Just enjoy....

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See the beauty here...

See the beauty

within yourself...

Enjoy Being YOU!

We need each other!!

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I needed to be reminded today of the gift we have in each other and all of the Beings that make up our world family!!   In order for each and all of us to be fully who we are...we need to recognize our connectedness to one another.

All of the Beings in this photo bring forth the beauty of each and every part!  Without each contribution there would be no "completeness"!  We may focus on the blossoms...yet ..they would not be in such focus without the contribution of all the other family members!

I was just wondering...what life could be like if we truly took note of and embraced the gifttedness of all in the web of life?  And I am not referring to just the gifts of "doing"....but also the gifts of "being"!! 

When I did parish work, I remember warmly a young man who could not speak and had to use a wheel chair!!  He had challenges, yes!!   Gifts..yes..!!  .His smile alone..would light up a whole room... if you were having a bad day..his smile would warm your heart and lift your spirits..  He understood what was going on around him and his facial expressions and gestures let you know how he felt.  He loved music and I enjoyed both the music and watching him, enjoying the music! 

What gifts, talents and treasures do we never become aware of  because we choose to ignore, label, and dismiss folks who are different from us?   She's old...He's an Indian and lives on a reservation...she can't speak English...he's got a funny name..what does he know? 

Let's take some time this week to get to know a member of our family that we might have closed our eyes and hearts to before!!  What are we missing that could enrich us all? 

The Heart of the matter..

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As we get closer to Thanksgiving it saddens me that this time of "giving thanks" seems to be jumped over and dismissed as less important than getting good deals on black Friday for Christmas..with black Friday now sliding back to black Thursday eve!!

For me Giving Thanks is the heart of daily living!  Each breath we take..is gift...all Beings in the community of life give of themselves daily that all may grow and thrive.  As we choose our foods, snacks, treats and drinks let us remember how they came to us.

How many turkeys will give their lives that we may enjoy their crisp skin, moist meat and plump legs!

How many workers endure long hours in a field or on a truck to bring us all that nourishes us...!

And now, how many workers will have to cut short their time with family and loved ones because they are working late and long hours both Thursday eve and all day Friday. Yes jobs are necessary and money is tight...but...this is one day set aside for Giving Thanks!  How often do we take the time to do just that with those we love..?  Later...Of course I'm grateful but right now I need to get...? 

 Many of us have read about or know of times and situations where because of unexpected events, words of love and thanks to loved ones NEVER get expressed!  Oh I wish I had told him or her..I wish we had taken more time with....How much it means to each of us to hear..thank you...I love you... 

Giving Thanks is a gift of the heart to all we love and to the Source of ALL Life Who Is Love...
I pray we can find it in our hearts to take the time to Give Thanks...and may that expression of thanks be for us a treasured time of being with, in joy, laughter, hugs, fun and the making of lasting memories.

Gentle offering..

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The simple grace and beauty of this flower touches my heart. It's almost like she offers herself to us to be seen enjoyed and loved!!    She got me!  Hope she touches your heart too.

Enough is Enough...

Help me to know and accept

when

enough is enough!

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!!