Turtledove
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Jan Landers
United States
778 creative works found
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Betterphoto.com Editor’s pick Featured on the group “Happy Haven Photography” Top Ten (7th) “Fly Free” challenge – Live, Love, Dream group – May 3, 2009 First place – “Birds” challenge – Made by Nature group – May 15th, 2009 Featured in the group “Made by Nature” on May 15th, 2009 Los Colores del Tropico Collection
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This was created to honor Brother Hawk, the Messenger…..I have been encountering him over the past couple of days…...in dreams, in the sky, and here on RedBubble…... :-) Hawk has acute vision and a very discriminating nature, symbolizing a sense of prophetic intuition….He shows up as a reminder to pay attention to subtle messages we may receive from our environment or the people we are coming in contact with…. Thank you, Brother Hawk…..
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Their first meeting sparked a profound sense of deja vu….their hearts bonded instantly, yet they parted unto their own lives. As she sat alone, staring into the darkness of midnight, questioning the vision in her soul, two bright stars streaked across the sky and came together as one. In that one perfect moment, her uncertainty vanished, and her path was crystal clear…. Do you believe in Love at first sight?
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Seeing a big Bull Elk throw back his massive head and let out his piercing bugling sound is truly one of the miracles of the Rocky Mountain Autumn Season…I still get chills when I am blessed with this amazing experience.
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Yes….another Coyote…. :-) I have felt so connected to Coyote energy since we were blessed to observe one in the snow a few days ago….This is a combination of photos of her and of the full moon last august….Coyote is magical and intriguing to me and I honor her with this art. Harvest Moon also available as a tee /
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I was blessed to watch these two beautiful Stellar’s Jays come together for a few seconds, one giving the other a bite of food, then they flew off into the day. The intense blue of their feathers was breathtaking to see up close, as they are generally very elusive and one only catches a glimpse of that blue… Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Blue
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For a friend who lives far across the ocean from me…..a friend I have never met…. My friend, as you stand at life’s crossroads, know this-from my heart to yours-you are a beautiful soul….you make a difference in this world….you are loved…there is always hope if you reach out for it…..I care. /
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This past week I have once again been given the opportunity to choose…..to walk in silence within the boundaries that someone else has created….or to listen to my Heart…..to speak my Truth…..and to be who I truly Am….. As I was pondering over this, one morning I opened the kitchen blinds, and there, shining so brightly on the house behind us, through the fence, was a beautiful image that the Sun was presenting to me…..I knew at that moment that it was my day to Lead with my Heart…..and that I did….and my Heart now flies free of limitations once again….every day and every moment we have a choice…. I created this piece of art from that sun-filled image, adapting it in my own style….. ‘Every day you learn / Leading with your heart / Can lift you higher / Where your heart’s desire / Will be waiting for you…’ (from ‘Leading With Your Heart’ by Barbra Streisand) original image: /
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‘Tatanka Ska’ means White Buffalo in Lakota. Buffalo represents Prayer and Abundance….the herds provided food, clothing and shelter to the Plains People. The Medicine of Buffalo is about honoring all that Mother Earth provides for us. It is about the understanding that abundance is ours when we honor all Life as sacred and give thanks for all that we have been given. Buffalo inspires us to connect with the true meaning of Life. The White Buffalo is especially sacred to the Lakota people, as its story & prophecy have been told and retold for generations among them. Legend of the White Buffalo
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Colorado sunset…..Estes Park, Colorado. Nature inspires me each and every day. One of the pages from my Heavenly Days Calendar Take My Breath Away
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On the eve of my 55th birthday, I am thinking about the world we live in…how it is….how it can be…. Our Native American Ancestors had a code for living….one that feels in balance to me….this was their way: ‘Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect. Remain close to the Great Spirit. Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right. Look after the well being of mind and body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good. Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.’ Seems to me this is a pathway to a peaceful existence….and that peace is my vision for this planet….for all of us. And so it is.
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in the warmth of sunlight, in the soft glow of moon / the wise old tree stands with open arms / welcoming me home….home to my sacred space / where i am the earth and the earth is me.
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‘Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of heaven.’ / John Lubbock Sunset over the Rockies on the evening we returned from our trip to Texas…..January 6, 2009…..the first sight of the mountains filled my heart with joy and a feeling of coming home….and this amazing and dramatic sunset was the icing on the cake!
