Another one of Ted's carvings has found a home with a family who lives on Silver Star Mountain, just in time for Mother's Day. 

Ted Ohlsen of Flin Flon pioneered diamond willow carvings in the early 70’s.

Challenged by the loss of his eyesight due to a hunting accident in 1960, Ted has found diamond willow carving to be a relaxing way of expressing his love for the great Canadian outdoors.

Ted teaches us all that it is in our interest to take care of others and share the love of mother nature. Ted has learned from his own deep experience that self-centredness is opposed to basic human nature. In our own interest as human beings, we need to pay attention to our inner voice.  Sometimes people think compassion is only of help to others, while we get no benefit. This is a mistake. When you concern yourself with others, you naturally develop a sense of self-confidence. To help others takes courage and inner strength. 

This young lady in the photo gave this carving to her mother and made her feel so special. They both thank Ted for his lovely work. 

It should be Mother's Day every day. All we need to do is watch little children play with toys in a room just as they like, without any care of fear or restraint; but as soon as their mother comes in, they throw aside their toys and run to her, "Mommy, Mommy." 

It is like we too, are now playing in this material world, infatuated with the toys of wealth, honour, fame, etc., If however, you once see your Divine Mother, you will not afterwards find pleasure in all these. 

Throwing them all aside, you will run to her.

The Emily Dahl Foundation
May 2023