i believe in miracles
tiny, intimate miracles of
awakening
where the hand that sets that golden wheel in motion
may be as simple
as a vital story of a loved one shared.
i love huge
sweep your heart away miracles
where one life inspires the next
and it is impossible to know where one soul ends,
and the next begins.
where love is far reaching.
the circle of sharing extending out over generations
to converge unbroken, crossing even the farthest shoreline
separating the living from the dead.
like e.b.'s butterfly born again in the waiting chrysalis
and every spark of love from all the stories of remembering
we have been sharing this month of october
of our beloved family members.
miracles.
messages from our departed loves ones
to be present, open hearted,
to listen, care, respond, live boldly,
bloom true.
i cannot thank you enough for each of
your glorious stories. breathing life into those gone,
with each remembrance, as they in turn
enrich our lives with
hope, humor, boldness, commonality and courage.
see you next sunday for the final art of remembering.
we hope you will join us
nov. 1 & 2
when stephanie and i share
the honor of hosting
dia de bloglandia.
More and more I'm convinced that there's not much separating the living from the dead. (Maybe it's because I'm getting closer...)
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | October 23, 2011 at 09:03 AM
I just love this phrase: i love huge
sweep your heart away miracles
where one life inspires the next
and it is impossible to know where one soul ends,
and the next begins.
Later, after church, my class at church, and the art show, I'll visit and see what is happening.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | October 23, 2011 at 09:24 AM
love todays photos on your blog , rebecca! hope you are feeling ok! lyle
Posted by: lyle baxter | October 23, 2011 at 09:25 AM
dearest rebecca, we thank you for this opportunity to share our heartfelt memories.
with love
Posted by: gemma | October 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM
The Art of Remembering is such a beautiful way to get into the spitit of Dia de los Muertos...I adore the images and message that you've shared today!
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | October 23, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Beautiful post Rebecca. I agree with Dawn. Wish I could have been a participant today but there is so much going on right now I just haven't had the time. I always remember though. Wonderful post.
Posted by: gloria | October 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM
I came back because I wanted to be a part of this and didn't want to let the day go without posting something. I did post a previous post from a while ago and it is fitting to be remembering friends from the past during this coming event. Take care.
Posted by: gloria | October 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM
I just wish I had been able to join in but with moving and packing.. well impossible.. and I know I said I was going to join in this week.. but it won't happen.. hopefully Nov 1 & 2..
I just wish I had access to Marigolds
Posted by: Miss Robyn | October 23, 2011 at 12:52 PM
I have posted a new painting and a little DOTD card. I'm hoping to get my shrine done by next week!
Posted by: Pam | October 23, 2011 at 01:17 PM
The journey to Nov 1st has been as broad and inspiring as the day itself.
happy Sunday!
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | October 23, 2011 at 01:34 PM
So I am still adding to my blog!!!
So many wonderful memories for ME, besides the beauty of the celebration. I should be finished soon.!
I will save some special photos for next sunday!
Did I happen to mention how fun this blog event is for me??????
Thanks for setting it up!!!!!
Posted by: peggy gatto | October 23, 2011 at 06:04 PM
I'm a little late with my posting today. Just want to say what a pleasure it is to be here and I love the photos of the monk and the skull.
Posted by: Cheryl's Excellent Adventure | October 23, 2011 at 06:23 PM
It is hard to believe that next Sunday marks the conclusion of these series of posts. It seems we just got started.
Thank you Rebecca and all of you for showing me a more constructive way to remember ones I've lost.
Posted by: Paula Scott: Molokai Girl Studio | October 23, 2011 at 08:43 PM
Thank you for "hosting " this. I have so enjoyed going to all the blogs...... It has touched me on so many levels.
Posted by: gayle | October 24, 2011 at 12:28 PM
The Art of Rembering is such a beautiful series! Thank you for hosting it.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Posted by: Queenie Believe | October 24, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Every time I see your gorgeous calavera, I am moved. Yes, I am remembering, thanks to you and Stephanie, even on Haiku My Heart Friday.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | October 28, 2011 at 08:45 AM