sakhaiva
More About Me
My Tagline:
tomorrow is another day
My Interests:
Prayer, Meditation, Worship, Interfaith issues, Charity, History, Music, Books, Gardening, Art, Environment, Holistic living, Yoga, Health, Recovery, Family, Parenting, Pets, Dreams, hiking, archery, backpacking, astronomy, kayaking, gardening, photography, herbology
My Favorite Books, Authors, Musicians, Movies, Preachers, TV shows, etc:
JS Bach, Rutter, Anonymous 4, Dead Can Dance, Cocteau Twins, Zap Mama, New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Baritones in general
Who Inspires Me:
Gustavo Dudamel
My organizations and affiliations:
Sierra Club
My favorite spiritual activities:
laying on a quilt watching the clouds float by
Who I'm praying for:
all the little ones
What is your current spiritual mood?:
Peaceful
What's your spiritual type?:
Spiritual Straddler - I have one foot in traditional religion, one foot in free-form spirituality.
About Me
...contemplations of a woman of power,
whose religion is her life,
whose life is her art,
and whose art is the wise use of the green.
(thank you Susun Weed) 
Greetings! I am a single mom to three small children. I am currently researching natural remedies (herbal, nutrition, mineral et al) for my family - there is so much wisdom in nature just waiting to be re-discovered; we stand right in the middle of our own garden of eden yet often we don't realize it.
Blessings to all.
My Basics
Gender: Female
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Relationship Status: Rather Not Say
Faiths:
Other
Faith Description: I am currently in an 'in-between' stage.
sakhaiva's Journal
OK I confess - I'm a BNet Addict.
Posted: Apr 24, 2008 10:19 AM
What with the threads DOWN due to the DOWN server, I too have been very very down.... like an archer with no target..... like a hiker...
Quotes from the LOL Cat Bible Translation
Posted: Apr 17, 2008 2:30 AM
Thank you Xristocharis for this wonderful kitty bible translation :) I had no idea that cats, too, were theistic. Today's reading...
Learning to Clear the River of Life
Posted: Apr 8, 2008 1:55 PM
Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. There are no mistakes,...
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When we have created a sanctuary in our home, it can be jarring to have the outside world come in. It is easy to share our space with those we know well, but often strangers are asked in as household help, contractors, or technicians that help us make our homes more comfortable. Acquaintances of our spouses or children also bring something new and different into our space. If we resist their presence, treating it as an intrusion, we restrict the free flow of energy and may miss the gift they bring. Instead, we can choose to treat their energy as an exchange of gifts as well as an exercise in acceptance.
Before their arrival, we can prepare by envisioning light surrounding our bodies and radiating outward from the core of our homes. We may want to create a calm and welcoming environment by playing meditation music or lighting incense. We can remove tension for all involved by putting away our valuables. Then when they arrive, we claim our boundaries by guiding them through their visit-asking them to remove their shoes, offering coasters or a place to set down tool boxes, and indicating by example to speak softly or not use harsh language. If something still causes stress, we can remember that what begins as an irritation to an oyster becomes a pearl. After they depart, we can burn sage and clear our space if we like but not without first finding the pearl.
Finally, remember that we learn about life by relating with others. People may have been sent to our homes because we ignored some of the universe's messengers outside. Our homes need not be a way to keep people out but can be the place where we are ourselves while accepting and allowing other's choices. When we share the joy of our homes, we radiate our light rather than hide it behind closed doors. The more we do this, the more the outside world can become like the sanctuary we've created inside.
http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2006/5095.html
Each of us has been blessed with an innate need to celebrate and glorify life. At a most basic level, we honor the forces that came together to bring us into being by caring for our bodies and our souls. To truly rejoice in existence, we must also learn to cultivate loveliness in those special places that replenish the soul. When we create a garden sanctuary, we are reminded that we are a part of both nature's essence and something more. An outdoor retreat is a place we can surround ourselves in nature, beauty, and the life force. It is not difficult to create a sanctuary—we should endeavor, however, to create sanctuaries that speak to us as individuals.
Whether we have a yard, a grassy corner, a patio, or a porch at our disposal, our creative potential is infinite. Any of these spaces can become a magnificent garden. When we feel drawn to specific themes such as Zen, angels, paradise, or the ethereal, we should explore them. Décor and furniture crafted from natural materials like wood and stone blend seamlessly into nature. Yet we can also augment the natural world by filling our garden sanctuaries with statues, bells or gongs, or colorful flags. Running water, like that in a created stream or fountain, helps energy flow smoothly. If space is a concern, crystals and mirrors can fulfill the same function. Hidden features like concealed swings and reflecting pools veiled in shadow can surprise and delight. As your garden sanctuary evolves, remember to invite the elemental spirits of nature to assist you in your efforts to create a small pocket of harmony, beauty, and peace in your own backyard. If you have not already felt their presence, sit quietly in your garden and reach out to them. You will feel these earthly guides at your side as you continue to develop your sanctuary.
In the refuge of brilliant color, sweet scents, and stillness you create in your garden, the burdens imposed upon you by a sometimes hectic world will melt away. The splendor and tranquility of what you have brought into being will entrance you, allowing you to forget the constraints of time and space. No matter how large or small your garden sanctuary, the time you spend reveling in its pleasures will refresh your spirit and provide you with innumerable opportunities to celebrate life.
http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2007/10116.html
BLESSED BEAUTIFUL DAY !!! - May 9, 2008 - 11:33 AM