My good friend Chris took me out for an early birthday dinner at the Bona Vista Lounge, a revolving cocktail lounge on the 34th floor of the Westin Bonaventure Hotel with a panoramic view of DTLA. It was perfect. I don’t eat very much. Actually, I do, but not 10 ounces of meat! We shared prime rib, raw oysters, caesar salad, and a fancy drink in a fancy glass. The night air was cool with light rain. Here are some photos with rooftop views from the Ritz Carlton and The Standard.
The Praying Mantis teaches how to still the outer mind and go within ourselves.
Through this, we can draw upon greater power –
physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.
That stillness can be simple contemplation or meditation or even dreaming.
Healers often have Praying Mantis totems — for they use
their inner stillness to focus their healing power.
The greatest lesson this totem teaches is patience.
Learning to wait for the right moment before striking.