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Monday, November 19, 2007

Sacred Sunday: A-N-G-E-R

Here, on OTV, is a series of short videos I made on my walk today, loosely tied together with a theme of anger. They total just over 5 and a half minutes in length.

Here are the links I refer to in my videos:
Kikipotamus the Hobo on blog synchronicity and anger
Lori-Lyn's post with the YouTube interview of Ram Dass and Thich Nhat Hanh
Lil with a prayer to the Goddess about anger
Also there is a quick picture of me expressing some anger with a masque on (really quick)--just for effect. And some phenomenal up close shots of deer I encountered in my driveway. Nature shots. Musings.

The first video is 1:08:





The second video is 1:06:



The third video is 2:32:




The last video is 51 seconds:

6 comments:

Annie Z said...

Oh Olivia,
I am in awe of where you live. I could watch whole videos of the deer and the squirrels and the forest. So so beautiful.
So sorry to hear about your date. I didn't get to see all of that video. If you need to talk about it with a friend, you know I am always here for you at the end of an email.
Much love,
Annie
xxx

Olivia said...

Thanks, Annie. I love to be able to share the forest with you.

I think you couldn't see the date video because it was the longest. I thought maybe that problem was better, but it's good to know that it isn't---I'll keep 'em shorter, Annie!

Thank you for your support and friendship, Much love back to you, O

patti said...

Your property is magical Olivia, I loved watching the deer and squirrels and seeing those beautiful trees.

The Ram Dass interview with Thicht Nhat Hanh is certainly helping a lot of people. He said to hold anger like a mother holds a baby, reminding us to be gentle and breathe. I was practicing this yesterday and it really helped me to realise I could be destructive to myself and others or contribute to a gentle wholeness in myself and the universe. The trick is getting to the breath before lightening quick anger does!
Love and Peace
XX

Olivia said...

Yes, Patti, that's it exactly. We have a choice if we remember we do. Amen! Joy and aliveness, O

The Dream said...

Thanks for sharing about your anger, Olivia. I can't stand it when I act out. It usually stems from my inability to control a person or situation. When I check in with my Higher Power FIRST, and not allow the ugliness to come spewing forth in the moment, it is such a good thing. I try to head off to a quiet place - a lot like Time Out! Granted, if I did this every single time, I would be on the fast track toward PERFECTION, which we know, I am SO NOT!

Since there has been so much construction in the area, the wildlife is out in the open, seeking shelter. Pretty sad stuff. Right where I live is very woodsie and peaceful, so it's a happy place for the creatures.

OK, you're my hero - doing the mask thing on video!!!

Olivia said...

Thanks, Eileen! You're right about the construction, and of course, the anger.

Breathe and seek connection with Spirit---if we can remember these two things.

Now that I did the masque thing no one has an excuse to be shy :)

XXOO,

O