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Polar Bear Splits – Photography by Mary Mikawoz – Click on image or link to see the bigger picture.
This is an incredibly gorgeous and huge white polar bear. He is relaxing or doing some yoga poses and stretches or gymnastics. He is definitely exercising of some sort or another. This is why I have called the photo “Polar Bear Splits.” He is stretching and relaxing until he is chillaxing. Onward and upwards for an incredible animal but also be very cautious because they can be very dangerous bears.
As for me, I love beauty in all its forms. With my art, I am often in a zen-type of mood and feel as if I am “in the flow.” With my photography, I feel as if I am inspired by God or the Universe to capture these moments in time. I feel as if I am zinged when I capture that special shot and it is meant to be.
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I am a Canadian Artist with a Canadian Production company. Each piece is made when you order them so they are unique and special – not mass produced. Order what you like and it will be shipped to your mailing address. This is an ethically sustained company.
There are a variety of clothing for men, women including plus size. Check them out at “Mary Mikawoz Art Designs” on Facebook or Mary Mikawoz at LeGaleriste – https://www.legaleriste.com/mary.mikawoz.
I am a Canadian Artist with a Canadian Production company. Each piece is made when you order them so they are unique and special – not mass produced. Order what you like and it will be shipped to your mailing address. This is an ethically sustained company.
There are a variety of clothing for men, women including plus size. Check them out at “Mary Mikawoz Art Designs” on Facebook or Mary Mikawoz at LeGaleriste – https://www.legaleriste.com/mary.mikawoz.
I am a Canadian Artist with a Canadian Production company. Each piece is made when you order them so they are unique and special – not mass produced. Order what you like and it will be shipped to your mailing address. This is an ethically sustained company.
There are a variety of clothing for men, women including plus size. Check them out at “Mary Mikawoz Art Designs” on Facebook or Mary Mikawoz at LeGaleriste – https://www.legaleriste.com/mary.mikawoz.
I am a Canadian Artist with a Canadian Production company. Each piece is made when you order them so they are unique and special – not mass produced. Order what you like and it will be shipped to your mailing address. This is an ethically sustained company.
Book Review: All For Love – The Transformational Power of Holding Space
Book: “All For Love: The Transformative Power of Holding Space,” Matt Kahn, Sounds True, 2022
Book Review by Mary Mikawoz
Matt Kahn writes a sincerely inwardly-looking book that covers his early years in particular and carries on from there. It is most obvious that his childhood has had a profound effect on his outlook and explains how he has come to the spiritual place where he is now at. He was deeply affected by traumatic events in the past and he shows the journey that he has been on.
Matt subtitles this book about holding space and its tranformative powers. According to Heather Plett, holding space means to walk alongside another person. Matt features a number of areas where you can hold space for people who are going through personal areas of concern.
I, personally, like the intentions Matt writes about. They are eloquently written and are down to the point of what needs to be sought after. They are beautifully written. I think, however, that someone does not have to get hung up with the exact wording. If something resonates, then type it out and print it out so that you can read it and reflect upon it. Otherwise, I think it is serves as a good starting point to create your own wordings and reflections. I believe in going inwards and choosing which words, phrases and sayings will work specifically for you personally. The intentions are like supplications from the Infinite – the bigger I to the smaller i.
For his efforts and exposing his vulnerabilities on his path provided by Matt Kahn, I give this book a rating of 4.25 out of 5. He has his own website under his name for more information and he has millions of views on his YouTube channel.
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Book: “Walking Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness” Sara Shulting Kranz, Harper Horizon, 2020.
Book Review by Mary Mikawoz
I found this book by Sara Shulting Kranz to be interesting. I found that her in-depth knowledge of trauma and PTSD is based on the fact that she has had to deal with it and go through it herself.
She understands more than just an empathetic listener. I won’t repeat her life story other than to say that she has gone through a lot. We all do but that is what is so wonderful about this book is that she gives you steps to deal with the trauma.
Sara gives you written meditations that you can read and then practice. After you are done the guided meditation, she gives you some questions to consider as you take your information gleaned from this process and reflect upon any and all insights. She asks that you write about it.
I find it interesting she mentions a little fact that since 2012, the number of people meditating in this world has tripled. That is significant and shows that there is value in following through with inner work including listening to your intuition.
After learning the six steps, she asks you to forgive yourself, the perpetrator and also the world.
In the meantime, Sara has also implemented a number of practical techniques of walking in nature including retreats through the Grand Canyon or standup paddle boarding on water. From Sara doing her work, she is able to give practical advice and not that just of a psychologist or counsellor who doesn’t have any personal terms of reference and can only reflect back to you what they have heard without any concrete suggestions or relevant life event experiences or tasks to pursue.
I give this book a 4.25 out of 5 for being a useful book that was interesting to read. She is on social media like Instagram and Facebook. She has her own website as well.
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Blue on Blue Products – Photography by Mary Mikawoz
Here are just some of the items you can have created and produced for you aside from beautiful framed prints – Shower Curtains, Phone Cases, Pillow Cases and so much more.
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