Wow! Right? Wow! indeed. This amazing photo by Jim D. Thomason from the Bedlam Farm Creative Group Page is just one example of the inspiring creativity which fills my news feed these days. It’s impact stopped me mid-scroll. My heart skipped a beat and when I clicked to enlarge it my eyes began to […]
All posts in category The quest for Inner Peace
The Beauty of Hope
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 8, 2015
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On Magic. Indeed I Do Believe
So fellow travelers, I am using this gift of a snow day to play with some mixed media and enjoy being creative. I will post pix of the results later. Taking a break to check in with my CGBF friends I came upon a wondrous post from Lisa Dingle, whose blog is a blessing I […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 2, 2015
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Lemonade
So fellow travelers, many recent events in my own life and the lives of many I am blessed to call friends have me thinking about a concept known as “framing.” “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” It’s a familiar phrase, one which evokes an accepting nod of the head, an acknowledging shrug of […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 28, 2015
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Shared Post: Love Held Close
So fellow travelers, a truly special guest post today. This link will bring you to a moving and beautiful poem about the love we have for our companion animals written by the talented Kate Rantilla, a fellow Creative Bedlam Group member, someone I am also blessed to call friend and Spirit Sister. Kate is one […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 14, 2015
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Farewell Simon
So fellow travelers there is one less ass in the world and you may be surprised to learn we are worse off for the loss. I am grateful to have connected with Jon Katz and Maria Wulf through the Bedlam Farm Creative Group. I have made so many wonderful friends as a result of this […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 4, 2015
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Return to Round Lake: Part Two Taking in a Natural Treasure.
So fellow travelers, photo storage problem solved at last. I think the results have been worth the wait, so now feel free to shoulder those backpacks and head back on the trail with me…. Round Lake is often missed by many who visit Green Lakes State Park. All three access points to the trail are […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 11, 2014
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Morning Dew
Good morning fellow travelers. A gift from an early morning walk. May peace shine in your hearts this day. Shining field of grass Glistening sunlit diamonds Late summer gift Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 10, 2014
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Gathering snipets
So fellow travelers, I have downloaded the five hundred plus photos from our west coast adventure. I “should” be completing the blog series from my journal notes. Instead I find myself weaving a different thread of writing this morning. And I am ok with this. A while ago I discovered a secret. The choice to […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 31, 2014
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Pulling Joy from Memory
So fellow travelers, we all need safe havens, spaces of respite where we retreat, knowing what we find there will soothe, uplift and even strength our spirits to continue on this journey. I am grateful to have the Bedlam Farm Creative group page as an online haven for creativity and encouragement. A visit to “The […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 28, 2014
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Ripples
So fellow travelers, this moment bubbled to the surface during my morning meditation by our pond. Golden fish surface sudden ripples remind me every thought matters One of the most significant aspects of learning to meditate was becoming aware of the stream of negative thoughts I was generating. I was astounded to […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on July 2, 2014
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