Spring Forward 2011, part 2

The hearty crocuses in our front yard now covered in snow.

...so as I was saying with Monday's post... what a difference a day makes!  And still trusting in the Divine Design...  the walk of faith continues...

In Brooklyn, we awoke to snow on the ground for the second day in a row.  We are still moving forward into Spring... although this wintry mix has us all thrown.  Sometimes a frozen day is just an optical illusion!

Here's my story: I prepared (for 3 days) an outstanding blog posting on a recent design event I attended in NYC.  This blog was pretty comprehensive... chock full of inspirations, information, photos and corresponding links to artists and designers I wished to share with my readers.  

I incomprehensibly (and stunningly) accidentally deleted it.  

I tried for nearly 2 hours to retrieve it, to no avail.  So, rather than just cancel a blog entry today and curse the computer gods... let's instead look at what simultaneously is on my desk top.  And let's remember there are no accidents. 

Important: to hear the gorgeous music that fully enhances each video clip, please disable the music on DivinePainter by pressing the pause button on the aqua blue ipod to the right and down a bit on your screen...

This beautiful video was posted on the incredible website Crystalinks.  This is a website devoted to all metaphysical topics.  The founder, Ellie Crystal, practically invented the blog over a decade ago.  I couldn't believe the synchronicity of our recent blog postings.  I watched this video with tears streaming down my face!

This clip was shared by friend, Matt Wade, this morning and absolutely made my day...  Incidentally, Matt is the CEO of Talisman Guidance Solutions.  Talisman: from Greek word "telein"means "to initiate into the mysteries."  How rich is that?!

Divine Design.  I am a part of the Great Creation.  

Isn't it amazing how the universe immediately shifts and hands you a situation to match your thoughts?  A chance to put wisdom into action?  The unseen hand has other ideas about what I should be sharing today! 

These videos are simply extraordinary.  Aren't you incredibly uplifted knowing you are a part of this Great Creation?  Isn't technology (another aspect of the Divine Design) playing an extraordinary role in our enlightenment and spiritual development... (especially when we delete stuff)?

Wishing you all warmth and joy on this early spring, snowy morning.  Happy weekend!

xo,
AGP

Springing Forward 2011, part 1

What a difference...

...a day makes.
(Small and hearty crocuses in our front yard!)

A special person (Kindred Spirit) in my life is undergoing a complete transformation (upheaval) and experiencing all sorts of wonderful opportunities (crises).  Here's a sampling of our most recent dialogue (therapy session) that I just have to share with you (remind myself):

KS: I am numb, completely numb.

AGP: Have faith.  Just hold on and have faith.

KS: In what?  Nothing is working out.  Nothing is going as planned.  Everything is falling apart.

AGP: Have faith that it's all coming together, it's all going according to plan.  Not YOUR plan.  THE plan.  Divine Design?

KS: I'm trying, I'm trying... it's so hard and it hurts so much.

AGP: The root of all suffering is attachment.  LET GO and let it happen.  Let it unfold!

KS: I know, I know... I have no choice, I'm exhausted.

AGP:  That's why they call it "surrender."  When you are exhausted and have exhausted all means by your desire and your will, then let go and let it be.  I tell you this from experience.  From the experience of heartache and despair, I tell you, just HAVE FAITH.

KS: But faith in WHAT?  What am I believing in?  

(Um, this is a really good question... I think this is the question that pretty much defines the human experience.  And it's one that I've struggled with.  Acutely.)

AGP: Well... I know this: you are a part of the great creation.  So do nothing.  Full steam ahead... doing nothing.  Have faith in the Divine Power.  And walk the path prepared by the very same Force that created the snowflake and the sunflower!
KS: (silence)
AGP: I mean, I think you're in good hands...

Silence...

Pregnant Pause...

Deep sigh...

Laughter.

Yes!

The very same Force that created the snowflake and the sunflower.... I think you're in good hands!

Did I really say that?!  Did that come from me?  I love it!

And if I could expand upon that for a moment: remember, no two creations are ever alike.  That's right.  Infinite possibilities.  

Divine Design

Remember, no two are ever alike... and they are all perfect.
Photo by Wilson Bentley

Divine Design

...and again, no two are ever alike.
Photo Credit: Terry Sohl

Happy Spring, my dear readers and Kindred Spirits.  Get ready for the captivating, spectacular production nature has in store for Earth and FOR YOU.

Part 2 tomorrow!

xo,

AGP

PS: Happy Birthday to my sister, Livia!  Isn't it amazing how a sibling can be the closest thing to "you" and simultaneously the furthest thing away?  Oh right... no two are ever alike...