Spider's web with morning dew.

This beautiful image is my reminder to stay busy and creative. The spider never gives up and for me is symbolic of ability, perseverance, and stamina. If it's web gets damaged or destroyed, it just keeps weaving, demonstrating endless patience{ a quality I desire to develop}.

Back in space, happy again!

Still can't find the right boat. In fact, I got bored looking so much that I think I've got the whole thing out of my system now. Strange that, if you look at some thing or concept long enough, it ceases to hold any power over you . That's my pseudo-philosophical get-out clause for having failed execrably to find a family boat that sensibly matches the carefully thought-out budget that is actually still a figment of my diseased imagination. So seduced have I been my my own self-created, sad, and transient illusions that I have lost any tentative grip on my fiscal reality and failed to face up to the fact that I'm experiencing a cash-flow problem-in short, I'm skint. Still, I've posted a nice wee photo.

My budget matched at last!

Oops! Don't think the kids will warm to this one,...back in a minute....

Kid's choice of 'Boat'

Ok, so I dreamt big. I don't think we'll be posting family photos from the decks of this one just yet so I'm going to scale down my visioning to something smaller.

For my goal-plan to be effective it's best to have four simple rules-keep it Definite, Realistic, Simple and above all, Practicable. This is true of any plan 'cos, if it doesn't meet all 4 criteria, it's going to have a hard time manifesting in our reality. So, back to the dream-window....

A really nice wee boat

Iv'e always loved small fishing boats and yachts. Lots of people dream through car showroom windows. I prefer the salty sea breeze of harbours and the sight of colourful little boats bobbing gently up and down with their riggings clunking in time with the swell. Sometimes I will see a boat that really takes my fancy but I don't feel a sense of lack because I don't own it-I get just as much pleasure watching them moored or at sea. Maybe one day though....it's got to have a cabin..enough room for me, Lulu and kids..Oh, and a cooker, sink, fridge, loo...maybe it's not small boats I should be looking at. Dream on Gordy! {And I will!}

Greetings from the Red planet

The above image bears an uncanny resemblance to a brain scan I had done for me recently. On opening a letter from Her Majesty's Customs and Revenue and, seeing the amount of money they were demanding, my mind had a 'fiscal seziure'. This is a little known but seriously debilitating medical condition. Common initial symptoms include disbelief, shock, sweating and shaking followed by blind panic and loss of bladder control. If left untreated by swift ingestion 100ml of 45%abv vol neat Macallan or similar, the consequences are dire. In my case, total seizure causing my large intestine to go into spasm, shooting up through my neck cavity and proceeding to strangle my brain[ The scan above captured the moment it burst into my brain-I was seeing stars and they are quite visible in the image].

Swirly Space Stuff

I am having a 'stuck' moment creatively speaking and can't think of anything remotely engaging to say about the above image so please indulge me whist I haver a bit : I am in the process of creating a web site for my Clinic work which will be linked to this blog and will be running courses under the title 'Scottish School of Healing' teaching my own systems. In addition to teaching I offer distant healing, either remote or by phone and can clear buildings and agricultural land using these methods-these services will be explained fully on the web site along with a comprehensive tarrif. In the meantime, for any enquiries about the services I offer, my e-mail is at the top of the blog. I hope to be 'unstuck' by the time I do the next post!

Home base?

Are these light beings going home or coming from home, or both? Is it home or some sort of base? Who cares? It's an awesome image from a place so , so far away I'm lost for words. 'God Knows' what they are and what they are being and doing and that'll do for me. There are some things we are not meant to know, not ready to know, just yet.

The endless magic of the universe[Uni-Verse means 'one song'] is in it's eternal mystery.

Cosmic Space Quiz-Explain!

This amazing image presents a challenge which I've no doubt scientists will not be fazed by in explaining. I prefer to let my imagination run riot with the child in me at the helm of my mind's runaway chariot-much more fun!

I'm open to suggestions-Let's kick off with 'double sided stargate'....over to you.

