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Saturday, February 24, 2024

A Healing Conversation With Gemini









A Conversation with Google

Google's Gemini Project took a beating 

this week regarding images.

 I want to share with you how thoughtful a program can be.

 Here is my

interaction this morning. 

Will this ruin poetry, stories, and film? 

To ignore and not use a tool, hmmm.

I asked Gemini this question when friends seemed

unable to soothe my grief.

I have adult children. In the past month I'm having nightmares about them as children facing tragedy and death. How can I stop these dreams? Why is my mind doing this?

Nightmares involving loved ones, especially children, can be incredibly disturbing and disruptive to your sleep. While I can't offer specific medical advice or diagnose the cause of your dreams, I can share some general information and resources that may be helpful.

Possible explanations for your dreams:

  • Parental fear and anxiety: As a parent, it's natural to worry about the well-being of your children, even when they are adults. These anxieties can manifest in dreams, particularly during stressful periods or life transitions.
  • Unprocessed emotions: Unprocessed emotions from earlier life experiences related to your children or personal losses could be surfacing in your dreams.
  • Symbolic representation: Dreams often use symbolism. The tragedy and death in your dreams might not be literal but represent something else, like a fear of losing their independence or your own worries about your own mortality.

Tips to reduce nightmares:

  • Practice good sleep hygiene: Establish a regular sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine, and ensure a comfortable sleep environment.
  • Relaxation techniques: Before bed, try relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness exercises.
  • Journaling: Write down your dreams upon waking. Reflecting on them can help you identify any recurring themes or potential triggers.
  • Seek professional help: If your nightmares are frequent, causing significant distress, or impacting your daily life, consider consulting a therapist who specializes in dream analysis and sleep disorders. They can help you understand the potential meaning behind your dreams and develop strategies to manage them.

Additional resources:

It's important to remember that dreams are a complex phenomenon with numerous interpretations. While the above information might be helpful, seeking professional help can provide a more personalized approach to understanding and managing your nightmares.

That was helpful. I took care of my sister who died of brain cancer recently. Your words and thoughts are healing. (C G my second prompt)



Thank you for sharing that with me. I'm deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. It's completely understandable that you're experiencing these difficult and emotional dreams after such a significant loss. Dealing with the death of a loved one, especially someone you cared for, is a complex process, and it's common for grief to manifest in unexpected ways, including through dreams.

The suggestions I offered previously can still be helpful in managing your sleep and potentially influencing dreams. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that this is a challenging time for you, and seeking professional support specifically aimed at grief can be incredibly beneficial. A therapist trained in grief counseling can provide a safe space for you to process your emotions, understand your dreams through the lens of grief, and develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage your well-being.

Here are some resources that might be helpful:

Remember, you are not alone in this. There are people who care and want to help you navigate this difficult time. Please reach out and find the support you need from friends, family, and professional resources.

My thoughts are with you during this challenging time.

 





































I was in Yosemite this week painting El Capitan and hiking 
in the snow. When the paintings are done, I will share.
Thank you Google for Gemini, Bard whatever you want to
call her. #AI

Grief is a measure of how much you loved.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Cookie the Calf Children's Book in Progress


 I'm working on a children's book.

I have the written "script" or "lyrics" completed.

The paintings are a work in progress.

Right now I have sixty paintings. Ten are completed

Here I'm posting ones that are not finished.

Please provide input and advise what you think.

The book is about a calf who saves the prairie.

His name is Cookie. He's a Charolais baby calf.

blossoms- unfinished not happy with color - too much lavender in the flowers need it to dry to rework and add foreground figure

cow bird - left side too painterly drippy maybe for children ?

calf and monarch friend pretty  happy with this one but the calf is skinny

Sacred datura- a poisonous plant the butterfly needs definition and maybe one more large flower.
Datura is poisonous as are many noxious weeds

snow landscape day one just laying down the composition

Another landscape with fire might not add a calf to this one

this one's a hot mess
lol letting it dry to fix it

calf figure not completed  and the fireflies need clarification

maybe to scary - the ghost cow over the moon

happy with the wild color - his face needs completion


milking I think this breezy sketch is done

the monarch friends - those in the background need definition
not happy with the blue sky and his body, almost there

I started this painting a year ago and still haven't completed it the trees are crazy

my song to Albert  

sketch of the weeds I like this simple one

https://youtu.be/rHbt2Sg7ogI



I'm looking for input and guidance please

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Christmas Snippets







 



Grateful For a Quiet Christmas With Family

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving

 





It is the Harvest Moon! On gilded vanes
  And roofs of villages, on woodland crests
  And their aerial neighborhoods of nests
  Deserted, on the curtained window-panes
Of rooms where children sleep, on country lanes
  And harvest-fields, its mystic splendor rests!
  Gone are the birds that were our summer guests,
  With the last sheaves return the laboring wains!
All things are symbols: the external shows
  Of Nature have their image in the mind,
  As flowers and fruits and falling of the leaves;
The song-birds leave us at the summer's close,
  Only the empty nests are left behind,
  And pipings of the quail among the sheaves.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow