Friday, February 25, 2011

Breathe: an Inspiration Avenue Challenge

This week's challenge at Inspiration Avenue was issued by Robin. She wanted us to breathe. I don't know how to show breathing, other than


Bleubeard. He's not hissing, but panting from the summer heat. I remember our long, hot summer, and this was an example of him staying outside too long with me. So, it looks like we both had to breathe deeply that day.

I had trouble with this challenge and almost didn't post anything. But, since I didn't participate last week, and won't be able to next week, unless I get to a computer, I simply couldn't miss three weeks in a row.

How do you interpret the word "breathe?" I'm sure your ideas are better than mine, so feel free to join the IA challenge this week.

20 thoughtful remarks:

Unknown said...

lol...rarrrr...cute

jacque4u2c said...

Just adorable!

voodoo vixen said...

Oooh not sure if he is breathing or warning!! ;)
Now... I could do a brill breath... its -28 outside and when you breath its all there in the freezing air!!

Halle said...

He looks like he's yelling.. "Damn, it's hot!"

Unknown said...

Roar :)

Unknown said...

That is purrrfect!

Gez Butterworth said...

What a great pic of Bleubeard. He looks beautiful.. summer? what's that then??
Hope you have a lovely weekend Elizabeth..xx

Dandelion and Daisy said...

If you have time would you post, maybe, just one of the "stash" packets.....to tide me over until I get mine! I'm such a baby, my curiosity is killing me!!!

One of our cats will stay outside in the hot, hot weather because she doesn't like the a/c, too cool for her.

Marlynn said...

That is a most fascinating photo of Bleubeard - thought I first he swallowed Wendy - oh no, ok i am trying to breathe - in and out - in and out - breathing in the good and exhaling the bad, wow, already feel better. Take care E and enjoy yourself next week. Hugs

Anonymous said...

It always makes me superly sad when cats pant.
I tend to assume that they are dying and overreact.

That is because I like cats better than most people.
People do terrible things. Cats just trip you on stairs and stuff.
Xx,
a

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

I love Bleubeard, such a handsome chap :-)
I have to learn to breathe properly to help with playing the clarinet :-O
Anne xx

Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director said...

This picture has me BURST INTO LAUGHTER! Yes that was a good use of BREATH!

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Poor kitty - none of us can take the heat, though. Bleubeard is such a gorgeous kitty. Theresa

Unknown said...

Great photo. What a good sport Bleubear is. This made me smile and take a breath.

Priti Lisa said...

This was a tuff one for me too. Bleubeard, poor baby, I can't wait til it's hot enuff to pant...
xo

donnalouiserodgers said...

Yogic Breath(e):

Abdominal: total relaxation: entering meditation, allow the thoughts to enter and pass until there is Only the Breath(e),

oh Yeah...

dx

Kim Collister Studio said...

I agree with Stephanie, it's Purrrfect!

Nic Hohn said...

Don't be so hard on your self....remember art is your own interpretation.be ok with that in this moment....

DebsArt said...

purrfect!
Oh I am feeling sad about my cat MAX. He has reached a ripe old age and recently has lost so much weight I can feel his bones jutting out. The vet told me last Oct when he had his teeth done he has kidney disease and these would be signs of kidney failure. What do to without my constant companion. I just pray for a bit more time with him.

Carola Bartz said...

Bleubeard is just too lovely!