Secrets to Getting to Know One Another

At left is the view of the pond in early spring, with the wild lilac blooming.  It shows the reflection of the trees above it with the blue of the sky echoing the blue of the flowering tree.

It's an image of relatedness that give hints of how getting to know one another is like looking at a reflection.

The other person reflects back to you and gives you hints as to what's similar, what is different, from one to another.

Sometimes we prefer to be with those who are most like us, creating a small world with a language of its own.  That's a way to reinforce the values we find to be most important.  At the same time, of course important differences arise, such as the contrast between colors here illustrates.  Without the green, the blue would not stand out, and without the lighter color of the plants along the shore, the sight would have not indication that there are two parts to the picture.

There's a unity, and a difference.  That's what makes it good to communicate.  Your friend or associate says, "Yes that is true, and also have you considered this?" And so you grow and learn together.

Nature is always giving silent messages of this type. 
The plants and natural features of the landscape cooperate to form the views we see, using contrast and counterpoint to show us harmonies and similarities.  the exchange of information completes the picture, and life continues.

Welcome video on YouTube
http://youtu.be/XmcVpeYVL3E/

Come and visit!

Three ways to visit me:

www.bettyofbigsur.com  My web site, where you will find information and updates about events and my work,

www.etsy.com/shop/bettyofbigsur, a shop to showcase and sell examples of my art and fashion designs,

www.retreatcampchecklist.com, a checklist about camping retreats, to let you know what is here, and let me know what you would like to have, and to do, in Big Sur!  Fun, quick, instant feedback!

Hope to see you soon!

Betty

How to Refresh Your Group Energy

There is nothing like getting into a new setting to refresh you and your group, allowing you to relax and get a fresh idea of what is going on for you.

Getting into a place that is not at all like your usual way of life can help you to drill down and find out what
makes you tick, as an individual and as a group.

At left is the tiny tea set that serves to remind me that it's all in how you look at it.

It gives me a quiet feeling of delight each time I see it, and I feel a sense of play that makes it easier to do my work in a light frame of mind.  I can imagine the gathering of friends who share the refreshment and then  move on into the daily activities.

Here in Big Sur, you can have an experience unlike any other.  Off the beaten track and the overcrowding of the highway, your way of being can open up, allowing you to repurpose your experiences and get away from mundane ideas.

You can transform your daily rituals and your interactions with the others in your group as you share the simple things of camp life.  Meanwhile, you can be comfortable, too.  Enjoy a hot shower and step into camp again!  It's a great way to refresh, and still be out in nature.
Coffee early in the morning, while watching the sun rise over the mountains, is a special treat.
Eating on picnic tables with all the goodies spread out and seeing the faces of those who are here to share with you makes your heart glad.

There are plenty of great ways to make your meals an experience that brings out the essentials of communication while leaving out anything that isn't really serving you.  You can bring your own meals and use the preparation and cooking facilities here, or you can have meals prepared for you, with the menu that suits you best.

After the day is done, relax under the stars and feel the fresh air.  Perhaps a breeze is blowing up from the coast, or over the mountains to the east.  Listen to the soft sigh of the trees, hear the sounds of birds.

Get in touch with me to plan an experience for your group that will stand out from anyting else you have ever done.  I'd love to put together something for you!

Welcome video on YouTube
http://youtu.be/XmcVpeYVL3E/

Come and visit!

Three ways to visit me:

www.bettyofbigsur.com  My web site, where you will find information and updates about events and my work,

www.etsy.com/shop/bettyofbigsur, a shop to showcase and sell examples of my art and fashion designs,

www.retreatcampchecklist.com, a checklist about camping retreats, to let you know what is here, and let me know what you would like to have, and to do, in Big Sur!  Fun, quick, instant feedback!

 Hope to see you soon!

Betty