Next time your out dancing Bear, look behind you! Ganesha the Lord of Beginnings and Remover of Obstacles is is following!
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Blue Rain
January 13, 2013
Happy New Year 2013
January 1, 2013
Daruma Bear
April 9, 2012
Enso Bear
October 18, 2011
Force of Nature
September 11, 2011The 10th anniversary of the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York City, the attack on the Pentagon, and the plane crash near Shanksville PA. a series of events collectively known as 9-11 provides the B-E Bear a time for sobering reflection. When all these terrible acts occurred the B-E Bear had yet to leave home and seemed secure in her icy estate. But on her Adventures she has since observed the great destruction humans wrought on themselves. For instance, Bears don’t fly (well maybe only in their dreams) yet, Humans have turned flight into a common means of transport, a joy to many, as well as a means of destruction. Ten years ago on that fateful September day the common means of transport was without warning morphed into a means of destruction. Great buildings fell spewing forth debris that, like a volcano, could be seen from space.
After 9-11 if anyone questions whether humans can effect the environment they need to take the perspective of the fall of the Twin Towers from space. What happened that day had immediate repercussions unlike the unseen, but no less devastating slow accumulation of pollution that is heating this planet. The tragedy of 9-11 is a vivid demonstration for all living generations, that they are a force that can unleash unthinkable destruction in an instant and or over the course of time. Other forces of nature such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunami, or slow grinding of the tectonic plates can’t be stopped. However, humans believe they can change course and choose a less destructive path. But can they?

Tail Chase
September 2, 2011Life is a tail chase. Ever feel like your going full-out but have know idea where you’ll end up? So does the B-E Bear. It’s said that the journey is what matters not the destination. Or its how you play the game not whether you win or loose. Taking these sayings to heart suggest you would not recognize your life’s destination even if you arrived. Anyway, the B-E Bear thinks it might look very much like the place from which you started. But, just caring to ask the question “where am I going” may be the only way to reach one’s true potential.

Requiem for a Bear
July 19, 2011The Blue-eyed Bear greets a little dog named Bear who has just begun the transition to a new state of being. She now exists in the hearts and minds of those who love her and thats just where the Blue-eyed Bear and all the animal friends she encounters also exist. One can’t say that this is not a real for love informs all existence and is true no matter what shape or form it may take.
Little Bear, released for her corporal existence, can now be off on her own adventures. Of course the transition is hard especially for those who love her because they have to find a way of not being left behind. One way is to keep an honored space for Bear so she always feels welcome in her corporal home. And maybe if the Blue-eyed Bear is lucky, she may cross adventurous paths with little Bear again in their great wanderings.

Happy Summer Solstice 2011
June 20, 2011The dancing bear may to some conjure images of bears exploited in the circus or by the street vender from Roman times until even now. Being forced to act for human entertainment and profit is truly degrading to any animal snatched from their wild home. But, of course humans do that to their own kind as well, its called slavery.
The dance of the Blue-Eyed Bear, however, come from her own soul as an exuberant form of praise for High Summer! She whirls and whirls and rubs her back up against the rising or setting Sun. These are the times of the day she can reach out and touch the Sun. Ouch, not too close, don’t get burned!

Memorial Day 2011
May 30, 2011During these summer holidays, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day its good to remember all the service and sacrifice great and small that gave rise to our Freedom. And its a time to ask what have I done to shine bright the Lady’s crown. The Blue-eyed Bear looks out from the pinnacle of Liberty and sees both clear blue sky and storm clouds. Can she, can we, hold fast to that pinnacle and not be blown off course? A question for all ages!