Nurturing Thursday – Shine Shine Shine

Shine ~ Shine ~ Shine!!!

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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:

Laurie’s Notes
Wightrabbit’s Blog
Crowing Crone Joss
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Pocket Perspectives

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What is Nurturing Thursday, you ask?

In this amazingly competitive society of ours, how many of us truly feel good about ourselves? How often do we extend to ourselves … the same courtesies, considerations, nurturing, forgiveness and understanding we would a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger?

Our culture tells us we need to be special and above average to feel good about ourselves. Yet, it is not possible for all of us to be above average at the same time. Don’t we usually know of someone richer, more attractive, “more together” or successful than we are? Even if we discount the material aspects and consider the more spiritual facet, don’t we know of those who seem more at peace, more aware or living in the moment. Even when we do manage to feel a strong sense of self-esteem or self-confidence, we are not able to consistently hold on to it. For most, our sense of self-worth bounces around like a ping-pong ball, rising and falling strongly tied with our latest success or failure.

In an effort to eliminate labeling ourselves as “good” or “bad”, and clearly accept ourselves with an open heart … to treat ourselves with the same kindness, caring, and compassion we would show to a good friend … I would like to incorporate more self-compassion and self-kindess in my life.

To “give this planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy” … I am dubbing Thursdays as Nurturing Thursday … a spin-off of the suspended Occupy Blogosphere started by Amy of SoulDipper.

If any of my readers are interested in joining the nurturing, I applaud and welcome you to do so … the more the merrier!!

 

 

For previous Occupy Blogosphere posts: Blogospheres

For previous Nurturing Thursday posts: Nurturing Thursday

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Ruby Tuesday – 33

Kenny Hill Sculpture Garden

For previous photos:
Kenny Hill Sculpture Garden
Chauvin, Louisiana

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 For previous episodes of  Ruby Tuesdays

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Ruby Tuesday 2

Honeybees

Honeybees
Pollinating awe
Treasure cache

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Image Credit

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Prompt:
Honey

Monday Mellow Yellow – 48

Kenny Hill Sculpture Garden

For previous photos:
Kenny Hill Sculpture Garden
Chauvin, Louisiana

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For previous  Monday Mellow Yellows and Mandarin Orange Monday

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The Monday tradition …

 Monday Mellow Yellows

Yellow is by far … my favorite color … followed by orange.

I enjoy the weekly boost of yellow and orange — so I continue with Monday Sunshine.

Why not join in the sunshine fun?

Sunday Trees – 76

Magnolia Tree
Historic Macon, GA

 

For previous episodes of  Sunday Trees

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6 Word Saturday – 4-27-13

Therapy week complete – cause for celebration!

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For previous 6WS

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Sleeves

vision
puffy billowy
tip to base
sleeves of pink blossoms
intoxicating

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Nurturing Thursday – Dance

Dance Dance Dance!!!

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Frequent Contributors to
Nurturing Thursday:

Laurie’s Notes
Wightrabbit’s Blog
Crowing Crone Joss
Inside the Mind of Isadora
Pocket Perspectives

_____________________________________

What is Nurturing Thursday, you ask?

In this amazingly competitive society of ours, how many of us truly feel good about ourselves? How often do we extend to ourselves … the same courtesies, considerations, nurturing, forgiveness and understanding we would a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger?

Our culture tells us we need to be special and above average to feel good about ourselves. Yet, it is not possible for all of us to be above average at the same time. Don’t we usually know of someone richer, more attractive, “more together” or successful than we are? Even if we discount the material aspects and consider the more spiritual facet, don’t we know of those who seem more at peace, more aware or living in the moment. Even when we do manage to feel a strong sense of self-esteem or self-confidence, we are not able to consistently hold on to it. For most, our sense of self-worth bounces around like a ping-pong ball, rising and falling strongly tied with our latest success or failure.

In an effort to eliminate labeling ourselves as “good” or “bad”, and clearly accept ourselves with an open heart … to treat ourselves with the same kindness, caring, and compassion we would show to a good friend … I would like to incorporate more self-compassion and self-kindess in my life.

To “give this planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy” … I am dubbing Thursdays as Nurturing Thursday … a spin-off of the suspended Occupy Blogosphere started by Amy of SoulDipper.

If any of my readers are interested in joining the nurturing, I applaud and welcome you to do so … the more the merrier!!

 

 

For previous Occupy Blogosphere posts: Blogospheres

For previous Nurturing Thursday posts: Nurturing Thursday

______________________________________________

© rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2013

Small Stone – Bridge

Small Stone

In the midst of long quiet hours

Remnants of past memories

Bridge with today’s realities

Creating a natural journey

Knitting together reconciliation and healing

Lone geese honks in the velvet night

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Previous Small Stone Days

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What are small stones?

A small stone is a short piece of writing (any style) that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment for you. The process of discovering small stones is as significant as the finished creation. Searching for small stones encourages you to keep your senses on the “alive and alert” status. Involve yourself with a new set of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, fingers, feelings and mind. In short … OPEN, OPEN, OPEN!

 

Ruby Tuesday – 32

Chapel of the Holy Cross
Sedona, AZ

 

 

For previous episodes of  Ruby Tuesdays

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Ruby Tuesday 2

Shadow

Paying quick visits
Silent guests in the shadows
Thank you from my heart

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April A2Z Heights
Day 22 – Shadow

Monday Mellow Yellow – 47

A walk through this sculpture environment was mesmerizing; an emotional experience, evoking a sense of deep spirituality but also revealing evidence of personal pain.

For previous photos:
Kenny Hill Sculpture Garden
Chauvin, Louisiana

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Kenny Hill Sculpture Garden

Kenny Hill, a bricklayer by day, and self-taught artist by evening and weekend, created over 100 pieces of sculpture out of cement and wire mesh. He was a private man, and the folk art pieces he created were not meant for anyone’s eyes but his. It is said he denied interviews and photographs. Not much is known about him, other than he started working on this folk art world in 1989 – 1990. He began transforming his shaded bayou environment into a mesmerizing chronicle of the world as seen through his eyes. There is a profound mixture of Biblical reference, with bright Cajun colors and stark black, with evident themes of pain, inner struggle, conflict between good and evil. A message of salvation is intertwined throughout the pieces. He has figures of black and white, male, female, a child, soldiers as well as many self-portrayals. All of the pieces are guided, supported or lifted by various versions of angels. Some of the angels seem celestial, some inviting while others seem daunting. Towards the back of the garden is the most prominent piece in the garden … a lighthouse. It is 45 feet tall, composed of 7,000 bricks, with figures clinging to the outside: cowboys, soldiers, angels, God, and Hill himself.

In January 2000, after having a disagreement with the local parish (one speculation), Kenny abruptly left the site and area. When visitors discovered his absence they found a hand painted message above the kitchen sink: “HELL IS HERE, WELCOME.”

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For previous  Monday Mellow Yellows and Mandarin Orange Monday

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© by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2013

The Monday tradition …

 Monday Mellow Yellows

Yellow is by far … my favorite color … followed by orange.

I enjoy the weekly boost of yellow and orange — so I continue with Monday Sunshine.

Why not join in the sunshine fun?