Saturday, March 31, 2012

Open your window

Open up your window and see the beauty of outside....What amazing thing will happen to you today when you let the light in through your window? How great does it feel? Even through misty skies, and darkened clouds there is light and beauty.... See it, discover it.....What amazing person will you become today?

Friday, March 30, 2012

Affections

I came across this picture on Facebook and it immediately caught my attention.There is something so pure, so beautiful in the expression of these people. I can feel the genuineness of their affections.It makes me think of Love and the power it can holds over us. Can people really still truly love one another in this day in age? Can we put everything else on hold in our lives and truly put the needs of our loved ones first? Can we let down our egos for even a moment and put others ahead of our own wants and needs? I wonder...........

I think we still have a lot to learn from other cultures.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

iPod pic

OK, so I actually took this picture with my iPod. Its not the greatest camera in the world, but I think the picture came out OK. This picture was taken at my ex house in the back yard when I took my daughter over to feed her dog. Something about this tree stood out to me. Oh how I love trees and flowers together....simply spring like.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Cultures


To see the life of another culture is breath taking. It always reminds me how blessed we have it and how easy we have it as well. Next time you get yourself a glass of water, think how easy it was to get it.Take some time to think about all the little things we take for granted each day.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Chasing the eluded heart

Some times I feel as my heart eludes me....

Have you ever put yourself totally, completely out there and still feel out of reach? Or do you ever really put yourself 100 percent out there at all? Do you ever search for that person that will see your true self and accept who you are and love you for who you are anyway? When it comes to relationships I have sort have lived behind a wall most of my life....There was always something scary about letting down the wall, or opening the doors to the true heart. The fear of pain and rejection often kept me from seeing the true joys of other people or them seeing the real me. I know that is my biggest battle within me.After all, who wants to feel that kind of pain? Who wants to be so vulnerable? It is scary. I have been rejected many times in my life and I don't really want to go through it again. But I still go on....we must if we want to be happy. Ya see, a person cannot truly be happy without a little heart ache some times. At least that is what I believe. It is how we grow spiritually. It is how we become wiser.

I will say that I am learning more and more each day to be open with my own thoughts and feelings...It is still a work in progress, but the chase for my heart is on going.Its all a learning process and I know this journey will bring more lessons, but I must continue if I ever want to achieve my ultimate goal...I cant let this fear get in my way.No one should. Rising above fear should be every one's goal, at least one of them.

Through this fear we often we make the biggest mistake in our relationships....failing to communicate our own needs wants and desires....Its that lack of communication that often gets us into trouble and makes things harder than it has to be. Well, it does for me anyway. I have experienced this many times in my relationships and I am sure I will in more. I have even experienced that recently and it is a sucky feeling. I wont go into details, but all I will say is that a friend of mine and I recently got into a misunderstanding and it took days to work through it....It would have been less painful if we had communicated our issues at the beginning... although maybe it was important to go through this now to remind us that communication is still oh so important and that we still need to constantly work on it. It just bothers me to see friends hurt because of lack of communication....

After all...

It doesn't matter if your relationship is a friendship, a love, a sibling, a coworker, a boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, a parent....its all relevant. All relationships needs a bit of TLC to survive.We all need to communicate with one another, we cant escape it. If we don't express ourselves and our needs, our dreams, our thoughts... then how do our needs get met? How do we still feel like equals in relationships? I think the biggest question is how do we continue to communicate properly without the famous ego taking over? How do we HEAR what is truly being said and not what we think is being said.There is a difference ya know.Sadly today's politicians don't seem to believe that one. ( another story for another day) Oh so many questions..I could go on with this topic but my head is starting to hurt... I am thinking I will put the rest of this discussion off for another day. At least it is something to think about as I end my night tonight.

WE do

This really is such a wonderful thing to read in ones home. I may have to print it and post it up on my fridge.....Life is most definitely about the attitude of what happens to us and what we are grateful for....

Dream

How high are you willing to allow your dreams to soar? Where do you dare to dream?

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Night Owl

Even when we sleep at night there are parts of the world that is still alive and awake. We may close our eyes at night but the world continues on. People keep moving even when we don't. Don't you ever wonder what happens when you sleep?

