Wednesday, February 29, 2012

In Wonderland:
The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and The United States

On Monday,Febraury 27th 2012, I met up with German Humanitarian, Maike Both.  

With each purchase , $3 are donated to one of the 3 charities listed on her website,

The National Resources Defense Council is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.3 million members and online activists with the courtroom clout and expertise of more than 350 lawyers, scientists and other professionals. Their goal is to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life - air, land and water - and to defend endangered natural places.

Families Forward is a non-profit agency dedicated to helping low income and homeless families in need. Two parents working at minimum wage can hardly cover the rent for a two-bedroom apartment, and families are often faced with the decision to pay for shelter, transportation or food. As a community partner, Families Forward is dedicated to helping struggling families not have to choose between feeding their children and paying for rent. Families Forward provides a broad spectrum of services, including: housing, counseling, food, education, case management, life-skills training and rent or utility assistance.

School on Wheels provides one-on-one tutoring for homeless kids who live in shelters, motels, group foster homes and on the streets in Southern California. In addition to weekly tutoring and mentoring, every student receives a backpack, school supplies, and uniforms; students get assistance enrolling in school and with locating and filing school records; and each student receives a toll-free phone number for around-the-clock School on Wheels’ support.


Our date consisted of Art, walking, Veggie Grill, love and light ;). 

I met Maike a week ago. We both volunteered to join Ron on a trip to Oceanside to help supply our relatives from Occupy Walk with basic essentials. Maike drove us around town.  In the short time of knowing each other we created a bond by sharing insight of our Universe (mind).             

Remedios Varo
Spain, 1908-1963 active Mexico and Spain.

Creacion de las aves ( Creation of the Birds), 1958
Oil on Masonite


As I viewed each painting and photograph I was pulled in to their time. I entered their space; there they each  revealed to me their hopes, their pain, their struggle and their Victory!

I walked out of this exhibit a bit wiser, empowered, motivated and Inspired by their Courage and Creativity. 
    
Females through out history have long battled the supression and Pressures of Religion and Men; Society. All of the images were deep, informative, powerful, Amazing and Unique to say the least!

        Frida Kahlo
Mexico, 1907-1954, active Mexico and United States

Las dos Fridas ( The Two Fridas), 1939
Oil on canvas

The Two Fridas was created for the 1940 international Exhibition of Surrealism in Mexico city. The attire of the two Fridas refers to Khalo's mixed parentage. At one end of the artery is a picture of Diego Rivera; at the other, a surgical clamp. The bleeding may refer to both her broken heart ( she and Rivera divorced) and to the absence of her friend, artist Jacqueline Lamba. The painting has become an icon of questions surrounding women's identity and sexuality.



Remedios Varo
Spain, 1908-1963, active Mexico and Spain

Armonia ( Harmony ), 1956



 Bridget Tichenor
France, 1917-1990, active Mexico

Autorretrato (Self-Portrait), undated
Oil on canvas





Frida Kahlo
Mexico, 1907-1954, active Mexico and United States

Autorretrato con collar de espinas y colibri (Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird), 1940
Oil on canvas on Masonite



Femininity does not consist of wearing heels or skin tight dresses or squeezing ur breast closer together, nor bending over. Those are pressures of society>>> MEN/ Corporate.
  
Sisters, ask questions!
Don't be afraid to show your brains, your thoughts, your ideas, your wonders and your strength!
Embrace your femininity by treating yourself and others with Respect, Kindness, love.
Show your thoughtful, creative, confident and Unique qualities.Demand Respect from others.
You deserve the very best.
Never settle for less.

 I applaud all the GentleMen who Respect and Value all women.
Thank You brothers!!
Peace LOVE Unity Respect *

With Love,
Erika S. Herrera



Sylvia Fein
United states, b. 1919

The Tea Party, 1943

Egg tempera on Masonite

Friday, February 24, 2012

Pain?

I work with children , so i bend over / slouch, I carry heavy load, sit through 2 hour meetings / 3 times a week. Yet,  still I love my job! I am grateful for all of it. It is exciting, lot's of learning and evolving full of Love and Light and lot's of laughter as well.

Recently, my back has been Aching with the cold weather still being here and all, it can get heavy. 

I began Yoga again, it's helping.

I am open to further help tho. Do you know of any specific herbs or stretches aside from child pose, chair, cobra, down dog ? Please i'd appreciate the help! 
I'm thinking about doing acupunture..
I've never tried it. 
Have you?


{I need to call Aetna , my medical insurance- to see if it covers the charge of acupunture. I hope so. if not im planning to demand that it be covered in ALL Medical insurances.
WT?! Why does my husband pay each month if we can't get the medical help of Our choice!!? }
Any way, as part of my new routine to help aid my back I am picking up running/ jogging/ walking to atleast 1 - 4 hours each 24 hours.                      Is that a good? Will it help?
I should ask my doctor.
Reminder to self: Ask Dr. Lim if more walking is good for my back.
I honestly dont know, i feel dumb not knowing.
This should be common sense to me. SMH.
Well, either way i trust i will soon know the answer. :)

In my search for spine images i found this.     =====>>>>>>>> It 's shape reminds me of a sperm cell.
A hard sperm cell.
Essentially both carry intelligent information> messages> codes.
Pretty cool!



Moving on...
I want to be ready for this  event!!

I hope you join us [ Occupy Venice ] and experience a Traditional Indigenous Ceremony. >>>>>> You don't have to run to be there! 
Although, I will admit it would be cool to have my own team!
Team P.L.U.R.R >_<
It's a Relay Race Covering the 4 corners of the West Side.
[Peace LoveUnity Respect Rave!]

ok, im off to bed now.

Thank you Christ for all of My blessings..
God, Bless us All with what we most need.
May I please live to see World Peace, Love and Light from all.
Thank You Jesus.
Amen.

Hare Krishna
Hare Krishna
Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna
Hare Hare
Hare Rama
Hare Rama
Hare Rama
Rama Rama
Hare Hare .


repeat to continue clense.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

what year was it when humans believed the earth was flat and 
believed the sun circled earth ?? < lol. 

boy, were we idiots. 



We have come a long way humans. :) 
Good job humans, good job. 
My Question is Why aren't we all on the same page?
We are intelligent. OUR Education system is lacking information.


Join Occupy L.A. 
Lets upgrade our systems. 

Through U-N-I-T-Y we can change the world.

" A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history." - Mohandas Gandhi

1<3 
3= Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
father is = Ancestors
Son is= Us, now, today. 
Holy Spirit is= Love ( Energy ) Universe


I am not religious. I am Spiritual.
"Religion is for those who Fear Hell. Spirituality is for those who have been there."

I believe in;
 Re-incarnation. Knowledge/Wisdom. Healthy Earth / Healthy People.
 Peace. Progression. Forgiveness. Evolution. GOOD FOOD. Good people. Equality and Justice for all. A rocking time with friends n family.

Spirituality is Free from religious Dogma.


It is your Quantum Identity. 
Check out this video for more. 


You choose to honor in ur own special loving way.

For me it consists of:
 helping those in need. Hiking with my Husband. Recycling. Reusing. Reducing. Planting seeds. Eating wholesome food. Exercising. Being Understanding of others n differences. Observing. Listening. Meditating. Yoga. Dancing. Singing. Smiling. Walking. etc.







Let's break free from Tradition?