Meditating
The mantra
is the vehicle
that knows
the best shortcut
when my mind
is downtown traffic
~ Colleen Redman
We'Moon is a best-selling appointment book, astrological moon calendar, earth-centered spiritual guide and multicultural handbook in natural rhythms. Now in its 26th year of publication, We'Moon is created for, by and about womyn. ~ From the We’Moon website. The above poem is included in the current issue, “We’Moon 07.” This year’s theme is “On Purpose.”
Comments
For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven
Posted by: Stuart Barden | September 13, 2006 9:37 AM
if only more people took the time to "be still" and "quiet". a very hard thing in this fast-paced, chaotic world.
Posted by: amy f. | September 13, 2006 11:13 AM
Beautiful
Posted by: Kathy | September 13, 2006 3:35 PM
everyone needs a field like that to meditate in...LOL
What is on the ground in front of him?
Posted by: kenju | September 13, 2006 4:20 PM
Kenju, I don't even know! I didn't even notice it. The photo is of my husband, Joe. I'll ask him and get back to you if I get an answer.
Posted by: colleen | September 13, 2006 4:37 PM
looks like my shoes
Posted by: joe | September 13, 2006 7:06 PM
Lovely, Colleen. I wish I were better at meditating but I do take time each day to be quiet.
Posted by: ginnie | September 13, 2006 8:22 PM
very Zen. I like it!
Posted by: Deana | September 13, 2006 8:26 PM
Looks like a BEAUTIFUL Book! If I didn't have a Yearly Book that I am deeply attached to...for years and years....I would get me one.
I may get one as a gift for someone else, though! Thanks my dear!
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | September 13, 2006 11:59 PM
Congrats on another recognition.
Posted by: Tabor | September 14, 2006 8:31 AM
I swear I thought the shoes were a puppy.
Posted by: kenju | September 14, 2006 8:34 AM
I want to learn to meditate but I think I would be a difficult student. It is hard to clear my mind. The thoughts just keep coming in like the planes at a busy airport! I need an air traffic controller!
Posted by: ruth | September 14, 2006 4:33 PM
If you repeat a mantra or passage, you just keep going back to it every time your mind starts thinking thoughts. It's ongoing work but every time you pull your mind back to the mantra you strengthen the muscles in your brain that control the mind.
Posted by: colleen | September 14, 2006 5:54 PM
Beautiful words and photo, and excellent that you're in the calendar!
Posted by: Leslie | September 15, 2006 2:32 PM
I can't thank you enough for "introducing" me to We-Moon a few months ago. I have their calendar and I'm mesmerized by the prints for each month. Extraordinary drawings! I visit their website frequently. (also ordered some of their lovely note cards)
And as you'll see from my post on Monday...I'm getting back in touch with "me" by soaking up the water, etc. each morning on my island. There's a lot to be said for meditating and just allowing ourselves to "be."
Posted by: Terri | September 20, 2006 7:28 PM