Anyways...

I have my warm hot chocolate tonight, chillin at home with my daughter and thankful for the thoughts in my head.Its nice to have an evening where the stress of life are not taking over and my mind isn't playing endless mind games with me. It gives me time to think, to dream, to contemplate on things that matter to the heart.

I think tonight as I close my eyes I will escape to the city where the lights of the bridge illuminates the skyline and the people never sleep.It still makes me wonder what goes on when I sleep....what a thought. Come with me tonight on this adventure..... Tonight lets live the life of a night owl!

Duran Duran


So the last few days I have been feeling a bit of nostalgia about the music I use to listen to. I came across a video by one of my first favorite bands on YouTube and it took me back....way way back. It made me think of the days when my girlfriends and I would sit around and dream of these 5 band members all swearing that someday we would marry them. Back then, there was not too many girls that didn't swoon over them. Michelle loved her nick, Jodi and Dawn loved John, Allison and her Andy and well, myself...I always loved a good singer. Loved that Simon. There was something about his voice and his pouty lips that got to me. Its very typical for teenage girls to find some school girl crush on what ever music was happening at that time.Needless to say, we never married the guys...LOL. I can only look at my daughters today and see the same kind of crush on their idols and wonder how it will shape their values on what they want in a mate. All I know is that if we had YouTube back in the days when I was a girl, I probably would have stalked them a little more. LOL. All we had was MTV...and that was when they actually played music all the time!!! None of this reality crap.

So today my crushes are minimal. Sure, they are singers that I adore, and wish to meet, but I am grown now and that little silly girl is no where to be seen. OK, so if any of my Grobanite friends reads this, then they will probably just laugh and roll their eyes at me in disbelief. For the life of me, I don't know why.....LOL!

Anyway, its been a good day to remember the fun us girls use to have.I am always amazed how our style for music changes as we get older.It just reminds me that we are constantly evolving as human beings and that no matter what we do in life, changes happen. I embrace change but it is sometimes fun to remember the things that made us who we are in the beginning.

Cherry Blossom

I so love cherry blossoms. They are the most beautiful looking flower and are one of my favorite flowers of all time. To me, it represents the wonderful season of spring with its splendid bloom.I also think its one of the most feminine looking flowers too. I just think its beauty is breath taking.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Ordinary Day

The sweet night is upon us. It is time to say good night to the day and surrender ourselves to the evening stars. Its time to settle the kids down in their beds, kiss their sweet faces good night, and crawl into the place that waits to comfort my weary being. I can almost hear the sweet sound of Josh Groban's voice in my head as I think of a beautiful song to put my mood to one of slumber.He has that effect ya know. Its peaceful. What is that one thing that puts your mood to one of comfort? Mine is music, a voice, a song...

I so love the night time and the quiet moments when I can reflect on the day and all that I have accomplished and what I haven't. Its the time I can dream of beautiful things and beautiful places.It is the time I can talk to God and tell him how thankful I am for life. its the moment when I can get my soul back in sync with the universe. Corny right? Sounds like it, but the night has strange effects on me.

Some days I barely have enough going on in my day that writing about it seems pointless and UN interesting.Sometimes I know it can seem like too much of an ordinary day, with ordinary activities, ....but I do feel blessed that I had another day to experience such moments. Even the little moments are special because I was alive to feel them, to see them, to be a part of them. I am grateful for each breath that I have been allowed to inhale and exhale.

So thank you Life, Universe, God.........for all that is!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

A nice view!! Boy is it ever

OK, so there is no reason for why I posted this picture today, other than I saw it on Facebook, and I have to admit he looks so darn good.......... LOL. *trying not to drool*

Spring

Happy first day of spring.

May the warm sun and the beautiful life around you fill your senses up to the fullest.
May you look at every flower as if it was brand new,
and may you feel the wind touch you with its gentle wisdom.
The planet is coming alive dear friends,
so
Enjoy the natural gifts that surround us.
Nurture your spirit with nature each possible moment.

.........they go hand in hand you know

Be humbled and grateful for each breath
See the skies with new eyes
surrender to the aromas of new life

There is never a wrong moment to
find the beauty where ever you are.

