"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy...." - Charles H. Spurgeon
After a fairly challenging day yesterday at my day job, this resonated with me. Days begin, days end -- as goes every other aspect of our lives. The recent posts to the first two blogs of the year resonated. When something ends, something begins.
What a wonderful beginning of a nursing career, or end to school. Lisa, CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done. Achieving a 4.0. Magnificent!!!!!! And, I so appreciate you stepping up and sharing this accomplishment.
A child is born another person passes. Sweet and Sour is on our tongues, in our minds and in our thoughts. Sour is pain.
Something I have not done lately, which is going to happen tonight. I am so grateful this minute, this day, in this new year for many things, and a list is mandatory today. I just tucked a notebook in my purse. Begin to consider the joy, sweet memories and appreciation for what is, and what is not.
Sweet is the process of "Squeezing joy from each minute, time does not return, yet memories do."
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
New Year - a Beginning and a Change
2010 is upon us - the days already passed have been for some joyful, for others exhausting, for others renewing, and for others, well, heart wrenching, to say the least as recent posts to this blog have indicated.
First, let me personally say how deeply and sincerely sorry I am for the place that you find yourselves right now. The loss of anyone can be sorrowful. Yet, the loss of people so loved to a variety of experiences and situations with some passing from lives and relationships in ways almost impossible to imagine, is heart wrenching.
This is A Tidbit, designed to be small, digestible bites. I will continue to follow God's advice and share the thoughts that come to me. You all enrich me, and I thank you for taking the time to share your experiences.
Perhaps the first person who posted on this topic provided comfort and solace to the next, and the path is continuing.
That is all for today. Yet I did not want another minute to go by before acknowledging the obvious bravery, love and pain expressed in the recent posts. A thought - love lost - is not truly lost. It will always be held in your heart - it would seem the heart wrenching pain, is that love digging deep into your hearts to hold forever.
Namaste --
First, let me personally say how deeply and sincerely sorry I am for the place that you find yourselves right now. The loss of anyone can be sorrowful. Yet, the loss of people so loved to a variety of experiences and situations with some passing from lives and relationships in ways almost impossible to imagine, is heart wrenching.
This is A Tidbit, designed to be small, digestible bites. I will continue to follow God's advice and share the thoughts that come to me. You all enrich me, and I thank you for taking the time to share your experiences.
Perhaps the first person who posted on this topic provided comfort and solace to the next, and the path is continuing.
That is all for today. Yet I did not want another minute to go by before acknowledging the obvious bravery, love and pain expressed in the recent posts. A thought - love lost - is not truly lost. It will always be held in your heart - it would seem the heart wrenching pain, is that love digging deep into your hearts to hold forever.
Namaste --
Thursday, December 24, 2009
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 ........
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 ........
Monday, December 7, 2009
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
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
Monday, November 30, 2009
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
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
Thursday, November 26, 2009
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!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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........
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........
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