March 31 2018:
Why do people still think that “Speak softly and carry a big stick” still works? – Thomas Darnell
Author Archives: Camilla
Beautiful and Lots of Smiles
March 21 2018:
Team TLC walk on Monday …. Forgot to post! What a great walk! Beautiful sky, sun, clouds, and trees. Lots of smiles too!
Who Likes Socks
March 19 2018:
Thomas wants to know if he’s the only one that doesn’t like socks? Most times he wears them inside out …
None of us like socks! The seam is a big issue and that’s why he wears them inside out. After 40+ years, I finally caught on too, and wear some of mine inside out to get away from that seam! Seriously. We went for a walk this afternoon and he wore flip flops because he dreaded putting socks on (and there are piles of snow still around)! HA!
Seemed like he was always running around with one sock on when he was younger! I even have pictures! I asked him one time why he did that and he said “Cause it feels good” … Okay then!! xoxo
Thomas has big time sensory issues and can’t take how restrictive and tight they are, not to mention the crazy seam. Most times he just wears them inside out to get away from the seam. Yet, he still finds them uncomfortable.
I’m with him. I’ve taken to turning some of mine inside out too. I’d much rather just go barefoot and ditch shoes and socks altogether! As it is I only own a few pairs of shoes. I stand for Toe and Foot Freedom ….. !!! HA! xoxo
One of the first things we do when stepping inside. Take them shoes and socks off!! We ain’t got no time for that discomfort!!!
He’s just got big time sensory issues. Seams in all clothing and tags too. Thank goodness tagless shirts are abundant these days!
It’s not just with seams in socks. He can’t stand it if they are too tight also. And, absolutely no jean material or restrictive pants. He will only wear the gym type pants and shorts.
Lillian wears her snow boots without socks!! She can’t stand the way it feels with socks on!)
I prefer the barefoot type shoes that let you feel and connect with the earth. I have a pair of sandals like this and hope to soon get a pair of no sole moccasins and a pair of barefoot shoes meant for cooler wet weather. They are spendy. But worth it to not be restricted by these horribly designed and made shoes!!
What if Rainbows Were Magical by Lillian Darnell
March 20 2018:
Lillian is truly blossoming into and claiming her role as a writer. She has taken to catching onto phrases, writing them down, and writing a story to match at a later time. Here’s one of the latest … xoxo
What if Rainbows Were Magical?
(Last week, I saw a rainbow on me through a prism and I wondered about what would happen if rainbows could heal aches and pains. So I came up with this story you are about to read.)
Once long ago, a little girl had scratched her arm and her guardian angel came to her and said, “See this rainbow? If you touch your arm to the rainbow, it will call my presence into the rainbow and heal you.”
So the little girl touched her arm to the rainbow and to her amazement, she saw a beautiful glow coming from the rainbow and the glow was on her arm where the scratch had been.
Many years passed and …. Go below to read more
Prism Rainbow Shadow and Satisfying Breakfast and Heel Toe Walking and Vegetable Soup
March 6 2018:
More prism rainbow shadow beauty! What’s this one?? The Shadow Whisperer spotted this one.
March 11 2018:
Wild blueberry pancakes and spicy veggie breakfast sausage. Wow! This was incredibly satisfying. Followed it with a dripping juicy heirloom navel orange. Ahhhhh ….
March 13 2018:
Heel toe walking is getting so much better! For the past 7 months Lillian has been practicing on the treadmill at the lodge.
She goes over once a week and stays for about an hour to three hours to practice independence. I get a wee respite and she gets to practice being independent.
She started at about 5 minutes going at a very slow speed. She’s now up to 7 minutes and the speed has increased.
Wahooo!! Next step for independence practice is the library without me there!
March 14 2018:
Rainbow prism heart … So pretty …
March 16 2018:
Lunch ….. Perfect for our snow filled, cold day! Sweet onions, potatoes, green beans, green peas, corn, jalapeño, mushrooms, garlic, pinto beans, and a surprise ingredient.
Where Would You Fly Book – Finland
March 15 2018:
Marianna got her book in Finland!! YAY!
If you’d like to learn more about the book, go here … https://www.WhereWouldYouFly.com …
Making Decisions from a Place of Love
**THROWBACK POST**
December 18 2015:
This morning’s theme from a client session had to do with acting and making decisions from a place of love, rather than a place of fear. This sounds simple on the surface. Upon stopping and accessing decisions and choices made, it’s easier to see that we do make some decisions from a place of fear. It’s actually a slight shift, the decision made may even be the same whether it’s made from a place of fear or love. However, the effects internally can be drastic.
I’ll use myself as an example. I have made the choice for myself and family to eat organic, non-gmo foods without artificial ingredients and low to no processed sugar. Have I made this choice due to my fear of illness, disease, and weight issues or have I made this choice because I love and enjoy this body and want to nourish it in the best way possible? The root of how this decision is made matters. It matters tremendously. The success of a decision hinges on whether or not it is made from a place of love or fear.
Another example: Am I accepting this job or this work because I fear having no money or am I accepting it because I am passionate about it and I know it’s my purpose to do this? This can be applied in relationship decisions also. This is not to say that one suddenly make the shift to making all decisions from a place of love and not fear. It’s enough to simply stop and note the root of the decision. And if you feel moved to make this shift for yourself, start small. Make it easy so that you can successfully shift to making all decisions from a place of love. xoxo
So grateful I get to share of myself in this way. When I meet with a client, I set the intention that the session will unfold organically and what needs to be said and shared will come forth. We message ahead of the meeting to know 1 – 3 areas to be discussed. During the session I ask questions and offer thoughts and techniques relating to mindfulness and emotional connection. Good stuff!!!
Movie Night: How Green Was My Valley
March 17 2018:
Team TLC movie night – My choice: “ How Green Was My Valley”
I say, “Although it did capture the issues of its time, this movie was incredibly heartbreaking.”
Thomas says, “I liked it, but it could have been better. I didn’t understand the story and nothing actually happened except for people dying.”
Lillian says, “Good, emotional, and liked some of the music.”
Book Musings: The Little Piano Girl
March 17 2018:
The Little Piano Girl
The story of a little girl who loved music more than anything in the world. Mary Lou Williams began playing the keyboard at just four years old. When she was eight she became a professional musician.
“Jazz is created in the mind, felt in the heart, and heard through the fingertips.” Mary Lou liked to say.
We loved this story of a young girl that never lost sight or touch with what she knew and loved in her heart.
The Force is Strong
**THROWBACK POST**
December 17 2015:
Thomas and Lillian have successfully integrated me to the backwards world. Yesterday I wore my pants backwards without realizing until later in the day and this morning I had my shirt on backwards! Thomas is always putting his shirt on backwards and Lillian her pants.
The force is strong in this backwards world. xoxo