tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post6446540080704172912..comments2023-05-19T13:26:18.437+01:00Comments on Decide What You Want: Focus on Life - Week 2Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11236906641354002595noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-92025350693423531432013-01-21T21:15:25.648+00:002013-01-21T21:15:25.648+00:00Hi
As you have mentioned in comments to my post,...Hi <br /><br />As you have mentioned in comments to my post, I thought of reading about your ice-mandala. Its really interesting. I must try doing this really soon! And I liked how you related the transformation to real life. Ice-cool!HundredColors: Art, Design and Photography by Sumihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049167206820530207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-47250973511405542142013-01-19T11:52:42.133+00:002013-01-19T11:52:42.133+00:00What a beautiful post! The ice mandala is somethin...What a beautiful post! The ice mandala is something I have never heard of and was so interesting to watch in your photos and really did make me think. Wishing you a blessed new year ahead!Laura Twifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540487230113700516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-70526709547614202762013-01-18T21:01:46.420+00:002013-01-18T21:01:46.420+00:00What a creative idea that ice mandala is :DWhat a creative idea that ice mandala is :DSue Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725508861293492216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-24866863804101671592013-01-14T20:19:27.414+00:002013-01-14T20:19:27.414+00:00An ice mandala...that is beautiful! I have never h...An ice mandala...that is beautiful! I have never heard of that. It would be a lesson in patience for sure. I would guess that I would want to speed up the process or walk away and let it happen. I admire your persistence. Also to be a vessel, to hold things in closely, to be a gathering place, to settle in your soul. Very powerful phrase! Wonderful imagery! Enjoy the day. ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-36054154807422895792013-01-14T16:48:52.189+00:002013-01-14T16:48:52.189+00:00What struck me was the appearance of a flower midw...What struck me was the appearance of a flower midway and then the gradual melting and "turning to seed" like timelapse photography in reverse!My Life Under the Bushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836423832413060032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-37689213443523122342013-01-14T14:09:49.267+00:002013-01-14T14:09:49.267+00:00I enjoyed reading your post...thanks for sharing!I enjoyed reading your post...thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-53452293669168320442013-01-14T03:47:04.248+00:002013-01-14T03:47:04.248+00:00How cool is that?! you made a whole ritual from yo...How cool is that?! you made a whole ritual from your word, I just love it!A Polymer Penchanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02847553982464797411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-86446280940343820412013-01-14T03:29:44.697+00:002013-01-14T03:29:44.697+00:00Clair, what a great choice for your word/phrase fo...Clair, what a great choice for your word/phrase for 2013...very thought provoking. And the ice mandala is an incredible exercise and concept...I had never heard of that before. But what a great way to slow down and reflect.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954185877461502547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-82548199616924522102013-01-13T20:03:40.766+00:002013-01-13T20:03:40.766+00:00Such a wonderful phrase for the year of 2013! I l...Such a wonderful phrase for the year of 2013! I love the series of photos capturing the ice cubes melting slowly, patiently becoming one! Beautiful!Bits of Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866440976905051220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-9098944407193521712013-01-13T16:36:07.335+00:002013-01-13T16:36:07.335+00:00Love the ice mandala idea. And it just goes to sho...Love the ice mandala idea. And it just goes to show how what we receive as a vessel can be interpreted by us and manifested by us in so many different ways...just as differently as each of the ice cubes in there! We must be wise in deciding which interpretation we want to believe!aneri_masihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363429426292603118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-14044055635660571152013-01-13T05:09:37.015+00:002013-01-13T05:09:37.015+00:00What a beautiful post Claire. I love your word and...What a beautiful post Claire. I love your word and your concept. This is an awesome bowl. Gorgeous- the colors really speak to me and I agree it has a nest look. Boy have I been inspired by all these wonderful chosen words!!!Pearl and Pebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735151126909747257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-72767079174201872612013-01-13T05:07:00.651+00:002013-01-13T05:07:00.651+00:00Oh, wow - this is a new take on patience and you m...Oh, wow - this is a new take on patience and you made me stop and think... thanks for sharing - I love your phrase: may you sail peacefully!