The Amazing Adventures of Monkey Mind

Intro: This is an older piece, written years ago, inspired by a friend of mine in Nepal.  He taught me about a concept he calls “Monkey Mind”, and as a way to fully comprehend his story and apply its lessons to my life, I personified that Mokey and gave him a name.  I figured that [...]

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Let There Be Light

Intro: This, too, is an older piece written as a writing exercise, but fitting to repost today in honor of the “Environmental Awareness” Fairy Oracle drawn in this morning’s Daily Dose.
“Let There Be Light”
Written by:
Wendi Friend
2001
“The bright light is lying down – the earth and the sky and the sea. It is at rest with [...]

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Our Only Legitimate Hope of Survival

Intro: This was originally written back in 2000 as a writing exercise. The idea is to draw a quote, any quote, and write either 400 words, or for 20 minutes.  I’m pulling this old writing exercise from my archives today in honor of the “Environmental Awareness” Fairy Oracle drawn in this morning’s Daily Dose.
“Our Only [...]

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Environmental Health: Our Ozone

Intro: This was originally written in 2001 for RITRO.com, a volunteer Web community based on Real Insight Through Raw Opinion. I’m pulling it from my archives today in honor of the “Environmental Awareness” Fairy Oracle I drew this morning in today’s Daily Dose.
“Environmental Health: Our Ozone”
Written by:
Wendi Friend
2001
In a daydream, I picture myself laying on [...]

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Environmental Health: A Look at the Rain Forest

Intro: This was originally written back in 2001 for RITRO.com, a volunteer Web community based on Real Insight Through Raw Opinion. I’m re-posting it here today in honor of the “Environmental Awareness” Fairy Oracle I drew this morning.
“Environmental Health: A Look at the Rain Forest”
Written by:
Wendi Friend
2001
One who experiences the diversity and indescribable beauty of [...]

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Reflections: Women in History

Written by:
Wendi Friend
March 2005
Women in history have made a powerful difference world wide –through their political movements, charitable causes, and inherent talents and traits for caring for others in need. Women have served society in countless ways – and in many ways, created history in the process. But women need not be historic heroines in [...]

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What do you mean my mother was right?

August 2005
She was lying, I knew it. Jealousy was her motive, I figured – but nonetheless, I didn’t consider her at all to be telling the truth. Maybe she just wanted her youth back and chose to live vicariously through me. Then again, maybe it wasn’t jealousy at all. Control is an equally considered suspect. [...]

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The Shadow of Music

Written by:
Wendi Friend
2004
Who hasn’t experienced the stereotypical parent freaking out over their child’s choice in music? “Turn that crap down!” They yell from the other room, knowing that their own words will have no impact or influence over the head-boppin’, mind-bending musical frenzy taking place in their child’s room.
Elvis Presley, with his perfected pretty boy [...]

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The Lost Sailor

Written by:
Wendi Friend
2005
*NOTE: Contains Profanities*
Waves had no mercy as they tossed the drenched soul to and fro, dunking him in his own madness. Refusing to drown, the sailor fought for air, prayed for hope, and gripped firmly to every moment. While fighting to keep life, he also managed to find time to analyze and criticize [...]

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The Magick Moving Through Art

Written in 2001
 
“The magick moving through art is the ability to visualize without seeing, listen without hearing, speak without talking, and feel without touching.” ~Wendi Friend~
I over-slept today. I awoke frantic and frazzled due to bad dreams and thick stress. My eldest child, Atlas, was already gone off to school. The younger two decided that I [...]

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