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In the end, the shadow is but a passing thing..

Posted on Apr 2nd, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine
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"IN THE END, THE SHADOW IS BUT A PASSING THING..."

Concerning the tumors in utero that “100 out of 100 surgeons would say you need removed immediately along with your womb” (when a pickpocket meets a saint he sees only his pockets) …. 

Yes my womb is still whole and still with me. My womb/hara is now a wide open space which I have experienced (cycling along on my bike one early morning) filled with sunshine.

The “medieval city under siege” that Caron saw I had been living, has been liberated, and the inhabitants therein are free to venture hither and yon, without fear for life and limb, over hill and dale, cross wild flower green meadows and ripe fruit orchards,. Can’t you just feel the sunshine and hear the birdsong... Know that it’s real.

That this much life was gone and has been restored.

As always
Love,
Corrina
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CONCERNING THE STONES
Elves of Lily Hill Farm

Penny Kelly (Elves of Lily Hill Farm) wrote:
 "I was riveted by the photo of the stones. Those stones are ALIVE!! What a fabulous circle of intelligence they make."

Which drew from Corrina:

Dear Penny,
this stone circle was 'built' by my blood sister Maggi Moon and me after Wounded Knee Lakota sent me home to Scotland with Spirit food for my family. Upon my arrival to my family I discovered the prayer food had spoiled en route and I wanted still to bring it in the spirit it had been given.

Since Maggi had very newly come from some majorly ancient standing stone circles, it was she who suggested WE could do something of that nature to honor the Lakota gift to our lineage so, in the early morning, she and I dragged up from the shore to mum's wee bit o' land behind the cottage, the biggest stones we could physically woah-man-handle(!) and began this Good Work.

And Maggi directed us from her energy memory, to take special care to create the Eastern door, which we did...

Penny, I know you of all people will understand that the energy with which this was accomplished was akin to kids playing; mirth, pitting our strength of course, giving it everything we've got.... And suddenly, it became very real, majestic and pulsing powerful.

My mother, my little brother and all my sisters circled round it. Then my oldest sister (who has not always understood my life choices) struck up with an old hymn: "Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, in Whom this world rejoices; Who from our mothers’ arms/womb has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today..."

As the old ones would say, the Spirit filled us then and we were as One, and my mother said "Thank you Corrina for completing the circle and bringing the blessing home.."

Penny, the magnitude of this moment, this stone circle, the Lakota/Scottish connection, is with me still as I speak it, so of course it fills me with Joy that you can feel it.
Love, Corrina

PS In the end, the shadow is but a passing thing (Tolkien was right)

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Words were created to share the pictures we carry in our hearts..

Posted on Apr 6th, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine
Forgive the sound quality, savor the heart-fidelity!
Johanna's Mind Movie (1st Draft)

HOME HEART HEARTH HOME
HAIL HOLY HOUSE
IN WHOM WE DWELL

BLESSED EARTH
WE DANCE
UPON

OUR VOICES RAISE
IN EXALTATION

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We Can re-green anywhere

Posted on Apr 19th, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine
"THEY LAUGHED AND SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE.."
Greening the Desert

Behind Greening the Desert


"Because it's a perennial system, it carried on developing itself - and created its own soil. It continues to produce and is still used by local people. From the 8 min mark:

What is really interesting for us is the depth and quality of the soil that's been created in the zone of the project. And it's really worth looking at that as the ultimate result - from really barren, salted soil to really fertile, high-humus, dark topsoil - created by the ecology we put together. After the water harvesting earthworks we established, the ecology we put in place continues today - to become more and more fertile all the time."

So - exactly the opposite of large-scale agriculture, then.


More from Geoff Lawton of the Permaculture Research Institute on the challenges behind "Greening the Desert" project in Jordan - from the DVD Harvesting Water the Permaculture Way.
www.permaculture.org.au
Courtesy of Flashtoonz Films
www.flashtoonz.com/blog/

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Aaaah Bee Bright

Posted on Apr 19th, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine
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SUMMONED TO BEE BRIGHT ONE VERY LAST TIME TODAY, HELPING TO PACK THE BOXES FOR LOADING ON THE TRUCK AND MEETING THE NEW OWNERS.

BEE BRIGHT IS 'BEQUEATHED', AS CATHERINE WISHED IT, INTO CARING HANDS.. INTO THE CARING HANDS OF A FORT COLLINS COLORADO COUPLE....

 "After so many years of developing techniques, formula, and good will it would be very gratifying to bequeath Bee Bright into caring hands.

What fun this has been, a truly great run! Living the life of a beekeeping candlemaker, handling such precious ingredients for so many fine people, has been gratifying beyond all expectation, and though we know we will miss bringing our light into your homes, we also know it is time to move on.

It is my pleasure to have worked with and for all of you in our effort to make the finest pure beeswax candles that we are capable of. Such humble attempts at right livelihood have brought challenges and learning never expected. Creating the Bee Bright team has been superbly rewarding. The lessons of management were many and thanks must be given to all of the wonderful employees through the years for putting up with my many shortcomings. We have nurtured, prodded and coerced each other into being better and happier people for over 20 years, and I thank you all.