Cosmic Star Love Collision

I've done enough earth stuff now so it's back to space. This is another real image taken from the Hubble Space telescope {As previously mentioned, it's the most powerful telescopic instrument we currently have on our planet}. I adore this one- Going on the tendrils flying at the rear of their light bodies, these two star beings have obviously been 'high-tailing' it towards each other for 'God knows' how long! The point of impact of the cosmic kiss is going passionately purple with joy at this divine union. At least that's one angle out of millions you could conjure up in gloriously futile attempts to find words for something there really are no words for!! Drink this in brothers 'n' sisters- it's good for you to know that YOU, yes that's you, are part of this! If you're feeling low, sad or dissillusioned then come sit with Gordy a moment and just look at this and know that the same divine force that conjured up these beings, conjured up YOU TOO!! So, knowing that, wipe away your tears, lift your chin and smile-You have a right to be here, you are a star child, my dear child.

Simple things about stonework I'll miss.

This is one of the easier aspects of artistic stonework. Here I'm working a section of retaining wall and one of the final touches is to wire brush the facing stones free of any earth or mortar which brings out the natural beauty of each stone. It also means that as the wall weathers naturally, lichen and moss will establish evenly adding to the old weathered appearance. A bit of light relief after all the heavy lifting-something my back won't miss!

Normal Family on beach

Here we are in a more sane frame. If I recall correctly, the only reason for this almost orderly line-up, [aside from futile exhortations of poor Luisa with camera] was the promise of fish and chips, pocket money and even more ice cream for everybody who, as you can see, was very upset at the prospect. The look of financial doom on my face has been captured in stark contrast to the fiscally mindless, carefree frivolity and totally uneccessary joy around me.

Dysfuntional family on beach in October

This is what happens when you want to capture a happy holiday memory. When asked to simply smile, my teenage daughters turn into grotesques-one, Zoe, grimacing at the camera like some locked ward inmate whilst the older one, Iona, seems to think the camera is hidden in Dad's shoulder. Equally dissapointing is Roddy, who has become possessed and is being restrained in a chest-lock whilst unwittingly mirroring his sister's showgirl pose. Worst of all is Father who, although facing the right way, can't look straight at the camera and looks like he's had a change of medication. Happy Holidays. {now you know for sure I need to take some fresh pics urgently!}.

Luisa through the studio window

I took this photo from outside Luisa's studio. She wasn't aware I was there. You can see the reflection of a cherry tree in the glass-the thin twigs almost blending into her hair. You can almost feel the studied concentration as the glass seems to magnify the focus of intent as she applies the paint. A captured moment of an artist immersed in her quiet passion, happily consumed and oblivious to my camera!

TIME TO GET BUZZY!!

I know I've used this pic before to highlight bee conservation. This time I'm focusing on our wee busy pals to inspire myself to greater industry, effort and single-minded determination to keep going till I attain my goals. You just have to admire and respect such perseverance and stamina in these amazing creatures-their lives simply lived are an example to us all! When my back injury put paid to my stonework business I thought 'Life has really served me up a Lemon!' then wondered if I could really make my healing work a full-time career? Finally, I figured that, if I didn't try and give it my all, then I'd never know. At least I'd have given it my best shot-There's no failure in trying. The only failure is in never making the effort. So, when Life serves you up a Lemon-make a Lemonade!!

IT'S ALL IN THE Detail

I laid these stone slabs fresh in Autumn 2008, adding an inlay of mixed pebbles set in lime. Rain and sunshine since then have coloured the stone with lichen and algae resulting in an established aged feeling. Add some greenery and the effect is complete to the extent that new visitors to the Open Studio don't believe I made it-they think it was built with the house! Mother Nature takes the credit once again...typical.

Still Life by Luisa Ramazzotti

My partner, Luisa Ramazzotti, is an artist. I thought I'd showcase this still life as I love the tones and textural feel. Luisa does other work as well which , with her permission, I'll show from time to time. It makes a nice warm change from cold, snowy landscapes. We've still got a lot of snow and ice which we'll be glad to see melt. The novelty of a white Christmas has long since worn off now! Mother Nature, however, will not be hurried as ever so we are co-operating with her with patience as we haven't much choice in the matter anyway-I think it's called 'Let Go and Let God'.

