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Moving On
May 28, 2016
I guess “S” for “Sebastian” is what the feeling of movement made! John and I left the baby grandson in Charleston, SC late this morning – after just one more hour of babysitting so my son could mow the lawn. Mom was at “an appointment” that was revealed on FB as a hair salon visit. I love how they are being generous to themselves!!
As usual, my three-day visit gave me daily opportunities to have feelings and judgements bubble up, more chances to notice those beliefs and Old Stories that let me me separate from others.
Continue
May 24, 2016
I’m driving through Atlanta, Georgia, thinking, “Wow! This feels so familiar, yet has just a tiny twinge of longing to be home here. I HAVE a home, and it’s now in the California desert, not here in Dekalb County as it was for twelve years. That was my past!”
Nonsenory Immersion feels grounding, expanding, acceptable, yes, and even essential as a part of my consistent message. Today, there’s no question of whether I would do this exercise. It is a welcome moment in my day!
Mississippi River Delta
May 23, 2016
This Nonsenses Immersion emerged over the miles between Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and beyond New Orleans.
Another city goes by without stopping to visit a friend. This time its Carla, an Appalachian Trail friend and coaching colleague. A hello text message suffices for this time. My life certainly has provided me with lots of friends!
Color flows onto the paper between looks at the luminous NOLA. I reflect on Hurricane Katrina, the fury here 10+ years ago. I think about Maria Maria and her Katrina story that she shifted during a Forgiveness Walk in Atlanta in 2011. My work is valuable! It even touches this place with healing and forgiveness.
Forgiving Hurricane Katrina
Lush Green
May 22, 2016
Nonsenses Immersion coincides today with driving in the wetlands of southwest Louisiana! So much green! The green is dotted and accented with yellow, orange, and red. Blue and purple hover as heavy, gray moisture in the sky above.
I notice that in my search for each color in the landscape that the wholeness of Life becomes evident. If all the colors of wholeness can be found in each landscape, then why not in each of my own moments?
I allow it.
I accept it.
I embrace it.
Where do you find wholeness? Please share your answer here.
Adjust
May 21, 2016
I realized that my colored pencils are watercolor pencils! Well, not the yellow, actually. That made the blending uneven.
This reminds me of adjusting preferences in life. When something is important, I figure out how to do it within various circumstances. That may require adjusting details, methods, tools, timing. The essence or value of the habit remains, or even expands, as it is incorporated in a new setting.
As I think of examples, I’m coming up with a long list!
☆ Getting whole grains in various living situations
☆ Staying in touch with significant people while hiking
☆ Walking in Nature in various homes
☆ Cooking, washing, etc. on trail and also in different houses and living situations
Consistent
May 19, 2016
I wake up in a hotel in elPaso, Texas. No, this is not a down and out cowgirl drama. Quite the opposite! This is a spiritual journeywoman’s triumph of focus on priorities of the heart!
This Nonsenses Immersion is now so important to me that I go to the trouble of having my paint, brush, paper, board packed in an accessible place that I can get it out and use it daily, well almost daily. I did not paint yesterday.
And, it has a deeper effect when I use the physical materials than simply imagining the colors. I grant myself that accommodation to my physical being.
Fan Mail
“You are AMAZING and I’m in awe at what you do– your REAL JOB!
But, I was amazed at you before– when you were home with your boys and teaching me– your other REAL JOB!!”
Love,
Angie
“Love hearing this, Regina! Keep up your amazing self for you and the world.”
Ann Keeton
XOXO
These emails are from fans who read my newsletter revealing my claim that I have now transformed my Old Story that sharing my skills as nature interpreter and Radical Forgiveness coach are not my real job. They affirm my New Story:
“When I show up as ME, everyone loves me!”
Adaptable
May 17, 2016
Nonsenses Immersion is fun and enlivening for me as the liquid paint colors flow and blend on paper. Traveling in a car, however, motivates me to adapt the exercise with a more portable medium – colored pencils!
As Is
May 11 , 2016
I got caught up in editing my developing salespage for HeartSingingWalk Community, squeezing my time for Nonsenses Immersion before walking to work at the Visitor Center. My last five days of this season start today!
I really wanted to do the color exercise because it reminds me of my wholeness and delights me! Even a few minutes with the rainbow of color feels good in my body. This painting was fun! Simple yet beautiful to me.
The message? Joy is good kust as it is!
Join me in Joy!
Let’s chat about YOUR joy!