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I have always felt connected to Turtle, and the Sea Turtle has always touched my being in a special way. Lately I have felt inspired do so some art to honor them. This design incorporates the Medicine Wheel which celebrates the Sacredness of All Life and the Celestial energies of the Sun & Stars. The spiral in the center, for me, always represents Divine Energy. Turtle Stories from CasaTortuga Turtles are a popular symbol in mythology because of their longevity and appearance. With their protective shells and charming demeanor, they are often found to be symbols of tranquility. Many cultures depict the turtle as carrying the world on its back or supporting the heavens. Hawaiian / Kauila was the legendary turtle who would turn into a girl to watch over the children playing on the beach. The hole dug by her mother for her nest became a freshwater spring used by the people of Punalu’u Bay. She is celebrated at Punalu’u Beach State Park with a plaque. Hindu / Vishnu’s second avatar was Kurma the Turtle. Kurma the Turtle came to help the Devas obtain the nectar of immortality. To churn the sea into nectar, a giant snake was used as a rope and Mount Mandara was used as a rod. When the mountain began to sink, they called upon Vishnu to help them. He incarnated as a turtle and supported the mountain on his back, so that the nectar of immortality could manifest. Mayan / In the Mayan Creation Myth, the Maize God Twins were transported in a giant canoe (The Milky Way) to Orion’s belt, which they saw as a giant cosmic turtle. The god Chak cracked open the back of the turtle with a lightning stone. The Maize Gods grew from the crack in the back of the turtle and it stretched out two serpents that formed a path for the sun and represented the umbilicus through which the Maya communicate with their sky gods. Native Americans / In some Native American traditions, the World Turtle carries the earth upon its back. The great spirit of the Cheyenne, Maheo, kneads mud from a coot’s beak until the grandmother turtle can support the earth on her back. The Mohawk believe that the trembling of the earth is caused by the old grandmother turtle stretching beneath the great weight of the earth she carries upon her back. Mesopotamian / In ancient history, the Mesopotamian people believed that the turtle was associated with one of their Gods called Ea. The turtle was used on “kudurrus” (a type of stone document) as a symbol of Ea, a deity in Summerian mythology African / In the African mythology of the Yoruba tribe, a semi-independent, large ethnic nation in Africa located in Southeastern Nigeria; Iapa the tortoise is a trickster in a series of tales they tell of exploits. Traditional Yoruba religion is centered around several deities called “orisha.” As adults, the Yoruba often honor several of these deities. China / The Gong Gong, a Chinese water god was responsible for the great flood. In Chinese mythology, Gong Gong was ashamed that he lost the fight to claim the throne of heaven and smashed his head against Mount Buzhou, a pillar holding up the sky. To fix the situation, the goddess Nu Gua cuts off the legs of a sea turtle to take the place of the mountains in propping up the sky. In this sense, the turtle’s shell with the flat underside and the rounded top represents the idea of the flat earth and domed sky. Chinese mythology / In the African mythology of the Yoruba tribe, a semi-independent, large ethnic nation in Africa located in Southeastern Nigeria; Iapa the tortoise is a trickster in a series of tales they tell of exploits. Traditional Yoruba religion is centered around several deities called “orisha.” As adults, the Yoruba often honor several of these deities. Taiwan / In villages, turtle shapes are made with paste cakes for festivals held in honor of the lineage’s patron deity. In order to assure prosperity, harmony, and security for the next year, people buy these cakes and take them to their family.
