♫ Beautiful Words...So True ♫
I am, everything, I am nothing, I am a child of the Divine, we are, I am, all Is, I am.
The best way, to celebrate life on this planet, Is to join each other in a spirit of oneness. within the community of Mankind, the spirit of oneness, drives us to a realization,toward a practical application, of the same wholeness, completeness, harmony, balance and unity, striving for perfection, we will not rest until we achieve it.
My joy is in the sharing of the journey with everything, everything reflects the Godness The Godness reflects everything, everything is Divine, the Divine is everything, everything is perfect. I have no desire to change perfection, when my earth journey, is only to change, my fragmented self, I have much to do.
To discover joy, is to return to a state of oneness, with the universe, we are one, you and I, together we suffer, together exist, and forever will recreate each other, I sense the Divine in all things. I sense myself the apprentice, I am the rough ashlar, being shaped, each facet exposed, perfected, by the clinical precision of a surgeons knife, wielded in a Divine hand.
To be an instrument, of the Divine Musician, I move, I have my being, to this Divine tune, I am, no more, no less, of myself, I am not Divine, merely a receptacle, of Divinity. The joy of the journey is the fullness of the journey...whatever is, is, I embrace it all from a place of deep thankfulness, all of it. as it is, pleasure, pain, Its all the same, all of it. I surrender it all back to God, all of it, no attachment, have I, to any of it. And so it is.
All life is energy, we each, have an infinite capacity to discern it, thats why we are here, to practice it, for me this is, I sense, my journey. We are all infinitely different, that is also Gods wish. Trying to change anything on this planet require energy, energy requires resources, changing yourself from a place of Divine appreciation is power, it is not dependent on earthly resources; It comes from the one true source.
Gandhi said it all, Be the change you wish to see in the world.
That is the only meaningful way to change anything, most people however well meaning, when they think they know better, and try to implement, their wishes from a place of force, become part of the problem, the beginning of a moral dictatorship, which, then takes them from their innocence, only agape truly heals, anything, for it is Gods way, be from a place of Peace Agape and you will be in authentic power. Only that changes, anything, this is how it is, God did not make us to be sadHe made us to be, the light, so shine! shine!
Pick yourself up dust yourself down, and start all over again. This is Gods wish in this moment, know that all is well and all will be well, live from this certainty, do not doubt God, nor the Divine within each one of us, for this is authentic power, which we have a duty of care, to nurture, in ourselves and others, for we are each our brothers and sisters keepers.
When we live in the light of God, let ourselves be embraced by angels, and wise brethren, how can we fail on the journey, each journey is blessed, far more than most will ever know, in this particular lifetime, will ever know:-)In this knowingness, what inner certitude it inspires! I know I am blessed, I know you are blessed, I know everything is blessed, in oneness we are, it is, will always be, and thats good enough for me.
On this earth plane trying to force anything, ultimately, consumes the forcer. Spirit is authentic power, it just unfolds, work from this place. Expect nothing, intend, gently, from a place of profound agape, and relax, and watch it unfold, there is an authentic power in this. Infinite patience does indeed produce instant results:-)
everything is perfect as it is, look not for change in others, and then resent them, when you consider them unchanged enough. I have no expectation of anyone, thus, they dont disappoint me. I am aware that of mine own self, I can do nothing, I am an instrument, a very happy instrument, through which the Divine can play me like a harp
♫ Fear ♫
Fear: a Destructive Illusion
The illusion of fear ever springs up within
the minds of men it is so important in those moments
to realize its formlessness through the brightness of our hearts
no dark shadows can reside for fear is an illusion planted as a test
by the ego in our hearts and souls to keep us in the dark
controlling us by default ever does it lead us through
its wild and wilful ways on waves of self destruction
taking all within its path corrading as it courses
testing our true grit until the moment when the soul cries out enough
in its anguish and its pain and surrenders all to Divine Love
deep within our soul aligning us to essence our being transformed
from this source we emanate a glow as spirit illuminates us with its brilliance
shining as the stars brightening all before us as it arises to the heavens
a marker to all others to walk the celestial highways
and brings all succour to life through its divine transformative powers
we grow in a deeply expansive way empathising with all others
as we sense their oneness within honouring all life in this process
our lives irrevocably changed we live as bright links in the chain
beaming through the firmament playing a full and indispensable part
for we were ever forged through pain and suffering
bloodied yet unbowed and through these rites of passage
on this carousel of life we are lifted in the ups and downs
by Gods eternal hand in the company of angels and the hallelujah band
In life, art and nature continually feed and nourish us, through these roots; we receive the necessary inspirations and reassurance, which we find lacking, in an increasingly arid western society.
