Written and published on 3 September 2013; revised

Dear Ones,

There is something wonderful to be said for a natural way of life, close to the Earth, unrestricted by modern sexual taboos. A life of plenty, of simple joy in the abundance of nature. Homes made of wood, small and neat and easily constructed. Of sharing with neighbors, lifting up our friends in need, comforting the sick, welcoming babies into the world, teaching a child a trade. Loving life.

I am reminded of the paintings of Paul Gauguin while he was in Tahiti. Here are a few.

Image: “Nave Nave Moe – Sacred Spring: Sweet Dreams” by Paul Gauguin, 1894, Wikimedia Commons … public domain

Image: “Nave Nave Moe – Sacred Spring: Sweet Dreams” by Paul Gauguin, 1894, Wikimedia Commons … public domain

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Image: “Montagnes tahitiennes – Tahitian Landscape,” by Paul Gauguin, 1892, Wikimedia Commons … public domain

Image: “Montagnes tahitiennes – Tahitian Landscape,” by Paul Gauguin, 1892, Wikimedia Commons … public domain

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Image: “Ia Orana Maria – Hail Mary,” 1841, by Paul Gauguin, Wikimedia Commons … public domain

Image: “Ia Orana Maria – Hail Mary,” 1841, by Paul Gauguin, Wikimedia Commons … public domain

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Image: “Mahana maà II – Landscape in Tahiti,” by Paul Gauguin, 1892, Wikimedia Commons, … public domain

Image: “Mahana maà II – Landscape in Tahiti,” by Paul Gauguin, 1892, Wikimedia Commons, … public domain

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In love, light and joy,
I Am of the Stars
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