Sometimes in life….

…..we get so busy and tired that we forget the good things - the small comments made that reflect love, the simple acts of kindness we do for one another, the promises kept.

The many blessings we take for granted aren’t recognized; only the things that present a disturbance in “our own personal vision” of what life should be. The responses of others not “in sync with our own perceptions” become eminent.

We forget that our bodies change and with each change we are affected in some minute way. We laugh one minute, and cry the next.

Ah that we could receive the luxurious love we bestow on the world. But to give love fully must be with no requirements. For if we love, we do it because we choose to do so. We cannot “force” others to love - only show them what it is!

Love someone with your mind and heart this weekend - a relative, a friend, a neighbor, a partner, maybe a pet! Animals need love too Now get busy!

Sunset from the car

My husband said “What are you doing?”, as I grabbed for my camera. I asked him to put the side window in back down quickly. He did. Out came the camera and “SNAP”.

I had hoped the photo would show (at least partly) what an awesome sky the clouds and sunset presented to me. If you haven’t had the privilege of seeing a great sunset lately-
ENJOY!

Though my writing is sparse, I am taking care of what needs to be done and thereby
not “stressing out” at all the things to do during this season. I hope you do the same and take a breath once in a while! What doesn’t get done today will get done - or not!
Take it easy and trust yourself to accomplish what you want at some point!

Remember to love and laugh and be grateful for all the blessings we take for granted!

BE CAREFUL OF FIRE

I have one computer on my desk and several other things that require cords. The mess above is mine. I am fortunate, however, to have a husband that got some device to handle all these things. Fire is the one thing I fear and I’ve heard horror stories about electrical fires.

Please make sure you are safely plugged in for you and your loved ones. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!
As much as I love to write, I have to make real life a priority! More soon…I think. At least after kayaking, a trip to San Francisco, and catching up upon return.

Enjoy being on line but don’t forget to actually LIVE LIFE!

Join me, if in spirit only

I kayaked on the lake alone a couple of days ago. This photo is why. It
gave me moments to breathe, to reflect, to give thanks and pray, and to
exercise to get to where I was going! It was brisk, and my only company was a host of birds. I tried to catch them taking wing and got this photo with my little digital camera:

Take a breath and join me, if in spirit only. Take time - you don’t have to “see if you can” - you just need to remember, this is your life and you have a right to a few moments (or hours) of peace to regenerate. If you don’t take it, life will take you! (and leave you depleted).
You are worth it! You’ll also be better for others along the way.

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Just for fun

Aren’t they cute. They came directly to my kayak. Now just for fun - go hug someone in your family and tell them you love them. Remind them how you appreciate them. Just a thanks for all you do means the world sometimes….or “you are trying so hard in school”. Give real words: we all need them sometimes.

Find beauty in all that you see

I awoke earlier this morning than usual. I was sleepy and wished I had slept longer,
but decided to wrap up and walk outside, have a sip of my coffee, and check out the day before dawn!

It was stunning! I could see the shadow of the trees in my yard and a big slice of the moon above. The air was crisp, hinting winter is rounding the corner.

Naturally I grabbed my camera and took this photo! (I played with it on photo shop first). It actually made my morning to find this unexpected treat outside!

So get to it, my friends, find beauty in something today and ENJOY! This life is short, make it SWEET

Just use this moment to be HAPPY!

Life is moment by moment and there are no guarantees. I made a promise to myself and my Creator years ago - When I die I will go out of this life believing, loving and happy! I am keeping my promise.

Life rushes by quickly and we often waste time on TRIVIA that just doesn’t matter at all.
Start a mental “housecleaning” and dump useless thoughts and activities from your day.

You will make room for lots more positive things that do matter! Look around. Do you really need to worry about so much? I think not! We can only do so much and then life itself is really a series of unexpected scenarios.

So our best bet is to take life moment by moment and try to find that joy you’ve been too busy to think about lately. Take a deep breath and appreciate just the fact you
are still here!

CREATE a blessed day for yourself and your light will shine and help others too!

The beginning of fall and the continuing trashing of the forest! Shame on us!

Covet? Me? YEP!

Time to write a post as my family has made a stop to visit aunts and cousins “on the way.” They will arrive tomorrow. My sister called last night and said my hubby and I should drive to Utah and join the group. She was just trying to be loving and was excited.

I got jealous. I can’t believe I did, but I did. The family was supposed to be here with me today.My darling husband works and can’t just pick up and leave (though he deserves a wonderful trip).

My niece and nephews live in a beautiful mountain community,and they have motorcycles and horses, and were having a BBQ…..I resented the fact that they were together and we were excluded. I resented the fact that I don’t have acreage and all the fun stuff to offer the family.

I was totally bummed as I figured the things I have for the children to do would now seem trite and not so much fun at all. I had dinner all planned and high expectations for today.

ME, ME, ME. Yes, it was all about me!

In reality, the more people who love my children and grandchildren, the better for them and their lives.. The more fun and exciting things they get to do - all the better! Meeting their “extended” family is wonderful for them. My son was having a blast with his cousins and everyone was very happy. What in the world was I thinking! I want them all to be happy and enjoying each other and loving life!

IF I LOVE THEM, I WANT THE BEST FOR THEM!

So now, with a new mind set, I will “endeavor” to keep those things in mind and be generous with my thoughts. After all, what I really want for my family (close and extended) is for them to be loving, happy and healthy! There you go. I fess up and make amends for my momentary negativity. I am going to take a breath and let that nasty stuff fly out my fingertips!