Cartwheeling through Life

Winter Solstice December 21, 2014

Another updated post, originally published 12/22/2014 - now 2/16/22

Brusque is another spelling of Brusk - both are good words for scrabble, don't you think?

Coincidence to have both heard the word and then read it on p. 14 of Book of Life

"Discipline of Zen is to enable you to act without watching yourself" ~ Alan Watts

Emery Lai's Birthday

love this picture :)

Flora Phenomena, excellent blog and idea
"Good Yule to You" Gorgeous photo shared on Facebook by Sarah Addison Allen

https://www.facebook.com/sarahaddisonallen/photos/a.124918303809.102260.36395043809/10152887244393810/?type=1&theater

HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!December 21, 2014|By Alicia Silverstone

I am so loving these photos
Juxtaposition is particularly important on this day of balance

Morning walk with Misty

New beginnings
Observance of balance and bliss. Bliss yoga - love this image

http://www.soundcenterarts.com/winter-solstice-bliss-yoga-music-sound#.VJgSSl4AKA

Punctiliousness: extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions. Punctilios: a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.

Quail Ridge Books

Sarah Addison Allen, author of Garden Spells, casts new magic with First Frost.
She visits Quail Ridge Books on Friday, January 23, at 7 pm.

"This imaginative, lyrical novel is an intricate web of magical misfits, Southern gothic charm and the power of new possibilities, both romantic and redemptive." -NPR. Thank you for the "heads up" Text, Julie

Unwind
Value

eXercise - walk with Misty, yoga, baking, tree trimming, and then a second walk with my pup

Yule Yoga with Rebecca - and Jeff

"Zen people are at ease in a culture that is not at ease" ~ Alan Watts: equivalent to Chinese chán, transliteration of Pali jhāna; Sanskrit dhyāna

Saturday, Dec 20 - Sunday, Dec 21, 2014 : Winter Solstice

"As you embrace life with passion, seize each wonderful moment and make the most of each Adventure." ~ Deepak
Be rooted in the knowledge that you’re as mighty as the universe itself, full of love, joy and power. Be in Bliss.

Created a "Cartwheeling Through Life" Face Book Page

https://www.facebook.com/cartwheelinglife

Delight in Stillness. Discover the seeds of potential that live within

Einstein quote:

http://www.astartemoonblog.com/2013_12_01_archive.html

"From this place of unlimited potential, give yourself permission to dream big. " ~ Deepak

Growth is on the other side of fear.

Homage : special honor or respect shown publicly.

I'm doing it today. I'm creating a new Facebook page. Inspired by many... It is time!

Joy is my highest purpose

Kicking off a new adventure

"Moondance" by Van Morrison is playing in the background on The West Wing.

Numinous : having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity. p. 12 The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

Onomatopoetically used in West Wing to refer to the word "frumpy"

Possibility. Passion

Quiet will lead you to even more miraculous dreams, more joy, more possibility, and a supreme destiny beyond your greatest imagination. ~ Oprah

Rooted in the knowledge that you are as mighty as the universe itself.

Stillness informs action.

"Tap into that vast reservoir of courage that is available to all, as you move through and well beyond your comfort zone into the space of infinite joy, peace and possibility." ~ Deepak

United with the Unlimited potential

Visionary with a Vast reservoir of courage available to all, as we move through and well beyond our comfort zone into the space of infinite joy, peace and possibility. ~ Deepak

West Wing: Season 3

eXtraordinary me... eXploring my inner truth, allowing my deepest desires to emerge and guide me toward my true destiny.

"You are star dust, a bright, golden light and all good things of this lifetime are indeed your divine destiny." ~ Deepak

Zen: Japanese, literally ‘meditation,’ from Chinese chán ‘quietude,’ from Sanskrit dhyāna ‘meditation.’

Wrapping up, hugging in...

Alignment with that true purpose – or dharma.

"Choosing to be humble teachers, open to the flow of learning

as well as selflessly teaching by joyous example,

we are shining lights of all that is good,

and wellsprings of inspiration for others." ~ Deepak

Destiny. Dharma. Days 16, 17,18 and 19. Divinely breathe the essence of the true self into one another.

"Each of us is a unique strand in the intricate web of life, here to make a unique contribution." ~Deepak

Fulfilling MY purpose. Following my bliss...
Guatama Buddha: "Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it."

Hug in to that Holding space for JOY, Happiness and Peace that is inside each of us.

Innate talents. Inspirational me... “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” ~ Albert Einstein

Joseph Campbell once said, ‘Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors that were only walls’.

Kevin Cashman : "Purpose is Spirit seeking expression".

Life's purpose: LOVE is...

My life's purpose

Namaste' Cafe'