Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Four Trees

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Four Trees...






We can think of ourselves
as having four basic dimensions
Physical
Intellectual
Emotional - Social
and the
Spiritual










Tree can be used
as effective symbols
to represent these four facets
of ourselves










If you were to choose
a tree for each of these
four parts
what would they be...










think of these parts of yourself
and consider which tree suits them best



Is the tree tall or small
deciduous or evergreen










straight or bent












would your tree be bare or in leaf
healthy or neglected
diseased or robust








would your tree blossom













or flower













produce fruits and pods
broadcast seeds












would your tree be trained
to remain small and compact


rootbound or stunted











does it provide shelter
and nourishment
for others









may the tree require some pruning
or cutting back


Is it windblown and battered
by the ravages of time












Does your tree provide a sanctuary
a place of peace and calm











Is it strong or weak
deep or shallow rooted










tangled or entwined
parasitic in nature
or a proud forest species










hollow in the inside










a young sapling starting out













or a mature
deeply rooted specimen













does your tree
show new growth
budding new tips
is it thriving











how do you see
the four trees
that you have chosen
to symbolise the:

Physical body

the Intellect

the Emotional - Social part

and

your Spiritual self...











Do you feel comfortable with
the appearance
the health
the status
and the purposes
and roles
of these four trees
in your life



Do your trees
feel to be in balance





What may you need to do to

nourish
enrich
enhance
maintain
revitalise
protect
and nurture
these four dimensions
of the whole
of who you are...











You might like to explore this discussion further
by drawing your four trees
and spending some time journalling
the ideas that come to you
regarding their current wellbeing...






Happy growing...



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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Spring Cleaning

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Spring Cleaning...






After the dust storm
a little spring cleaning
was required
both inside and outside
after which
I had a rest
on the outdoor sofa











Harold and Maude
thought it time
to do their own
spring cleaning












so after a little swim












and a drink











and a gargle











they set to work











they cleaned under
and over











between












and wait












what's that










time to get back in Maude













nibble at a few of those
tickling little mites














don't forget between the feathers
Harold













I'm watching












ah
almost done












now we can rest













just float a while
our hard work is done












Time to go now
Maude

Come along...






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Monday, September 28, 2009

A Park Walk

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Today is the day
for a walk in the National Park
along the coastal track...







we'll start at my friend's home
adjacent to the rainforest
parking beside this Clivia
that catches the first morning sun












a beautiful new flower
has arrived on the coastal track
now that the days are warmer
the Fringed Violet
Thysanotus tuberosus

sometimes called
the Fairy Handkerchief














The Seashore Temple
incoming rollers
flow in time
to the holy flute
Basho











Flowering too
is the Spider Lily
Crinum Asiaticum
also known as the Seaside Lily












Spider Lilies can grow
up to 5-6 feet tall











and are natives of SE Asia











but love it here
in their adopted home
of Noosa







The lily!
the stems,
just as they are,
the flowers,
just as they are


Basho












The Morning Glory
Ipomoea indica
has an inner glow











that the beetles
find irresistible











and the umbrella grass
shoots out
its many flowering stems
like fireworks





All along the way
the dragonflies flitted
busily






The dragonfly
can't quite land
on that blade of grass

Basho




and I heard
the first cicada
of the summer
shrill...





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