Specifically, I would like to thank:

David Banghart, my beloved, for his constant support in the many years of Bee Bright; his comfort and patience throughout.

Diane and Gary Meehan of Bonny Doon Farm for providing the patronage and appreciation that brought Bee Bright into its fullness.

Ellie Garber of Ellie and Friends; for being the best sales rep ever ever. A stellar businesswoman and citizen, Ellie understood BeeBright and the bigger picture, ever sensitive to what we can do for the world, its peace and health.

Chris Giminez of Cyber-Scriber Web Design; Always patient, creative, and competent.

The worker bees; Jennifer Jacob, Ruti Goldberg, Meg Burley, Corrina McFarlane, Erin Avery, Theresa Purpuri, Kachina Schoos, Malia Brown, Carlene Newman, Sheng Forsyth, Carol Nieukirk, Brock Dolman, and all the “holiday angels” who assisted us in the weeks before Christmas.

In Peace,

Catherine Banghart"

http://www.beebright.com/index.cfm

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Song of the Waitaha ~ Aaaaah

Posted on Apr 24th, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine
So soft
So Kind
Ancient Voyaging - Barry Brailsford

The Waitaha; "sea nomads"

Grey Wolf of the Inuit (1938) paddles from Alaska to Aotearoa (3 year voyage) with his grandfather shaman man while still in his teens, greeted with honor by Maori, and paddle back to their homeland!)www.stoneprint.co.nz

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Full Screen Full Volume (and get off your chair!)

Posted on Apr 26th, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine
Abraham Hicks - Recipe For Joy

Thank you again streamofwellbeing who accompanies this video on YouTube with this:

RECIPE FOR JOY
Seek joy first and foremost
Seek reasons to laugh
Seek reasons to offer words of praise to self and others
Seek beauty in nature beasts & other humans
Seek reasons to love in every segment of every day
Look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of love
Seek that which uplifts you.
Seek opportunity to offer that which uplifts another.
Seek a feeling of well-being.
Know that your value can only be measured in terms of joy.
Acknowledge your absolute freedom to do any of these things or
not do any of these things.
For it is without exception your choice in every moment of every day.

Then to the song:
George Harrison
WHAT IS LIFE?
[I believe song refers to inner being / higher self -
rather than person outside ourselves]
- says streamofwellbeing....

What I feel, I can't say
But my love is there for you anytime of day
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed

Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side

What I know, I can do
If I give my love now to everyone like you
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make ev'rything succeed

Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side

What I feel, I can't say
But my love is there for you any time of day
But if it's not love that you need
Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed

Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
Oh tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side

What is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side

(fade:)
Oh tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me who am I without you by my side

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North Wales Portal House

Posted on Apr 28th, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine

HOLISTIC HOUSE IN UK

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Want a holiday in North Wales, Great Britain?

Stay in a great Victorian house in Colwyn Bay.

 

Colwyn Bay

“Easy-going household and maybe play some acoustic guitar {as do I}….” Maggi Moon

 

Not exactly bed & breakfast although sometimes someone might cook for you but then again you might cook for whoever's around. Food-wise, we avoid eating meat from the sad bad meat industrial complex, though wild fish & game is okay, and we've largely sworn off dairy for the same reason.

 

Colwyn Bay and Anglesey map

IN THE VICINITY:

Check out neolithic sites... like "Stone of the Bard" (pictured below, viewed from the west with Colwyn Heights in the background), or South Stack Neolithic settlement (Anglesey) Burial Chamber Plas Newydd (date estimate; c.3500 B.C.)

 

Stone of the Bard

Plas Newydd neolithic

Snowdonia National Park is approx. 30 minutes by road (18 miles)

Edward's castles form the so-called "ring of iron" around Snowdonia, 823 square miles of wild, unspoilt countryside in north-west Wales.

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Mount Snowdon itself is the highest peak in England and Wales (1085m or 3560 ft).

Sonwdonia National Park

Snowdon is called Yr Wyddfa (The Tomb) in Welsh, after the final resting place of a giant called Rhita Fawr, who wore a cloak made from the beards of the kings he'd killed.

 

DRINK THE FAMOUS Pints of tea AT PETE'S EATS:

Petes Eats

(Llanberis), served in mugs made specially for the shop.

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The steaming hot pint of tea, along with heaped high plates of nosh, are extremely popular for folks coming off their intrepid hikes in the nearby mountains. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete%27s_Eats_Cafe

 

Or take afternoon tea at the Llanrwst Tea Rooms cottage

Llanrwst Tea Rooms North Wales

where the river sweeps faithfully in.. in its winter swell!!

 

OPTIONS

Sessions available in-house: (£30): Licensed: Reiki, massage, joint release work

Car/driver by arrangement for day trips: @ 40 pence per mile

 

Colwyn Bay is approx.1 hour from Manchester airport (pick-up by request £60)

Or make your own way by train via CREWE.

 

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Please note: no arrangement is confirmed until a phone call with the proprietor has taken place. First port of call: corrinacorrina AT cruzio.com ~ Payment from overseas guests is via PayPal transaction.


