Euphrosene Labon

Fri 3: Can we have lightning without thunder or rain? Because I am convinced that is what woke me at least three times during the night. Yet this morning, there is no sign of rain; the `pond´ in the front garden is empty and the path and paving look totally dry. It´s overcast, with a slight cool wind - but no rain.

Meanwhile, there is a distinct possibility the Shoebox Art Fair might have to be cancelled. If everyone who expressed interest registered, the only concern would be for a successful event. Yet, while there are many artists in the region, we still have spaces available.

Since this region is also not on any arts trails, for that reason alone, you´d think interested artists would rush to register without being constantly prodded. After all, this is a great and affordable way to promote and sell our art. The registration fee is quite low and the tourist season guarantees a good showing.

There is currently no Arts Development Officer in the region hence why I have been doing (unpaid - but awaiting small grant) what effectively comes under council remit. The registration fee does not come to me but to an arts´ fund for more opportunities for artists. So as the expression goes a win:win situation.

Ultimately, though one can only present opportunities. If people choose not to take advantage, well… what can I do?

Should I post a negative? Why not? I have worked very hard to enable a showcase for local and non-local artists. Now it is up to others. Failure to follow up could even block arts grants in the future. After all, it is not much point moaning about lack of opportunity if, when an opportunity is freely given, it is ignored.

On a separate note: some people seem to be born with blinkered vision. It is best not to expend valuable energy on them, as they would presumably rather commit suicide than entertain balance in their arguments. Indeed the arrogance of their certainty is mindboggling. Yet even mystics allow doubt.

I find limited minds rather depressing.

PS Re bookkeeping: Because I am logging private expenditure as well, it´s shocking to discover quite what a spendthrift I am.

Euphrosene Labon Mind Body Spirit Artist Author Writer

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Shoebox Art Fair, arts trails, arts´ fund, bookkeeping

Thurs 2: Wow! Great clip of Michael Jackson. I could certainly feel the suppressed energy and there was no way he looked frail and underweight. If anything, he looked more `manly´, albeit with his odd face. So it definitely puts the lie to the mass of misinformation around, especially the Halperin biography, it seems.

Funnily enough, I felt no emotion beyond normal compassion … until I saw that clip. And another on the same site with him singing `Gone too soon´. Sad.

If we had listened to the mass of rubbish in the press and on the internet, it would have been good riddance but this really does show a man who was raring to go. Perhaps too much as I know how spiritual energy can make one high.

As I have never taken recreational drugs (as opposed to headache tablets, antibiotics or antihistamines) I can´t comment on getting high that way. However, I have had many highs from work or spiritual practices and it can make sleep difficult. The solution for me is slowing my mind, and also Vick, which is now programmed in my brain for deep sleep.

Meanwhile, I went to Chichester this morning to drop off the posters, and thought I´d look for an outfit for the nephew´s wedding. I had bought shoes and handbag while I was in London a month ago, and today I found a dress which, happily, matches quite well. And all are substantially cheaper than the outfit I wore for the niece´s wedding.

Now to find a hat to match.

With the niece-outfit, I bought shoes/bag, dress, hat and crochet cardi (much prettier than it sounds! (See corner image.)) all separately - without taking them to colour match. Happily, they did - beautifully.

Had on cotton vest, red skirt … and FitFlops… as I traipsed round Chichester.

Once upon a time, I would not have been seen dead with such ugly footwear, especially with my thin legs. But increasing CF changes self-image for the better. I have been out and about with no eye makeup on and, oddly, have had more friendly attention.

That little aside was because, all hot and tacky, carting bags and wearing said ugly footwear, I went for a quick bite at a popular pub. In the `garden´, there were a group of young men, non-riff-raff, and, ah bliss, they paid me attention.

There is an old chestnut that when a woman reaches a certain age, she becomes invisible. Well I am obviously not.

Interestingly, in my own observational tests, thinking of God seems to increase that attention. Don´t think that would pass atheistic-science but it pleases me greatly when I notice.

Euphrosene Labon Mind Body Spirit Artist Author Writer

Buy my contemporary spiritual fine art and motivational cartoon posters at Imagekind!

Michael Jackson, spiritual energy, Vick, Chichester, nephew´s wedding, FitFlops, God

Wed 1: There is an age range in very small children when they have one tiny foot in heaven and one on earth. To me, they seem aware of their spiritual essence. Even better, they can see it in me. There is a knowing look of recognition. It´s why I am so drawn to them. Yet no way would anyone remotely sane call me a paedophile.

Why did Michael Jackson so enjoy the company of children? I´ve already stated I believed in his innocence and it seems we are finding out more that seems to prove it. (Maybe the internet rumours of Jordie Chandler admitting to lying are not rumours after all?)

Anyway, in one issue of Floreo News, I wrote of Lewis Carroll that he `lost his friendship with Alice Liddell when he failed to appreciate that the divine in small children should be valued within its limitations. However, he did leave us with this thought: "It is very healthy and helpful to one´s own spiritual life: and humbling, too, to come into contact with souls so much purer, and nearer to God, than one feels oneself to be."‘

PS Happy Birthday Ma! Wonder where you are? Still flying around exploring?

Later: I subsequently did feel her presence, very lightly, but enough to trigger an energetic flow. Decided to walk down to the shops to air the brain. Did the trick.

Michael Jackson, Jordie Chandler, Floreo News, Lewis Carroll