an audio interlude: something unstoppable (from the archives)

In the last few months, I have spent some time in my blog archives. I have done some writing, some heavy lifting, some soul work in this space during the past 4 1/2 years and I want to share pieces of it every now and then. I have decided to do this through audio posts as I think there is something powerful about hearing an author share her own words. (Not to mention I am enjoying my new blue snowball, a gift from my brother.) And, to be honest, the exercise of listening to my own words aloud pushes me to hear myself, to hear my own wisdom and truth. You should try it some time with your own writing.

I hope you enjoy taking these trips into the archives with me every now and then... To hear the post, just click on the words "something unstoppable" below. (The original post, with links, appeared here.)

something unstoppable

notes for the journey. january begins.

 

jam + mascarpone + fresh doughnuts (a very good thing) . lola, seattle, washington

i have been collecting ideas, posts, thoughts during the last few weeks as the new year has approached and arrived. a few that have caught my eye and made me pause (or want to participate):

jen lee's journal along . i am looking forward to opening this journal and writing from my gut this month.

pen's farewell to fear . stay tuned for a photo of my letter inspired by pen.

leonie's invitation to create your goddess year . downloaded this and plan to give myself the gift of time to write in it very soon.

lisa's view of each day as a living prayer . these words keep twirling around in my mind as i look for ways to bring the intention back into each day.

susannah's new desktop wallpaper . this image + words has been a much needed reminder these last few days.

glimpes into katie's journal . i want to reach through the screen and touch these pages. and then i want to invite myself to katie's studio and create create create alongside her. (how i wish i had the time to participate in misty's art journal along this month. maybe when this writing is done i will jump in.)

spending time reading habit . hula is posting over there this month and i was reminded to add it to my daily reading. how i love this blog.

and you? have you found anything lately that has caused you to pause or want to participate? please share...

senses. a glass for one.

{see}

{hear}

{touch}

{smell}

{taste}

{and know}

the space around your heart {a guided meditation}

 

a capture on a walk with jonny . december 29, 2009

As 2010 begins, the plans and hopes I have for the new year twirl inside my head. Some of these swirling thoughts involve this space of mine and how I want to nurture and tend to it. A few years ago, I shared some audio posts in the form of meditations and my poetry, but the site that was hosting these audio files shut down not long after I started. I am going to revisit audio posts now that I have figured out how to add them to my website (how I heart squarespace).

As we look to all that a new year can bring, I invite you to listen and participate in the following guided meditation. As you click on the words "space around your heart" below, find a comfortable way to sit, close your eyes, and listen.

Blessings and light to you and your loved ones,

Liz

space around your heart

interlude . pieces of 2009, behind the lens

In this little film, I have gathered pieces of 2009 and strung them together, adding words, music to find my way toward remembering, toward knowing where my journey has taken me this year...

(The idea to create this video, this reminder and write this poem came to me after I watched Shona's video a few weeks ago. If you don't know Shona's blog, you should.)

december (views) 28

 

a day for writing, a day filled with friendship, december views

december (views) 27

 

a quiet sort of evening, december views

december (views) 25

 

a quiet merry christmas sort of day, december views