tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post1630561794511655297..comments2024-01-20T12:32:41.342-05:00Comments on Paint, Poems and Ponderings: Walking Meditationsukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-38708928135321648452012-01-07T08:28:14.138-05:002012-01-07T08:28:14.138-05:00soulbrush, i find "formal" walking medit...soulbrush, i find "formal" walking meditation as taught by meditation teachers very difficult too as you are supposed to do certain things w/feet and hands according to their specifications.<br /><br />what i do is very simple and informal. i may be hurrying down the hall in my home and then place my hands in prayer position and immediately somehow for me, I slow down and feel more grounded.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-85138695909383943402012-01-07T08:17:46.313-05:002012-01-07T08:17:46.313-05:00I really love this sight. It calms me just looking...I really love this sight. It calms me just looking at it. A year ago I did a mindfulness course, started meditating and felt so at peace, but now life has just taken over and is far too hectic. Sigh, isn't that an awful thing to admit- life is too hectic to meditate!!! (must admit I found the walking meditation quite difficult as things around me were too distracting!)soulbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879115279499153124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-42872748594272252102012-01-06T10:56:22.134-05:002012-01-06T10:56:22.134-05:00What a perfect reminder. Thank you Suki.
The carve...What a perfect reminder. Thank you Suki.<br />The carved hands are beautiful, such a perfect companion to the table.<br /><br />I adore plants that last and last and have offspring! They become family just like pets.<br /><br />I'm so glad you like the painting. I enjoyed doing it and talking to her as it evolved.<br /><br />xo<br />Lo♥studio lolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363808478293833466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-46674888538232960092012-01-05T20:47:04.987-05:002012-01-05T20:47:04.987-05:00you always make me think!
love the painting - i...you always make me think! <br /><br />love the painting - isn't she clever that girl? <br /><br />Happy New Year Suki - merry new year tooMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409455543895086283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-14087938133064401012012-01-05T09:47:59.077-05:002012-01-05T09:47:59.077-05:00Thank you Suki :-).
Love Lo's gift.
Lucky duck...Thank you Suki :-).<br />Love Lo's gift.<br />Lucky duck.<br />xoxoAnniehttp://blissful-bohemian.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-74661091302914786892012-01-05T09:39:18.468-05:002012-01-05T09:39:18.468-05:00That is good advice.
I'm amazed that plant ha...That is good advice. <br />I'm amazed that plant has lasted so long. It must like you.Katiejanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703557560000189704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-433842008465309292012-01-05T02:25:22.988-05:002012-01-05T02:25:22.988-05:00What a good reminder! Indeed you never see Buddhis...What a good reminder! Indeed you never see Buddhist monks run with their hands folded like that...........<br />Sometimes it is good to slow down.<br />Have a wonderful year dear♥mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285970503295829713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-24400679005313441272012-01-04T21:49:18.859-05:002012-01-04T21:49:18.859-05:00did you cry and laugh at the same time when you sa...did you cry and laugh at the same time when you saw lo's painting? how sweet all the way around. <br /><br />i love praying with my hands. it calms me down too. i don't know if i think to clasp my hands when i walk and now i will. thanks, suki. <br /><br />happy new year to you. i hope it rocks!<br /><br />love<br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-82413429227631184072012-01-04T16:25:43.271-05:002012-01-04T16:25:43.271-05:00Loving the table and the hands both.
I have a pot ...Loving the table and the hands both.<br />I have a pot of moss that originally was in my grandmother's back yard in an old metal dishpan, and then with my Mom.<br />Yes, I adore Lo's Emily painting also!~Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912644174343772017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-68165480204363207712012-01-04T11:07:36.577-05:002012-01-04T11:07:36.577-05:00The carved hands are truly beautiful. They always...The carved hands are truly beautiful. They always signify peace and trust to me. The table is wonderful....I love the fact it has a *history* and so many others have run their hands over it. Wow - your plant! I have never had much luck with plants - except for one *China Doll*...it was given to me when I first came to work at Macy*s in '96....and has survived five office moves (some many blocks away)....when I lost my job in '09 - of course, I took the plant home - and her she continues to thrive.<br /><br />Lo's fantastic rendering of Emily is wonderful..... she has captured some of Emily's *spark* in those eyes! And.....Marianne's *Cat Mandala*.... well, I know from experience how gorgeous they are! You have some extremely talented friends!<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and Bibs!<br />I am still *limping about* - but my knee is slowly improving....<br /><br />Love to you both,<br /><br />♥ Robin ♥Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-43500169878052036192012-01-04T09:54:20.267-05:002012-01-04T09:54:20.267-05:00Wonderful suggestion, Suki. And I love that you ha...Wonderful suggestion, Suki. And I love that you have a 30 year old house plant! I suppose some of mine that came from my mom are perhaps getting up there in age...and my beloved avocado tree must be 7 or 8 by now at least...Umāhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680155603317072829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-18216557770974015432012-01-03T23:11:41.119-05:002012-01-03T23:11:41.119-05:00How awesome to have a plant for 30 years! We have ...How awesome to have a plant for 30 years! We have a ficus tree that was a gift when we moved into this house 23 years ago. It thrives!<br /><br />The peacefulness of your walking inspires me to do more of the same.<br />But mostly I walk to exercise so may not slow down on my walks. But I can see that meditation good at other times so thanks for sharing it.<br /><br />I like the table and praying hands too.<br />I also just noticed the wonderful painting of your kitty from Lolo. What a lovely lovely heartfelt gift.<br />And the beautiful mandala from Marianne too. Lucky you!!!!Lynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-84593147954115920782012-01-03T21:09:01.447-05:002012-01-03T21:09:01.447-05:00Kind of hard to walk with Annie this way. I kind o...Kind of hard to walk with Annie this way. I kind of fly down the street. lol Lovely table & cool that the plant is still alive that long even if it is an off shoot. I have a plant given to me about 1978 as a house warming gift that is the original plant in the original pot. It just keeps growing. I keep it cut and it just keeps growing. Its a verigated Pothos. Got to love those things. Thanks for always coming to comment .. Wishing you a wonderful 2012.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-28873326652240572152012-01-03T20:21:05.638-05:002012-01-03T20:21:05.638-05:00That is a great way to remember to slow down and b...That is a great way to remember to slow down and be mindful. Thank you for that. It's like you are saying Namaste to everything! I notice it also makes me stop and take a deep breath.Kelly Mhttp://kikipotamus.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-54260865927831463602012-01-03T19:42:26.300-05:002012-01-03T19:42:26.300-05:00The image and posture of the hands in meditation i...The image and posture of the hands in meditation is so full of humility, surrender, peace and grace... Beautiful. And I loved the the hand carved praying hands, as well as the table. Such a special space and wonderful reminder to be still...Mystic Meanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746429719911446865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-6280475136279484682012-01-03T19:18:30.886-05:002012-01-03T19:18:30.886-05:00That is a very good tip
I haven't been able to...That is a very good tip<br />I haven't been able to walk very much as I have done something to my ankle :(<br /><br />I love any plant that has babiesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10818795902981871173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-73945989681434424842012-01-03T17:11:28.487-05:002012-01-03T17:11:28.487-05:00This is the time of year that we most often crave ...This is the time of year that we most often crave the peace of this photo. Namaste.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-48963168337189461382012-01-03T17:05:32.311-05:002012-01-03T17:05:32.311-05:00what a lovely table and hands! a great reminder of...what a lovely table and hands! a great reminder of your practice.<br />Peace~<br />DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com