Movie Quote Friday

First one to get the Character and the Movie wins a prize.

"People always ask me if Michael Sullivan was a good man. And I always give them the same answer: He was my father."

Coffee Musings

In the grand scheme of things... Interesting phrase that pops into mind on occasion. Like i step back to allow tunnel vision to see from a distance.

Morning Zen

It is looking as if the journey of the earth around the sun is increasing its distance and thus begins to tilt and we enter into Spring. And the rebirth and emergence begins with the land, the flowers, and trees, and the animals and our lives. The egg of the psyche has been tended and the warmth of the winter blankets peeled back. Ready to spring forth from our slumber and renewed to being life awakened to the Self and to the whole.

Morning Zen

Living in harmony is obtainable. It becomes effortless. Interesting that it is through disequilibrium that equilibrium comes. harmony rides the plank at the top of the pyramid. It is here with a balancing act worthy of the Great Wallenda's. In harmony, in conjunction with the spirit with the divine we are. Learning to maintain that connection. Doing everything everyday to gather that strength.
Was thinking how hard it is to be in the spirit. It is a daily diligent task. It is never ceasing. To be there one day, one moment does not mean that we will be there automatically the next moment. We can prepare ourselves to be ready for when that time comes when we are there. And so why is it when circumstances creep in, when we loose some footing. That one thing that gives great strength and infinite is often the first thing to go. Letting loose of the spirit when other things arise. Seems so easy to let go of that which can be so difficult. The spiritual life is a hard life. That which comes last and which leaves first.

Inbox Zero

To keep you up to date on the Inbox Zero progress. I currently have 97 messages in my gmail account inbox. Three pages in my blue sage account. just archived my school account with a ton. This Inbox Zero is designed for daily use. Constant vigilance in the upkeep of electronic data. I am at about every two weeks for cleaning them out.
But I must say I have been fairly consistent on making my bed every morning. Not really making from scratch but at least getting all the covers to cover.

Morning Zen

The horns of the dilemma. You know with the bull coming and two horns, choose which. I stand there in the middle waiting to get run over, not making a choice but letting destiny make the choice for me. Then Rush reminds us that even if you do not choose you still have made a choice. The consequences are such that in not deciding there is outcomes weighed and known and unknown. Yes, at times it is best to wait and see and let things unfold. At times still to decide and act. And upon making that decision to complete the task at hand. So many of our decisions are based not upon circumstance and truth and right thinking and right action but upon that which is known and comfortable and easy. And I think that too is what a mentor is for experience. Why we seek out the knowledge and experience of others, why we go to a professional to grow. Complete the task at hand and grow.

Drawer Pulls

We created glass "flower" drawer pulls for the Moore-Kennedy kitchen. They make for a lovely presentation.

The Tower of Glass

Looking up at the Chihuly installation at the OKCMOA. We begin our classes with a tour of the Chihuly exhibit. It is really great fun and there is always something new to see at the museum.

Morning Zen

I have begun to read a book suggested by a friend. As some of know I am not a reader. I read a lot on the Internet. I peruse information but for sitting down and reading a book it is a rare thing. That is one reason I like the Tao so much. Manageable pieces of wisdom. Almost poetry. I like Wikipedia. Readable. Short and easy but much information. And so it is a surprise to me to really read.
The book is "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life". It is about right now. At 40. Radical changes in life and living and the Self occurred and events put into motion and worlds turned a axis. And this happens to everyone. Not unique. How to handle and deal with it. How to approach a new life without. How to process through that who we are and and where we are going and to be the best Andy I can be. Authentic self. True self. true nature and seeking a higher nature. Learning how not to capsize on the sea. Learning how to drop the rocks. Learning how to polish the armor.
The knowing and the not knowing. The searching. The guideposts. Being ready. Being capable. Being open. Being willing to and taking the action necessary.