Welcome Spring.... Oh how I have been waiting for you!

simple thought for today

"Try Viewing everyone that comes into your life as a teacher"...Wayne Dyer

Monday, March 19, 2012

Inner Strength

There was a time today that I was feeling a bit down, a bit sad, a bit depressed, a bit lonely...you name it, I felt it.. It was a horrible feeling that I did not care for. I had thoughts in my head that this was never going to go away. But I read a post by a friend on Facebook and got inspired. Isn't it funny where these little inspirations come from? It re enforces my beliefs that people come into your life for a reason...to help you inspire, to help you through moments that you need help getting through. I took a moment to read what she had said and then I truly thought about it. I let the words play around my brain for quite some time. Why am I sad? Is it because I am lonely? That is what I had originally thought, but I realized that I am OK all by myself. Why do I need another being to make me happy? What can some one else do that I cant? Why do I feel the need to have some ones approval to feel loved? That is when it hit me...I don't. Sure, company is good, conversation is good, loving touches are good, sex is good.... but it isn't what makes me happy. THAT comes from within. Yes, I do miss them, but I didn't shrivel up and die because I don't have them. It was kind of nice to take that sad feeling and turn it around into something positive.I feel a bit empowered by the revelation that I am a woman, that I can be happy without needing that person here with me.... It was even more empowering knowing that I can change how I feel about any given situation, and make it better. Now, don't get me wrong, I have said this many times before, and I am sure I will say this many more times again....I still am open to the idea of having another partner someday but for now....its great just having a simple life with me and my kids. I am embracing all the moments of spending time focusing on myself and being a woman that can be spiritually involved with life. I think it is important for us women to take the time to romance ourselves and remember how it truly feels to be a woman.If that means we have to spend some time on our journey alone then so be it! Maybe this journey will include some one else someday...who knows. Some times the time we take for self discovery is all we need to be one again with our own inner passions. I do realize that some times moments of loneliness will hit and so I must keep my faith and beliefs that I am OK and every thing else will be OK as well. Life has its plans. Ya know, I also think feeling the ache for another soul sometimes is quite necessary at times as well.It reminds me how alive I am and brings me hopes and desires that I feel we must always keep with our beings.After all, I never want to forget how to love

SO with that thought....

We must remember ladies.... that we are spiritual beings that have the power for so much passion, compassion, wisdom, kindness, sensuality, generosity, love, hope, faith....no one can bring us these but our own thoughts,beliefs, God.We are who we think we are. A mate or even just friends are suppose to add to your self treasures, not take away from it....If we are stronger alone, than let it be ... Some times we find our strength on our own path.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

A cold day!

So what do you do on a cold, rainy day? Have any favorite comfortable things that you like to do? IS it a day to sit and snuggle by the open window while sipping some warm tea or coffee? Is it a day to watch your favorite movie or read your favorite book while still in your jammies? Maybe its a day to spend with your lover reconnecting with one another...either way, they all sound good. I like to think that days like this were made so we do take the time to do the simple things that feed our soul.Who wants to stay busy every single day? Some times it is best just to slow down.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Changing my view

I gotta say, its been an interesting day for me. Although nothing really happened or was all that spectacular at home today, I did manage to learn a valuable lesson tonight. OK, I didn't really learn it, I was just reminded of it.Above all things, it came when I was watching the show The Bachelor. Yes, its the show I blogged about a few entries ago and I had basically gone off on how stupid it was....Blah Blah Blah.... I went in tonight expecting the worst, with full judgement on two people I have never met but ended up with a whole new outlook. It is so easy to look at people that do these reality shows as freaks, as dumb people that want nothing more than attention. I think some times we forget as a society that even reality stars are still just human beings and that because they chose a different path than us then we have a right to judge them. Well, we don't. We all think that we know best, and that our ways are the only way to go. We think that we know the people and what they think or how they feel. We even think that WE would and could always do better. How wrong is that thought? I am kind of ashamed that I did get caught up in the negativity surrounding these people. I do not know them so who am I to say happiness cant be found in a way that is least expected. I think back and it makes me sad to see so many people be so hard on people they have never spent any time with.It is frustrating that we don't take more time trying to understand before we criticize. I am just sorry that I got caught into the drama as long as I did. Oh well, I am human too. I suppose it is easy to follow the crowd at times. I am so grateful that I have re thought about what I felt at the time. I believe that acceptance of those that differ from us is how we are suppose to live. For me, it was about changing my view on the situation and ya know, it feels better on this side of things. Carrying around frustration and judgement really is a waste of spirit. I don't know about you, but I get these inspirations at the weirdest times. SO something good can come out of reality shows if your open minded enough....just sayin.

