Thursday, September 23, 2010

Freedom - Not at a Price

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
--Galatians 5:13, NLT

Back from vacation into computer problems. Currently using a good friend's and this is what she is doing -- serving another in love.

My prayers are out to you all for comfort, clarity and strength as you move through your challenges to take the threads and gems that appear into the next day to grow and to move into the person you desire to be.

Please know although quiet at the moment, I will return and am able to hear each one of you that comment. For those who do not comment - please know that the above prayer is for you also.

Namaste

Sunday, September 12, 2010

VACATION HEAVEN.......

Back from vacation, and still relaxed. This is what I have deemed a successful vacation. I had no expectations, a couple very casual and possible requests and they were granted. On the agenda was activity (the cottage was on a hill, and the dock was down 44 steps more.) Then took a couple long walks, one over 5 miles. That item was checked off.

Naps - took one almost every day, so that item was checked off.

Sitting on the dock with wine, a book and my I-Pod. Also checked off.

Relaxing - checked off.

Coaching session -- with client. Another item checked off.

Sharing the space with friends and loved ones, checked off.

Weather interruption -- did not happen, as no expectations. Another item checked off.

This might not be your style of vacation, yet this is what was needed for myself - my friend who shared the space with me, and other friends who came to visit. It became a destination spot for friends who needed the time to relax, refresh and commune.

Many grand meals grilled outside and lots and lots of laughter.

My friend and photographer, by the way, and I created the vacation, kept it in progress as it was planned and confirmed, and then success was working together to pack, unpack, cook and share the space together and with others.

"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." -
Henry Ford

Saturday, September 4, 2010

CHAOS -- can be Peaceful

Chaos can be peaceful. As is usual I speak from experience. There are a few areas of my life at the current moment that could be considered chaotic. Today I am preparing for a lake cottage vacation beginning this weekend. The house looks like it exploded with preparation.

Also, I have been job hunting (for about a year) and will be leaving one and going to another, and interestingly, there seems to be a couple possibilities.

God has provided a new relationship, and that is progressing in His time frame.

In a fashion, I'm staying out of His plan by checking in with Him every day to ask assistance and guidance with each of the above.

Chaos can be peaceful when know that it is not permanent - NOTHING is, only death. Not talking here about all the garbage in landfills.

Today life is perfect -- grab the lessons learned and move forward. If it was not for the lessons, knowledge and experience gained this past year, I would not have a job opportunity. Has it been difficult, very.

Gradually each environment will be cleared and the path clearly visible.

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