patinkc's lensography

    nothing lasts,     nothing is finished     nothing is perfect

Japanese gardens are places of tranquility where man and nature are allowed to be as one. The aesthetic qualities are evident even to the most casual observer, but the gardens provide reflective qualities as well to those who are more than casual obs...

According to Diane Stien's book, Essential Reiki, Reiki is not something you "do". It is something you are. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on...

The purpose of this lens is to provide a simplified introduction to Chinese Astrology for the Western Audience. The Chinese lunar calendar has a sixty year cycle. According to the Chinese horoscope, The 60-year cycle consists of two separate cycles...

Feng shui (fengshui), pronounced in English as "fung shway" or "feng shoo-ee", is the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. Feng shui literally translates as "...

Welcome to my lensography of Celtic Lenses. "Celt (pronounced Kelt, the most common academic usage is with a hard "c", pronounced as "k"), is a modern term used to describe any of the European peoples who spoke, or speak, a Celtic language. The term...

May Day, a holiday which dates back to the pre-Christian Celts of western Europe. The Celtic May Day honored deities of the natural world with traditions that are still practiced today.

  I am a Celtic Woman. Learn a little bit about Celtic Women here. Celtic is pronounced like Kel-tic 

Growing Up Irish: 35 Years in Kansas City The committee selected the theme for the 35th Annual Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade - Growing Up Irish: 35 Years in Kansas City. A second generation of Kansas Citians are now enjoying the Parade and w...

Dedicated to the Irish around the world. Much Irish folklore surrounds St. Patrick's Day. Not much of it is actually substantiated. Some of this lore includes the belief that Patrick raised people from the dead. He also is said to have given a sermon f...

Live the Life you imagine! "If you have not consciously made the decision to be rich, excellent and healthy  then you have unconsciously made the decision to be poor, mediocre and unhealthy."~~Wallace Waddles   

There are many forms of meditation and they all provide similar benefits for achieving health and a clear mind. Try a few different methods and see which one you like. I practice more than one form with T'ai Chi being my favorite by far.

 Namaste is Hindu, spelled "Namaste" and pronounced "Nam-a-stay."  »§«,,,,.·'_`·.,,,,.·'_`·.»§«,,,,.·'_`·.»§« Namaste is not a...

  Be playful.  Know that it's going to be alright no matter what. Have as much fun as you can. Be as easy as you can. Don't take anything very seriously, because everything blows over, good and bad. You can't stand still. So nothing lasts...

Every woman needs to know about heart disease. The Heart Truth is that heart disease is the #1 killer of American women.  In fact, one in three women dies of heart disease.  But heart disease can also lead to disability and a significantly...

Baby Boomers (technically, those born between 1946 and 1962) make up, at almost 80 million, the largest generational demographic today. And, among Boomers, women not only outnumber men but also influence as much as 80% of household purchase decisions...

This Lens celebrates Women, especially during March - Women's History Month. 2009 Theme: Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet "In 2009, the National Women's History Project honors women who have taken the lead in the environmental or "green" mo...

Please consult your physician before beginning any new form of exercise, especially when pregnant. Most people know that practicing yoga offers a variety of benefits – improved body flexibility and performance, stress reduction and a sense of...

These are some of my favorite films. Help me create a list of the best Boomer Chick flicks!

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the nation's finest encyclopedic art museums. The Nelson-Atkins serves the community by providing access and insight into its renowned collection of...

Golden Age of the Pharaohs has returned to the US where it will be at the Dallas Museum of Art , OCTOBER 3, 2008 - MAY 2009. On November 26, 1922, the tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered, unlocking the most precious treasures the world had ever kn...