SO to the happy couple, may the good Lord guide you through where ever the path will lead you.... God Bless!

Beautiful sunset

I so adore the setting sun and all her beautiful colors in the sky. The beach is probably the best place to watch the sun descent for the evening.....How lovely would it be if I were there tonight?

Oh to be there,
if I was there.....
Oh how I long for it....

The one thought that always seems to come to my mind when I observe the ocean and the sky meeting is that somewhere, someone is doing the same thing....maybe someone waiting for me to come into their life. Maybe some one out there is also breathing in this glorious ocean air wanting more, much much more.

Dreaming, yearning, wanting, aching....

My mind drifts off a lot when I am surrounded by such open beauty.....Planet is so alive.... just like our precious souls.

Breath of Life

A beautiful, glorious Monday it is.....

I am home today thinking of cheap ways to enjoy my time and to keep myself from being too bored.It is easy to do when you have little money and lots of time on your hands. I know, money cant buy happiness, but I do often find myself dreaming of traveling off to different places that I would deeply love to visit and see. I am a sucker for beautiful scenes.I dream because really that's all I can afford to do right now. In fact one of my life long dreams is to travel, and see different parts of the world..... of course my other dream is to get my teeth fixed...LOL.( Long story there)... All I know it will be awhile before I can do either one. Assuming it ever does happen.... So til then....to satisfy my need (as much as I can), I will dream of all the places I wish to see. Of course, I do say thanks to the internet in helping me to keep my dreams going to other parts of the world. Some how, blogging would just not be the same without it.
So let us start with today. Today I dream of going down a beautiful path among trees of color. Nothing too fast paced, just a simple walk among a quiet pathway of trees. There is something breath taking about walking with the vision of nature and trees around me.Maybe there is a stream along the way that reflects the beauty of nature's most precious gifts. I gotta say, I am so in love with the variety of trees that this planet has to offer. For me, they seem to represent the breath of Life. They give us the air we need to breath and survive and they come in so many different colors, sizes, smells.....how can anyone not love that? They can make a plain landscape into a masterpiece.Often times a painter or photographer will try to capture the essence of its beauty.They are the home to numerous animals and birds that it is like a world within a world almost. Every tree has a story, every seed has a beginning. I would love to take the time to listen to them and see them spring to life. Oh I can smell the sweet fragrance of the spring blossoms....

Now to me, that is a sweet dream to keep in my thoughts. I may not be able to physically do this at the moment, but in my thoughts, in my imagination...I can go anywhere my heart sets out to. So don't laugh at me for being such a dreamer, because I know that's what I am. To me, its the people that don't dream of anything that are really tragic.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Good night Sleepy Earth

At last the day has come to an end and my bed seems to be calling me a littler bit more and more as the evening progresses.It is late and my eyes are getting weary.Pull up the covers and drift away to dream land. There is some thing so comforting in bed time. Its the time I shall close my eyes and sleep my worries, doubts, and struggles away. Its also the time to dream of new things, new beginnings, new desires. Oh the things I dream...But somethings are better left in the mind.A part of me feels that if I discuss my dreams and desires out loud that they may never happen...I know, where is the logic in that? LOL. Actually I think it is the fear of having people criticize or judge me for what I feel. I know it is something I need to get past.

How many people on this planet are dreaming right now? How many souls look up to the starry skies and wish upon the beautiful stars? Our beautiful planet is so alive, but it too even sleeps. Good night beautiful planet. May we wake up tomorrow with a new direction and new hopes.. May your children that call you home always look after you for eternity...I am a part of your history...How incredible is that? God Bless!

