Here's Looking At Ewe...

HAPPY (N)EWE YEAR...


May the Good Shepherd lead you to safe well watered spaces...
May you know his love and patience in all the complicated places.

Make A Wish....

Or sow a seed.


Sometimes it's hard to say if it's a wish or a prayer,
 however maybe when we let our deepest thoughts and desires out
 and set them free...
we are planting seeds that someday,
somewhere  will bear the fruit of dreams.

Time Out...

As she laid back and gazed out the window at the vast black country sky....
Rozie let all that space and quiet seep slowly in.
Let things find their place of peace and order.
It felt like things were OK.
Not that she could understand it all.
but it felt OK.

There are times dear reader,
 where time out,and a change of scene
 help us get a bit of perspective.

Where Does It Get You?...

He'd been big, bossy and powerful.
He'd been looked up to and respected, he'd been important, mostly self important.
In the end though, he'd ended up pretty sad and lonely.

Super Ewe...

Or, you're super!


There's something special about every body,
so  have a think about whats pretty good about you
 and look for ways to share that with the people around you.

Good Boundaries...

Sometimes it's tempting to see the grass in the next paddock as greener.
But in the long run we know it's not true.
Weather you call them fences, or boundaries they can help you feel safer,
and ultimately more thankful for what you do have.

Another 'T' Shirt From Rozie....

Rozie wondered if it was just the pressures of Christmas
that seemed to bring out the worst in some people.
She thought about handing out a few 'T'shirts,
as a kind of early warning device.

Do Ewe See What I See?....

A little look at Christmas.

Questioning Being Part Of The Flock....

Putting the Ewe back in HTU*




Sometimes dear reader, there is too much control,
 and not enough grace and freedom.
After all we like the stories about the sheep following their master
 because they choose to,not because they are forced to.



(*Holy Trinity Wherever U Are)

Let Ewe Shine Through...

There are some circumstances when the best thing to do
 is let yourself go, and really get lost in the moment.

You'll feel better, and everyone else will enjoy it immensely.
It's to do with remembering and creating memories...



(small tribute to aunty Kathy, cutting lose and dancing wildly, 
but most impressively to the Beastie Boys).

Ewe Got A Friend....

Sometimes we all need a hug....

What's The Question?....

It's always OK to question,
 and one of the most important things to question is authority,
 because things can get pretty messed up if there are problems with who's in charge.

All A Matter Of Balance...

Sometimes life is a little like walking a tightrope,
it's all OK as long as you can keep your balance.

The Only Way Is Up...Or Is It?.....

The proof dear reader, is in the pudding...
sometimes it's not what's said as much as what's done, that's important.

Ewe Need To Have Faith...

It's often your perspective,  not necessarily the big picture.

Ewe And The Universe....

You're never really alone...but sometimes you feel alone.

One Baa At A Time....

We're all on a journey, and have things to do and get on with,
 it's often the first step that's the hardest.
However if you've got a direction,
 the only way to get to the destination is
 "One Baa At A Time"

"Sexy"...

There are some issues that attract lots of attention,
and not all of it's good.
And there are some issues that don't attract nearly enough attention.

This also applies to people,
 and who is thought to be more important
and why this is so...

It's hard to make some topics 'sexy'

Being Looked After....

It's tempting to think that we're in control, 
and it's all up to us to get out there and sell ourselves, 
get busy with all the strategies that bring 'sucess'.


This is just meant as a reminder,
 that Gods' plans are bigger and better If we let him be in charge.
This doesn't always mean instant or easier, 
 we need faith to believe that he has our best interest at heart.







A little reflection on reading Anitas' blog
'Dreaming Beneath The Spires"
Have a look!.
http://dreamingbeneaththespires.blogspot.com/2011/12/lord-is-my-literary-agent.htm

Is It Really About Numbers?...

When things get a bit tough we all want to be able to count on someone,
well may be more than one, in a way the more the merrier.
So maybe it is about the numbers.

I suspect dear reader it's a lot about other things too.

Loving You...

There are times when everything gets too much,
 and it's all a bit too difficult.

