It;s August 14, 2010 and the goin’ is slow. Heat, and more heat comin’. For me, it’s do a little, rest a little, do a little more, rest and live in semi hibernation. The slow life is not something I’m used to. But what else is there Mr. Universe. Hot! hot! and hot some more. Tough it out says I. Bon soir—Jay
Although this has been dubbed the “rainey season” it is hardly that. Our thirsty plants yearn for more than the little they get. Remember their thirst when engaging in any extravagant water use. We need to share the little we receive. Today it rained a small amount. The plant world put it’s hands in the air. I wonder why the media considers hot, cloudless, days to be beautiful?
The repetition in the public media pounds on one’s head. After hearing a statement it is repeated ad nauseam. This has entered our culture and we are subjected to redundancy throughout our lives. If speech were short, sweet, truthful, and compassionate our lives would be improved. As we speak to each other let the principles of kindness, brevity, and truth prevail. Mutual respect brings happiness.
Big E’s is a one of a kind coffee, tea, and assorted goody shop. It’s inhabited by high inellect people from the Ringling College of Art, New College, U.S.F. and assorted figures of note from all walks of life. You can get into mighty important discussions here and also relax and “flemmarder” (do nothing). It’s accross from the big old Burger King on the North Trail and also across from Ringling College. You can walk to the bay down Virginia Drive. Eric, the owner, is a compassionate being who really likes everyone and leaves people to their machinations. There are usually paintings from Ringling students on the walls. There is free wi-fi and you can never tell whom you might run into. It’s the “funnest” coffee shop in Sarasota and operates in a true Bohemian manner.
My business declined and I was forced to move by economic circumstances. The truest and dearest allies were my three children and their spouses. They contributed “sweat, blood and tears” and made their Papa feel like there was a divine force at work in the universe. No greater love is there in the universe than I experienced during these hectic days. Although the temperature was unbearably hot my children were hard at work, doing the things that had to be done. They made my new home possible and gave me the confidence to go on with my creations. In the end Hope and Love, when allowed in the door, are one’s most honored guests. Amor vincit omnia.
I was sitting in an outdoor coffee shop this morning as a spectator. Next to me was a couple with a guy on a cell phone while the lady silently watched and waited for ten full minutes. At another table people were also waiting for each other to get off their respective cell phones. There were some people immersed in their computer screens oblivious to the world around them. Suddenly a middle aged man sat down alongside me and with a wonderful Turkish accent said that he he was leaving for Istanbul on June 2. I never saw this stranger before but in a few seconds he was no longer a stranger. The technofudges were soothing their egos with electronic instruments that obeyed their every command and I happily met a person who did not bury himself in gadgets and could enjoy the morning breeze.
At least Sarasota is breezy. Ninety degree afternoons are simply too hot. Those of us flitting around must discern where the best places to hang out are. Mostly these are where the free breezes roam. Once and a while a human contact affords some comfort. This blog is dedicated to happy days—-in the face of whatever.
Piece of mind and stress free time are available when horrendously complex problems are not presenting themselves. We might need complexity on occasion but a constant overdose is not too healthy. The best part of life consists of comunion with nature, keeping in touch with the body and mind’s needs, enjoying the company of life’s creatures-be they plants or animals. Large problematic situations are recipes for mental and physical disasters. Solveable problems present pleasant challenges which are happily overcome. So**** Live in balance while you stay tuned in. Each precious moment has it’s gifts.
Today I sense a new day. Hopefully: 1- Everything will make sense- 2-Things will be intelligibly simple- 3-I will be able to accomplish my goals-4- There will be a pleasant workplace- 5- Joy and satisfaction will pervade the air-6-My body and mind will be in harmony-7- The flame of love will burn for my family and friends and the world at large.
The world is full of hungry fish. All have no questions and simply “are”. Finding a place amongst them is not easy but do-able. If one thinks like a caveman and is at home with nature it might work out. Incidentally, what happened to compassion? It might appear again in a different costume. Keep your eyes open!!!
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