Peace and Lotus

 

“From the mud of adversity grows the lotus of joy.”



Taken at the Lotus pond at Allerton House in Koloa, Kauai.  High noon light of the sun captures the rarest of light that glows from within this sacred of all Lotus ~ the pink!


 

JOY!

  "JOY"                               ©Schar

Happiness is an emotional state of well-being defined by positive feelings ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Winter Moon

 

"Winter Moon Over Kauai" 

Many say that is is a challenge to distinguish the different seasons in the tropics.  But there are definitely certain things to signal a season.

Winter is a time of huge full moons that look as though they can be touched if you just reach for them.  So close they appear and often glow so bright, one does not need a light to find their way  while outside, on a stroll along the beach or path.

Living on the west side of this island of Kauai enables me to capture and enjoy the setting moon before sunrise.  I watch the ocean lap the shore over and over with each wave moonlight dances its way to the sand.  It mesmerizes me, hypnotizing and inspiring as I become one with the rhythm of the moon and sea.

This painting is of no particular place on the island.  I comes from a place in my heart with the rhythm of the ocean.

Full Moon blessings are upon those who spend the time to read this and double blessings for those who leave a comment!

Aloha~ Mahealani

Lifesaver

Discovered this bloom this morning and went on a search (Google kine) to find out the name.  This is what I found:

Category:

Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Foliage Color:

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics:

Flowers are fragrant

Water Requirements:

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Where to Grow:

Suitable for growing in containers

Height:

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:

Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:

Red
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:

Mid Summer

Foliage:

Succulent

Other details:

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:

Non-patented

Propagation Methods:

From leaf cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By grafting

Seed Collecting:

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

, (2 reports)
Grenoble,
Prattville, Alabama
Chandler, Arizona
Clayton, California

Ione, California

Martinez, California

Winchester, California

Deland, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Parrish, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Valrico, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Albany, Georgia

Kapaa, Hawaii

Bronx, New York

Benson, North Carolina

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Broaddus, Texas

Dickinson, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Granbury, Texas

League City, Texas

Paris, Texas

Spring, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

Mukilteo, Washington

Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/61237/#ixzz3tZgLpl7D

Future

"The future is not some place we are going to, it’s a place we are creating".

John Schaar

Envy

 

 “Envy sees only the sea not the rocks in it.”

 Russian 

Stepping Stones

“ The only difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way you use them"

Welcoming

 Welcoming              © AinaKauaiArt '15

"Rhythm of the ocean

moves me into me."

 

Shine

 

 

“I ask of life to shine meaning in everyone who is searching.” 

 

~Aurora Hernandez

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morning balance

This morning, the pohaku, (stones) wanted to be together,  for as I stacked, there was absolutely NO resistance, adjustments or balance situations. They came together like they knew one another.

I feel a wonderful sense of magic when the pohaku, stone call to me to be stacked into a sculpture in nature for a brief time.  And then when I unstack, there is a sigh of release and relief.

Mahalo Ke Akua!!

 

The Sky Will Clear...

"It's not your job to eliminate the clouds; the sky will clear on its own. "

Whenever I feel overwhelmed with life and the expectations of everyday living, like punching in for work, handling dumb questions, and just being there to accommodate  visitors, I try to remember these words once shared with me from a dear friend.

Life is far too precious to wasted feelings of frustration for one second.  Breathe and allow space between the angst..and then step back and be entertained by the clouds, knowing all to well that, yes, the sky will clear! 

Creative People

© ScharArt2015

Has it truly been FIVE months since my last post?  Interesting that my post on FaceBook this morning, had this listing of 10 characteristics of  Creative People...

 

I find it most interesting that the first item on the list is  "easily bored", as it is now that this forlorn and lost creative person decided to return to post on my blog.  It's not that I desire boredom...just lack of inspiration towards my painting and creating art.

A dear artist friend reminded me : "What about all those beautiful daily photographs and stone art you have been doing?"  Yes that is creative,  and meditative, but different.  It  doesn't feed the soul like creating a vision on canvas and seeing it completed.  Not the same kind of food.

There truly are no coincidences....only paths we choose to take.  These past several months my trek was steep and vast at times. I have had five very dear friends go into the "beyond", my dearly loved Kumu Hula and one parent.   I tended to get stuck in the mud for a bit and have struggled to find inspiration.  Death does that.

But I am not the one who died.  Time to cease this day. It is time for me to get lost in the awe  of life itself.  I am breaking out my oils!  

 

Somewhere...

Somewhere...                  © Schar '15

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.  

~Edward Abbey

Stone Memories

 

 

A stone is ingrained with geological and historical memories.

 

Andy Goldsworthy

Stone Rise

Stone Rise                                      © Schar'15

“...I prefer rain -sometimes I feel sunlight will turn me to stone - perhaps I'm a Troll...”
John Geddes, A Familiar Rain