Thursday, June 25, 2009

NOT GONE -- YET.....

I'm moving. Yes, I'm changing my physical space, and that process is taking a lot of my time. Also, my computer is sick - and will be repaired after the move in it's new space.

Taking a moment to wish you all well, joy, grace and peace as we move toward the 4th of July holiday. Independence - what does it mean to you?

Blessings ----

Sunday, June 21, 2009

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you to all the fathers in the World. You are so very much needed by children everywhere -- not only your own children, yet by those who are friends, neighbors or those you coach or even by children that simply "see" you round and about. If you don't have children of your own - you can still lead by example.

By ACTIONS and words of course -- you have a strength that you might not recognize, acknowledge or be utilizing. Step up, stand tall - today, and every day.

Happy, Happy Father's Day!!!!!

Saturday, June 20, 2009

OPPORTUNITY

Good Morning!!!! It is cloudy and gray this morning; however, there is no snow. Ahhhh. In preparing to physically move next Saturday from one home environment to another, a thought occurred to me.

What is it about moving that creates people to utter - "UGH!!!!!" Perhaps, being forced to making long delayed decisions about what to do with stuff. Or, the energy it takes to simply make changes. There are phone calls to change utilities, and there are more and more of them. Years past it was electric, gas, water, phone, insurance. Those continue and add Internet access, and others I have likely missed this time around.

Within 12 months in 2006 and 2007, I moved three times. Now in 2009, I'm moving again. Yet, as I'm listening to K-Love this morning, and again, making decisions about "stuff" that managed to survive the last three moves, I find myself smiling, energized and happy. As, the decisions have become easier to make. The new home demonstrates that when darkness falls, such as occurred in 2007, that by taking steps each day to move forward, the clouds will float aside and the "sun" will shine, although the air outside is cloudy. The new location has so many advantages to where I am now.

Each day I continue to live GRATEFULLY for everything that occurs. Also, being aware that this minute right now is what is important, and the next one will be as it occurs.

Hey -- HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!. Thoughts about male bashing - perhaps, unfair and to some not deserved. Yet, a thought - is that women were oppressed for so long, and in some cultures it continues. Making changes and raising boundaries can be VERY LOUD before standards are established and life settles into a soft, loving pattern that is inclusive.

Back to focus on moving within the next few minutes.
Cheers!!!!! "Squeeze joy each minute....."

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Who is in the Driver's Seat?

Recently in a Sunday sermon the pastor referenced the programs at church, and, especially, the small groups. They are designed to support, and they are not designed to do the work or create the program or be what I refer to as the driver in your life. They are points of interest on a Christian road map. Yet, each individual is designed to be their own driver.

If in your life the driving has been left to someone else, then you are likely, using them as an excuse for not being the person you want to be. Consider stepping into the driver's seat in a different fashion. It is no longer the other person's fault for cutting you off. By thinking differently, making it my responsibility the thoughts shift to, "Perhaps I was following too close and did not leave enough room." This is not a victim's thought, it is a relaxed person's thought.

Yet this is not the driver's seat I was originally referring to. Wake up tomorrow morning, with the idea that YOU are the driver and are able to change direction both literally and figuratively.

Happy Travels!!!!