And sometimes we need a reminder that 'you need to love you'.
You are unique and important and need to be loved.

Yes it's always lovely when all that love comes from someone else.

However dear reader...
it's important to remember that we need to nurture and take care of ourselves.
Not in spite of everyone else, but because of every one else.

The people in your life need you to be the best you,
 and being the best you starts with you.

So have a think about doing something special...for you!

Cutting Through The Nonsense....

There are times when we all have to think about what's really going on.

There are times when it's difficult to understand or respond to,
 someone else's bad behaviour.

You may feel caught up, and conflicted about how to respond.
You may wonder weather  you'll respond at all.

It's times like these, where a 'pithy'
T Shirt message may come in handy.

It's probably going to be totally ignored by the person you wish would pay attention,
however you dear reader will feel so much better.

Like you've become braver in expressing your opinion.
That in fact your opinion is no longer dressed up in what's expected or what's proper etc..
that indeed your opinion is actually naked.


Just a final thought...if you can't get a T Shirt, just get a badge.

Who Wants control...

Whether it's Uncle Sam   (from the right)
or Uncle Ho  ( Ho Chi Min, from the left)


What they all really want is control
It's not Left or right,
it's right or wrong.

Rozie still searching....

Sometimes when you want something,
or to make a connection with someone,
 you have to go outside your comfort zone....
And one way or another, that can get pretty uncomfortable.
Actions can be interpreted in so many ways,
and there's always that possibility of rejection.

Ewe Tube....

Watching what everyone else is watching.

There are lots of things to watch, good and bad.
 But It's good to have a think about
how much is just going along with the rest of the sheep.

Being Connected....

More Baa Work....

                   


                 Ewe Choose...

Sometimes we have the wool pulled over our eyes.

At times we do it ourselves, at times we let others do it for to us...

We  can all choose to hang up the blindfolds.

It's always hard work, and we might need encouragement and support.

We mightn't like what we see in others and ourselves.

However in the end it's better to be able to see reality.

We're All On A Learning Curve...

She did things differently, and at her own pace.
Sometimes her behaviour was thought to be "bad",
However in the scheme of things
It turned out that she was more of an individual,
and not just following along, like a 'sheep'.

And in the end dear reader,
having the freedom to be yourself and like it,
 is very important.

Sometimes we all need a rest...

Sometimes we're so busy with the challenges of life,
that we need a reminder to stop, relax,
and get back to the one who knows us best, and knows exactly what we need.
 We just need to have a rest ...in the right place.

Spot the difference...

Sometimes it's hard to tell what's right and what just sounds right.
It applies to lots of situations.

   It's really important to be able to listen with your heart
 to the deeper truth of what you're being presented with.

You might need help and support to put all the clues together.

Just remember  it's not just what's said... it's also what's not said.

Rozie looks for love...

Apparently meeting potential partners is  not straightforward,
there's a certain amount of sorting out and questioning what's really going on.
Rozie had a lot of homework to do. 

Sheep...

Sometimes there are reasons why people don't hear, see, or speak about whats going on...
and often the reason is control.

Doing your own thing..or following sheepishly...

Sometimes you find words and ideas
 can have a twist that moves your thoughts in a different direction.

'Baa' work is one thing,
 but the question is, are you OK being an individual...
or are you following  along like just another sheep?

She Felt A Bit Flat....

It's always nice to be able to experience life in all it's dimensions,
 If it's not happening, you tend to feel a bit 'flat'

Motivation...

When Rozie had the T shirt printed, it was going to be a tribute.
But she realised that in a tragic sort of way,
 although she thought of Roger as a muse... (you know all lovely and inspiring)
  the truth was that he mostly made her want to explode.
 The sheer frustration of that situation
was actually a motivating factor.

Sometimes, dear reader there are things,(read situations and people)
 who by either their positive or negative actions or nature,
provoke us to respond...
and sometimes, although it all feels  frustrating at the time,
we look back and see that they provided real motivation to get on and get stuff done.
It's not just the nice fuzzy things in life that move you to where you need to be.