Good night sleepy Earth

The 5 people you meet in Heaven

So it is another beautiful day that we were blessed with and the things I noticed today (and was grateful for) were the beautiful weather, the happy activities of people outside, sounds of kids playing, the blue sky ...the day turned out to be something very special indeed. But, the most inspiring moment for me today came after I watched a movie called the 5 people you meet in Heaven. Its somewhat of an older movie based on a novel, but it was a DVD that I picked up at target or Wal mart.... in one of those 5 dollar bins. Some times the most enjoyable moments are found when you spend so little to find it. But the story was very touching for me. It has made me contemplate my own life for most of the day. It told the story of an older man that died and had to reflect on his life through visits from 5 people in his lifetime that had already passed on, but had impacted his life. It was a story on what his life meant and why things happened the way they did.It was a story that told that even the little daily things we do can impact not only ourselves, but others as well. It was very thought provoking and emotional journey. I sit and wonder what heaven would be like. Is there a heaven? Is it different for everyone? Most important, when I do pass, will I be happy with how I lived my life? Am I happy with how I acted in my life and how I treated people? There is so many things to think about. I do wonder if I have done enough in my life to be one of those persons that can move on. I admit that some times I do wonder what my purpose on this planet is. I am 41 years old and still have not figured out what my passion is in life yet.It is kind of embarrassing not to have plans or goals on dreams.I feel as if time is running out. Silly right? Yes, my kids are my life, but there is a part of every person that longs for more, that longs to have something special that makes them who they are. Maybe my purpose was just that...to have my kids. Is that enough? I see so many with jobs that they dream of, or passions that they are fulfilling and I see myself and wonder when or what am I suppose to do.Its odd to not know. I do not want to compare myself to anyone, but some times it is hard not to. I some times wonder if I am ever going to get that motivation or opportunity to do something that really makes me love my life.Don't get me wrong, there are things I am eternally grateful for and proud of, but there is still that missing piece. I would hate to have my life end not being fulfilled with my life. Maybe the fact that I do try to be the best person I can everyday is all I need to be special in this universe.Maybe I wasn't meant for anything more. What does my life mean?When will I know that I have achieved what I was meant to? I could go on and on with questions. Some times life has more questions than answers. It is kind of frustrating some times, but I don't really mind having so many questions, because I know that's why God gave us minds to think, but I do hope that someday I do get some answers.I don't know, these questions are probably the questions we wont know til our life is done. I just don't want to get to the end and not have accomplished anything..

Anyway, these are just many questions that have filled my thoughts today....I guess for now the best plan for me is to live each day in the present the best I can, with all my heart and love towards mankind. Being positive about life in all its challenges is always the best road to take in life....where the future holds, no one will ever really know. All I can do is have faith!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Monday, March 5, 2012

The Bachelor

So do you ever find yourself shocked at something that really makes no sense to you? I mean do you ever find your self entertained at something you know you shouldn't be entertained by? Take me for example...there is a show on TV that is absolutely ridiculous and so very stupid , but yet, I am drawn to it every week that it is on. Yes, I am talking of the infamous Bachelor or Bachleorette, depending on what side you prefer.It is a show that allows one man, (or woman) pick a possible mate out of 25 other single people. Of course, the other choices are so attractive that I am pretty sure plastic surgery and botox were involved. (What is wrong with normal looking people? LOL) I cant even imagine why any one would put them self through this kind of dating. Sure, seeing it from a mans point of view I guess the thought of one man surrounded by many gorgeous women may stroke his ego a bit but really guys, would ya really limited your choice of women just for TV?....same thing with the woman I suppose. As a woman, I just don't get why any woman would want to compete with any one man that she may or may not even liking at the end of it all. Sure it is easy to feel love when your surrounded by exotic places, but come back to reality... I scratch my head and the thought of how goofy this show is. But here it is, Monday again and I am all set to watch it.What does this say about me? Never mind, don't answer. I am not sure I wanna know. LOL. The only thing I can think of is that in the grand scheme of life, that sometimes we need those little, insignificant, silly things that keep our mind from being too serious. Or maybe it is just a way to make ourselves feel a little bit smarter than people that "seem" to have it all......who knows, its a mysterious question that I have yet to find the answer for. Til I find that answer, I will continue to grab my popcorn and set myself down and prepare myself for some laughs....

