Time for Tea

Time for Tea

Peace Time

 

This image started out as a photo of a watercolor I did several years ago (For sale on Etsy), which I built upon in Photoshop, and then added texture layers and other treatments. One of the things about the image a day project is that I get to play more in Photoshop, and I am really enjoying that. Another thing is that I am creating many textures and brushes from scratch (this one was not one of those, however).  There is so very much to be done with those.  Finally, of course, I love my tea! And even more, I love peace. In.  My. Heart. In. My. World. TEA. PEACE.

The Moon of Peace

The Moon of Peace

Bamboo Shadows 

I have often thought that we hold the reality of peace in our hearts. I read once that there were those in the tribe that were considered the Peace keeper, their sole job being to hold peace in thier heart for the rest of the tribe, no matter what the circumstance.  I am a peace keeper. It is my job to hold peace in my heart for all, no matter what the circumstance. I think each of us can help with that job.  All directions meet at the cross roads of peace.

Bringing Peace

Once, years ago,
on a far off tropical isle
in a forest ranger building
built high up in trees
so wild pigs would not disturb
The woman who brings peace
foretold in name by her grandmother
was born by her mother
witnessed by her father
The soft island breezes
brought a friend and a stranger
women guided like the wise men
to see this gift to the world
She was destined
by the moon and stars
and cradled by the earth itself

Favorite Shadow

He wrestled with
his favorite shadow
Tenaciously chomping
his chops
Until they were both
simply worn out
And fell asleep
peaceful as babes

Eternity of Gratitude

One foggy morning…
a stillness had overcome me
Not silence, for I could hear their breathing
I looked up and was surrounded
an honoring, a peaceful moment
One small eternity of gratitude
welling in my heart
Then, a noisy neighbor
startled deer into flight