Surrender

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” - Rumi (Painting Yuri Shimojo)

Light Weight

"And light has no weight, Yet one is lifted on its flood, Swept high, Running up white-golden light-shafts, As if one were as weightless as light itself – All gold and white and light." Lawren Harris, Painter 1885-1970

No Coward Soul is Mine

No coward soul is mine, / No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere; / I see Heaven's glories shine, / And, Faith shines equal, arming me from Fear. (Emily Bronte)



In the quiet my heart opens. An invisible, infinite key for an invisible, infinite door. Sensing fear's grip has slipped, I smile.

+ Yesenia

The Humanitarians

I love when things seem to just come together. I've begun putting down on paper my idea for a center that combines art and healing. The same day I started writing it down, I received emails out of no where from people I had mentioned the idea to in the past wanting to help and introduce me to others with similar dreams. Very exciting. It should come as no surprise that the magic continues today with an invite for a panel discussion at Corridor Gallery in Brooklyn called "Humanitarians". They will be discussing the question. "When the path is steep and the outcome uncertain, what compels us to help those in need?" The panelists are 5 creators who persistently come to the aid of others. I've been on the super lookout for events and workshops where I can learn more about being creative and being of service to others at the same time. Good lookin' out universe! Thanks!

For more information on Corridor Gallery visit their website: http://www.corridorgallerybrooklyn.org/

stay peace-

+ little miss shiny

Gracias a la Vida

a friend posted this blast from the past on his facebook. i LOVE mercedes sosa and this song is one of my favorites. below you can find the english translation to this song written by violeta parra. my heart gets big just listening to the song. vida, yes, I am very grateful. even when i'm sad, or mad, or scared, frustrated or at my wits end....in those times especially it's imperative to remember the little things that make life a beautiful song.




IN GRATITUDE TO LIFE

Thank you, Life, for you gave me so much.
You gave me two stars for eyes and when I open them
I can perfectly distinguish black from white
And up above in the skies the constellations
And in the crowds the man I love.

Thank you, Life, for you gave me so much.
You gave me ears so that I can hear
And record the sounds day and night of
Crickets, canaries, factories, dogs barking,
The rain falling, and the sweet voice of my loved one.

Thank you, Life, for you gave me so much.
You gave me the sounds and the alphabet
And with them the words I think of and declare
Mother, friend, brother and light shining
Over the route of my loved one's soul.

Thank you, Life, for you gave me so much.
You gave my tired feet the strength to walk
On them I have visited cities and potholes
Beaches and deserts, mountains and valleys
And your house, your street, your backyard.

Thank you, Life, for you gave me so much.
You gave me my heart that beats like a drum
When I see the fruits of the human brain
When I see good so far away from evil
When I look in the depth of your beautiful eyes.

Thank you, Life, for you gave me so much.
You gave me laughter and tears
So I can express happiness and sorrow
The two elements my songs are made of
And your songs, which are like my songs,
And everybody's songs, which are also mine.

Thank you Life.