todos santos, all souls.
dia de los muertos, "days of the dead".
doors open between the past and the present
allowing the meeting of hearts and souls.
sacred time,
when the wall between the worlds becomes so porous
the living and the dead converge, for a sacred reunion
that defies space and time.
you sit close to your loved ones.
sensing your own mortality in a sea of flickering candles,
in a tendril of copal incense,
an out pouring of love so comforting
it sweeps you away in its profound understanding that.....
life is sweeter shared,
honored, treasured, exalted, cherished,
heaped with flowers,
blazing with candle light, embraced with passion.
won't you join us?
stephanie hilvitz * mango studio
rebecca brooks * recuerda mi corazon
dia de bloglandia
nov. 1 sign in with mr. linky on both of our sites and we will spend
nov. 1 and 2
visiting each others offrendas in celebration of all souls day.
we invite you to post this emblem on your blog as an invitation
linking back to this post, gathering all hearts and souls
in the art of remembering.
all souls day
an honoring of loved ones now gone
and a deep joy filled awareness to live life fully
straight from the heart.
***
in anticipation of dia de bloglandia
every sunday in october mr. linky will appear on my blog
to collect every ones posts as we prepare for
dia de bloglandia.
please join in as the enthusiasm grows
sharing
photographs, art, tutorials, dia de los muertos inspired art,
any and all posts meant to fan the flames
of our enthusiasm for this soulful celebration.
It is a beautiful idea, rebecca. I will remember and find a way to make a beautiful post for those days. I love these images. I have done altars before. It has been a long time. Thank you for the invitation.
Much Love,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle Clearwater | August 22, 2011 at 10:16 AM
I'm already marking off some space on the calendar so that I will have time to prepare an offrenda this year~I wouldn't want to miss this wonderful event hosted by Stephanie and you:)
Posted by: Christine | August 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Hi Rebecca. I will be hoping to participate this year again. I've already let Stephanie know that I will be participating. Glad you are helping her host. I'll wait on the linky. Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: gloria | August 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Thank you so much for the invitation, Rebecca! I certainly hope to see you all then...Margaret xoxo
Posted by: Margaret Lambert | August 22, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Oh, absolutely, count me in! :) Cannot wait. And thank you so much for the invitation!
Posted by: Maria | August 22, 2011 at 09:39 PM
I hope to do this as well, but I would love to know more about it -- I'm very ignorant!
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 22, 2011 at 11:00 PM
beautiful.
Posted by: adrienne | August 23, 2011 at 09:10 AM
I am crazy in love with your last two photos....the shadow of the woman with flowers it totally breathtaking....and bright flowers get me every time. You are as talented with your camera as you are your words...what a beautiful combination.
Posted by: sharon furner | August 23, 2011 at 08:19 PM
yes!
Posted by: carmen | August 24, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I will definitely be ready for this event!
Posted by: Karla | August 24, 2011 at 12:27 PM
How wonderful!
Posted by: Leslie M | August 24, 2011 at 03:22 PM
I say this each time I think - but I love your beautiful blog! Of course I want to participate but blog newbie that I am...how do I put the linky badge thing-a-doo on my blog????
Posted by: Melinda Bloom | August 24, 2011 at 08:12 PM
do you know, I may be in the middle of moving when this comes around.. I am surrounded by my ancestors always - they speak to me in my dreams and in my silent time.. I will off course join in, best I can!
Posted by: Miss Robyn | August 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Wonderfully bold colors and pictures!! Wishing you well!
Posted by: Cathy | August 25, 2011 at 04:09 AM
I will definitely participate!
Posted by: Meri @ Meri's Musings | August 25, 2011 at 07:52 AM
These pictures are so beautiful!
Posted by: Yvonne | August 25, 2011 at 07:53 AM
It is a special time for me and my faith community. I will mark it down and try to have something ready. There is much more joy in sharing for sure.
QMM
Posted by: QMM | August 25, 2011 at 05:06 PM
I will join you in this joy, Rebecca!
http://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/mexico/
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | August 25, 2011 at 05:43 PM
oh I hope I'm able to participate. but I must here and now tell you how beautiful are your photos. they leave me almost breathless, especially that second. the shadows are mysterious yet loving and knowing. happy day to you.
Posted by: Ms. Becky | August 25, 2011 at 06:23 PM
I would love to participate! I just need to make sure I know who Mr. Linky is. :))
Posted by: Pam | August 29, 2011 at 07:22 AM
I want to do this!!! But, who and where is Mr. Linky????
http://www.ArtAlchemyStudio.com/
Posted by: Chaska Peacock | August 29, 2011 at 04:05 PM
This is just what I need. Still mourning the loss of my dear brother last Fall. It will fill my heart to make a piece of art in his memory.
I am looking forward to seeing all the art and reading all the thoughts posted by everyone during this special time.
Thank you for hosting this event.
I, also, am in need of a Mr. Linky Crash Course. LOL.
♥ audrey
Posted by: audrey | August 30, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Thanks so much for offering this to me. Count me in. I'll do Mr. Linky when it becomes available.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | August 31, 2011 at 06:20 PM
I'm in.
Posted by: Cheryl | September 04, 2011 at 11:09 AM
What a lovely idea. I shall add my name when Mr. Linky pops up. Love the word "Bloglandia!
Posted by: Magaly Guerrero | September 05, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Hi Stephanie and Rebecca!!! Can't wait to post my photos starting to tomorrow. I will be sharing my two new altars for this Day of the Dead season. One from Denver's Studio 12 Gallery and one from Longmont Museum's Day of the Dead extravanga. Laurie Z.
Posted by: Laurie Zuckerman | October 01, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Some stunning photos you've posted, too, Rebecca. I adore the one with the woman's hands holding the marigolds. Heartstopping. I also have some of my own photos on display at the Longmont Museum. They enlarged them beautifully. Ah, to be in Mexico again!!!
Posted by: Laurie Zuckerman | October 02, 2011 at 06:45 PM
I am having such fun!!!
Thank you!!
Posted by: peggy gatto | October 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Beautiful words, thoughts and images. Thank you!!!
Posted by: Lisa JonesMoore | November 05, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Next year i will hope to be part of this! We post our offrenda yearly on our site and host a neighbourhood party in honour, usually link to something but this sounds like the one i want to link to next year! so glad to have found this group!! Not sure how to follow on typepad? will figure it out!
Posted by: Lenora | December 06, 2011 at 12:51 PM