Earth day has been going on for forty years and we know the Earth has been here much longer. There are SO MANY FRIGHTENING REALITIES RESONATING FROM OUR EARTH WE SHOULD TAKE NOTE OF BEFORE OUR EYES! It’s not a soapbox here but I do feel strongly about our behavior. We watch the Earth suffer devastations that affect our people, homes, businesses, quality of life, environment, energy and every last thing. Do we have the power to join together and make a positive effect on the Earth?

Unfortunately, it is quite a daunting task and I am not sure if we can reverse the winds of change and to redirect them to a positive flow. It would take more momentum than most people are putting out at this current time. It’s like solar wind power on top everyone’s house not just some fields here and there. We need sustainable living in every direction and conscious use, conservation and replenishment of our resources.

I do not wish to sound grave; but in my heart it feels like a losing battle. More people need to take more responsibility and action. Currently, I am doing a decent amount of conservation, educating and participation in activities and events that could lead to more change id more people followed suit in a similar fashion. I believe I can do more. I vow to make more attempts to support the Earth and its health in the coming year(s) and will give an update at year-end. I am making myself more accountable right now.

It is a worthwhile cause & we all know we can and should join in for this monumental movement to Help the Earth. Of course, our footprint(s) might have already been too large and eventually the Earth may reclaim itself, as nature is King. The Earth will eventually rejuvinate and revive itself by starting new again. Until then, we can ignore it or take action. I like to Live in Action!

So, in support of the Earth I joined in for the second time at Uhuru’s Earth Day, Clark Park celebration of Earth and Freedom. These are things I want to be sustained forever. It was awesome to see the event grow from the previous year. There were more vendors, more types of people to join in the celebration.

The Uhuru does a great job of bringing education in many areas to the forefront; they did not fail to bring a variety of entertainment to us. The weather was cool and breezy. The feeling of the Earth under my feet, the breeze on my skin and the good vibrations of people, art, culture and food was a sensory delight!

Remember Earth Day every day and not just once a year.                                                                                                          

http://www.earthday.org/

http://earthday.net/earthday2010

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It turns out I have been in Houston, Texas visiting my brother’s 1st baby. She is a little girl that happens to look like a perfect little china doll.

Wow! Her skin is milky white, her eyes pretty blue, eyelashes all long, jet black hair, long fingers, strong neck (already pulling up at 2 weeks), squirmy little critter. Just an amazing gift to come into this world!

What a miracle the creation of life, from before the person comes to this world and then their growth as a part of our human race.

I can only imagine what a cool process being a part of growing a baby within you must truly be. As a woman this must be extraordinary in so many ways!! Scientifically, a true phenomenon.

What is interesting to look at is their development once their come outside to begin life as we know it. It will be so interesting to see the way in which the genetics, environment and experiences this person have contribute to forming this person’s personality.

Even within the first few weeks of their life you can begin to detect this new person’s disposition and tendencies. Will they be calm and easy, hyper and super active? Are they generally happy or fussy, sleep a lot or little? All of these are little indicators to follow up on in the future to correlate to their developing personalities.

Over time, the cumulative effect of life changes and influences direct a person to navigate their life in a certain way, have certain attitudes and perspectives and make choices that follow their transformation.

But, as a new child arrives in this world without a single blemish, mark, alteration to a seemingly clear canvas you get this overwhelming feeling of choice, time and experiences.

All the time a person lives through, all the choices a person is able to make each day, all the possibilities that are available to a person should they decide to reach out and go for it.

The element of time and how you spend yours is a true test of character. The influences of each person dictate so much about a person, the field of endless possibilities seems infinite as a new baby lies in their new crib resting their souls to prepare for the BIG ADVENTURE, which is life.

I think I am reminded so much of the fragility of life and the freedom of choice and the passing of time as I lay my eyes upon the most tender, unafflicted, little soul I know at the moment.

Recently, I was talking to a friend and we got into a discussion about love. This person was asking me about my definition of love, what I expect and how do I find it.

I have pondered love throughout life on and off probably as most people. Once I began studying yoga it brought me to consider love in a whole new realm. One I felt was much more pure and comprehensible in an unattached state of being.

Love is defined in the dictionary as a strong, warm, profound positive emotion or pleasure, an intense emotional state or intense feeling of liking or affection. One can define love in so many ways as it feels right within your heart and soul.

In yoga, you can help your heart and spirit reconnect and rekindle love within your self. We use the heart center or chakra as a place of connection. A physical manifestation of what is sometimes an emotional feeling.

The heart chakra is associated with the color green. Green is a color we associate with growth or nature. I find that interesting because I feel love is an organic thing that can grow or die, be vibrant or wither away. It depends on the health of the soil you plant love in, the conditions of growth and the environmental factors that occur in the realm of this structure.

In connecting to this chakra we emphasize first self-love and then love for others. I can vouch for the practical theory that you must first love yourself before a loving relationship can work indefinitely in your life.

Some things to remember when you consider existing in the physical state of love with another being:

• Being in love is an unconditional state. It is usually considered a serious vow of commitment to be there and do most anything in your power for the person you profess your love.
• Love is not meant to be filled with expectations or conditions. Meaning you cannot impress your views and requirements of love onto another person. This will never work!
• Empathy is a very useful condition in love. Try to understand the others feelings, their person, their viewpoints and mannerisms. Take them for truth.
• Love is nonpermanent. Love should be cherished and appreciated because love can change or be lost. Be in the act of creation and you will help your love evolve.

When the heart centre has been fully opened, it becomes the channel for Universal Love. This is probably why in so many cultures the heart is said to be the seat of the soul. When you live in love, with love in your heart at all moments your life is sweeter and fuller and attracts more love to and around you.

Valentine’s Day was just here and I hope everyone gave, received and shared LOVE with MANY people in their lives! A loving gesture can brighten anyone’s day. If you can swing it, remember to act from love once a day and improve your state of being and karma too! 

Well, everything has a beginning ; but, not necessarily everything has an end. Check out a circle!

This is my 1st blog entry which will kick off the launch of a new, improved Totally Zen experience!

It has been my vision to create the type of site where I can express & share my ideas about life, Zen, yoga, living, breathing, thinking & doing. I hope in doing this it will tap into other people’s desire to do the same in their lives!

The basic idea is to help people explore ideas that might not be as readily apparent or accessible to them.  Here,  I think of myself as a conduit of feelings & expressions that flow through me in a certain way because I have chosen to alter my thinking, seeing,  feeling  & living as a result of finding the Eastern Way.

I believe it is a truly healthy & enlightened path to travel!I am offering to you my insight because I feel if I can help one person get on this path or feel better or understand more than I have accomplished my goal!

In life we are all teachers & students.  As we teach , we learn, we grow! This is the point of life & it is the my biggest passion to keep growing in this fashion!

I want to share the things that interest me, fascinate me & make me tick! I want to know the same of you for we have so much to give & receive from others!I am so excited to begin this journey & see where it takes me!

Namaste!