Uplifting

As I watched this eagle soaring and being uplifted in a spiral motion of the air currents, I thought, "We don't have to do it alone". There is much support around us and, yet, some choose to do "it" by themselves. It's quite a simple statement..."I need your help" or "would you help me?" Whether it be said to a friend, in prayer or putting it out to the universe, it's simple if you allow yourself to do it. I believe you would be amazed how many would say "yes". It opens up dialogues and helps to heal hearts knowing that all you have to do is ask. On this day...decide to ask for the uplifting support of a friend, family member or counselor, neighbor or whoever in that moment you feel will be there for you. People are amazing...believe in them and they will believe in you.

Make it a great one! 

Super Hero

This is of great interest to me. Halloween night this little super hero came to my door. He walked into my living room and without any hesitation told me he was here trick or treating. He came to get candy! He was bold and showed me by moving both hands towards me and pushing the air in front of me that he could push me back...and, of course, he did. He really believed in himself in that moment. No one had to say, "you can do it!", he did it with the courage of a super hero. All doubt was removed when he donned that costume. What is it that you have to do to believe in yourself and all that you are capable of doing? 

WHAT YOU BELIEVE...YOU CAN ACHIEVE!

Make it a great one!

Yesterday's Rainbow

More times than we notice, Mother Nature provides us with signs. These signs are for our own interpretation. On this particular day, this rainbow gave me a feeling of illumination. The dark (unknown) is temporary and the transformation into the light is through the rainbow. As I continued to gaze and the sun continued to lighten the dark sky and the rainbow faded, I felt lifted in knowing that life is all about changes, moods and believing. In that moment, I chose to be enlightened by the sign of the rainbow.

Make it a great one!

 

Another change is on the way!

This is a subtle indication of change. We all know it's coming, yet, some of us choose to sit and watch it come and others start preparing before it gets here. Which are you? I like to start getting ready before the winter season (change) gets here. I find comfort and peace in being prepared. I know others that wait until winter (the change) is upon us before doing any preparation at all. There is no right or wrong to this...only differences. Differences in how we approach matters is what makes us so unique. I choose to embrace the diversity of our humanness and celebrate all. What about you?

Make it a great one!

 

Celebrate this day!

It's important to be in the moment. Choose to be involved with all that surrounds you. I could have easily sat where I was comfortable to watch this sunset. Instead, I chose to be a part of it by getting up, grabbing my camera and running to the beach to not only capture the magnificence of this moment...I wanted to feel part of it. As the sun's setting rays continued to intensify, I could feel the excitement building within me. I actually hooted and "woohooed" a few times because I couldn't contain myself during this happening. It was awesome!!!! Hooting was only one expression of my emotions...I also danced around. I was so "into" this sunset and I let go of any inhibitions and expressed as I felt. It was freeing and a great celebration of what was happening in my life at this moment. Celebrate only as you can...it is very freeing and fills your spirit.

Make it a great one!

 

Held within each season is change. As the bright summer flowers quietly fade and the autumn leaves burst into colors of yellow, orange and red...a calmness settles in. There is a peaceful calling that invites us to go within ourselves and gently awaken to introspection. Like the change of the seasons, we, too, must be open to change.  For without change, our lives become mundane. "Some people live 90 years...others live one year 90 times." Life is lived by choice...what are some of the choices you willingly make to live a life of joy, fulfillment and purpose?

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Living on a lake, something is always "calling" me. Yesterday it was the clouds. Wow!!! A silent expression of movement and color. I could "feel" the dance of the clouds in their quiet undulating colorful gray ribbons. It was truly mesmerizing! It's so important to connect with one's surroundings... even if just for a moment. For within that moment, when we open our hearts and breathe in what is, is when we are most connected and vulnerable. We stand exposed while embracing all that surrounds us fully knowing the peace that can be found in this one sacred moment.

Make it a great one! 

Wow...it's been awhile...I'm back. Sometimes in the course of our lives we have to put aside the very things that we enjoy. "Doing" was very present in my life the past few weeks and required my focus. Now it's time for "being" and "doing". That wonderful balance in life called harmony. Harmony is where I find my peace, my creative self, my heart self while still balancing accomplishment (doing). At the end of the day, it's harmony that makes me comfortable and helps me to realize without harmony you are either sliding up or down in life. Make it a great one!