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Some where, some place

Wow what a gorgeous day today had become. Some times I hardly think it is the beginning of March at all. It certainly does not feel like it.Although I wasn't outside to watch the golden sun set this evening, I can only imagine how beautiful it was tonight. Some where, some place the golden rays were gleaming down on fields of brightly colored flowers. Some where, some place the light was reflecting off some beautiful lake.Some where, some place the golden light reflected off of lovers walking along the coast line..... what a gift knowing that something remarkable happens every day.
It certainly makes me love life just a little bit more.It brings excitement back to my soul knowing there is such beauty.I do look forward to the day when I can share a moment like this with some one special..I think the presence of natural beauty can really bring souls together.Knowing there are free gifts like this in life is absolutely breath taking. All I can say is that a day like today must have been spectacular, some where, some place. ...I may not always see it with my eyes, but that is OK. I can see it, and feel it in my heart.

Josh Groban - "If I Walk Away" [Official Video]

Adore this mans voice!

Sicks and stones...yes they do hurt.

So here is a question that has been running through my mind the last few days.For some reason I can not let it just escape my thoughts, so I thought I would post it the great unknown......

So here is what I wonder. If a well known radio host goes on air and calls a woman a few bad names such as "slut" or a "prostitute" in attempts to make his point across, is it justification for people that are upset with his tactics to turn around and verbally abuse this person publicly? It is a very popular news story that has me on the fence about what I believe. One part is that yes, calling any one names is wrong, but at the same time what this woman that he was referring to and what she was trying to do is quite offensive. It really isn't the topic that has me stirred up, but the fact that people that disagree with this host are saying even worse things than he did....I am sorry but I don't think two wrongs make a right,,,at least that is what I was taught to believe.What ever happened to setting an example for our kids that some times just turning the other way is sometimes the best way to react? With social media as popular as it is, it seems that it is so easy to express your opinions to others without consequence. Why do we give such words such power by getting upset? Yes, even our enemies are human beings too. IS it always the best thing to say what you think? Is it always the best thing to react? Now, granted everyone has a right to believe what they want to believe and feel what they want to feel....but do any of us have a right to belittle another person? It is really sad to me how we communicate with others especially when we disagree with them. We yell, curse, threat, bully people trying to the point of trying to change how they see things because it is so different from our point of view. Are people really that afraid of things different from their views? Wonder what it would be like if instead of arguing we stop and listened to what others say and try to put ourselves in their place for a moment before getting worked up....I know, crazy thought isn't it? I say this because I am currently in a situation at home involving a kid that is constantly bullying my son. I try to tell my son to ignore this kid because this kid is always saying bad things and that just because he says things doesn't mean that it is OK to be like that. I am trying to teach my son that some times words hurt deeply and that it is wrong even if he wasn't the one that started it. The message that I try to give him is that he should be the bigger person and ignore all the bad things that come from this kid. Of course I do understand that sometimes he does have to defend himself, but only if it is so needed. It is a hard lesson to teach when the other parent of this child doesn't seem to care. Its hard to teach that lesson in a world that apparently so many people want to express their personal thoughts no matter how harsh it can be. The justification is that that person was so mean and cruel so we are going to do that back to him....It is disturbing. Doesn't any one else see this bad trend that is happening? Just look on face book, it is everywhere.It is even worse for the youth in this country. All over I hear people say... "we have a right to say whatever and by god we are going to no matter how upset people get...."whatever. Its not right. AS an old saying goes..."If you cant say something nice, then don't say anything at all..." Seems to me that should be practiced more....