Thinking About Sharing...

Looking glass...

In the mirror we see a reflection,
and sometimes we see ourselves, (or our present understanding of life)
 more clearly in the reflection of our wider influences...
sometimes that's good and sometimes it's a bit challenging.

Symbols....

She wondered how you might symbolise....


'----- is divorced after many years of doing everything to make it work,
partly because her partner refused to grow up, and emotionally connect.
 Possibly due to issues of mental health, and a propensity to smoke too much dope....
And, after a time, despite having been in a delightful and amazing relationship,
 is again single, due to the fact that her Fiance died suddenly,
 and tragically from an Aortic Aneurysm.'


She  did wonder if all these neat little symbols
gave much of a  picture of what's going on,
 or how people might really be feeling.  

Would a little heart symbol really give you the story?

She wondered, but she also knew that if your heart breaks...

it can, in time take wings and fly free...

Taking A Line For A Walk...

When it came to her drawings and reflections,
 Rozie thought of it as' taking a line for a walk.'
She began to think about a lot of things
 and how powerful the line could be,
sometimes the ideas were strong and dangerous...
That's when it seemed a bit more like taking a Lion for a walk.

And that dear reader is also a reflection on living....
 Sometimes you have to be a bit brave and grapple with some very difficult and at times dangerous things.

Cooking with Rozie....

This is a little tribute to a blog that I recently discovered, and really love.

Check it out here....
http://www.nakedpastor.com/

Rozie Gets 'Religious'...

Or, Rozie wondered about "Blessings and Curses".

Rozie spent a lot of time with disabled people, and when she thought about some of the things she'd believed about faith and life and what it's all about, she wondered.....

Were the bad things blessings, or curses?.....

Talking Through Your Issues...

When Rozie spoke to 'the Guru' about what was bothering her...
 she came away with a whole lot of other things that bothered her.
Mostly, (she thought quietly)...it was him!

Driving in Assisi....

What with driving on the other side of the road...
 and driving on the other side of the car...
Mother Superior declared...
"It's all very well if your a man and have that gift of spatial awarenes!"

When You're Waiting For A Train That Never Comes....

Your mind can wander, and look for odd things to provide distraction,
strangely Rozie was still able to find a "Roger" distraction, even in the midst of a train strike that left the ladies stranded in Florence.

Apparently.... challenged in the 'humour department'.
Rozie couldn't help but notice the English man.
And as usual ...thought of him as a kind of twin, of Roger Peabody.
(Too much time waiting for trains that kept getting cancelled due to strikes.)

Train Tickets....

After all the hastle with tickets and money and not having things explained,
there's nothing like a bit of,  'Ita' and 'The Weekly" to settle the nerves.

Shopping...

We enjoyed the shopping, and also the looking.
Some of the shops are like exquisite little treasure chests.
The craftsmanship is superb...
The stand outs were Venice, The markets of Florence, and Paris.
Our cases are packed to the gunnel's.

Trouble In Paradise...

After an evening in town and a late night stroll,

around the tranquil streels of Lido, (a resort island of Venice)....

" Well it's no good sitting around doing nothing"
she exclaimed....to Rozie who was sitting around doing nothing!




After waking the neighbours, and practically waking the dead, we were saved by a dear French couple who got the door open.
We're not used to locks with 4 bolts and a latch...so much turning to the left. Then a nifty sort of pull and shove at the end


Steffano (the proprieter), was just bemused, and noted
 "that it's different in Australia....It's practically boring."

The Beach On Lido....

Lido is amazing for it's relaxed and gentle atmosphere,
It's been so hot, really hot.
The women here are mostly brown, and thin.
However there's still an amount of sagging flesh, and the odd plump body.
But they all still wear bikini down to the beach and also to the bar on the beach.
It's quite liberating and freeing, that no one bats an eyelid.

When The Cat's Away...

That's the sort of response, from an 18 year old male, that's going to keep any mother happy.
  When she's on the other side of the world...
and what can she do anyway?

Some Things Never Change...

More life lessons from the big trip.