What do we hold sacred? What are we devoted to? Not in a religious sense but what are our lives about and who are we committed to being. After tasting the richness of a life focused on spiritual...
On a Journey of Self Discovery
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Blog
May 2012
What's New Please come join us for CHI: Art as a Healing Medium Opening Night Reception May 4, 2012, 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Goldenstein Gallery in Uptown Sedona Free talk in the gallery by Sherab...
Documentary Film: Transformation
A documentary film featuring an interview of yours truly hosted by Ms. Linda Goldenstein, This goes back a few years to early Zaki Gordon. Much remains the same and much has changed: ...
Driving as Mindfulness Practice
STANDD Driving as mindfulness practice. In our busy world most of us, on most days, find ourselves behind the wheel of a car. Driving puts us in relationship with many things: the vehicle itself,...
One Carefully Considered Act at a Time
Drunk on the luxuries of the world, the financial crisis of this past few years has called us to take a sober look at things, to define what we really value. There are changes to be made if we are...
A Pause …
A truth that fills all space and time A nourishing balm that warms the heart direct and true It is to Love I refer A choice my friends Inflamed passions that divide Looking through We see...
From My Deeper Truth
I do not know exactly where truth lies with all the various philosophies and perspectives that exist in our world and I am not likely to have the opportunity to explore them all in this lifetime but...
Just Sayin’ …
As poet and philosopher I wax incessant: romantic ideas, World Peace, living in Love with one another. I am not in denial nor am I living in a rainbow bubble of light just wishing for all to be...
Abbie’s Kitchen
I have just had an experience. An experience I would like to share with another. I do not mean writing about it and sharing it that way although that is about to happen. I am referring to an...
Companion on the Path of Artist and Philosopher
There was a time when I was afraid of color. I worked in neutrals, only straying at moments towards accents of copper and gold. I was a sculptor, creating magnificent images of the Buddha, the...
Does That Make Me Fickle?
I have been in Phoenix the past week. The experience has been incredible on so many levels. As I packed up and prepared to leave from Sedona, I anticipated four solid days of painting and...
Two Blog Posts in One Day? A compelling story that needed to be told …
Seeking to gas up before heading back up the mountain to Sedona, I had been driving around Central Phoenix for about an hour, a bit lost, relaxed, exploring the city. As chance would have it a rich...
Noticed
So often we are waiting for happiness to find us. Yet all around us, color, sound, scent, the warmth of the sun, the caress of a breeze, each a spark for the senses, a gift, a doorway to...
Assumptions About You
I am starting with some assumptions about each of you. Ones I am committed to based on my beliefs about our world and how it works. Things that for me, hold true for every one of you. Each one of...
What’s in a Name?
Another day, another warrior goddess, we are everywhere. I am again at Goldenstein Gallery a vortex of incredible magic. In walks Estela, a beautiful woman from Argentina. Estela has come to enjoy...
Small Steps, New Perspectives
At 5’ 11” my stride averages about 20-24 inches, a bit of a sway in my hips. At times I may even lope a bit with my long, lanky legs. Of course, if I am wearing heels, particularly a skirt, my gait...
From Origin to Purpose …
From origin to purpose this little packet tells a tale. A spontaneous trip with debaucherous intentions, a private jet to the tip of Baja, friendships formed, friendships deepened. A tale of family,...
Dancing and Blue Jeans
I will admit, that even before the obvious, the two things I missed the most during my 15 years as a Buddhist nun were dancing and blue jeans. I love to dance and there is nothing more fundamentally...
8 hours at Goldenstein Gallery
Layered in magnificence today. I don the fashion recommendations of my friend the Countess, Goddess of Chic in my personal opinion. Assembled with the eye of Shey, the elements splendid, worthy of...
Mother Tara: Angel of Peace, An Image of White Tara
Legend has it that White Tara was born from a single tear of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion. She was born of a broken heart and a compassionate wish. As Chenrezig surveyed the suffering of all...
I Expect to Meet You There …
I expect to meet you there one day Under the layers of distraction Under the chorus of ordinary things Deeper, sensitive places Places shadow protects Places tender, knowing At times elusive...
An Artist, A Muse … A Moment in Time
The Courage of the Bloom Ah, the courage of the bloom to respond fully to the call The call of nature beckoning it to reveal it’s magnificence, it’s allure Tender but firm the petals unfold Exposed,...
Here’s to another 20+ …
20 years ago today I stopped drinking alcohol … a very unexpected, life-changing sobriety followed. I am open to sharing my whole story if you like. For today, on this landmark anniversary, I would...
If You Are a Woman in My Life, Please Read This … Only 500 words.
Many beautiful people have conspired to mid-wife the birth of this Goddess. You have shown up in many forms. Thank you. There are pivotal moments throughout our lives. It is not uncommon for such a...