My Story

 

When I contemplated describing myself to potentially millions of people, (optimistic or delusional?) the image of a kaleidoscope came to me.

 

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According to Wikipedia, A kaleidoscope is a cylinder with mirrors containing loose, colored objects such as beads or pebbles and bits of glass. As the viewer looks into one end, light entering the other creates a colorful pattern, due to the reflection off of the mirrors. Coined in 1817 by Scottish inventor Sir David Brewster,[1]“kaleidoscope” is derived from the Ancient Greekκαλός (kalos), “beautiful, beauty”,[2]εἶδος (eidos), “that which is seen: form, shape”[3] and σκοπέω (skopeō), “to look to, to examine”,[4] hence “observer of beautiful forms.” [5]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaleidoscope

I really resonate with the final phrase : observer of beautiful forms, particularly since these forms are created by light. I would absolutely define myself as someone who is continually finding joy in the reflection of the light. This joy is manifested by an incredible array of forms: painting, photography, architecture, poetry, meditation, song, sculpture, nature. Light is energy and energy is how love is transmitted.

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So the kaleidoscope serves as a powerful symbol of my current purpose and identity.   I also prefer to view my Self as an energetic being who can be linked with what I value and what brings me joy.

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What I Value Most: love, truth, integrity, beauty, compassion, honesty, wisdom, creativity, clarity, light, life

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What Brings Me Joy: books, friends, nature , a soft sea breeze, chocolate, ancient temples, museums, espresso, music of all types ( especially jazz, reggae, Bach, Dylan, and country/bluegrass), independent films, cats ( Dexter pictured below) , spices, Seurat, pinball, Oprah, sushi, Rumi, sunflowers, travel near and far, wind chimes, horses, Indian food (swimming in raita), fireplaces, drumming, birds, the smell of coffee, harps, seashells, coconut, sunsets, mosaics,  star-gazing, learning, Spirit

Dexter

 

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How I combine values with joy:

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Assisting others in self-discovery as a blogger, astrologer, reiki 2 practitioner, teacher, artist, mentor, writer, therapist, dreamer, intuitive guide, light worker, mystic, litebeing.

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Self-expression through drawing, painting, color, writing, being

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Want to learn more about my services? Please visit here to see how I can assist you on your path.

credits: first, fourth , and fifth kaleidoscopic images
kaleidoscope image courtesy of http://www.wikipedia.org/ public domain
second kaleidoscopic image by  © Madartists http://www.stockfreeimages.com
 
third kaleidoscopic image by © Darrenw http://www.stockfreeimages.com
mandala by  ©  litebeing chronicles 2013, design template courtesy of Shree at http://heartsongsblog.wordpress.com/
all other images courtesy of   http://freerangestock.com

148 Comments

  1. “What I Value Most: love, truth, integrity, beauty, compassion, honesty, wisdom, creativity, clarity, light, life”

    wow I second that! ❤

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  2. thank you my friend for sharing the article and happy greetings of friendship and hopefully, when we share it with sincerity. Greetings from Gede Prama 🙂

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  4. I love your story and especially liked the animated kaleidoscope. I once wrote a poem about how I was a kaleidoscope, reflecting back the parts of myself that matched the person I was talking to, but that what they saw wasn’t all of me, just the parts like them. Donna Cunningham

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    1. Hi Donna,
      Thank you for visiting me and learning a bit about me and my vision 🙂
      It took some time to decide how I wanted to describe myself ( Sun Neptune is tricky) but the kaleidoscope really provides a glimpse into my essence. I would love to read your poem and am such a fan of synchronicity at play…

      blessings,
      Linda

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  9. Love this page about your story of who you are, and especially love this—- Quote
    “”Service through assisting others in self-discovery as a therapist, astrologer, teacher, artist, mentor, writer, dreamer, intuitive guide, light worker, part- time mystic”….

    Living our lives in service in assisting others is something I try to achieve also…. Thank you for giving me the opportunity in meeting you… I look forward to exploring more of your wonderful Blog

    Sue … a …. ~Dreamwalker 🙂

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  12. Oooo..that’s a really nice story!!! I like the sentence about light being energy and that is how love is transmitted!
    I’ll link the mandala to this page 🙂
    Glad you enjoyed the time creating the mandala 🙂

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  14. Just wanted to let you know I stopped by your blog and saw a hot air balloon. A hot air balloon and the feeling and magic of the fall season are my two secret symbols that let me know when I’m on track with my desires. I consider this to be a very positive sign 🙂

    Just wanted to share that with you, my friend. I saw it on the homepage. I’m going back to see where I saw it exactly.

    Charmed,

    Laurali Star

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    1. thank you! I wanted to focus on what brings me joy and purpose, living from the heart instead of listing facts about myself! I have a feeling we are going to make a great connection 🙂

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      2. I agree! I love your blog so much that I just sent a link to a fellow blogger friend so that she can visit you. I dig your honesty and your flair. They are both very refreshing and necessary!

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      3. Thank you so much! Anyways, you are so sweet to do that for me. I’m really glad that you like what I write about. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me. When you write, you really don’t know if anyone is going to read it or truly enjoy it so to hear that, has really made my day 🙂

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    1. glad to impress you!
      I am not Indian, but many aspects of the culture strongly resonate with me. I admire many Hindu beliefs and Namaste is a greeting that seems to reflect my intentions!

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  25. Only a rare blogger has such a colorful and rare introduction. Make as many patterns as possible in your life (and never forget to share them in your blog).

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    1. first impressions matter…….

      thank you for your comments, your suggestion Make as many patterns as possible in your life (and never forget to share them in your blog). has left me intrigued.

      Namaste

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  37. I am so pleased that you ” get ” what I am trying to achieve here, a soothing oasis where one can find inspiration, illumination, and community. Thank you for your wonderful array of comments. I am very happy to meet you and look forward to getting to know how the spirit is expressed through you.

    Namaste, Linda

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  44. Lovely metaphor, lovely introduction. Lovely blog. 🙂

    By the way – one of my favorite quotes is:
    At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. – Jean Houston

    Love,

    Deelia

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    1. I am sending gratitude and thanks your way in multitudes. ya know I read that quote you mentioned about kaleidoscopes when I visited your blog the other day. Clearly we share a connection!

      Namaste

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  45. Wonderful – I appreciate your question “How can I combine my values with joy?” I have just recently discovered that my essential energy is joyful and whenever I choose to express that energy consciously, there is a potential for me to experience joy. This is a revelation to me. I’ll be posting about it on Monday. I wish you a joy-filled life, completely and naturally aligned with your values. Blessings, Alia

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