Jacket: Vero Moda. Top: Primark. Shorts: Levis.
Tights: H&M. Boots: Asos (new!)
Ein Stadtbummel. Minishopping. Lachen. Eis essen. Sonne. Wunderschöner Tag.
Ausbeute: Blumenshorts: Pimkie. Schal: H&M.
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Seven Types of Teachers
Teacher, guru, or spiritual friend -- what are you looking for? The spiritual path has many challenges. There are many things we need to learn or develop. A short list would probably include motivation, skills in meditation and prayer, contemplation, etc. Like music or painting, most of us learn better from someone, rather than, for instance, reading a book. When we interact with an actual person, we have to give expression to what we have learned. It becomes alive in us in a way that book learning often does not.
In Buddhism we usually think of a teacher. In Catholicism, the comparable term might be spiritual director. Whatever term we use, this person has a crucial role in our spiritual growth. Role? Actually, it would be more accurate to say "roles." I came up with a list of nine, probably not exhaustive or comprehensive, but perhaps a good starting point. Here are brief descriptions, in no particular order. (MORE)
In Buddhism we usually think of a teacher. In Catholicism, the comparable term might be spiritual director. Whatever term we use, this person has a crucial role in our spiritual growth. Role? Actually, it would be more accurate to say "roles." I came up with a list of nine, probably not exhaustive or comprehensive, but perhaps a good starting point. Here are brief descriptions, in no particular order. (MORE)
Source: Huffington Post
Friday, July 23, 2010
Managing Stress in our Lives
Stress can kill | A look at what we can do to control stress and stay healthy
Some is good but over time too much can kill you.
Stress in small amounts is good because it can motivate us to take action. Too much stress can cause us to get sick. Dr. Bill Cook runs a mind-body practice in Fredericton. Most of his patients tell him they can't understand why they're sick. He says almost all sickness is stress-based.
"There isn't a single cell or organ in your body that is not potentially adversely affected by the chemistry of the stress system. That's how substantive it is. You name an organ system and there is something that stress can do to that over the long haul."
In the short term, stress can cause things such as headaches and stomachaches. Over time, he says, we can end up with compressed discs, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, colon cancer and other major illnesses.
To avoid sickness, we need to find ways to relieve our stress. This happens through life-long practices. He says it isn't the straw that broke the camel's back but the constant heavy load that caused the camel to fall.
Once we see ourselves as camels carrying heavy loads then, he says, we can determine the stresses that we can and the stresses that we can't control. We can either rid ourselves of the things that cause us stress, or modify them so they are more manageable. (MORE)
Some is good but over time too much can kill you.
Stress in small amounts is good because it can motivate us to take action. Too much stress can cause us to get sick. Dr. Bill Cook runs a mind-body practice in Fredericton. Most of his patients tell him they can't understand why they're sick. He says almost all sickness is stress-based.
"There isn't a single cell or organ in your body that is not potentially adversely affected by the chemistry of the stress system. That's how substantive it is. You name an organ system and there is something that stress can do to that over the long haul."
In the short term, stress can cause things such as headaches and stomachaches. Over time, he says, we can end up with compressed discs, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, colon cancer and other major illnesses.
To avoid sickness, we need to find ways to relieve our stress. This happens through life-long practices. He says it isn't the straw that broke the camel's back but the constant heavy load that caused the camel to fall.
Once we see ourselves as camels carrying heavy loads then, he says, we can determine the stresses that we can and the stresses that we can't control. We can either rid ourselves of the things that cause us stress, or modify them so they are more manageable. (MORE)
Source: The Daily Gleamer
painted tales . . .
"maid of the waves"an example of my work
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here it is, i finally finished my website
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Anne Grafton from GP & J Baker
Baker Lifestyle - Beachcomber Collection
I went to a great presentation last night. It was with Anne Grafton, Managing Director and Head of Design for the GP and J Baker Group of Companies in England. Within the group's umbrella are fabric houses GP and J Baker, Baker Lifestyle, Threads and Mulberry.
Anne was delightful and she gave us a deep appreciation of the great history behind GP and J Baker. There were some great stories - including visiting the Queen three months ago to choose her latest fabrics. Yes, the Queen still chooses all her interior fabrics for her royal living quarters and Anne showed us her choices. Incidentally GP and J Baker have the royal warrant for their products. There were also stories about limited fabric runs of incredibly detailed, embroidered and appliqued fabric (in result very, very expensive) and having a customer come in the showroom on the day of release and wanting 50m...amazing.
