Bruce Barone ~ Journal
March 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
I am patient. I know the rain will stop falling and tomorrow begins a new month. As I let go and let divine wisdom work through me my mind clears of any impurities; toxic conditions of my life are washed away and it is with joy in my heart that I can begin my creative work.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
36th Day of Lent. I am now. Present. Focused. As a mirror reflects my outer self, prayer and meditation refines my inner self, affecting my daily actions and attitudes. As I focus, I hold thoughts of healing, wisdom, prosperity, peace and freedom for myself and others and know that the highest blessings will come into being. In this way, I am supportive of family and friends whether they are facing a challenge or joyous event. A photograph shared with friends and a kind smile directed to a stranger is a form of prayer, an act of unconditional compassion and generosity.
Monday, March 29, 2010
The Pursuit of Wow. I am making a commitment this rainy Monday to assess my goals and reassess what I need to do to complete them; taking action and doing what brings fulfillment into my life.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Palm Sunday. I am alive, alert, awake and enthusiastic about life.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
34th Day Of Lent. I am open and receptive to the good that is coming to me now.
Made an amazing dinner tonight: Braised Sockeye Salmon with Leeks!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Danielle's Engagement. (words and photos coming)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
32nd Day of Lent. I am learning each day to become more aware of the light that lives within me. With this ever-present guide, I am assured of divine help on the path ahead. Even if my steps falter, I know deep within me my way is being illuminated and made clear. Divine light fills me with new ideas that help me create loving relationships, draw prosperity into my life and achieve new creative successes. My heart fills with gratitude for the light within me and on my path that makes these blessings possible.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
31st Day of Lent. I am willing to journey
along the path before me, knowing
that I am here with and for a purpose.
I see the good in my life and learn to anticipate
abundant blessings.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
30th Day of Lent. I am aware that beyond a seemingly undesirable situation there is a great blessing. I know that goodness is always unfolding in my life--no mater what the appearance may be at the moment. Each experience is my opportunity to accept my good and move forward with joy.
Monday, March 22, 2010
29th Day of Lent. I am in awe of life. I gain new wisdom and understanding with wings of grace and spiritual awareness. The whole world is my teacher.
Sunday, March 21, 2010.
Portrait of Linea.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
28th Day Of Lent.
I am grateful.
I am opening the windows,
allowing the fresh air in;
gaining wonderful blessings.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Peace Like A River. I am contributing to greater peace and understanding in my life and in the world by being compassionate, forgiving and loving.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
What Goes Around---Comes Around. I am the architect my own destiny. I allow divine love, through positive acts, to flow through me adding a new dimension of peace and harmony to my life and my relationships. Right now, as I breathe deeply and repeat the word peace, I feel my mind and body relax.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
25th Day of Lent. I am sure that I am on the right path when I follow my heart and the truth as I know it; I must live the truth, too--to live in faith by practicing kindness, patience, love and forgiveness each day.
I stopped at the West Side railroad flats to photograph a few more buildings late in the afternoon. Here is one in color and another in black and white:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Path. I am walking a path to greater understanding; making the way for peace and creating a space for love to grow.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Gardening Is Believing. I am here with and for a purpose and it is thought by thought and prayer by prayer that change goes on in me. Every thought I think, every prayer I make moves me closer to the flowering of my good.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Spring Forward.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
West Side.
Friday, March 12, 2010.
The Glory of Creation. I am alert to the glory of creation that is right outside my window.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Radiates. I am love and I am at peace, open to the creative flow that lives and moves within me and the changes it brings. My love radiates from within me--calmly, clearly and confidently.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
West Side. I had been wanting to photograph this section of West Springfield for a long time. Yesterday, I did:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
18th Day of Lent. I am opening my mind and heart to all possibilities as I listen for inner wisdom through quiet mediation and prayer and follow its guidance. As I surrender my plans and remain open to divine direction and inspiration I open my life to infinite blessings of goodness and I am assured that there is enough time enough to do all that I need to do on my path.
Meanwhile, I worked on an essay to promote my wedding photography entitled "Brides, Here Are seven Reasons Why Choosing Your Wedding Photographer Is Like Choosing Your Husband."
And Susan worked outside:
Monday, March 8, 2010
Gratitude. I am extremely grateful and overjoyed with the birthday wishes I received yesterday. Daryl and I hit golf balls at the range. Danielle helped prepare the Sweet Pea Crostini. And Susan made a delicious Coconut cake.
Here the the recipe for the crostini:
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.
~ Melody Beattie
And here I am with Daryl and Danielle:
Sunday, March 7, 2010
My Birthday. Today (and everyday) I am thankful for friends and family. Here I am early this morning preparing "Bruce's Feast" (think "Babette's Feast"). Note the time--8:05, and bicep--Susan & I joined Planet Fitness on Monday and have been working out there every day. What am I making? As Chef Alton Brown on Iron Chef might say, "Ah, looks like Chef Bruce is pouring wine into a sauce pan over in Kitchen Stadium. He could be making a sauce, soup, stock. Let's check back with him later."
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Osgoods. Susan took me to Osgood's today. I had never been there. It was a wow experience. An art gallery of thousands of fabrics. I was overjoyed. And I knew my friends Anne Lubner, Wanda S Horton, Lara Rossignol, ABCD Designs, Sarah Richardson, Kathy Ireland and others would love this store.
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Friday, March 5, 2010
15th Day Of Lent.
I am gaining new insight to the path that is right for me
in quiet prayer and reflection and in these wondrous moments
I am filled with the courage and confidence to move forward
to the cup that is uniquely mine; discovering
and fulfilling my life's purpose, my sacred responsibility.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Amore.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Physical Therapy. I went to my first session of physical therapy today for both my shoulder and my tennis elbow, which is rather funny considering the pain in my elbow is, in fact, not from playing tennis, but gardening. I got to thinking that physical therapy is akin to spiritual therapy; I wondered if you can really have one without the other.
He prayeth best, who loveth best
All things both great and small;
For the dear God who loveth us,
He made and loveth all.
~Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner [1797-8], "To Teach Love and Reverence"
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Spring. I am awakened to the new and excited about the certainty of the oncoming Spring!
Monday, March 1, 2010
An Apple A Day.
