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This was taken at a Buddhist Temple in Penang.
Utterly delightful – the daydreaming Buddha and the young disciple spending his days bathing him. Very mind-clearing, calming. Something so pleasingly simple about it.
Simple seems so very pleasing at the moment. Not that my life is all that complicated, but it occurs to me that perhaps I make it more complicated than it needs to be…
Yeah, yeah, I keep promising to be better, but it just doesn't happen... I seem to have been so busy with my ever expanding business, which is primarily managing other people's social media, I've truly neglected my own. And it's just easier to post on Facebook, though strangely, it's not as personal as posting here. I will endeavour to be better. And make the time to post here, cos I'm never going to just have the time. 
Titirangi Storyteller
That does look like a relaxing job. When my life seems to be getting to complicated I take to my bed for a day or 2 and just read or stare out the window. Mr. Husband freaks out, but to me it’s just recharging my batteries.
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Trinity River
18/08/2011 at 1:02 am
I think bathing the Buddha would be a meditation… the more you do it, the more chilled out you get…
I think I am due for taking to my bed. I have not done that in years… And I never actually get sick enough (thank goodness!) that I have to… I wonder what would happen if I spent the day in bed? I wonder what would happen if I slept a full 8 hours? Overcharged batteries? Will I be throwing off sparks?
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Titirangi Storyteller
20/08/2011 at 9:05 pm
Simplicity is the door to peace. And, Titi, some people go through life never seeing the door. You are blessed.
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souldipper
18/08/2011 at 10:43 am
Thank you for the reminder, Ms Dipper… I’m definitely coming right again, whatever ‘right’ actually is… and when I get there I know that burst of creativity will begin to flow again… It really is that simple…
I think I do need to go bathe the Buddha – metaphorically speaking.
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Titirangi Storyteller
20/08/2011 at 9:07 pm
Wow, the perspective on this shot is amazing. Lovely.
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poietes
20/08/2011 at 1:00 pm
Thank you Lola! I wanted to post a shot of the whole statue, but it just gets lost – it looks small and the people washing it rather like ants…
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Titirangi Storyteller
20/08/2011 at 9:08 pm