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-29544066739980291772013-01-13T03:26:24.699+00:002013-01-13T03:26:24.699+00:00What an interesting phrase to focus on for the yea...What an interesting phrase to focus on for the year. It implies possibility. Great post and a beautiful little vessel!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470363688622542695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-51609767550279135472013-01-13T00:46:52.153+00:002013-01-13T00:46:52.153+00:00What an intreaging idea! Very thought provoking, f...What an intreaging idea! Very thought provoking, for all of us.Karen Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643825756989886728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-54145421772190115772013-01-12T23:14:53.259+00:002013-01-12T23:14:53.259+00:00What a fantastic post ... I love how you so beauti...What a fantastic post ... I love how you so beautifully illustrated your word for the year! Very thoughtful and moving ...Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264017182929483267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-22728727988015526122013-01-12T22:43:53.119+00:002013-01-12T22:43:53.119+00:00First, what a wonderful, beautiful interpretation ...First, what a wonderful, beautiful interpretation of your word for the year. The bowl is beautiful.<br />What I am most taken with is the concept of the ice mandala. I've never heard of that, but it's very intriguing. It sounds relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Thank you for sharing it with us!CraftyHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-91598725445722340622013-01-12T22:21:27.172+00:002013-01-12T22:21:27.172+00:00That was truly inspirational! Great when you need ...That was truly inspirational! Great when you need to really sssslllloooowwww down! Wonder if it would work on kids.....<br /><br /><br />Empty nester at lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149346471303680325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-23014991896410108202013-01-12T21:27:58.143+00:002013-01-12T21:27:58.143+00:00What a unique interpretation! I'd never heard...What a unique interpretation! I'd never heard of an ice mandala before. Initially, I was simply impressed with your patience, but I have to disagree with your comment that you 'didn't have any mighty revelations'. Your following comments are quite lovely.Karen Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817327351587111988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-16224807701381996012013-01-12T21:02:40.966+00:002013-01-12T21:02:40.966+00:00Too cool! I love your interpretation of your word...Too cool! I love your interpretation of your word/phrase and the patience to sit and watch the ice melt and take photos of the process. WOW!EB Bead and Metal Works, LLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996936882818779838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-39797220994617622752013-01-12T20:50:10.605+00:002013-01-12T20:50:10.605+00:00Hi Claire,
Vessel is a great word and one that I a...Hi Claire,<br />Vessel is a great word and one that I am sure you will live up to this year and years to come. I enjoyed reading about the ice cubes in the bowl nice touch.<br />ThereseTherese's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11048140538791568162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-77870765962382444982013-01-12T20:03:11.324+00:002013-01-12T20:03:11.324+00:00What an excellent phrase to follow for a year. I ...What an excellent phrase to follow for a year. I enjoyed your post and look forward to watching how your outlook for 2013 is revealed in photos.Juli Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778689377058546732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-69900327207009438622013-01-12T19:50:48.871+00:002013-01-12T19:50:48.871+00:00Based on University Chemistry I would have missed ...Based on University Chemistry I would have missed most of those steps... I would have wondered off and remebered the project when it was far too late to get any pictures. Hope you fill your vessel with lovely thoughts and activities in the upcoming year!Islandgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991784935260285292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-35561058941269590722013-01-12T16:51:12.534+00:002013-01-12T16:51:12.534+00:00What a lovely post and a beautiful little vessel!What a lovely post and a beautiful little vessel!Niky Sayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403350799209777898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-51150939398775150002013-01-12T16:39:04.117+00:002013-01-12T16:39:04.117+00:00I really enjoyed reading about your phrase and the...I really enjoyed reading about your phrase and the intentions you have for them this year! Beautiful sentiment!Kathleen Lange Klikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161796067079143054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925446987594634126.post-83879351047707272302013-01-12T16:22:47.998+00:002013-01-12T16:22:47.998+00:00You took a simple word, and turned it into not onl...You took a simple word, and turned it into not only a photo, but an activity and a meditation. So creative and reflective. You are a vessel of wonder. Beti Horvathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00549825385743600718noreply@blogger.com