Morning Meditation
Deep in the meditation I discover that the Divine desires nothing from me: not praise, nor worship, nor my love. Northing is wanted, nothing is regretted.
I contrast this with my love. My love has wanted another’s love to enrich it. My love has needed the child to love me back, to obey, to show respect. My love may not diminish but it has been wrapped in desire. Is weakened by this.
The G…
Power of Zen
There is nothing like a power outage to test my Zen like calm (or lack of it). RedBubble was down for a number of hours this evening because of a power outage. I was watching the cricket.
The Artist Magazine
There is a great profile of RedBubble in the US based (physical) September issue of The Artist Magazine. The online article should also be out. Extracts follow:
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Visit to Saatchi Gallery
Prior to visiting Oxford for TED Global I had a few days in London. I decided to visit the Saatchi Gallery. It was interesting.
There was an exhibition of American Abstract artists. Some of the work was wonderful (to me). A huge pile of clothes on legs by Guerra de la Paz was both intriguing and worrying.
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At TED
Last week I got a chance to attend and (very briefly) present at TED Global in Oxford.
Highlights of the event for me were:
- a surprisingly engaging and moving presentation by Gordon Brown
- a incomprehensible but very funny speach by Stephen Fry
- a brilliant performance by the Sudanese Rap singer, Emannuel Jal
- an extraordinary tale by of i…
Going on Vacation
Specifically a 10 day silent retreat until 5 July without phones, Internet or email. So am going to turn bubblemail off also while I am away.
See you all in 10 days with a new attitude and small (uncomplicated) smile.
The Substance of Things Not Seen
Have just got back from the USA. And am jet lagged and grumpy.
Have been mucking around with launching the quick but hopefully worthwhile challenge The Substance of Things Not Seen.
For reasons which don’t need explaining I managed to post it multiple times. Not entirely my fault but apologies if …
Harry Didn't Die
What can I say. He was in hospital for 9 days. It was very touch and go for the first few days and we have been reluctant to breath out. But in the end he is now home and eating grass. A bit thinner but otherwise in fine fettle.
See previous entry here
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Fogging the Glasses
I bend fixing a trough. The horses gather around a little bit thirsty and curious. Its cold and I can feel them close. A young, brave colt nudges up close, fogging my glasses. Making the work difficult. I push at hm – not annoyed. I return to the task. They jostle about, strange and engaging.
Later that night we find one of the horses, Harry, has come down with colic. He is a big, bold adole…
Panic
I am in a state of acute anxiety as I don’t know whether to panic more about swine flu, global warming or the global financial crisis!