MERRY CHRISTMAS -- HAPPY HOLIDAYS

MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many blessings to each and everyone from me to you for a joyful, loving, forgiving, blessed and simply wonderful Holiday and New Year.

I've been taking some time looking back on the blogs that have been posted for a couple years. I don't believe it is over, yet the shape and thought will possibly change. Once a person feels more balanced, what is next?

The last few months have been a delightful process of reconnecting, reviewing, regenerating, re-energizing, for me. I've taken a few blogs to heart again. It has been interesting to see it from a different perspective. I continue that process, and will see where it takes me.

Where are you? Be gentle to yourself as the official New Year approaches. I consider every day a "new" beginning.

Perhaps we will simply start there next time.

Peace ........

A Different Perspective

God gave us two ears to listen -- two eyes to see -- and one mouth to talk. This past week, I used the ears. My 2 1/2 year-old grandson used his fresh eyes and one mouth to share a wonderful way for me to consider my recent birthday.

This is not an advertisement, rather, it is an experience. Recently, I had a birthday. A group of family and friends gathered to help celebrate.

A friend went to the M&M candy website at mymms.com. They accept pictures or words, and you can choose any color you would like. Using a current photo and one when I was a little girl, she created little bags of M&M's as party favors.

My grandson, Spencer, began sorting them the candies "Old Nanna," "New Nanna."

A new perspective -- forever "New."

Consider each day - NEW. Consider, each minute NEW.

Namaste

A Guest Poet - I'm Honored to Introduce

The Awakening -- by Jeffrey Goodwin


There lies a stillness that exists
of indescribable peace and bliss
It is out there to be found
It is in here and all around
It is when we awaken we will see
all the things meant for you and me.

It is when we come to realize that it has never left
But merely taken from us by carefully crafted theft
It is then we shall see our true potential unfold
That to this day has been left out in the cold
For we all contain the powers of a sage
And together we shall usher in a golden age


I am honored that the poet has allowed me to share this with the world. If you pass it along, please provide the title and poet's name. I'm certain he will appreciate your thoughts, and if this has an effect.

Namaste

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving, is the title of today. It is American born, and a very, very long tradition.

It is a day to embrace the immediate day and express gratitude. I am grateful for so many things, and a few are:

First I am thankful for my faith in God, and, then
The health he has provided me;
The children he has provided me;
The grandchildren he has provided me;
The special and many friendships he has provided for me;
The ability to laugh that he has provided for me;
The ability to write that he has provided for me;
The opportunity to be employed (perhaps, not making the salary that I have in the past, yet, I'm employed);
The land that I live in;
The ability to be free thinking and to make choices;
and simply.........
The ability to be free to be whatever I want to be.

Again, my apologies for not writing more often. I'm taking steps to get back, and perhaps I will set a schedule. If that will work, please holler, "I". Actually, I may do that even if you do not. I truly enjoy the opportunity to write, and occasionally get feedback. It is helpful.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

Live Life with Purpose - Now -

Purpose - it does not need to be profound - huge, or that idea that will make 1 million dollars. Finding one's purpose in life has been written about, researched, cajoled, and basically bantered about in so many words that the total sum of words would likely cover every inch of the world, perhaps more than once.

Yet, is that not what each person would truly like to know - what, is my purpose? It can be discovered - I think, perhaps, without certainty, of course, that this might be mine. To banter and write about bits and pieces of life, and to look at things in a different slant while suggesting ways to do just that.

Today in church, yes, this is a part of who I am now, and it won't go away. So, if it bothers you, then, you have a choice. Please, make the choice peacefully. I also truly hope you will stick around, as I am not a preacher and I do not judge or demand. What I offer is a concept, an idea, and it is a choice for the reader to determine if helpful, or to read and ignore and wait for the next one.

Anyway - the topic this month is on Prayer. I could use help in that area, so I'm listening intently. In week one, Pastor Rob discussed a prayer to receive Clarity. Clarity of life, the life that God intended, with purpose. Yes, that is where this began.

So, here is that prayer:


Investigate my life, O God; find out everything about me; Cross examine and test me,
get a clear picture of what I'm about; See for yourself whether I've done anything wrong, then guide me on the road to eternal life. Psalm 139.23-24


And, then simply, let it go. I have been saying this each day -- then allowing myself to simply be still for approximately 15 minutes after.

Sorry to be so scarce; however, I'm very grateful for a day job, and take the evenings and weekends to allow the thoughts to flow. I have not disappeared, and I thank you, each and every reader, for also not disappearing.

Purpose - the man tonight arrived to tow my car for repair. He might have been thinking of purpose; however, tonight, I am so appreciative, that his purpose tonight was to t0w my car with care to to a place that will nurse it back to health.

Again, instead of thinking of that PROFOUND purpose, consider each day having a purpose. Which, again, I suggest that instead of thinking soooo far ahead -- take one, day at a time. Especially with the Christian holidays fast approaching.

Squeeze joy........

Where does your mind take you?

"Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think."

-Benjamin Disraeli

Need anything more be said? :)

What are you thinking, and where are you going to go? Want more information or concepts on this topic. Esther and Jerry Hicks are a great resource. Need coaching, simply send me an e-mail.

Namaste!

BLOG ACTION DAY -- Party of One or.......

As "A Tidbit," this will be brief, yet very green and in sync with the topic today in the Blogging world, of Climate Change.

I will let the scientists discuss the details, yet even a Party of One can make a difference with anything you take steps to do. I have read a bit on the subject, and have decided that climate change in a small part might simply be a process of life. However, it is certain that the steps that people have taken have acerbated the process and a larger problem is the result.

Climate change is affected by our footprints. Simply speaking I am no longer using liquid bath soaps. I am a bar baby. There are so many colors, scents and sizes to choose from, and all with a little paper wrapper. Step one, perhaps; and, I again USE the little hotel soaps I grab when traveling.

You do know, as you are all very intelligent - that what we buy drives what is sold. Thus Walmart was created because for people buying LOTS of STUFF.

Personally, I've been downsizing and getting rid of stuff for years and there is still plenty of stuff for me to trip over, or have to pack when I move.

It literally is about footprints, carbon, or otherwise that is affecting CLIMATE CHANGE. I typically don't suggest looking backward, yet take a look the next few days and check out the litter behind you. You might be surprised. How many trash bags are you filling - how large is your recycling bin? Using rags for dusting, then washing them? Less paper towels - less to purchase - thus actual savings.

What other suggestions do you have? Yes, a PARTY OF ONE - can and DOES make a difference. Yet a PARTY OF MANY - really shows up. Heck - perhaps people in a few houses together can create something effective and FUN. How about an old fashioned Block Party? Share your ideas -

Get the Climate Change party started :) :)