My Sacred Life Project

I thought it might be helpful to post a simple entry explaining the My Sacred Life project, since it's sort of buried in the first post I mentioned it way at the bottom of a long -- good, but long -- post. And, since there are a bunch of us doing this (YAY!) and linking to my blog, this is probably the best, clearest and most most succinct post to link to.

So without further ado...

The My Sacred Life Project
Beginning August 18, every day for at least a month I'm going to post a photo from my daily life capturing something that connects me to Spirit. It might be my altar, a candle I'm burning, my dogs, the garden, a friend, a book I'm reading, nature, something I did, someplace I went, something important to me, or, who knows, maybe just my morning bowl of Cheerios! The idea is to creatively connect with the holiness of my everyday life, plus I also need a gentle little kick in the butt to turn OFF the game of Hearts and other shadow comforts and start writing again.

My Sacred Life isn't really a challenge -- that sounds too strenuous -- it's really more of a softening ... into a moment, a treasured possession, a companion -- people, parts and places of your everyday life that you cherish. Whatever is sacred to you.

Wonderful Karen created a gorgeous little My Sacred Life button to use on our blogs! Please link it to this post or you can copy and paste this code (fingers crossed it works!):

<a href="http://zenamoon.typepad.com/weblog/2007/08/my-sacred-life-.html"><img src="http://zenamoon.typepad.com/mysacredlifebutton.jpg"/></a>

Anyone is welcome to join at any time, with any frequency and for however long you'd like to play! Just leave a comment and I'll add you to the list.

Comments

[Olivia]

Carla,

It works, thanks to Karen (yea!)...for Blogger folks, go to "Layout" and link in with:

"HTML/JavaScript
Add third-party functionality or other code to your blog"

Then, paste the code listed above that starts with "". Position the logo wherever you like and it will link to Carla's site.

Thank you both Carla and Karen for the code and for providing a way to link in and connect,

Olivia

[A]

Carla:
Tonight I was feeling overwhelmed with graduate school. Finally I just stopped myself and went to read your blog. It made me feel not so alone and that I'm not the only one on this trajectory.
Thanks,
A

[Claire]

thank you dear karen for the gorgeous button! i got it on work on blogger, but i had to insert "" around the http address - wow! don't i sound techie???
i'm loving your posts carla - thank you!!!!

[Lori-Lyn]

What a beautiful idea. Exactly where I need to turn my focus right now. I'll be joining you.

[JourneyThroughLife]

It's a great button and it's now the first thing on my sidebars!!
Annie
xxx
PS. Carla - this is a great journey and I am loving it. It's so eye opening and I am glad to be finally delving into the photography passion that I have had for so long. Thanks for your wonderful Project, which has added so much more to my experiences.

[Carmen]

Count me in!

[Literary bohemian]

This sounds like a beautiful way to nurture gratitude for life. Count me in!

[Lisa]

What a beautiful way to experience our Sacred Lives. Count me in.

[AscenderRisesAbove]

I read about this over on art in the garage page and would like to give it a shot... though I don't think I can do it everyday; it might be more of a once a week kind of thing. looking forward to seeing everyone's spaces

[chris]

What an amazingly wonderful idea! It's such a great way to focus on what is truly important. Yes, yes, yes...I'm in!

[kristine]

Hi -
I found you by way of 'Be Present Be Here' - Liz's blog. I have been participating in 'My Sacred Life' as well... It's a great idea and makes me see and appreciate my world differently. This is something I continually strive to do.

[daisies]

count me in sweetie :) i so love this recognizing the sacredness of your life ~ i have been looking around my home and life and connecting ever since your first mentioned this project, soooo wonderful ... xox

[sheri leseberg]

ok I would also like to join in
sheri

[AscenderRisesAbove]

thanks for pulling this together.

the code works to put the image on the page but once clicked on it goes to an error page, this is what prevents it, the "

It won't allow me to put html in the comments

[Laura West]

Hi Carla,

I love your Sacred Life project! Please add me to your group of goddesses honoring their wonderful delicious lives!

Thanks!
Laura

[Farfallina... a roam to Rome]

Daisies mentioned your project and I felt immediately drawn in! :)

With the strenuous daily tasks of moving abroad and preparing for grad school, I would like to step aside and look at the beauty within my daily routine, and the elegance of simplicity :)

I'd like to be part of, as you say, "a softening" process :)

[Jessamyn]

i'm reaching out and coming on board with this beautiful bit of mindfulness.
thank you for the invitation and for the inspiration.
i look forward to connecting more with my sacred life!

[Cheryl Finley]

Yes...another way to acknowledge our mindfulness & gratitude for living...essential elements for a wonder-filled & honored and joy-full life. I do this in many ways and will pay homage to your Sacred Life Project in my next blog post..and join in the lovely energy here.

Thank you!

[Martha Garvey]

What a lovely idea. This actually came up in my "Free Will Astrology" horoscope, too--the idea of slowing down each day, and cherishing.

[mich]

Oh, this is so my type of thing!

[Jennifer Boire]

What a lovely way to remind ourselves of the sacred softness of life. I can't do anything regularly these days except feed the dog, cats, myself and husband, and sit down to practise being embraced within every morning (doesn't that make it sound nicer than 'meditating'?)
enjoy your sacred life posts, I'll keep reading, and stop by for poetry and musings at www.questinggirl.blogspot.ca or Musemother
luv
jenn

[Rebecca]

Just found you. What a great idea! I have incorporated photography into my blog from the beginning and love what it has to say about where I am in my life.

Blessed be!
Rebecca

[melanie]

I love the idea of this project, finding the sacredness in everyday life. I am definitely inspired.

[kelly]

oh...i want to join!
this is such a great idea!

[Lu]

This sounds wonderful. I would love to participate.