The bed is a lot larger than it looks. First I laid down a layer of weed control fabric, then I added a couple layers of cardboard. It's so windy out here that I had to nail them into the ground so they wouldn't blow away. The box in front is a four foot square raised bed.
I picked up wood to make a couple six by two feet beds. and a three by four foot bed. The white trellis on the ground will be attached to the fence to keep the wind down - as much as possible. Next, pick up some dirt. The ground here is so hard, you really can't dig it.
“Find Your Bliss and Follow It.”
That was the favorite saying of Joseph Campbell who was an author and
college professor among many other things. He also filmed a great
program with Bill Moyers called 'The Power of Myth'.
But, what does it mean? Well, I guess
the best way to explain it is to find what gives you happiness and do
it. Ideally, for instance, working at a job that gives you joy.
If you can't do that, finding something at your job that you enjoy.
If you can't find anything you like, maybe it's time to begin looking
for another job!
But, it doesn't just mean your job or
profession. It really means your entire life. For some people,
the journey to discover is what gives them bliss. And I have to say
that many times the questions are far more important than the
answers.
So what gives you 'bliss', enjoyment?
For me, fall in New England gives me bliss. It's like a big hug.
But so does winter in New York City. Working on a great writing
project. Spending time with friends.
See, it's not just one thing. We are
far too complicated to settle on just one thing. And, just as we
are too complicated to settle on one thing, our bliss changes as we
change. Maybe it turns more inward. So, seeking your bliss is a
journey and what better way to spend your life is there?
So, what's your bliss? Your
enjoyment? Your love in life? How about spending this month
discovering what it is and how to live it?
LATEST SWAP:
I also finished a paper doll swap this weekend. The theme for this one was Alice Through The Looking Glass plus an animal. I made the Cheshire cat...
...I think I am developing a style of 'faceless' dolls. What do you think?
1. The first goal is the root canal - yuk - not looking
forward to this
2. Lose one pound
3. Finish two swaps
4. Finish setting up the garden
5. Posting on my blog everyday (root canal day a maybe)
6. Sewing together the background for a small wall
hanging
7. Continue my Zentangle Challenge
8. Go to the zoo
9. Exercise every week day
10. Write daily
ZENTANGLE CHALLENGE: DAY SEVENTEEN
More new designs. Next I have to learn how to shade them. I'll share a new way to shade tomorrow...
ZENTANGLE CHALLENGE: DAY SEVENTEEN
More new designs. Next I have to learn how to shade them. I'll share a new way to shade tomorrow...
Thanks for visiting...
See you tomorrow...
See you tomorrow...