elements of life

i spent the evening with a friend who happens to do astrological charts. he was discussing this year's changes as mercury passes again through retrograde and neptune changes houses. he amazes me as he seems to have a handle on the nuances of that upcoming for him in the next few years. he is captivating to listen to as he is obviously inspired by his understanding and looks to it for a bit of guidance.

the conversation turned to me- naturally i turned it in that direction and he pulled up my chart and started parlaying some concepts and ideas that i had not even been considering at all. whether or not there is concrete validity or this is simply age old fabling, i am delighted to consider it as there is more wisdom handed down through generations than is actually heeded. i don't know how this information can actually change anything, however i do believe that acceptance of situations is key.

so my friend was talking about the Chiron/Neptune/Jupiter conjunction that is actualizing currently. Some will phase out later next month, but some will continue until 2012. After listening to him and reading some of these articles, i realize that there is a good possibility that much of this could be borne true. of course, all of it could be deemed too general and not specific enough, but personally i have had way too much cynicism in my life.

certainly, a little late on gathering information here, here is a post from march of 2009 that discusses what is only being revealed to me at this moment.  i am still highly interested as my future seems not clear to me today. i waffle incessantly between trusting the future and trying to snag control. i guess that much of this perspective, all well outside my norm, adds much impetus to the idea that there are larger forces at work.

of course, i did some research on my own, and found that what he speaks of is common knowledge in astrological circles. here is some plain english about just some of the ideas. here is another link that i found interesting. the author has two posts that lay out some changes ahead.  happy reading on this lovely 3-day weekend..


i return to simple loves now with today's sound choice. here is tiesto with "elements of life". if there is one major experience that vibrates as ancient to me, it's being on the dance floor simply absorbing the sound and the same-ness.



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love is all around

Sometimes the way that you act makes me wonder
What I am to you
Sometimes I can't stand the way that I'm acting
To be part of the things you do
Often I've asked you for too much of your time
Like I'm stealing
And when I dream of the fear that you're leaving
I reach out
Oh baby then you

the days are rolling by. ideas pop in and out. possibilities jet out and recede. each day there is somehow an opening of my heart. i never could have guessed that i have so much farther to grow, but as i see it today, this carnation is only in its infancy.

remembering to keep my heart and hopes open is not always easy. and perfection certainly does not reside in my neighborhood. to keep trying is the best i can do.

i really think one of my groups is most amazing. each of them seems to be actually doing focused work and creating change in their lives. they have become supportive and trusting of each other and it's a joy to watch.

my friend mark wrote a short essay to commemorate his 25th year being positive which is being published in the being alive newsletter. it is also posted at on the ten. i invite you to share his thoughts and take them for a walk. he distinctly embodies the ideas i laid out in the preceding paragraphs. it never ceases to amaze at the tenderness and insight he brings to the surface.

i heard this song on pandora the other day. i fell in love with it all over again. and today i think i like the karen overton version best. "your loving arms" remixed by armin van buuren. i hope it wraps its lovin arms around you.....

time away

photocredit: ruben mendiola (mykonos)

"Art washes away from the soul
the dust of everyday life." Pablo Picasso

some thoughts on time away i have come across:

subtraction

unorthodox

image credit: pbase.com

i had dinner at a new friend's home last night. it was quite a trip, really. it was an unorthodox orthodox christmas celebration. he states that in many parts of the world, the celebration is really this weekend, coming to a close on monday. that is so for more than half of the orthodox people who celebrate christmas.

his own twist is that he creates an atmostphere of very unorthodox things with his decorations and ambience. he has menorahs hanging from outlets in the ceilings. he had christmas trees(full size ones) laying along his front steps to the house with lights in them. there was even a 10 ft tree suspended sideways above the dining table with lights, acting as a chandelier. but the best was a sewing machine on the kitchen floor with a baby doll wedged unter the needle arm. (this is a direct reference to a bad translation in the new testament of the bible.

it was bizarre, it was colorful and it was unexpected. and i had a lovely time. i remember how much i love alternative culture and alternative viewpoints. all is right with my world today. the elements in my life seem to have found the light.