Mind Scraps: Is Humanity Beginning to Trust Itself?
Right now, thanks to Couchsurfing, I’m in Cancun, MX sleeping in a luxurious house. A 19-year-old photographer who has traveled nearly as much as I have and who’s photographic accomplishments surpass my own, casually hosts me – the wayward traveler – as if it is a widely-accepted, worldwide custom. In the morning I awake. My [...]
Mind Scraps: Galaxies and Constellations
The latest inspiring words from the Pillar: So now that that galaxy on our shoulders is a bit lighter, I bid you a good evening. Never lose faith in all those great things you believe in or in the unlimited potential YOU possess!! I will continue to be here. And I am honored to be [...]
Mind Scraps: Words that Speak to my Heart
Some more quotes I’ve pulled from Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior that truly hit home with me: “All our journeys are sacred, and all our lives an adventure.” ~Dan Millman “Free will does not mean that you can establish the curriculum; only that you can elect what you want to take at a given [...]
Mind Scraps: New Soul, Warrior Soul
I call her La Cebollita because, well, that’s what she calls herself. She sent the following to me in response to my post about the Pterodactyl: I’m reading about the Pterodactyl and the Embracer, and I’m remembering how odd I sometimes feel around desensitized people, how disorienting their adaptation to ugliness is. I’m amazed at [...]
Mind Scraps: Love Wells Up When Watching Others Grow
I chatted with the Embracer on Skype today (thanks to Ele). He liked what I wrote about his dear friend the Pterodactyl and felt compelled to share more… The Embracer: Hermoso lo que escribiste. Puedes enviar a mi mail porfavor? Beautiful what you wrote. Can you email it to me please? Me: Si claro Of [...]
Mind Scraps: Pterodactyl with the Eye of a Dove
You hear the screech noting his arrival. The high-pitched cry is his trademark. That’s why I call him the Pterodactyl. “I’m glad you and the Pterodactyl get along,” the Embracer noted happily. “Many people don’t enjoy his company because he can be a bit crude.” (Side note: My story with the Embracer I still need [...]
Mind Scraps: I am the Moonstone
I’ve always been told that my birthstone is the Ruby, for the month of July. While I appreciate the seductive red essence of the Ruby I never really thought it embodied me. Because the Bruja de Chihuahua is always referring to astrological signs, today, I decided to give mine another look. It turns out the [...]
Skate Chihuahua
A few quick shots of David and his friend skating in downtown Chihuahua: View more photos by clicking here.
Mind Scraps: Full-Throttle to the Sea!
The Pillar inspires me… time to act! I need to get to the sea!! Andale… full-throttle!! Life, mi amiga, is a series of moments, of fleeting opportunities. As each opportunity presents itself, we have a choice. You, Mariposa Rico, so much more often than not, choose to live, to squeeze every invigorating drop of joy [...]
Semana Santa: The Painted Diablos of Guadalupe Coronado
Photos from my return trip to the barrancas where I danced with painted devils. A written account of my experience to come… in the meantime enjoy the photos: To view the entire collection click here.
Mind Scraps: No Treating ME Like a Roach
Even my body wanted to reject the psychological injustice… Knowing that I needed to pick up some work, Ele informed me early this morning that one of her friends needed a some help at a factory here in Chihuahua, MX… just for a couple days. The task was mind-numbingly easy: stick labels on bottles of [...]
Mind Scraps: The Eyes of My Heart
Feeling drained the other day, I shared a bit of my less than ‘rico’ sentiments to the Pillar. Once again, his remarkably humbling eloquence gave me the lift I needed. Well, as I believe I told you one time, I believe I can look into a person’s eyes and see their soul, see into the [...]
Mind Scraps: The Warrior Angel and the Cheshire Cat
Her movements are graceful and deliberate. Her eyes shine with stealth. She offers sincere affection, but on her terms, no one else’s. Quietly, she’ll watch from a camouflaged perch, approaching you with a confident swag only when she decides you’ve earned her favor. Her looks are most deceiving; the face of a young early 20’s [...]
Mind Scraps: Hailing in the Desert
Saturday a brand new friend, whom I met once again in Kaldi, invited me to a typical Mexican breakfast. Of course, I wasn’t going to pass that up!! We spent less than an hour together before he noted, “Laura eres loca (Laura you’re crazy.)” I proudly responded with an enthusiastic ‘Yes. That’s me!’ Followed by [...]
Why Risk Crossing the Border?
Deborah Benanzis, a woman involved in Norawas de Rarámuri (Friends of the Rarámuri) and a participant of the 2010 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon forwarded me this story of an illegal Mexican immigrant. Now, I pass it on to you. Perhaps, it will help you begin to understand why people risk everything to cross the U.S.-Mexican [...]
How Far Would You Walk for Water?
For women in Ethiopa, access to water isn’t quite as simple as turning on the tap. View this video from Water.org:
Mind Scraps: Morning Surprise
I opened my inbox this morning to find a most surprising pingback on my blog. I followed the link to find that my prior clients, Zimmcomm New Media, threw me a most humbling shout: Long-time Agwired readers may remember the lovely and talented Laura McNamara who did quite a bit of work for us back [...]
New Moon Ritual
My step-mother, whom I’ll lovingly refer to as my Fairy Step-Mother from here on out, just passed along a concept she thought I might like. As always, she was right. She knows me, the inside me, very well and is truly a woman after my own heart. **** Rejuvenate your soul: “We can change our [...]
Mind Scraps: Every Butterfly Needs a Cocoon
I received two responses yesterday from the Pillar. More reasons why I call him the Pillar… Response one: Laura-thanks. I am honored to be your pillar. Just keep on being my muse and the muse for so many as you weave your mystical tales in a way that only you can. I will talk to [...]
Mind Scraps: Admiting the Lesser and Doomed to Burn
Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman is one of the books I’m currently reading. I take it in small doses, trying to fully ingest and understand the complex messages woven throughout it’s plot. I definitely recommend it. As I was reading the other day, I copied some quotes that really hit home [...]
Mind Scraps: Words in Water and Majestic Elephants
I call her the Ele. She’s a young woman, mother of a three-year-old son, studying law. She has a deep appreciation for elephants. For this, I call her Ele. We had only briefly exchanged warm, friendly greetings on a couple of occasions in Kaldi – the coffee shop where I come daily to process photos, [...]
Mind Scraps: Powerful Words from the Pillar
The world is growing smaller. Technology is enabling humanity to make a grand transformation, but the world is still deciding just what kind of transformation. We, as the collective human consciousness, have the choice to either reach a more heightened level of enlightenment or allow our existence to fade, like a candle reaching the end [...]
Artistic Fun with Chihuahua Pulso
I took some portraits of a group of punk-emo youngen’s here in Chihuahua, MX. The photos were edited to a solid, clean white background so that the group might create a collage of themselves. I went ahead and made a collage of my friend, David – he has really helped me out here in Chihuahua [...]
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