Cedar's are so inspirational! I love trees and nature, history, and tracing origins of things. Cedar of Lebanon, is mentioned in the Bible, and I love the "image" and visual definition throughout literature of a Cedar tree being "Trusted, Desired in times of trouble or discomfort, used as a "restoring place of peace and tranquity" as Thomas Cole writes and many have illustrated.
I love how the shape of the Cedar Tree is different that other trees. With their bigger and more substancial trunks with branches far above the ground, this one "branches out from near to the ground, grows and spreads its branches, apparently simultaneously. (Up and out).
Oldest Cedar in Britan.
Thomas Cole's Cedar Grove in Catskill, NY by Jasper C.
Alot of the "spirit and inspiration" comes from my childhood and the way my parents, who were from New York near Catskill, lived and talked about their childhoods' and about my grandparents and other family members. Our family is blue collar with ring around the collar, since many times throughout the years "time and personal comfort and image" was on no concern due to the necessary things that were more pressing. When people were in need that was all that was needed to launch my parents into action. Running through our house seeing if we had the items in our own household and then calling others to collect more items. We never knew we were "low income or lacking things" because my parents carefully choose every sheet and item that came into our home. We did not have fancy or unusable items "collections of items just because they were "valuable" our collectables were things we loved and could display when we weren't playing with them but our home was small and each child had a room mate and therefore had to consider the other. My brother Amasa, was the older of the two brothers and I was the Oldest sister, and the Elder of the clan of 4 children. My Sister Jennifer, was the "shadow" we all had to grow up under. Especially at school, she overcame alot and was "Strange and annoying" with her obcession for homework and always wanting more work. The "baby of the group, James Jr. was such a cute toddler and so moldable (until he became school aged)! but our parents drilled into our heads the power and the NECESSITY of cooperation, mutual partnerships and busy and helpful hands stay out of trouble. We usually involved each other in our "projects" and still do to this day. We consider family when we "come into a good deal or have an extra something, just as Daddy' rule #1~ taught us: "Family comes first and it is better to share an extra than saving it up, as nothing lasts forever". My parents are liking walking talking scripture lessons and neither were ever glued to the book or spent much time in "Bible Study" but prayer was like breathing and that is where I come from.
As I grew up I found applying this philosophy to life and all relationships has both been challenging and somewhat costly but also brought some amazing blessings that would never had come to me, I only received the "diamond in the rough cause I got into something, chipping and chiseling and for the effort I gained assume "pearls of wisdom and a new friend/member of the Bright Minds,Helping Hands, and Hearts group. As we worked and met people through our charitable activities, and civic projects like "Relay for Life" several other opportunities and partners were discovered in the "Business World" and a need for a Professional Organized branch of our like-minded and "big hearts" was developing and has now "Sprouted"
Cedar Creek Creative Cooperative
Draws its name from the inspiration and power of its "branches". Several conversations with impressive people about a shared desire to see a return the "good ole' days" when people helped each other accomplish each other's respective goals. The "community and neighborhood" were tight and loving pockets of people that agreed in principles and methods and invested in each others dreams, homes, and lived together in harmony and prosperity.
Cedar = Longevity and Strength that is symbolic and beloved by local and far away onlookers
Creek = Streams from a larger and Faster body of knowledge and continues to flow and help nuturish and supply those that come to it and "draw" from its flowing, moving waters.
Creative = uses inspiration but is not bound by formal expectations or institutional rules and control. Sometimes brand new images and ideas, other times refreshed or redesigned, but always free moving and available to enhance locations, and those that want to view and participate.
Cooperative = Everyone comes and shares and participates in the members projects, question/answer discussions and assistance requests.
Current Opportunities/Projects:
Completing Crafts and recycle/repurposed items for sale at the Youngsville Flea Mart.
Gardening & Canning/cooking ahead meals
Coupon clipping bingo and swap
Discounts & BOGO sharing and donating to collect items for campaigns.
Book/CD/Games/Movie swap
A,B,C Marketing Parties and Campaigns: Abilities, Artistians, Businesses, Barterer's, Crafters and Consultants sharing and cooperatively marketing opportunities and the products and services they provide.