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RE Visionary 'STATE OF GRACE DOCUMENT'

Posted on Apr 28th, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine
If you have not yet come across State of Grace Document, I highly recommend you take a peek.

I had such a moving connection with Maureen when first I happened upon it.
One story I learned still lives in me; that a petroleum company in Britain, in the middle of eminent domaining a home owner, were motivated by this State of Grace document to override the 'advice' of their lawyers and meet with the home owner whose land (and of course, home) they were procuring. The upshot was that the home owner was 'heard', and felt heard, rather than trampled upon. He did not have an issue with the eminent domain but with how he was being treated as a non-person without history or heart.... State of Grace; simple yet utterly profound.

Love,
Corrina

*~*~*~*
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Upcoming Workshops in Flat Rock, NC USA:
May 2-3 2009 July 25-26 2009

·  Give Yourself the Gift of Graceful Relationships ·

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Upcoming Flat Rock Workshops
What Makes Up a State of Grace Document?



Build and Sustain Healthier Relationships
Both Business and Personal
Hello ~
We're excited to be sharing an amazing tool called The State of Grace Document that is helping people worldwide make their day-to-day relationships effortless. Join us at our historic home for an in-depth 2-Day Workshop.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Maureen McCarthy and Zelle Nelson
~ Creators of the State of Grace Document

_________________________________________________________

Mosaic Hands SquareThe State of Grace Document is a new way to build, sustain and transition business and personal relationships with trust and respect. You personally write it along with those involved, preferably at the beginning of the
relationship. It captures what draws each individual to the situation, your personal preferences and expectations; and it provides a path back to peace if the need arises. It is often being used to replace or enhance traditional legal contracts.This innovative 2+ page Document is now being used throughout the world, including the U.S., Canada, Africa, Asia, Australia, Russia and Europe.

when: Saturday & Sunday, May 2-3, 2009 (9:30am-4:30pm)
- or -
when: Saturday & Sunday, July 25-26, 2009 (9:30am-4:30pm)
· cost: by donation of your choice
· lunch: we will be ordering out or you can bring a lunch
· materials to bring: something to write on (notebook, journal, laptop)
· where: at the Home of Maureen & Zelle
2021 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731
(near Asheville, NC)
Phone: 828.693.0802
Get directions
Space is limited.
to sign up: zelle@stateofgracedocument.com or 828.693.0802 for questions and directions, etc.

Join creators Maureen K. McCarthy and Zelle Nelson of Engaging the Soul @ Work to explore these concepts and create your own State of Grace Documents. (PRINT A SAMPLE State of Grace Document or a copy of the CONCEPT PAPER off www.stateofgracedocument.com)
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The 5 Parts of a State of Grace Document ~ written by each person involved, from your own perspective:

1. The Story of Us - Share what draws you to these people and this situation.
2. Interaction Styles and Warning Signs - The "blueprint of me," how I work best, what I look like on a good day/bad day, and what I might need that I couldn't ask for in the moment.
3. Expectations - Core values and non-negotiables, the structure you need to create and sustain this relationship.
4. Questions to Return to a State of Peace - A tool to return to peace if the need arises, makes the difficult times shorter and easier.
5. Long-term Agreement - How long you're willing to go before you make peace. An agreement of no outright harm, a willingness to keep an open window if the unimaginable happens.

Who's Using it and When
The State of Grace Document is currently being used in communities, corporations, small businesses, non-profits, churches, families, schools, between business partners, couples, friends, siblings, etc. in countries around the world. Because it is a framework upon which to share the "blueprint of me" with others, it can be used within any relationship situation that exists, and with as many people as are involved. It creates effortless communication and easy day-to-day interactions that reduce stress and enhance overall emotional and physical health. People around the globe say it is an idea whose time has come.

Read more about what's included in a State of Grace Document...

_______________________________________________________
Thank you for your interest in creating graceful relationships in your life and in the world!
Maureen McCarthy and Zelle Nelson
of Engaging the Soul @ Work
www.stateofgracedocument.com
www.engagingthesoulatwork.com

Maureen and Zelle
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It's True..... {you're beautiful}

Posted on Apr 30th, 2009 by TimeToShine : Corrinacorrina TimeToShine
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Watch him sing it just for you :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjYeDh7Qkqs
Look at the stars...;
BEST STONES

Look at the stars

Look how they shine for you,

And everything you do,

Yeah they were all yellow...

 

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I came along

I wrote a song for you

And all the things you do

And it was called yellow...

 

So then I took my turn

Oh all the things I've done

And it was all yellow...

 

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Your skin

Oh yeah your skin and bones

Turn into something beautiful

D'you know you know I love you so

You know I love you so

 

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I swam across

I jumped across for you

Oh all the things you do

Cause you were all yellow...

 

I drew a line

I drew a line for you

Oh what a thing to do

And it was all yellow

 

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Your skin

Oh yeah your skin and bones

Turn into something beautiful

D'you know for you i bleed myself dry

For you i bleed myself dry

 

Its true look how they shine for you

look how they shine for you

look how they shine for you

look how they shine for you

look how they shine for you

look how they shine

look at the stars look how they shine for you


by COLDPLAY (Parachutes)
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