My Love is like a red, red rose.

I know I've posted this before but I just wanted some colour again. Actually, if truth be told, I love flowers 'cos I'm a bit of a daisy {pardon the pun!}. Seriously though I was thinking about Burns' poems as I'm fond of his work and especially admire the song of the title above. It's haunting beauty presses people's buttons all over the world and it's timeless message stands as true today as when divine inspiration pressed Rabbie's quill to manuscript so long ago. Love doesn't age with time,.... thank God.

A wee taste 'o' Spring

I know that Spring's a while away but I got fed up with cold snowy photos. Having been limited to the immediate countryside near home for the last few weeks 'cos of my injury it's proved frustrating getting interesting pics for you. That will change soon as I'm more mobile now. Meanwhile, if you know of anyone suffering from insomnia, just direct them to my blog-it's become so dull I'm falling asleep myse........ 

 

Get on track-Choose the easy way!

If we desire to have new things come into our lives as we embark on a fresh track,

it's worth bearing in mind the following tips to ensure a smooth journey:

1 The minute you let go of the past will be the minute it loses it's hold over you-don't try and leave harbour with your boat still tied to the jetty!

2 You can't have what you want till you want what you have-don't dismiss the things you already have to be thankful for otherwise you'll have trouble letting new goodies into your life!

3 As long as we are concerned by what others think of us, we are owned by them-follow your dreams unhindered by the opinions of others as they will hold you back from reaching your goals!

4 It's not enough just to think of your desires because the secret is to FEEL them as if they are  already manifest in your reality-cosmic law states it and, if you focus on this method, you will find it will work for you too!

5 Stop dwelling on what you don't want or you'll just attract more of the same-what you resist, persists!

6 Drop the word 'want' from your vocabulary and replace it with 'desire'-" I want" doesn't get!

7 Have no needs, only desires, and be open to all possibilities the universe may present to you-don't limit your vision!

New Year-New Horizons

Well now, 3rd January the year of our Lord-Big Momma-Gaia-Allah-Universe-Eternal "Stuff"-Timeless Love-Bigger Picture-Space Zoom Lens-Heaven-Nirvana-Galactic SnooglumChum-Cloud Teddy-Loudest La-La-Cosmic Cuddlecup.....How do you see YOUR creator? Are you being lovingly observed or judged? Are you being wisely guided or ordered to comply? Will you be punished for being human if you make mistakes? Will God get jealous, wrathful and vengeful if you decide to pray at your Wiccan altar? Who decides what is right and what is wrong?

Is the energy that gives you life called the Holy Spirit, Prana, Chi, Ki, Reiki...?!

Do you care anyway? Does it matter ultimately? Does 'God' punish Agnostics, Humanists, Gays or Goths for being peaceful, loving and respectful of the views of others? 

Trust your heart chakra over everything else-your feelings will never lie to you for within you lies God. If you do not go within you go without.

"Have I not said ye are Gods!?" - Jesus himself said this to all of us.

 

Lunga wearing Hogmanay Snowbib

Well here we are in 2010 with all the Hogmanay shenanigans behind us. This is wee Lunga on New Years Eve getting ready for a party, oblivious to the hassle we'll have getting the snowballs out of her furry chest! 

Anybody out there make any New Year Resolutions? It's strange that we only appear to have one sacrosanct night of the year to mark by resolving to stop being, or  stop doing, things that we know already do not serve us on whatever level. Often we choose to mark this occasion with a vow to keep to our word for good. Why? Few of us keep them with any consistency and then beat ourselves up when we fall from our pedestals. Try this on waking: "Just for today, I will not judge" "Just for today, I will lay off chocolate" "Just for today, I'll abstain from alchohol"  "Just for today I will not worry etc. etc. etc. Renew your resolution every day and take away the pressure of huge targets and avoid the huge guilts-It's easier taking each day as it comes! If you slip up, don't berate yourself{You are only human!!} Start the next day afresh without adding guilt and judgement to your daily goals.