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I have such a feeling of Love in my Heart for our Planet…..our Home….our Mother who sustains us. I watch each day come alive and my Heart soars with Gratitude and Awe for my Blessings. As we celebrate the Earth this week, may we all take some time to say Thank You and to commit to Living More Consciously, taking only what we need and giving back in return….doing our part to take care of our Ancient Mother. Thank you, Liesbeth for sharing your heart with me. Let us all feel the Love and pass it on….. Ancient Mother
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for my friend, Singing Moon Star…. :-)
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‘Every day is my best day; this is my life; I’m not going to have this moment again.’ / Bernie Seigel We May Never Pass This Way Again by Seals & Crofts Life, so they say, is but a game and we let it slip away. / Love, like the Autumn sun, should be dyin’ but it’s only just begun. / Like the twilight in the road up ahead, they don’t see just where we’re goin’. / And all the secrets in the Universe, whisper in our ears / And all the years will come and go, take us up, always up. / We may never pass this way again. We may never pass this way again. / We may never pass this way again. Dreams, so they say, are for the fools and they let ‘em drift away. / Peace, like the silent dove, should be flyin’ but it’s only just begun. / Like Columbus in the olden days, we must gather all our courage. / Sail our ships out on the open sea. Cast away our fears / And all the years will come and go, and take us up, always up. / We may never pass this way again. We may never pass this way again. / We may never pass this way again. So, I wanna laugh while the laughin’ is easy. I wanna cry if it makes it worthwhile. / We may never pass this way again, that’s why I want it with you. / ‘Cause, you make me feel like I’m more than a friend. Like I’m the journey and you’re the journey’s end. / We may never pass this way again, that’s why I want it with you, baby. We may never pass this way again. We may never pass this way again. / We may never pass this way again. We may never pass this way again.
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When you get up in the morning to begin a new day, what do you expect? Taken on the walking path that goes around Lake Estes in Estes Park, Colorado.
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I see Hearts…..Love….in nature….in our world….everywhere….Yesterday on an outing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, I looked out the car window to see the sun shining on the earth in a beautiful golden heart…..I was in awe and once again felt so inspired and blessed by the messages and gifts from Spirit….. Today, as we unite in a joyful celebration of change in this country, it is evident that we truly are all part of One Heart…we choose Love. Do you feel it? One Heart by Jan Garrett and J.D. Martin (an AWESOME video!!!) There’s a new church (earth) on the horizon / Made of light, not of stone / Calling out to all creation / You are not alone Lions and lambs, saints and sinners / Best of friend, enemies / Woman and man, losers and winners / They are all in you and me….we are One heart….looking for answers / One soul….finding our way in the dark / One dream….we share together / We are all a part of one heart Out in the cold there are faces / Hidden by the wind and rain / Hold out your hand, someone will take it / And bring you home again Around the world tonight / The fires are burning / Tears are falling from the sky / Still the world keeps turning
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Shield honoring the Sacred Medicine of Coyote. Part of my Coyote Series. also available as a tee
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Sister Coyote looking out over the valley in Estes Park, Colorado. Part of my Coyote Series.
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In the big picture of things, All is Well….the Universe operates in Perfect Balance, even when we don’t feel it. Don’t you just love those moments of Grace when you feel so aware of the Synchronicity of Life and the Sacred Peace that comes with that? The Balance—Moody Blues / After he had journeyed, / And his feet were sore, / And he was tired, / He came upon an orange grove / And he rested / And he lay in the cool, / And while he rested, he took to himself an orange and tasted it, / And it was good. / And he felt the earth to his spine, / And he asked, and he saw the tree above him, and the stars, / And the veins in the leaf, / And the light, and the balance. / And he saw magnificent perfection, / Whereon he thought of himself in balance, / And he knew he was. Just open your eyes, / And realize, the way it’s always been. / Just open your mind / And you will find / The way it’s always been. / Just open your heart / And that’s a start. And he thought of those he angered, / For he was not a violent man, / And he thought of those he hurt / For he was not a cruel man / And he thought of those he frightened / For he was not an evil man, / And he understood. / He understood himself. Upon this he saw that when he was of anger or knew hurt or felt fear, / It was because he was not understanding, / And he learned, compassion. And with his eye of compassion. / He saw his enemies like unto himself, / And he learned love. / Then, he was answered. Just open your eyes, / And realize, the way it’s always been. / Just open your mind / And you will find / The way it’s always been. / Just open your heart / And that’s a start.
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‘You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one, I hope someday you will join us, and the world will live as one.’ / John Lennon
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Inspired by my love of hiking…..and a camp song I learned as a young child: ’...I’m happy when I’m hiking, pack upon my back. / I’m happy when I’m hiking, off the beaten track. / Out in the open country, that’s the place for me / With a true Scouting friend to the journeys end, / Ten, twenty, thirty, fourty, fifty miles a day…’
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