Through nature, we find our roots, connecting us to our inner creative child, from this; we discover the illimitable expansiveness of the cosmos itself.
The importance of creative play, in a natural setting, for children and adults alike, enables each to interact, in an atmosphere of mutual joy.
Through learning new skills together; painting, making objects and music, telling stories, having fun, we develop an awareness of ourselves, each other and for our environment. This plays a crucial role in keeping the creative spark fanned within us.
In bringing out latent talents, we stretch each other, creating the dynamics for a more beautiful world.
With close observation of our natural habitat, we see the infinite diversity of structure, which underlies everything; this connects us to our own internal rhythms, cultivating our sense of naturalness and wonder, for the abundance, within everything.
Art should mirror these resonances, to reveal lifes extraordinary variety, through colour and light, in a subtle manner, which touches for all, the essential oneness of life; this is the healing essence, of art, through nature.
Art has the capacity to reveal universal truths, which awaken the individual to curiosity and helps them find a clearer picture of life. As individuals awaken to the truths within themselves, it enables them to connect to their essential role in life.
Educationalists and politicians want to manage society, yet they fail to understand our fundamental needs, which are creative self worth, through real work. Neither point is being really addressed. As we use our brains and muscles less, as computers and robots marginalize us, we feel neither needed nor wanted, with no jobs, or hopes for the future.
This leads to torpor in the individual, with the malaise transmitted, from adult to child.
Seeing life has little meaning, with no respect from society, drives us to the fringes, isolated and alienated.
We need, at this time, to learn from indigenous cultures. In aboriginal society, which preceded western cave man art, by at least ten thousand years, they took only that which was needed, in order to sustain life. They were sustained by elaborate rituals and myths,
Working within, the cycles of nature, as well rounded, individuals, they were capable of telling stories, making music, and creating images in a unique, interaction with life and
the cosmos, truly, a high culture.
The development, of the unique creative individualism, of our children should be axiomatic to our educational system. For once a child is nurtured, to develop their intuitive/creative faculties, they have a centeredness, a true sense of self esteem and worth, allied to a wholesome self discipline, they open their minds to innocence and the beginnings of an intelligence unhindered by social patterning and conditioning comes forth. They have the capacity, through the artistic mind, of design, building, repairing, growing, healing, awareness, expansiveness, to roam freely and without prejudice; these skills are needed more than ever
♫ Art Natural( II )♫
The arts celebrate all the senses, releasing the body to balance and harmony, the soul and mind, to a sense of peace and belonging. Art ever works on the inner and outer senses.
That our youth are being deprived of such fundamental needs speak volumes for the values of our leaders, and the depth of our dis-ease within us, and with the natural world. Through nurture we become aware of our vital role in the chain of life, and our connectedness with everything.
We are still failing, to understand the need, for creative interaction in our society.
There is increasing marginalisation of the arts, in childrens lives, whether by accident, or design, the effects are the same; our youngsters are being denied the celebratory skills, with which they can play a full participatory role in society.
Our children are the future! Unless they are nurtured and esteemed through the arts, then
Our society will continue in a tail spin downwards.
We live in a society which has become dis-connected, where authorities have spoken ofconsuming nature in order to create wealth. Little wonder an indigenous soul was moved to say,..and when you have cut down the last tree, killed all the wildlife and fish, when you have fouled all the rivers and oceans, are you going to eat money? technology has its place, but it must be used with wisdom!
In the west we are on an orgy of greed and destruction, of irreplaceable natural, life support systems. That we deny so many of our planets population, with this unsustainable lifestyle is unthinkable.yet this is the actuality, unbelievably we are driven to extend this lifestyle, to all suffering humanity! Why are we enslaved to ego driven consumption?
If it was demonstrable that it made people more contented and happy, encouraged personal freedom and justice in a sustainable future, then I could see the point of our so called progress, but this is manifestly not the case! It doesnt have to be like this and thankfully, there is a growing awareness of the futility of our present world view.
