to cooler times. No matter how hard you try to foresee the future, you really don’t know how things will turnout. Do your best and see how it plays out. PL Precept #18 Each moment is a turning point. Oyashikiri

Happy Canada Day! In PL we also celebrate the first of every month. It is The Day of Peace – there will be a service at 10:a.m. Reminder – A smile invites happiness and cheer. It is essential to energize others as well as yourself. Happy Wednesday everyone. Oyashikiri

It is easier to adapt to something when we find it interesting No Matter how enjoyable a situation is, a slight change in our attitude can make it boring. Let’s face any situation with curiosity and enthusiasm. PL2022.10 Oyashikiri

Don’t let circumstances sway your decision It does not help to overthink things. Sometimes we just need to make up our minds and move foreward. PL2022.6 Oyashikiri

Persevere you will see the results Let’s do our best to see things through until the very end. By consistently making effort, the results will come before you know it. PL2016 Oyashikiri

Try putting yourself in the other person’s shoes Put aside your own convenience for a moment and think about what would make the other person happy, or what would best serve their needs. PL Precept #10 Love yourself and others. Oyahshikiri