New Life..

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What new life is birthing within you??

Give yourself some nesting time

in order to recognize and celebrate

the birth pains!

Celebrate your newness

and

Give Thanks

for the gift of New Life!!

Surprise...

beautifulfreepictures.com And what a surprise it was to be digging out from a BIG snow storm just before Halloween!!  I was helping a friend pack up boxes as she was getting ready to move, and we lost power for three days!! What a joy it was to flick a switch and have light appear on that third day!  I am now even more grateful for both light and heat.

Lets remember those who are still without power and those experiencing storms and earthquakes and the ramifications of each. 

It's amazing that today I was out without a jacket enjoying bright sun and a soft breeze!!  Everything seems to be in transition!!  May we be gentle with ourselves and all we meet in this transition time!

I'll be back more regularly with the blog in a few days. I am learning to honor my needs and set better boundaries toward that purpose.

Love and peace to you and know that you are beautiful as you are, not as you think you "should be"!!
May Winter's sudden appearance help us to be open to all the "surprises" of our days!!

Please pray for...

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our sisters and brothers
 in Central and South America who

are living with the results of recent heavy rain. Take a minute

to send them your love and concern, which will give them

strength and hope.

Let us also remember
all of the creatures affected by the rains,
with

their habitats destroyed.  Thank you.

Simple things can become special blessings...

My sister was with me this past weekend and we went to Great Harvest Bread Co. for breakfast.
They have a wonderful sandwich called "The Gorilla"; mashed bananas, natural peanut butter and granola on the bread of your choice, then grilled.. you can add bacon if you choose.


The last time I was there, I was told that until they could get good bananas they were not offering "The Gorilla!" So this time I came prepared, I brought my own banana. Everyone had a good laugh when they saw my yellow banana. I chose NOT to have a Gorilla and had their egg and cheese sandwich instead. End of "banana story"? NO!

After my sister and I had sampled Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, so moist, Blueberry Bread and Pumpkin Scones topped with a Maple Spread, we sat down for our breakfast!

As we were eating, one of the servers came over to our table and asked me if she could purchase my banana! Purchase it..no.. I said take it..! A family had come into the bakery and their child was all excited about having "The Gorilla"!! My banana was needed for the sandwich! I was delighted as to how things turned out and couldn't believe that a simple banana was blessing so many!!

The server blessed me with a coupon for a free loaf of bread...and a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread would be coming home with me because of her generosity.

What started out as a playful joke, turned out to be a beautiful blessing! My sister and I decided that from now on when we come to Great Harvest...I was in charge of making sure we had a beautiful yellow banana!

Think about the simple joys of every day....and try not to take them for granted...! Your coffee...your fresh cheese...even your bananas!!

Sunshine....

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As we moved through the rainy days with the sun peeping in and out I realized that I had a choice about how I would "look at" gray, rainy days!

 I often see the gray of the rainy days and determine ah what a gray rainy day..and that is not just an observation of the elements of the day but my "label" for how the day will be.  Gray and rain = yuck!!

I have chosen to see those gray rainy days in a different way... Like the brilliant golden yellow of this rose.. I now try to "Be the Sun" , on those gray rainy days.. If the sun is not visible.. I will be the sun for myself and those I come in contact with.  What a difference a smile can be for some one. I can do that.! I can acknowledge those I meet with a simple Good Morning..! 

I was walking down a long hall to an appointment when a woman passed me wearing a vibrant colored top that just made her glow...so I said" That color top is wonderful on you!"  She was taken off guard.. surprised and then said.. "You made my day!!"  Wow...her words brought my day more alive as well...Sooooooooo

When the gray days appear..I will Be the Sun as best I can... Like the song said many years ago : "You are my Sunshine, my only Sunshine.. you make me happy when days are gray"....
Oh yes... and when the rains were not heavy, I chose to enjoy being showered by each and every drop!!

All for one and one for all..

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All the elements of this photo are needed

to reflect the full beauty of the Rose..

We too, are meant to grow alone and together...

May we reach out and trust the gift of each other!

Beauty and Simplicity...

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A dance of Beauty and Simplicity..

Let us BE who we are..

and allow others the same Gift!!