April 14th on Waiheke Island….moving to Coromandel Peninsula Sunday April 17th… see the reforestation project/eco-tourism/totally gorgeous land we’re moving to: www.tararuvalley.org …………………………………………………………………… ………………………….KLARITY is clarifying many things here. ………………………………………… My Earth Art & Architecture Show has been keeping me busy in preparation; ……………………..BIG THRILL; KLARITY in the MEDIA… ……………… A feature Magazine article interview about KLARITY Earth Art & Architecture and Stone Tapestry Jewelry was really relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable as this was for a small town magazine on Waiheke Island (The Gulf News) and it was refreshing being interviewed by two writers who had heart and integrity. We had a great time together. Thanks Peta & Ruby. …………………………………………………………………………..Then there was a TV show interview which I thought was going to be RADIO, but luckily I wore turquoise & had my inner glow going, so how bad could it be that I had just been hiking for hours right before my on-camera chat! It was so much fun to be with Larissa AKA Lara Lush; to venture together from wild & playful all the way to touching and provocative. ………………………………….The lovely LARA LUSH who interviewed me for her TV SHOW La La Lounge had a tear in her eye by the end, and I too felt deeply touched by our level of sharing and discussing personal transformation, turning points in our lives that pulled each of us out of a dark hole of depression years ago and moved us into the light, expressing our love and joy through our art, focusing more and more on what turns us on instead of the endless list of troubles that plague our world. There must be a better way we agreed… Focus on this moment, listen to our hearts and let out spirits soar as they will naturally…………………………………………………………………………………… MY EARTH ART SHOW: The Earth Art Show was last night at the cinema and it was wonderful seeing new faces lit up about Earth Art & Architecture. Afterwards we had a sweet circle over tea and cookies and fresh fruit to share our inspiration and give people a chance to brainstorm on their building ideas and projects. Highly satisfying experience. ……………. THANK YOU JAMES for offering such a cozy comfy venue with such enlightening films. During my stay on the island, I’ve seen three films/events at the cinema: Motorcycle Diaries, The Revolution Won’t Be Televised, and even a very comforting evening of Spiritual messages from a channeler of Mercredan. I love trying new things. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. NEW STORE IN ONEROA: The KLARITY Stone Tapestry collection has found a new home on Waiheke Island this week in a great store full of uniquely beautiful art and jewelry called ISLAND, including a stunning glass case featuring 8 pieces of KLARITY. …………………………………………………………………………….SWEET SWEAT: I walked two hours with my laptop on my back and my big basket in my hand after my TV interview to find another store that was recommended on the other side of the island. It didn’t turn out to be a match, but I loved seeing half the island on foot…. and on the bus home! ……………………………………….. STAYING PRESENT: The good news is I am learning to promote my work and present my art, all in a very beautiful and inspiring setting. …………………………………………………………………………………..GO GOD!: On the mornings I don’t swim, I have been hiking up and over the tops of mountains that overlook the sea with distant views of coves and bays of sparkling blues. I can see huge distances in every direction. I was stopped in my tracks the other morning when I had a sweeping view to my left of blue skies and ribbons of turquoise waters while at the same time, as I scanned to the right, I witnessed God’s fine work: the most magical monochromatic gray sky over the gray sea with silver sunlight glowing in ways that made me stare for a good long time as it changed ever so subtly as I watched. Silver sunbeams shined down like a spotlight moving across the ocean, changing the shades of gray to blue gray to teal to black again, changing the mood right through the blackened sky…all in one view…it was awesome. I love walking. There are always sweet surprises for the simple choice to walk out the door and down the road a bit. …………………………….TODAY, I beaded in the sun and read a great book my friend got for me at the library called STORY. It is to help me with my movie project. I have this burning desire to see a film that illustrates a roadmap to peace on earth. I have the creative vision to do it myself and some ideas about how. But, as I sat in my cove top writing ” sanctuary” one day feeling rather stuck by my lack of experience writing screenplays, I came home to share my ebb experience only to find this book waiting for me the next day thanks to a thoughtful friend who knew of it. (Now it turns out my best bud Hope in SB has had this same excellent book for 6 years! I had to come to NZ to find it.) Well, it has had me hooked. I look forward to attempting to utilize its wisdom. God willing. ………………………………. This trip had been very inspiring and offered many insights…I have only begun to explore. I finished reading The Alchemist and marveled at the parallels of the book with my current adventure. ……………………………My focus now is to deliver a custom Stone Tapestry order on Waiheke Island, and then pack to move onto The Coromandel Peninsula to teach Earth Art Workshop at The Tararu Valley Sanctuary in Thames, as well as scout for store number 11 for KLARITY Stone Tapestries! …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. TRUST has been on my mind. Trust is the foundation of everything I hold dear. My experience in New Zealand has been very illuminating. Trust is common here. That seems the pivotal difference to how people relate and cooperate consistently. Things move more smoothly and with great ease. People help each other. Kids say hello to strangers and its cool. I passed a house the other day with a table at the roadside on their front lawn. There was a basket full of yummy goodies to buy; fresh basil pesto, homemade biscotti, olive tapenade, etc…all packaged to perfection, with a price list next to it all, and an HONESTY jar next to it filled with money. Not a person in sight, not a door open, just an opportunity to enjoy trust. …………………………………………. TREASURE MAP: That to me is one little “x” on my road map of peace on earth. More and more I see it is not so much a roadmap TO peace on earth so much as marking the road everywhere peace prevails whether I find it inside myself or along the road of my journey today. ……………………………. Where did you find peace today? Arohanui - - - > B I G LOVE to you, Claire of KLARITY
