Dear Yogis,

“We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh

Never was a day or a time more needing an angel.  In my time I have counselled people who have been through wars and seen their family shot, been shot themselves etc etc. and not one of them had hatred in their soul, they came to me to help them find love and understanding.  This week for the first time I have met hatred.  The first time ever – my heart is crying and so is the sky.

I can now understand why in the bible it says that the final conflict will be in the Middle East – Diplomacy, forgiveness, understanding and love are very scarce on the ground.  I now find it hard to see that there can be a reconciliation – we need some very powerful angels.  Please students, friends and yogis, please pray with me. As has been said “forgive them they know not what they do”.  Forgive everyone…..  not “this” side not “that” side – FORGIVE EVERYONE.

Thich Nhat Hanh the “Father of Mindfulness”  – the Prince of Peace,  of Forgiveness.  In the face of indescribable cruelty he still prayed PEACE and is Now helping from the other side…  Words are not enough.

 

If you need me, you will find me painting Angels, Painting Angel Altar pieces  – there will never be enough or enough time to paint more..  My Little ANGEL GALLERY will open the week before Valentines Day – a Day of love and forgiveness.  Everyone needs a personal angel altar piece… just as a reminder that there is a peaceful way.

 

YOGA CLASSES AND STUDIO TIMES…..  Last yoga class for the year.  Monday 18th December.  

ZOOM GITA Monday evening at 6.30pm.    Although there is no charge, if you can, I would appreciate a small donation (or a big one!).  To donate go to the web site www.yogabeautiful.com.au and click on PAY VIA PAY PAL

Windarring Yoga –  Tues. x 2 +Thurs. x 1. (some Fridays?).  Last class 22nd December, first class for ’24 is the 2nd January

STUDIO YOGA WOODEND: Monday Hatha 1pm (full) Mon. 2.15, Wednesday Restorative 1pm

THE YOGA LUNCHEON:  The last one for the year was on Saturday.  Will update as soon as we have a date for the next one.

SEE YOU IN THE STUDIO and in the gallery.

NAMASTE – JAHNE

 

 

THIS ANGEL burst into life when put in the light – she looks like an opal.

You know the story of the angels – Before the 9/11 attack I dreamed that there had been a collapse of the Twin Towers and I saw hundreds of angels floating upwards from the smoking wreckage of the buildings. In response I began “The 1000 Angel Project “ which I completed in 2020.  Once again the world is in turmoil and I have started on “THE 1000 ANGEL PROJECT 11”.  This angel to the left is one of the angels I have been meeting, although I do have the small cards – originals on silk  which can also be framed or put in a quilt – I am going to use them as my signature on the clothes I make and mend.  These cards are available from me, or from The Mt.Macedon Gallery.

Commission and AngelPainting for yourself  – or commission the next one off the easel – any size…. and in this way change the world ONE ANGEL AT A TIME.  For me, there is hardly enough time.  I have sewing commissions to complete, but the angels want to be seen, so I must also paint… sleep has been at a premium, although I do find I don’t need as much, thank goodness.

When I open my little gallery, (the week before Valentines Day – which is Chinese New year) I will have more of my angels, all different kinds.

 

Dear Yogis,

WALNUTS OR PEARS?  This week I made a batch of preserved Green Walnuts.  I found an old Greek recipe.  The walnuts preserve soft, sweet and taste like PEARS???  Who thought this would happen?  Not me, but I have been nibbling.  I imagine that with clotted cream or ice cream they will be unbelievable.  Now I just have to get more walnuts at exactly the right time.

 

All the knitters out there, look at this on the right hand side.  It is not so much a knit as a canvas, and this artist is getting a lot of attention.  Just to prove that a sweater does not have to fit in order to be a work of art.  I love it but would never have the patience to knit it.  The process is called “intarsia”.

THE ANGELS.  Before the 9/11 attack I dreamed that there had been a collapse of the Twin Towers and I saw hundreds of angels floating upwards from the smoking wreckage of the buildings. In response I began “The 1000 Angel Project “ which I completed in 2020.  Once again the world is in turmoil and I have started on “THE 1000 ANGEL PROJECT 11”.

Commission one for yourself – any size…. and in this way change the world ONE ANGEL AT A TIME.

I have received commissions as the angel to the left is.  I think she is rather beautiful, sparkly magical….  When I open my little gallery, (the week before Valentines Day) I will have more of my angels, all different kinds.