Made for Walkin'

Ever had a favorite shirt, pair of jeans, hat etc.?  Well, I have favorite shoes.  My Dr. Marten's boots are the most comfortable shoes I own (Brown & Black).  The sole is made from a resilient but flexible rubber-like material that makes standing or walking in them easy on the knees, legs and back.  I have had them for years and usually break them out of the closet when it starts to get cold. They aren't insulated but with warm socks they keep my feet warm and dry even in the snow. Why am I going on about my shoes?  Look at the pictures and stop asking questions!

Indulgence

Straighten yourself and you will not stand steady;
Display yourself and you will not be clearly seen;
Justify yourself and you will not be respected;
Promote yourself and you will not be believed;
Pride yourself and you will not endure.

These behaviours are wasteful, indulgent,
And so they attract disfavour;
Harmony avoids them.

-LaoTze-

sAfEtY

Oh, my creative juices are a bit dry! We have hit the really busy period at work, coupled with many changes in roles, expectations and leadership - the effect has been high stress and little motivation to do anything creative. That will come to an end today.

I shot this series a few days back but didn't feel the vibe to work on them until just now - the theme is safety. To me the theme is demonstrated by the care and protection afforded a child by a loving parent. For most of us this typically would be our mother. I can remember how safe and comforting my mother's arms would be whenever I felt threatened, sick or afraid. Those arms still offer me comfort today. When my parents visited this summer I remember how great it felt to get a big hug from my mum. For a moment everything was fine - even for a grown man that feeling of safety still exists.

This post and the accompanying pictures are dedicated to my mother and to all mothers out there for offering safety to troubled sons and daughters! Love ya bad!!

Of course I had to be an a$$ and throw in the dinosaur for good measure!

Soft Bones

Who is filled with harmony is like a newborn.
Wasps and snakes will not bite him;
Hawks and tigers will not claw him.

His bones are soft yet his grasp is sure,
For his flesh is supple;
His mind is innocent yet his body is virile,
For his vigor is plentiful;
His song is long-lasting yet his voice is sweet,
For his grace is perfect.

But knowing harmony creates abstraction,
And following abstraction creates ritual.
Exceeding nature creates calamity,
And controlling nature creates violence.

-LaoTze-