en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/764795 Comments by catvibe http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon-pt-2/#IDComment58967625 I think I might have too! I have always been fascinated with the mystics of any religion actually, but especially curious about the medieval Christian mystics. It was such a different view of spirituality then how things manifest now in the various branches of Christianity. And they were often quite the poets. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:41:46 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon-pt-2/#IDComment58967625 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon-pt-2/#IDComment58967356 Vina, thank you so much. It really means a great deal to me to hear this feedback. I imagine it would have been a very odd position for Francis, being torn between his higher calling and being in love with Claire. As to the history aspect, although the correspondence is entirely fictional, I am following aspects from the actual history of Francis and Claire, in order to guide my writing so it has at least some semblance of believability. It's interesting to do that because if it were up to me, I'd have them disassociating with the church altogether and doing something entirely different, but then I'd have to change their names and no one would be able to relate anymore. :-) I'm finding it really fun to play within the form given by the actual events as 'recorded'. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:24 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon-pt-2/#IDComment58967356 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon-pt-2/#IDComment58966912 Jason, this is probably the best compliment from you I've ever had! It warms the cockles of my heart. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:33:18 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon-pt-2/#IDComment58966912 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon-pt-2/#IDComment58966860 Hee hee, perhaps I will add sound effects to one of these posts. :-) Thanks for the idea! Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:32:34 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon-pt-2/#IDComment58966860 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58966817 thanks shadow! Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:32:03 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58966817 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58657140 Thank you Marjory! I am so glad to meet you, it is funny the way things move. I think this is true about dreams, and why some dreams just scream to be remembered and written down and shared. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:12:27 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58657140 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58657043 Laura, I'm so glad you came back! I lost your link. Thank you for these kind words my friend. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:11:31 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58657043 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment58333894 :-D Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:49:40 +0000 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment58333894 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58333837 Thanks Vesper! :-) I did a little reading of some of the visions of Medieval mystic Christians while in college, and the visions are kind of terrifying, although in many cases, very difficult to understand. In this case, I tried to include some of the intensity of an actual vision, while attempting to make it understandable while still remaining in the world of metaphor, as visions and dreams tend to be. The mystics tended to feel they were not separate from God but were rather, a ray of divinity, which is closer to what I believe than the more current views of Christianity. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:49:04 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58333837 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58261645 I'm glad it provoked thought Juliette! I would love to know what those thoughts are if you get a chance. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:08:56 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58261645 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58191368 Thank you Vina, the part where the people were tearing apart the man was the hardest part to write as well. And even that the man was forgiven felt like a stretch to me, but I was trying to keep the simple message of love as it applies to forgiveness of even the worst of horrors. But blame and intolerance are a kind of evil that perpetuate the gruesome state of things in our world, aren't they? I love the time and thoughts that you took with this Nevine, I thank you greatly. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:10:17 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment58191368 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment57909713 Thanks for your response Mark! I am glad to hear your feedback greatly. I hope you are right, it is certainly time for another change in consciousness and at a much broader and more holistic and inclusive level. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:52:25 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment57909713 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57903755 Thank you Kay! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:35:55 +0000 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57903755 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment57903672 I agree Jozien. This is definitely an experimental piece for me. The photo shows a statue that I have of St. Claire, and she and her bluebird have always been a fascination to me. St. Claire is one of the medieval mystics such as Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich and even Joan of Arc, all of whom used to have intense visions, some with a quite a high gruesome content. I was trying to capture a little of that while forwarding a message of non-violence. St. Claire was the love of St. Francis of Assisi, and according to history, they renounced romantic love in favor of service to Christ. Both were known for the way animals would flock to them. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:34:49 +0000 http://catvibe.net/visions-of-sister-moon/#IDComment57903672 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57616021 Hi Jen! Thank you my dear! Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:17:13 +0000 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57616021 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57615993 Oh Sarah, your comment (and your twitter post) made me feel like you not only saw my painting, you went into that scene and walked in it. I can't tell you how good it makes me feel, your comment. You have spoken what I wanted to communicate in painting the scene, so perfectly. Also, thank you for noticing about the snow to sand transition. I was thinking of the hourglass sand, but after writing it, I thought about how the sand and snow were like different seasons and how love changes the season from ice snow to warm beaches. :-) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:16:53 +0000 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57615993 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57615716 Thanks Jozien. I have your print and will mail it today. :-) Along with a little more about it. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:13:08 +0000 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57615716 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57097089 Oh Vina, your words make me feel so good. I can't begin to tell you how they warmed me. :-)Thank you for getting it all the way you do. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:31:45 +0000 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57097089 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57096978 Thank you Aniket! That means a lot because I know how insanely busy you are in your new job. Hugs my sweetcheeked friend. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:30:34 +0000 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57096978 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57096927 Snow angels are a good idea Mark! Of course now the snow has melted so no d'ice. :-) I am on the mend tho, it is better every day as long as I dn't overdo it. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:30:05 +0000 http://catvibe.net/moonlight-snow-sonnet/#IDComment57096927