"Love moves mountains"

A wonderfully simplified view of the universe states that there are only two essential forces that drive us: love and fear. As we move to higher states and realities of love, it becomes increasingly desirable to release our fears.

I am finding that there are two methods which help me to achieve these intents, to be more driven by love and less by fear. The first is to immerse myself in love. If I think and speak only of love, my actions, my attractions, and my world tend to be more immersed in love.


Hidden in my unconscious thoughts, my fears sometimes gain strength. And they tend to emerge at the most inopportune moments...    Love shadows hate, worry and doubt.    Love moves mountains!!!

Picture of the Month!

2009 Courtesy of Anna Armstrong
~Ovie and Sasha at Six Flags!

"Culturally Iconic" by Malinda Grace

"Culturally Iconic"  by Malinda Grace

It's not not very often in life we see the owner of a great sports team present humble recognition without asking.  Theodore Leonsis owner of the Washington Captials is an sociological pioneer.  After attending Georgetown University in 1977 Leonsis made a unique decision to move back to his parents home and work for Wang Laboratories.  Later in Life he was in a plane crash.  Upon survival he wrote up 101 things he would like to do upon life on this earth.

Ted Leonsis has completed most of this list including own a sports team.  Leonsis was a senior executive for AOL for over 13 years,   Chairman of Revolution Money Snagfilms;  he is the producer of his documentary films such as Peabody and the Emmy award winning piece "Nanking".   He is an acomplished author of the novel "The Pursuit of Happiness."

Ted Leonsis is the current owner of gems in sports proporties including NHL's Washington Capitals & NBA's Washington Wizards.   A Team owner, investor, filmaker, author and philanthropist all seemingly with effort yet much pride.   A family man, people person, greek american, and never one to boast of any accomplishment that was on the 101 list!

Ted Leonsis is an American whom down the road will become culturally iconic and remembered more.  This is what I presume and hope.

"Black Stone: Part 3" ~Malinda Grace

"Black Stone: Part 3"   ~Malinda Grace 

   

"I was of tragedy yesterday, but gathered the remnants of  my strength, unchained irons of shame, untied my wings and arose.  Arose to the depths, knowledge, and gain of everlasting tommarow."

**Painting 2008-copyright-Malinda Grace.M**

Quote of the Month for November!

"It's better to be hated for what you are, than to be loved  for what your not."  
        ~ Kurt Cobain

"Black Stone: Part Two" ~Malinda Grace

"Black Stone: Part Two"   ~Malinda Grace  2010

"It was a little fearful one whose "Crete" left her all alone with silver waves crashing through the sky above her black and blue. She wanted peace when the day was done yet off the bridge her dreams had flung."

*Photograph Joe Sneed:   Galisteo Basin, Santa Fe County, NM, USA* 

"Black Stones: Part One" ~Malinda Grace M

Black Stones: Part One ~ Malinda Grace M.


"A whisper and a scream illuminate restless undiferentiated doubt in which misunderstandings crave to weave instruments of ill omen. Spaces endager and attack until until is gasping it's last breath forsaken.  Not able to pick up the pieces. Rain many moons ago were stopped with quick stride and the twinkle in your eye made peace blossom.  Is it all now but a treasure buried in the depths of the earth and picked up by God and cleansed away?"

"Miracles' Request" ~Malinda Grace M.

"Miracles Request"  ~Malinda Grace M.  2009  

"The time it takes to demand Selfishness
a moment is lost in beaming presence
Stay humble child for what you have; have not.
You will begin to realize inner battles fought.
Take note those of virtues great
Strip down your pride and then re-make.
This will happen only to the willing.
Naturally, spiritually you will become a dove giving.
You must lose to gain.
Sacrifice for a minute, an hour, a day.
You are made new
a gift greater then a supernova.
The process do not question
you are Miracle’s request. "
                                                                                **Photography ~Malinda Grace. 2009**

"If I could be on Mars right now" ~Malinda Grace M.

"If I could be on Mars right now"  ~Malinda Grace M.

"If I could be on mars right now

it would be pretty cool
There would be just my own understanding
of what was red, white and blue,
And no one to hurt me, because I am a giving tree
And I would start growing flowers there for all the universe to see.

If I could be on mars right now
who would really miss me
If I could make that great escape
Pledging true to loved ones and me
not to a flag or country
just versitale theology.

Let's take that trip to Mars
Tickets are through eBay
the sale is going fast
what more can I say.

If I could be on mars right now
it would be pretty cool
There would be just my own understanding
of what was red, white and blue,
And no one to hurt me, because I am a giving tree
And I would start growing flowers there for all the universe to see."

      **Art Copyrighted Malinda Grace M.  2010**

"To Believe" ~Malinda Grace

  "To Believe   ~Malinda Grace 2008"       

If we have or choose to have nothing but ourselves to believe in; how far does that really get an indivdual? How far can an individual really reach out to others? With the ideals such as just trust, pride, intelliegence, how far can an individual depend upon thier own sense of self until the river runs dry? Until Mistrust, unhappiness and fear push and push against a strong willed, dependable human.

In my own opinion we must have something to believe in other then our own foolish pride to actually touch the stars. The amazing thing about beliefs is we have the freedom to believe in whatever beyond the universe we want. I choose to believe in astrology, and three religions as well as believe in few individuals and the greatness of our nations that can rise again; and again.

From my personal perspective believing soley in myself does not allow my enough power to reach out to others; in thier times of need. I have found that the beauty of believing other things as well creates a bridge over troubled waters that will always lead me back to the four main things I cherish in life: my love, cherish, understand, forgive.