Are you looking for a Tree to throw a rope in to swing for awhile near the "River of Life"? Our branches are available... Comment below or look for us on Facebook "Cedar Creek Creative Cooperative".
I love how the shape of the Cedar Tree is different that other trees. With their bigger and more substancial trunks with branches far above the ground, this one "branches out from near to the ground, grows and spreads its branches, apparently simultaneously. (Up and out).
Oldest Cedar in Britan.
Thomas Cole's Cedar Grove in Catskill, NY by Jasper C. Alot of the "spirit and inspiration" comes from my childhood and the way my parents, who were from New York near Catskill, lived and talked about their childhoods' and about my grandparents and other family members. Our family is blue collar with ring around the collar, since many times throughout the years "time and personal comfort and image" was on no concern due to the necessary things that were more pressing. When people were in need that was all that was needed to launch my parents into action. Running through our house seeing if we had the items in our own household and then calling others to collect more items. We never knew we were "low income or lacking things" because my parents carefully choose every sheet and item that came into our home. We did not have fancy or unusable items "collections of items just because they were "valuable" our collectables were things we loved and could display when we weren't playing with them but our home was small and each child had a room mate and therefore had to consider the other. My brother Amasa, was the older of the two brothers and I was the Oldest sister, and the Elder of the clan of 4 children. My Sister Jennifer, was the "shadow" we all had to grow up under. Especially at school, she overcame alot and was "Strange and annoying" with her obcession for homework and always wanting more work. The "baby of the group, James Jr. was such a cute toddler and so moldable (until he became school aged)! but our parents drilled into our heads the power and the NECESSITY of cooperation, mutual partnerships and busy and helpful hands stay out of trouble. We usually involved each other in our "projects" and still do to this day. We consider family when we "come into a good deal or have an extra something, just as Daddy' rule #1~ taught us: "Family comes first and it is better to share an extra than saving it up, as nothing lasts forever". My parents are liking walking talking scripture lessons and neither were ever glued to the book or spent much time in "Bible Study" but prayer was like breathing and that is where I come from.
As I grew up I found applying this philosophy to life and all relationships has both been challenging and somewhat costly but also brought some amazing blessings that would never had come to me, I only received the "diamond in the rough cause I got into something, chipping and chiseling and for the effort I gained assume "pearls of wisdom and a new friend/member of the Bright Minds,Helping Hands, and Hearts group. As we worked and met people through our charitable activities, and civic projects like "Relay for Life" several other opportunities and partners were discovered in the "Business World" and a need for a Professional Organized branch of our like-minded and "big hearts" was developing and has now "Sprouted"
Cedar Creek Creative Cooperative
Draws its name from the inspiration and power of its "branches". Several conversations with impressive people about a shared desire to see a return the "good ole' days" when people helped each other accomplish each other's respective goals. The "community and neighborhood" were tight and loving pockets of people that agreed in principles and methods and invested in each others dreams, homes, and lived together in harmony and prosperity.
Cedar = Longevity and Strength that is symbolic and beloved by local and far away onlookers
Creek = Streams from a larger and Faster body of knowledge and continues to flow and help nuturish and supply those that come to it and "draw" from its flowing, moving waters.
Creative = uses inspiration but is not bound by formal expectations or institutional rules and control. Sometimes brand new images and ideas, other times refreshed or redesigned, but always free moving and available to enhance locations, and those that want to view and participate.
Cooperative = Everyone comes and shares and participates in the members projects, question/answer discussions and assistance requests.
Current Opportunities/Projects:
Completing Crafts and recycle/repurposed items for sale at the Youngsville Flea Mart.
Gardening & Canning/cooking ahead meals
Coupon clipping bingo and swap
Discounts & BOGO sharing and donating to collect items for campaigns.
Book/CD/Games/Movie swap
A,B,C Marketing Parties and Campaigns: Abilities, Artistians, Businesses, Barterer's, Crafters and Consultants sharing and cooperatively marketing opportunities and the products and services they provide.
Are you looking for a Tree to throw a rope in to swing for awhile near the "River of Life"? Our branches are available... Comment below or look for us on Facebook "Cedar Creek Creative Cooperative".
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