Remember the joke about how many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: One, but the light bulb has to want to change. Does your light bulb need changing? What is stopping you? Change happens in two ways...by design or default. Is it time for you to design the life you were born to live and perhaps change your light bulb?

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"Where you focus your attention becomes your intention!" (Not sure who said this first.)  Where is your attention focused and is it your intention? If not...refocus.

Folk Art Fish

Under two coats of paint behind this fish are the words, "keep it simple". I wanted to remind myself to "keep it simple" so I decided to paint the words on the kitchen wall...a visual reminder. I chose the font, made a stencil and painted the words on the wall. Simple...right. Well, I wasn't done yet. I kept looking and thinking that it looked too plain, too simple. So over the course of three days, I created those words using twelve different fonts, made the stencils and painted each one in different colors. Three days!!!!!!!!!!!! Once completed, I stepped back and critiqued my beautiful words..."keep it simple". I didn't like it...there was so much going on the original idea and message got lost in the busyness of it all. The next day I repainted the wall, hung the fish as a visual reminder to "keep it simple". The lesson...when you want to keep something simple..."keep it simple!"

Make it a great one!

Severe thunder and lightning storms coming through the area...flash flood warnings. Two inches of rain already and another two inches expected. Shutting down the computer for the evening. Be back tomorrow. Make it a great one!

Life Expressing

Life expresses in many ways. Some of us are captivated by beauty and for others it may be a fragrance or a brilliant color. No matter where and when you look, you see life expressing. It's all part of our connection with each other, nature and Mother Earth. What calls to you? What is it that you see expressing? Take the time to notice what appeals to you and why.

Make it a great one!  

The next five days are about "being"....filling my spirit with the heartfelt joy and comfort of being with family and friends. Will post again on Tuesday. Make it a great one!

 

 

 

Getting grounded

 

Noticing roots of trees is very grounding for me. Whenever I'm feeling scattered, I place my bare feet firmly flat on the ground (or floor), close my eyes and envision roots growing from the bottom of my feet deep into Mother Earth. It gets me focused, centered and very present. The mind clutter leaves and I feel very stable and supported in my body. In this photo, I noticed the number of roots and thought about the strength and nourishment these roots give to the exposed standing tree. In a number of ways, that relates to our grounding and how it effects our bodies. A scattered mind serves no purpose...centered and grounded enables you stand in your strength.

Make it a great one!

 

 

 

Soft Awakening

The softness of this morning's awakening invites you to melt into it and breathe in it's stillness, it's peace and it's hope. Today is a new beginning and it's up to you to create a day that brings the "all" that you want to experience. Let go of yesterday and let go of the things to come. Today...in this present moment, is where all life is and always will be.

Make it a great one!

Off for a relaxing weekend. Be back on Monday.

  

 

 

 

Lighten Up Through Relaxation

It's encouraging to know that a few people can really relax...no matter where they are. When was the last time you truly set your intention to experience true relaxation. It's time to let everything go and become lighter in the process. Shed all your worrisome thoughts of guilt...and all the shoulda, coulda, woulda's that constantly play in your mind and  keeps you bound in the heaviness of that cluttered mind. Lighten up...be playful, relax and find your peace and calm. You'll feel like a new person.

Make it a great one!

 

 

 

Wild Turkeys

Riding into town today, I came upon these wild turkeys. Of course, I had my camera and stopped to get a photo. Turkey is considered the Give-away Eagle of many native people. The person who sacrifices for the good of others and carries the burden of the people is the one who is given the most respect. Turkey represents a gift of giving. The gift can be a beautiful sunset, a smile, a nod...whatever the gift, it is never unimportant! I feel grateful in witnessing the wild life that lives in my surroundings and am able to share this gift with you. Do you feel the spirit of giving rising within you? Do you feel the urge to share with others?

 

Make it a great one!

 

 

 

Duck and ducklings

 While watching these ducklings on the beach, they were all over the place...picking up bugs and wandering to the next bug. When it was time to leave (and I don't know what determined that) they started to get into a formation. Mama duck watched as they took their place in line and swam off close to the lake's edge. The question that came to me, "When was the last time you had your ducks in a row?" At different times in our lives, it's important that we get our ducks in a row in order to move forward and on to the next adventure.

Make it a great one!