It is always inspiring to hear a great presentation and walk away impressed. I haven't used much of these products before, however, knowing more about them, I think I now will.
Remember Me.
Ein wirklich unglaublicher Film!
Normalerweise bin ich nicht
unbedingt ein Robert-Pattinson-Fan,
aber diesen Film solltet ihr euch wirklich ansehen!
Wenn ihr ihn kennt, seid ihr auch so
begeistert, wie ich??
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Hospitals Change Chapels Into Meditation Rooms
A desire to be more open and inclusive is forcing many hospitals to change the design and function of their chapels.
An explanation:
The shift to meditation rooms mirrors a growing trend among hospitals nationwide as health care centers try to make room for people from a wide variety of faiths, as well as those who have no faith or are "spiritual but not religious."
In a stressful environment, hospital chapels, meditation rooms or prayer rooms offer employees, patients and visitors quiet refuge for individual prayer, meditation or communal worship.
Throughout the 19th century, many U.S. hospitals were built by religious groups, particularly Catholic nuns. As a result, their chapels typically resembled Protestant or Catholic churches or Jewish synagogues.
Today, hospital chapels vary widely. Some still reflect their founders' religious roots. Others have been renovated to accommodate multiple religions, or their religious symbols have been removed so the rooms resemble waiting rooms or art galleries. (MORE)
An explanation:
The shift to meditation rooms mirrors a growing trend among hospitals nationwide as health care centers try to make room for people from a wide variety of faiths, as well as those who have no faith or are "spiritual but not religious."
In a stressful environment, hospital chapels, meditation rooms or prayer rooms offer employees, patients and visitors quiet refuge for individual prayer, meditation or communal worship.
Throughout the 19th century, many U.S. hospitals were built by religious groups, particularly Catholic nuns. As a result, their chapels typically resembled Protestant or Catholic churches or Jewish synagogues.
Today, hospital chapels vary widely. Some still reflect their founders' religious roots. Others have been renovated to accommodate multiple religions, or their religious symbols have been removed so the rooms resemble waiting rooms or art galleries. (MORE)
Source: Beliefnet
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Deichbrand Festival 2010
Highlights: Jan Delay, Timid Tiger (!!!), The Sounds, Duné, Madsen, Livingston,
Revolverheld, Bela B (+ seine Jacke), Ohrbooten
Allgemein fehlte es aber ein bisschen anmehr Organisation, wie mehr Eingängen bei
der Ankunft, mehr Duschen, mehr
Wasserhähnen, mehr Toiletten usw... sollte
das Line-Up nächstes Jahr stimmen,
bin ich aber auf jeden Fall wieder am Start :)
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Ikea PS Cabinet
The Ikea classic - PS Cabinet in white.
Photos via Dekolor.
Photos from Apartment Therapy.
Photo from Decorpad.
The Ikea PS cabinet is one of those furniture pieces that I've always noticed - in magazines, blogs and other interior images. It's a classic piece and I would love a white one for my television in my new Living room. Not only would it be handy now for the TV but it'll be a great useful piece in the future for other uses, like an office or a kid's bedroom.
Have you, like me, wanted to buy Ikea and just couldn't because, damn, it's in Australia? Check out Mykea. I came across this secret via a very handy friend. With Mykea you can order Ikea products and have it delivered to your door in NZ. Check out the Ikea website, let Mykea know what you want and you will get a quote. I was pleasantly surprised as I was expecting high delivery charges and I was wrong. So one PS cabinet is on its way!
However, after looking at the images above - I'm liking the two or more in a row....
Have you, like me, wanted to buy Ikea and just couldn't because, damn, it's in Australia? Check out Mykea. I came across this secret via a very handy friend. With Mykea you can order Ikea products and have it delivered to your door in NZ. Check out the Ikea website, let Mykea know what you want and you will get a quote. I was pleasantly surprised as I was expecting high delivery charges and I was wrong. So one PS cabinet is on its way!
However, after looking at the images above - I'm liking the two or more in a row....
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Geshoppt
via Asos.
Es ist Liebe!
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P.S.: Questions??? Ask me on Formspring!
P.P.S.: Festival-Fotos und Bericht gibt's morgen!
RVCA by Erin Wasson
Erin Wasson for RVCA x Erin Wasson Fall 2010 Lookbook.
Ich liebe die Fotos, die Kleidung und Erin sowieso!
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