Thursday, December 22, 2011

2012: The Changing of the Guard......


It's the end of the world as we know it... and I feel fine. Apparently, the Mayan's were unable to see past the year 2012. I don't think that necessarily means that the world is over. I think it means that some of us haven't been able to see what the new world will look like.

As I was meditating on the year 2012 and thinking about my focus for this upcoming season, I really felt like this next year was going to be the beginning of something new.... and more specifically it was going to be the beginning of the changing of the guard.... metaphorically speaking.

As a child, I had the opportunity to watch the changing of the guard in front of Buckingham Palace. The Changing of the Guard ceremony is the formal handing-over of responsibility from the ‘old guard’ who have been standing guard at St. James’s and Buckingham Palace, to the ‘new guard’. It represents a new order and authority being given to a new group of soldiers. This is the transition that I feel is taking place in the earth. I am not sure exactly what it will look like for everyone..... but for some it will mean the transition into positions of influence and new opportunities. No matter what your political, social or religious convictions are, I think we can all pretty much agree that the world cannot continue as it has been. There are big changes that need to take place.... and probably on governmental levels.

I am in eager anticipation for 2012..........The earth is in eager anticipation for this change too. I believe there are great things in store for us!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Spring Cleaning.....


I know it is winter but I have had this crazy urge to clean out my closet. The sudden urge to throw out the old to make room for the new always seems to come up when I am in seasons of intense transition.

So... here I go again.....Cleaning out my closet one more time......



Image credit: Closet Visit image of Karolina Maszkiewicz

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Christmas Plaid......





I have always been a huge fan of plaid so I was thrilled to discover that this season it's "back in style". So I  now have a legitimate reason to wear my Christmas kilt!

To me, plaid is a symbol of old world elegance...... a wearable signature of birth, privilege, and allegiance to a family line. It reminds me of fur wearing, fox hunting, ladies who lunched from another era.

When I am old, I hope to be one of those ladies wrapped in a fur collar with her teacup poodle sipping tea from a china cup and eating bonbons....


Image via: Sea of Shoes