The Salle River in Halle, originally uploaded by gord clements. A photo by Iris at sunset as she rides her bike along the river to work each day
Archives for February 2011
Childhood Field
Childhood Field, originally uploaded by gord clements. This reminds me so much of the fields that we would pass through and play in on the way to school. They have been paved over at this point. but the image still lingers.
Rediscovering Human Essence
I dont know if it is my age or the many retreats and/or the medtation that I have been a part of and engaged in over the years that has helped me to let go but I am discovering that these days I am more able to be what I am. In spiritual traditions they refer to [...]
Ongoing Unfolding
I have talked about this subject a lot lately but the fact is that this is where I seem to be at right now. I have been struggling at times with the changes that I am experiencing in comng to Germany. I am realizing that the difficulty comes from wanting not to let go. Letting go is like a [...]
Inner City Scape; Halle
Inner City Scape; Halle, originally uploaded by gord clements.
The Male Mentality is Missing Something
I just returned from a debriefing session at CBM with Iris. CBM is Chritophel Blind Mission, an organization tat Iris has worked with in her overseas experience. We had a very lovely time there and it was a beneficial opportunity for Iris as she is leaving CBM after ten years of service. So it was [...]
Buddha head
Buddha head, originally uploaded by gord clements. A Buddha Head that we brought back to Germany from nepal. Iris took this photo in our living area.
Stephen Levine – Embarrassment
I think we are embarrassed by how much pain we have been in throughout our entire lives. Because we are embarrassed, we don’t share this truth with one another. But the embarrassment is just that— embarrassment. We need to have mercy on ourselves. We all feel embarrassed. Actually, when we do share our embarrassment, we [...]
Perceptions
I find that I am not so expressive in thoughts and words. My passion is in painting and creating artistically. Emotion is not everything in passion. Sometimes real passion is beyond feelings. I find that my ego struggles with change. But there is something within me deeper that is wordless and I am connected to [...]
Kathmandu Alley Way
., originally uploaded by gord clements. Kathmandu is a maize of alleyways and streets.