To "Believe" is to find that precious stone yet unturned and realize YOU have found it and it has found you.            **Photograph ~ South Carolina~Malinda Grace.M~2010**

"And the Dove said 'Never More". ~Malinda Grace M.

"And the Dove said 'Never More".  ~Malinda Grace. 2009

"The Children kept Crying
Words equaled confusion.
People were Dying
Actions meant Hate.
Jobs were lost
Feelings became numb.
Life soared by..
Time was gone....
And the Dove said "Never More".
And the Dove said "Never More."

Words become understanding.
Actions become Love...
Feelings become whole.
Life became well.
Time danced into Eternity."

**Photograph 2010 ~ Malinda Grace**

"A New Edge with the Capitals we Entrust our Spirits!"

"A New Edge with the Capitals we Entrust our Spirits!"  
                                                          ~Malinda Grace. M.

"2009 within the first pre-season games it was apparent games that the pieces of the puzzles were there from the Capitals we have grown to love in the Washington Community. New Addition to the team Foward Mike Knuble has speed and great leadership skills being on a Stanley Cup Team in the Past. Another Foward whom rocked the red this season is Brendan Morrison. He is fun to watch; once he gets going on the ice he soars.

What gives the Capitals a powerful edge a powerful edge for 2009 is four assets few teams attain all four.

#1 Strong Leadership: Each game equal effort is passed on from team mate to team mate. For example; take a look at Foward Brooks Laich goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs this week. Not to mention Brendan Morrison and Mike Knuble's goals as well.

#2 Riding the power plays. I believe the team has a shot at 25% power play. They have a calm demeanor. This week at against the Maple Leafs: John Erskine was getting trash talked and tested throughout the game and he held his patience. This is key for it seems like the east coast seems to be stronger this season and a lot of teams have already been in fights and scrabbles.

#3 An American Masterpiece; the Caps in a way remind me of the Harlem Globetrotters. Finally what makes the Capitals have a new edge this season is like the Globetrotters they are magicians on ice. With each Capital athlete having a gift up their sleeve waiting to prove themselves and thrill beloved fans. Take Varley the gymnast; or Semin's good eye for the net. The Capitals are entertaining our Capital and the greatest nation. The Capitals as well are uniquely from different states, countries, and in many different languages they know "win".

#4 Clean lines! Bruce put together amazing lines. Experimental at first our Fowards and Defense have come together more and more while I see other teams lines falling apart. We are truly grateful to have Capital Athletes that work so hard together and trust each other and also our Assistant Coaches that are so dedicated.

#5 Ok- So how could I not add# 5 - I will say in one word I promise "Goalies".

        **Photographs  2009  Malinda Grace M. **

"Live by Faith" ~Malinda Grace M.

"Live by Faith"   copyright Malinda Grace

"I paid the piper: and after 3 hours he said “why you still waiting” I replied “I’m waiting for honesty to come my way; I have a ticket for that train”. He replied “there aren’t many transients’ of that kind coming this way now days.”
“What about the next train to Understanding” I exclaimed? A jester stepped in front of the piper and laughed “no rails for understanding open.” “But don’t you understand?” I replied. “No I do not understand” the Joker stated as he pranced in between the train rails.”
I stared up at the sun going down… I dropped my suitcase and gently whispered to the sunset “I need to go where love guides me. I need to be true to myself and you with God’s amazing Grace and virtue.”
“I will not jump on the next injustice train, or dishonesty junction, or two faced travel line.”
“I will walk from here…"

**Painting by Malinda Grace M. 2006**

"What of Love" Malinda Grace M.

"What of Love"     copyright Malinda Grace M.             

I, You, Me, He, She, They, Them, Thee, Us, We: Will all realize one day we have all been wrong at one time or another at the lesson of love. One could think it easy to find a individual with looks, status, compatibility using one's smarts, composure, creativity and lust to be content, happy, whole, satisfied.

But that one person also is the large vessel sinking against a heavy raging tide. Love comes to us when least expected. Not in the forms nor shapes, nor even dreams we phantomed at times. One person is puzzled and taken away by a beauty that stops time and begins the heart seeing things that were not recumpent upon this earth. Such as the galaxy through one's eye, fire in one's touch, and trust in one's voice.

The vessel sinks and the sailor survives! A new day is dawn and the sun breaks apart stereotypes from yesterdays moon, temptations from past experiences and the arrivial of true love.

Love is a scientific, spiritual, magical: journey. Once one reaches love the journey begins and if one can survive the rough tides and open up, remain humble, then the weather looks good for today.

I, You, Me, He, She, They, THem, Thee, Us! Us! We can love! We can love! It begins with one! It begins with one!

Child yesterdays chilled moon is gone, the weather looks good for today!

Photograph: Malinda Grace- L.A.  2010

"Oh How He Smiles" copyright Malinda Grace 2009

"Oh' How He Smiles'" copyright Malinda Grace 2009


All that i'm after is a little time with you
Making things work
Shorty you know each day fly and new.
whom else can make desolation seem flawless
brimming a heart to light the town.

four- a life full of laughter
three- share a smile with you.
two- with you more I could ever ask for
one-today and tommarow.

I'll show you a side of life that you never knew
I will lift you up and get you through this time.

for real, uh oh, uh oh.
let me sing it to you angel in your heart right now.


Come down, Come down.

oh how he smiles
oh how he smiles.
he's smiling.
he's smiling.


four- a life full of laughter
three- share a smile with you.
two- today and tommarow
one-with you is more then I could ever ask for."