The Supermoon, Social Media, Genocide, the Sisterhood, and Why Some Artists Get up In The morning.

4 Sep

Hi folks! Sorry for nor blogging for some time but there are major changes happening in my life right now. I need time to absorb and readjust to these happenings. All is well, do not worry my friends.
The post I am reblogging is written by my good friend Charlie Easterfield. She writes of how the scandal of what is happening to Palestine and it’s people has affected her.

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Well, it’s been a hectic few weeks since the Supermoon…a veritable roller coaster of deeply disturbing world news, with a blog writing itself in my head all the time but not given the space or time to manifest. And now I’m at risk of alienating readers with my outspoken views….. so it goes.

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A few days before the full moon, I was making signs for a candlelit vigil for Gaza.That evening I sat out on my verandah, bathed in moonlight, and I had an overwhelming feeling of Oneness with all Humanity….One World, One Sun, One Moon shining down on all Beings….one Earth to cherish.

Super moon, 1 DSCF9376 As with sunsets, it’s impossible to convey the feeling off a full moon with a photograph…you need to feel the temperature, hear the sounds of the night….but when I see this photo the feelings I had that night all come back to me.

 

And yet for most of the…

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8 Responses to “The Supermoon, Social Media, Genocide, the Sisterhood, and Why Some Artists Get up In The morning.”

  1. charlieeasterfield September 4, 2014 at 9:26 am #

    Thanks for reblogging, Bridget! Your keen-eyed friends may spot you with a candle in the Vigil photo’s….and I am so grateful for your help in getting that together!
    Knowing a wee bit about your life changes, I am totally confident that you will flourish…and look forward to more news and blogs from the country cottage! xx

  2. Marian Heelan September 4, 2014 at 5:37 pm #

    Lovely to hear from you again, (on your blog), Bridget and I hope your “hibernation / quiet time” goes well. We met at the scoodoo day. Thanks for sharing – loved Charlie’s post.

    Take your time and mind yourself, Marian x

    • bridget September 4, 2014 at 8:17 pm #

      Thanks Marian! My Scoodoo is hapily residing in the garden, I hope yours is too. x

  3. Beth @ PlantPostings September 5, 2014 at 2:42 am #

    Welcome back, Bridget. That’s a powerful message–the entire post. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Pam's English Garden September 5, 2014 at 10:12 am #

    Glad you are back; missed you! Living in America we hear little of the true story behind the conflict, or the reaction of groups like yours. You and Charlie have given me much food for thought. P. x

  5. The Earth Beneath My Feet September 8, 2014 at 10:13 am #

    Thanks for sharing Charlie’s incredibly moving post

  6. Donna@GardensEyeView September 11, 2014 at 9:36 am #

    Glad to have read this story and equally glad you are back and all is well…you have been missed Bridget!

  7. June October 27, 2014 at 9:31 pm #

    Are you okay, Bridget? I’ve not heard from you in what feels like quite a long time. If you’ve a bit of spare time, it’d be lovely to see you – maybe in Boyle…or Rathcormac…or in Carrick?

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