It all comes back to education, when we teach our children respect and love for nature through the arts we embrace all of life, otherwise how can our children ever develop a meaningful dialogue with nature and heal the dis-ease which pervades our society? Very young children have an insatiable curiosity about life and their place within this environment. Einstein liked to call them true geniuses, yet without empathy and nurturing from their parents and other adults, they become suppressed and frustrated and the creative spark within is dimmed if not quenched.
♫ The Paintings (Art Work By Alasdair Urquhart ) ♫
All life is ever shining with the joy of ever divining
with whom we have the joy to share on this fine new day
we are indivisible whether near or not quite visible
and from this place life ever it doth flow
unforgettable are we all held in joy eternally
indivisible in thy sight in this being we do move
inspired ever by thy knowing what a joy in this owning
where all angels sing and with one accord
we share your presence there
ever exalted in thy eyes ever shining
endlessly reflecting thy eternal light within
ah the joys of sensing this oneness
which we share through thy tender love
eternal we shine so bright as with the stars above
we do radiate thy light set in thy fair firmament
glistering through spiral arms brightening
those who yet doth sleep as they await an angel touch
to waken and aspire to be revealed at last
to wonder and set amongst the stars
to shine endlessly reflecting thy light within
for life is ever blessing the ineffableness of thee
for life is ever blessing those with soul to sense
with heart to feel and inner eye to see
how glad are we held in this knowing
oh shining one
♫ Larks Arising ♫
Ah such a perfect dawn
a crack between the worlds bursts forth
light radiating spokes of fire then issues this day
revealing the wonder throughout this fine earth
so filled with elation as I stand enchanted
held by the alchemy that spirals around
slowly my hand responds pink in the sunlight
to my souls bidding to dance with this light
brushes start dancing arcing and flashing
drawn by the urgency of my delight
bird song reverberates throughout my being
larks arising as my votive offering ascends
celebrating nature in all her pulsating glory
my canvas it glistens as violet and gold swim as one
reflecting the evanescence shimmering around
the granite beneath me rings out its power
celestially formed I sense earth and heaven
draw ever closer and in a trance figurative moment
meld into one
♫ Cultivating the Divine ♫
such an alignment within all things as we pass through this fine new day
ever the hint of the exquisite in gesture or in deed to have the time to sense
these things and to bring to fruition is perhaps as great a gift as we can
bring to life to see as events arise with a detachment and a grace
and from this noble bearing act without undue haste for faith without works
is lifeless a duty unperformed a moment lost from tilling God’s immortal soil
for how can we ever hope to reap the joy of the eternal now if we have neglected
to sow the seeds such a need for each to cultivate from a place of love and joy
and create a vision worthy to reflect the promised land through love and simplicity
life wonderfully unfolds bringing full measures of the brightness which ever abounds
still sorrow follows joy to test our love for God to make sure we are not found
wanting as we cultivate the Divine eternally…..
such a privilege to carry the seeds of our future how do you choose to cast them
This bright new day will you lovingly prepare the soil or shall it be an aimless cast
into barren wastes we each are entrusted with the same quality of Divine seed
it is in the judicious use of this Divinity that humanity will flower in the fullness
of God’s eternal time.
♫ Tresco, A Sunset Song♫
Evocations of serenity enfolds my heart as I stand on Appletree Bay
coruscations of colour play through my enchanted eyes
bathing in pools of light delicious beyond compare
such warmth gilds my being as wrapped with angelic feathers
joy assails my senses through the drama of a vibrant arcing sun
the scene it doth unfold its riches as a banquet such a feast
renewing in its content of divine inspiriting vibrations
as seamlessness of sky and sea mirror the eternal dance within
a passing yacht’s red sails ablaze to the setting sun’s wild fire
the weary crew almost home I sense their gratefulness
with a smile I turn and ponder on the nature of this day
of the paintings made and friends met as strangers just hours before
such sense of joy and gentle familiarity in the greeting of new folk
the mellifluous mewing of a sharpening wind breaks me from my reverie
as a hail storm brews from nowhere and hits me with a clatter
I so delight in nature and her occasional capricious ways
she treats me with a rough familiarity then ply’s me with her charms
for the storm soon passes just as they do in life I move through
capering grasses walking with a peaceful ease as the
gentle alchemy of a fulsome moon opens me with her charms
heart and soul enchanted by the harmony of the spheres
as nature works with one accord to meld into this sacred isle
enchantment to enchantment
