The Lake Shrine

Ty, Joseph! Super fun contest, thank you for my placement in your contest, you are appreciated as a sponsor and poet! ~

Peaceful indeed, thriveni, ty!

It's a special place, spiritually and magical, Paula, Tysm.

As of today, Palisades fire is 63% contained! [23,713 Acres]

Gas lines are checked, and cadaver dogs in effect for missing. Thousand's look forward to get back to their burned homes to rebuild. The Shrine is right below the Palisades Firestation #69 adjacent to. I used to jog down that hill. Thank you !

Duke, I have never donated money before, I just filled out the form Red Cross ID etc., there is a form for volunteering as well. I have volunteered with the Rangers at Deception Pass Campsite a 300 campground on Whidbey Island, while Navy wife, he was on shore duty there. ha. Listen I get phone messages from Representative Brad Sherman, there is assistance for Fire Victims, FEMA $43,600 housing and temporary rental assistance, additional $10,000 in aid from California State Supplemental Grant Program. It goes on and on. This is why it's so important for Trump to fund Calif! But 'Don't' worry they get helped !! I changed the photo, with added Swans.

Slowly coming back. The fires are out, the sky is blue Ink. I did what I could gave to Red Cross, it's an application online. I'm finished worrying, and fixing up the Fenshui in my little place, it's so cute, I ordered material 'steel' dressers in olive greens and golds, new throw rugs with same colors, framing my 'Golden Glow' poem and images of the fires that surrounded me and hanging them as a reminder. I made the bedroom a workout station! Focus is on my health & life. Thank you!!!

Tommy, I read that "Mars quit the acting profession to become a monk with the Self-Realization Fellowship in Los Angeles and eventually took the name Brother Paramananda" It must have meant everything to him. :)

There is so much more to it on the other side of the mountain, in front of the temple facing the ocean. "Many of you have reached out to offer support to Self-Realization Fellowship monks at the Lake Shrine who were living and working out of the ashram buildings that were destroyed in the fire. Please know that the monks’ needs are well provided for by SRF, and please receive our thanks for your kind offer". (On their website). It lies a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, on Sunset Bld in Pacific Palisades. Duke, I don't confine myself to one church, I go in different circles, a very spiritual place indeed!

Paula, it was easy in a sense that in reality it is my go to Lake in the Palisades where I meditate, a very magical place that has been spared by the fires. Thank you dear poetess.

Good to SEE you, it's been a cruel beginning, but glad to be here on PS nonetheless, Keeps my mind busy. Thank you :D

Lise, when i get stuck i look up the synomons , it helps. F is a toughy. :)