Sticks and stones,,,,,yes, they do hurt.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Beneath the starry skies



Some where over the evening clouds and beneath the starry skies lies our hopes and dreams. Its a place where peace lies and awaits for those who seek it. Somewhere out there is a dear soul who struggles to find the peace they so crave. I am here dear one, come find me. Let me take your struggles and ease your burden. I know the pain well and do not wish for anyone to carry such a load on their own. I know some times the choices we make in life can bring on such troublesome burdens. That is OK, we are human. Let me be the friend you lean on in times of doubt, in times of need...let me help guide you through the pain that this journey can often bring. I will not judge you as I have no business to judge anyone. Only our heavenly father can be the one to judge. Through his love, I can offer my hand, my ears, my arms for comfort,,,I can offer my friendship that has no limits. My Love is yours if you so want it....I am here. Please dear friend,trust in my being, trust in me. Let me walk with you.....

Dedicated to anyone that has ever lost their way in life, even for the tiniest of moments....

Friday, March 2, 2012

The Universe

Another beautiful day is coming to an end. The splendid night is among us as the luminous stars make their grand appearance as if to say, "look at me, I am here now." Their eloquent beauty shines and reaches to our souls as to grab on to our most precious secrets and dreams. It is now time to crawl into the warmth of my bed and reflect on all the blessings that the day had brought.. Oh how blessed I am universe, thank you. I close my eyes with comfort and dream of that soul out there that someday will be closer to mine. Oh how I will find you some day sweet soul.Be patient. The universe has its plan for us. Let the stillness of the night refresh our weary souls so that we may continue with a peaceful heart. This journey is sometimes exhausting, so let us rest.

But as we dream of longings and wishes tonight, let us also pray to the universe for all the wondrous beings that were lost through recent events. Weather by accident or by mother nature, every being that has been called home is now guided by the stars and angels of the universe. Let us remember and reflect on what they brought to Mother Earth.They are now the universe that looks over us and that listens to our precious hearts.

The Lorax

Happy Friday! It has been a beautiful day to enjoy one self. I actually took the kids out of school a little early to go to the movies. Every so often an afternoon movie is a real treat. Of course the price of going makes it something we can only do once in a great while. We went to see the Lorax by Dr Seuss. Ya know, sometimes the best entertaining films are the more innocent ones. I got to say that watching a film that didn't need special effects, explosions, extreme drama or sex, to make this a fun movie was highly entertaining. Some times getting back to a more simpler way of making a film is all a person needs to have a good time. I think the one thing I enjoyed most about this particular film is that it really had a great message. It is a message that we all could be reminded of daily. I know some times it is good to go to a movie to escape from reality for a little bit, but at the same time it is even better when the movie it self says something positive. Will kids hear this message? Probably not, but hopefully the parents of these kids will make sure that this lesson will not go without attention. One can only hope.

Smile at the world


Just something to be reminded of again.....



  • Smile at the world today
  • love all of life's wonderful blessings
  • See the beauty of the Earth
  • hear the music of your beating heart confessing
  • Say hello to an old friend
  • Remind your love of how special they are
  • Embrace your children as often you can
  • Show the world the fullness of your heart
  • Be there for your neighbor
  • Be there for your friends
  • Be there for your family
  • because Love has no end
  • So stop to take a walk on a beautiful road
  • Admire deeply all the blooming flowers
  • Breath deep, the Earths precious air
  • and dance in the breathtaking spring showers
  • Smile at the world today
  • take time to lend a hand
  • See life with an open mind
  • and always try to understand
  • Be true to who you were meant to be
  • for God made you quite unique
  • live life with compassion
  • and let it flow like a splendid creek
  • Smile at the world today
  • discover your cherished pleasures
  • Each day comes and goes
  • because life is a beautiful treasure
  • We are all on this journey for such a little while
  • so let us be kind to one another
  • live life to the fullest
  • and love our fellow sisters and brothers

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Pain

Sometimes we feel things in life that we don't want to feel. As humans the act of being happy all the time is just not possible.I cant say I would want to be happy all the time because I would never truly know what happy was unless I go through times of sadness, heart ache, loss....Emotional pain is a way of balancing us out. But knowing this, it doesn't make the pain any less painful when you experience it.I try to re enforce this when I do hurt,but sometimes, and often, it doesn't help. I understand we all have to go through this pain some times,because it is a part of life, its a part of growing. But I, we, still cry, feel sad, get depressed. Its not fun. In the end its what we have learned from this pain that makes us stronger.Generally we do grow a little bit spiritually after we go through the time of sadness.

