I love You, I'm Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Thank You - Hoʻoponopono helped me
Last night's show was terrific; another evening event is in the works. I'll keep you updated when it is scheduled.
It is not my anniversary anymore, yet forty years ago, I married on May 7th. Our relationship has changed many times over the decades. We guided three exceptional children into adulthood and, together, love four grandchildren, with a fifth arriving in September! I loved him the best I could as a 21-year-old young bride. I am so glad we are friends now.
Hoʻoponopono is a Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness
I have never been to Hawaii… yet I love this practice. It has helped me find peace.
The Storm - mixed media diptych 40 by 60 inches
I have been hurt and understand that others feel my actions may have caused them pain. I never intentionally did anything to hurt others; usually, I was trying to tell my truth and protect myself and my beliefs. I cannot say if others wanted to hurt me intentionally, and it no longer matters.
Accepting failures in ourselves and others have allowed me to be free. The stories I used to carry about betrayals and trials led to changes. These created a sense of peace and happiness by using this simple practice. Every aspect of my life is improved, and my work as an artist is better.
I Love You. I'm Sorry. Please Forgive Me. Thank You.
These prayers are quietly spoken, sometimes almost silently. Sometimes I think about someone or something that happened that I am uncomfortable with. Somehow the thoughts of compassion blend into compassion for another and myself simultaneously.
An addition to the simple practice is Tibetan Buddhist Prayer using my own words. The orignal prayer is:
“May you be at peace, May your heart remain open. May you awaken to the light of your own true nature. May you be healed. May you be a source of healing for all beings.”
It is a daily practice that does not even seem like a practice.
Each night I take Bo, my labrador, outside before bed; standing beside the water is a time for myself each evening as Bo wonders. Softly whisper towards the water; maybe there is a slight breeze under the stars, or overcast night sky, or even rain; it does not matter.
I love you, I’m sorry, Please forgive me, Thank You
a breath then
May I be at peace, May I be healed, May my heart remain open, May I help with the healing of others,
At times each phrase may be in a different order or not remembered at that moment; it does not matter. I may request help with a current challange or someone else’s challenges and help with for my wishes
May those my work can help will find their way to it and help me find success
For me, it is talking to God, Goddesses & Gods, Spirit, my family memebers who are no longer here on earth, the universe, and whatever is more. If I have time, I allow the thoughts of energy and white light coming from above and below to fill my body grounding me while repeating these simple phrases.
Ho'oponopono means loving yourself. A way to improve your life, you have & heal your life. If you want to cure anyone – you do it by healing you.
I Love You.
I'm Sorry.
Please Forgive Me.
Thank You.
These two prayers worked together and created change, leading me to a place of peace and happiness.
HO’OPONOPONO
(a) "To put to rights; to correct, revise, adjust, amend, rectify, tidy up make orderly or to make ready, as canoemen preparing to catch a wave."
(b) "Mental cleansing: family conferences in which relationships were set right (hoʻoponopono) through prayer, discussion, confession, repentance, and mutual restitution and forgiveness.”
literally, hoʻo is defined as goodness - love the word - GOODNESS
ponopono is defined as to correct
Hawaiian scholar Nana Veary in her book, Change We Must: My Spiritual Journey wrote that ho'oponopono was a practice in Ancient Hawaii Ritual of Hoʻoponopono corrects, restores and maintains good relationships among family members and with their God. The process begins with prayer.
I Love You. I'm Sorry. Please Forgive Me. Thank You.
bart - 24 x 36 mixed media
I sorry, please forgive me ....
Hello,
I have been offered help so many times and for some reason never accept it. So I purchase Grammarly Okay, it gave me a false sence of… I have got this written problems covered.
I was wrong… I am sorry for the mistakes and not taking more time to find them before publishing and sending an email.
Thank You,
Susan
Oyster Point Hotel | Tonight's opening reception 6 -8 pm
It is exciting, and I am nervous about the opening of The Sea, curated by Ellen Martin, at The Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, New Jersey.
My first solo show with over thirty works ranging in size from 40 by 60 inches mixed media works to 11.25 by 13.25 inches miniatures are available for sale.
I have been part of large shows with many artists, had the Bay Head studio, participated in one-day art shows, and was part of last summer's Hamptons Fine Art Fair (participating again this July); yet this is the first time only my work is being shown in first floor gallery space! Most of the more significant art shown is from the Surf series, with additional pieces from the underwater people series!
I plan to arrive early for a bite to eat at the delicious restaurant with beautiful water views. Around 5, join me if you are in the area!
Immerse yourself in the ephemeral majesty of the sea as viewed through the discerning eye of Susan Roche - Cocktail Receptions tonight from 6 - 8 pm
The Sea is part of Oyster Point Gallery Exhibitions, conceived initially by Vice President Kevin Barry, and currently curated by Ellen Martin, to provide a prestigious and viable alternative gallery venue to artists from New Jersey and nearby locations. The Sea is part of Oyster Point Gallery Exhibitions, originally conceived by Vice President Kevin Barry, and currently curated by Ellen Martin, provide a prestigious and viable alternative gallery venue to artists from New Jersey and nearby locations.
Upcoming event - you are invited!!
So excited….
This Saturday is the First Annual Point Pleasant Beach Art Walk - come visit me - noon to 6 in the front of The Cauldron and the Cupboard - 638 Arnold Avenue!! You’ll be able to purchase the new Oracle Cards!
purchase here - set of 27, 4”x5”
Saltwater Oracle Cards
Friday, May 5 is the opening of The Sea at The Oyster Point Hotel, Oyster Point Walls ,146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ - I hope you’ll join the cocktail receptions from 6-8pm!!
new studio
Over ten years since Super Storm Sandy flooded my home and studio. So this is so hard to believe but my home, where I lived when the storm hit is finally done.
The most exciting thing that I could not have predicted, under the house, is my new studio. The house was lifted in 2014, and then a series of delays, one problem after another. Life went on and changed. I never really can back to living in my house, although my grown daughter does now.
This is the first time in my life that I am setting up a studio with lots of space and the ability to just focus on my work. I have set up several studios yet this is different. My children have become adults and they may need me just not the same way they did. Therefore, this studio meant throwing away what is no needed and finding whatworks best for me.
I am so happy, it is do wonderful to have the space and the capability to do what I am drawn to make with all the supplies I want avaiable.
Don’t laugh… I even bought the perfect garbage can. It makes me so happy to not need to cut corners!