#TravelTuesday - Here's a new feature of the blog and I need your help....

...one of the best parts of my life has been the incredbile opportunities I have had to travel. Work, play, and adventure have taken me to many corners of the planet. So, what do you say we share travel related stories, questions, and comments as they relate to personal growth, relationships or, just for fun. When you think about it, travel is an important part of our relationship life. No better way to get to know someone than to travel with them; no better way to get to know yourself. So...I'll share mine and you share yours. If the image or place visited has meaning to you...If you would like to visit the country or area..If you have a story of lost or found love...use the comment option below or email to share. I'm hoping we can build this into a regular feature over at my web site.

     So, here's the first...Ayers Rock in Australia. The rock itself is said to be one of the oldest in the world and it is an astonishing view of a land mass just plopped down in the middle of otherwise flat lands. My wife, daughter and I flew around this rock on a privately owned DC 9 - that's like a 100 passenger airplane that had been configured for 16 passengers by a wealthy dude from the Middle East. My former employer bought the plane and we flew around this rock so close you could reach out and touch it. Amazing. So, do you have a story, thought, desire to visit, love of the "Down Under?" Here we go...once a week on Travel Tuesday! (see my #TravelTuesday tweets on Twitter). Almost forgot...interestingly enough, I was involved in an emergency landing of a NorthWest Air DC 9 with 109 passengers in 1989. The plane lost all power and was set down at a private runway too small for the aircraft causing it to come to a stop in a dirt field tilted on its side with the passengers exiting by jumping out of the tail cone...YIKES! God and I had an intimate conversation that evening,

Try this visualization with audio.

Here's the visualization I posted a couple of days ago with audio. This should make it easier for you. You will either need somone to write down your responses as you give them or, be ready with pen and paper. Turn the player on and off as needed. This only works if you can really see the answers as I ask the questions, so be ready. This will work best if you record the responses from the first time you listen.

The most unique concept in photography...

These photos are embedded in beeswax, giving each one a three dimenisional quality that will have you trying to pick these apples from the tree. Susan's encaustic paintings, photographs, art dolls, pillows, & jewelry are all available at her Etsy Online Store.

Susan has these great new "art pillows" for the fall season!

New at Susan's Esty Store..."art pillows!" Hey, don't ask me, I just have the priviledge of watching her come up with one great idea after another.

After watching this interview with Chyna and Mackenzie Phillips....

...I heard Mackenzie say some things that helped me understand. Let me know what you think after reading my thoughts at the Personal Growth Productions web site.

Try this visualization with me....

...if you have not done this before, take a moment and close your eyes...ok, you are going to have to open your eyes to read this but try and close them to visualize what I am going to ask...this is best done if someone reads this to you and records the answers...otherwise, make sure you jot down what you see...ok, now...clear you mind and imagine a white room...in the white room there is a cube...see the cube...where is it in the room...on the ground...floating...what is the size...large...small...when you look at the cube are you seeing one of the sides or the corner...is it transparent or opaque...now, add a ladder to the picture...where is the ladder in the room...against the wall or against the cube...is it high, is it low...tell me something about the ladder...it is easy to climb...is it difficult...now add some flowers...how many...where are they...describe them...what's your first thought about these flowers...ok, add a horse...take it slow...no hurry...where is the horse...what is the horse doing...3 words to describe the horse...last one...see a storm...is it violent or calm...where is it...is it messing up stuff or is it just happening...describe the storm. Thanks...now, you can post your answers in a comment or you can email them to me.  I will interpret these for you and publish them here if you comment or email them back to you. Remember, you have to see the answers in order for this to work and ... no cheating.

Check out my new neighbors....

More from the Skit Guys.

This really scares me...who is paying attention?

The photo was taken in 1976 and while I would like to think the archaic methodology in the picture is a thing of the past...guess again. As a Counselor in the State of Washington, I receive routine Department of Health communications. Guess what showed up today? NOTICE: Suspension of Washington State Thimerosal Limits for H1N1 Vaccine. Thimerosal is a mercury containing preservative normally limited by law. The limit has been suspended to get the vaccine out. Unfortunately, lifting the limits does not change why the restriction is there in the first place. I will have more on this at Personal Growth Productions in the near future but please read up on this before you let anyone stick you.

New, Original Encaustic Painting...

It's hard to convey what this looks like when you are viewing it on a wall, but Susan has managed a whole new level of texture and depth. The layering in her newest paintings have you looking into them. Check out this and more at her Etsy store.  Enjoy!

Mackenzie Phillips talks to Oprah ....

The interviewed aired yesterday as Phillips is out talking about her new book. I have not read the book yet, but the interview had me asking questions about how to best absorb what she has to say. Drugs...molestation...consensual? I will follow this up with an article at my web site, but I am anxious to hear what all of you have to say. I'm struggling with this one...please leave your thoughts here in the comments.

To Laney, Laurie, Tim...my new friends...and to all of you....

.....that send me support and love every day...thank you! If I do not have your email, please send a note to me and include your web sites, blogs, twitter and facebook if you wish. The photos are my daughter and I levitating at the beach...all that meditation works!

The Law of Attraction..........

Have a look and listen to Esther Hicks, (Law of Attraction), and Michael Beckwith, (Agape Center), in one of the most inspirational scenes a film by Rhonda Byrne, (The Secret). There's a New Age Trifecta! We are born into abundance and yet spend much of our time wanting...and not allowing. Whatever it is that you need, has already been provided. Enjoy!

What's with all the Stuff in our lives?

    

I'll start with a thank you to my pal Larry James as he gives me the heads up on so many things that need our attention. This is the first in what will be a continuing series of blog entries but I want to call your attention to these very imporant issues.

Turn your volume up so you do not miss the beginning....

.....the sit back and enjoy.  The effects are amazing and the arrangement awesome. The song gives my age away but I'm getting used to it.

"Undone"....new song....awesome artist.

Listen to Cori's newest song....