Take me tonight. Most nights I am OK with my single life.I don't mind the nights alone without a mate to be around...I generally can make myself happy with anything I do. But there are times, like tonight, that I feel ache in my heart because there is no one around. I do miss the emotional intimacy that comes from having a mate. Its kind of weird how I am OK with it one moment, then sad the next. Its part of an emotional roller coaster that we all have to battle at some point in our life. For me, I think this sadness comes to me to remind me of what I want , and what I need. I know I don't always need someone around me...but I do know that I would like to have that again in my life. Feeling the pain that I feel lets me know that I do care of human intimacy, and do need to have a part of it in my life. When will I achieve this? Who knows...I will take my time in finding it...It will happen when the time is right for it to.Yes, I will have my days or nights that I hurt. I know its OK to feel this.I will just have to find that comfort to get me through those moments when I am not as happy as I could be. Music, writing, praying, talking to a friend...what ever makes life a bit easier,

I also feel a bit of a pain in my heart for a friend who is suffering. This person is a very close friend to me and to see him struggle is a bit heart wrenching as well. To feel for another being and feel their grief is another way that lets us know that we care, that we think and feel past our own lives. I know we all want to protect those we love from this kind of pain, but we cant, and we shouldn't. They need to grow and experience everything about life as much as we do. I know, still doesn't make it easier to see good friends hurt. Life a lot of times is not easy.All I can do is be the best me and listen when they hurt and hopefully that will help some. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. That is life! All I can do is pray and let God do the rest. All I know is that the tears some times seem endless.

IF if the pain of loneliness and sadness for a friend wasn't enough, the loss of some one I never met his hit me as well. How is it that the death of someone I never met can still hurt too? Of course I am referring to the loss of Davy Jones yesterday that really has my mind in a bit of a turmoil. How or why does one feel pain over a stranger?I vaguely remember watching him growing up as a young girl many years ago, and I do remember a crush I had once on him....but to feel such a loss in my heart? Was it that he had an impact that makes me feel? Does it make me think of my own mortality? Is it because his music was once a part of my life and now it has come to an end? Maybe its all the above. Who knows why we mourn over people we don't know. I know it is easy to think we know celebrities because they often feel like family...but in truth, they are strangers.But the pain is still real. The emotional heart can feel some great things in this life time, but with such passion that it can hold, it can also carry the burden of feeling such pain.

So, would you give up all the wonderful things to avoid heart ache, sadness, or loss? I don't think I would....I kind of like having feelings about life. It makes me much more human.

A Spring day

Oh how I miss the Spring. The warm touch of the golden sun, the pleasant sight of blooming flowers, the crisp air, the green grass.....It all sounds so heavenly to my entire being. A spring day is a perfect day for new beginnings. Its the day a lot of us do our spring cleaning, its a day where many animals prepare for off spring, its a day where life grows and begins again. Warm air, fresh rain showers fill my senses. Spring has always been my favorite time of year for those reasons and more. The beauty is just so over powering. It makes me long for adventure.It reminds me that there is hope for any possibilities.....

A spring day adventure for me would be a little hike to a spectacular sight that was created only by mother nature. The vision would be enough to satisfy my need for beauty and peace. I would love to have a dear friend with me to capture the essence of what life is really about. The connection of souls. I don't think there is anything more attractive or more spectacular then when two people connect with one another. I don't just mean lovers, but friendships as well. The idea of two people spending time on a personal level to enjoy life's beauty, to enjoy the passions of each other, to embrace the life story of another is truly remarkable.I believe that is why God made us.To connect with one another. We live in such a world where instant gratification is the norm that the pleasure of taking time to talk with another person on an intimate level is lost.Maybe that's why I love nature so much because it makes me forget all the gadgets that take away from true honest communication.Oh how I do miss that kind of intimacy where we actually spent time together. The true miracles in life are the ones we work for, we take time for. How can you not want to look into a soul deeply when you see a mountain or a beautiful lake? How can we not look deeply at our natural side of our human existence? There is something about the natural planet that brings out the natural side of our beings.I cant wait to explore all that life has to offer....Spring ..is a time for all that has yet to come.