THE PROGNOSTICATOR - 291/365

sometimes knowledge of the future

can spoil the experience of today

THE TIME BANDIT - 289/365

TIME

is an illusion

that cannot be stolen

when we are

in the moment

THE FUTURIST - 279/365

to catch a glimpse of the future

one must be grounded in the present moment

THE WITNESS - 237/365

there are

times to 'plan'

times to 'do'

and times when just our

'presence' is enough

THE SENTRY - 233/365

the constant watch for

what 'might' happen

leaves us distracted and unable to

influence what 'will' happen

THE THINKER - 179/365

constant thinking of

"what was"

is to miss "what is"

and the opportunity

to change

"what will be"

THE CONTEMPLATOR - 169/365

to stay too long

within the narrow confines

of the mind

is to disconnect from the

wisdom of the universe

Question:

How do you disconnect from thought?

Clay Ingredients:

Super Scupley

THE SEEKER - 158/365

it is best to find joy

in the "process"

as the "outcome"

may be undependable

Question:

What are you looking for?

Clay Ingredients:

Super Sculpey

THE PINER - 140/365

regrets are created by

missing the experience of

"what is"

by longing for

"what was"

Question:

What are you longing for?

Clay Ingredients:

Sculpey Translucent

Holtz Distress powder (aged mahogany)

THE CONTEMPLATOR - 128/365

"There are always sides to ponder, evidence to see, opinions to consider before I make up my mind. Of course once my mind is made up, then I must begin again because by that time things have changed."

My Reflection:

If I spend too much time sifting through old evidence, I may miss the opportunity to be present for the truth.

Question:

What do you tend to over-think?

Clay Ingredients:

Sculpey Translucent

Holtz Distress powder (black soot)

Herbs - Chervil leaves

THE WANDERER - 104/365

Where am I now? I'm neither here nor there - I'm somewhere in-between. I guess you could say I'm on my way somewhere...but I'm not exactly sure where that might be. I guess I'll know when I get there...........or will I?"

My Reflection:

Striving to achieve something in my life is not a bad idea unless it gets in the way of enjoying my life as it currently is. If I'm always striving to get "somewhere," I miss the opportunity to feel the peacefulness of the present.

Perhaps I need to stop wandering around looking for adventure and instead seek the joy of NOW.

Question:

Where are you?

THE FLOWER BUD 47/365

"I like being looked at but I'm not crazy about getting picked. Why don't you choose that pink one on the other bush instead or better yet, get one at the grocery store...it's almost dead anyway. I'll last longer and definitely be happier in my own environment."

My Reflection:

Like a flower on a bush, sometimes it's easier and more comfortable to stay in my own environment instead venturing out into the unknown. But I notice that when I do the same things over and over - go to the same places - with the same people, I fail to really "see" things anymore. My eyes are open but they aren't really taking things in.

I've wondered what it would be like to spend an entire day pretending I'm from another planet and really looking at things as if I'd never seen them before. I can do it for a minute or two but I get bored and then start thinking of things I have to do.

Maybe I should have a more realistic goal - instead of a whole day, I'll just make a commitment to pretend I'm from another planet once a day - just long enough to notice one thing. That shouldn't be too hard - according to my family, I act like I'm from another planet all of the time!

Question:
Do you really "see" things?