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October 8 2015:
Rose gardens aren’t just beautiful. They look good, smell good, feel good, and …. They can help you get clarity! Know anyone who needs clarity about something? Maybe they’d like to read this one … How a Rose Garden Gave Me Clarity … With oceans of love … xoxo
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October 8 2014:
I had fun researching for this blog post! What is the meaning of mindfulness? Does it make your eyes roll even thinking about it? Or, does it bring feelings of peace just thinking about it?
I was curious just where the word originated, where the practice of “mindfulness” originated and what does it mean in the current Western civilization. I researched what it means to be mindful, the skills of mindfulness, and a few mindfulness exercises. I also found a great mindfulness quiz and share my results with you! Have fun!
“Mindfulness has its origin in ancient meditation practices. According to Dictionary.com the term mindful originated in in late Middle English around 1375 and is defined as being attentive or aware. Before that, in 1200, was a now obsolete term of mindiness. It’s not clear from researching … ” Go here to read more …
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October 8 2013:
Thank you Laura Petry Boyer for the inspiring review on Amazon … Big warm hug to YOU …
“As a mother to a four year old with special needs, it’ made me really think about my own life and relationship with my daughter. The one thing I have to say I took away from this book was the prevailing message throughout the book about “living in the moment’. Not letting …. “
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October 8 2012:
After she had just shown me EVERY Mardi Gras costume she has designed, made herself and worn in New Orleans at Mardi Gras since 1992; I said to her, “YOU are a talented woman! What do you do? Are you a designer?”
She got quite, her eyes welled with tears and I could feel the hurt and pain. She went on to explain that she has an MBA and things just haven’t lined up how she wants … she’s in limbo … she hasn’t made any money in a long time. She’s disappointed in herself …..
I instantly felt a connection with her. Those who know me, know why. I touched her arm and her heart, looked her in the eye and said YOU Are an Amazing and Talented Woman, What you Want WILL happen … I shared some of my story with her and gave her one of my books. When it was time to go, I gave her a big hug and repeated what I had said earlier. I could have changed the subject right after I asked the question that brought her to tears. I could have. I chose not too. I chose to let this woman know that she is loved, that she is perfect and that she is worthy.
We have a choice when we come across these moments …. We have a choice … Let others know they are loved … No matter what … xoxo
September 30 2017:
Solo walk this afternoon. Sat with my tree buddy for a good long while watching the sun sparkles dance on the lake ripples (video attached).
Then back to walking to take in the beautiful fall leaves, the sound of the leaves as the wind blew through them, the sound of the geese munching on grass, and the grace of nature.
Ended the walk by sitting on a big rock, feeling the breeze, soaking in the sun, overlooking the lake, and chatting with a complete stranger like we’d known one another for years. What a wonderful walk. xoxo
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October 6 2014:
You inspire others by authentically sharing yourself, no matter what your chosen “field of work”. When you share like only you can, in that way that is unique to you, it inspires others.
At times it will not be apparent that you are inspiring others, and at other times you will know as there will be some who reach out and let you know. Many times you will not know why you are moved to share something, yet, there is a reason if you are moved.
Authentically sharing of your gifts and treasures creates a ripple effect of goodness, kindness, and love whose effects reach farther than we could ever even imagine. I call it “sowing the seeds of love” … xoxoxo
Some of you, many of you, may not know I have a brother who is five years younger than me. Well, I do. And his name is Robert …
This is dedicated to my younger brother and all in a similar situation. Please pray and meditate for them. 🙏✌️💜
Brother, One Day You Shall Be Released
I feel your pain.
I feel the sadness
that penetrates
deep into your soul.
The unfulfilled longing
to feel loved,
appreciated,
and validated.
I do not judge
you for the hunger
so extreme that
you have chosen to fill
that inner void
with addictive substances.
All of us need this
necessary soul-food of
unconditional love.
I do not judge
for giving your
soul temporary relief
with these substances.
I only send you
unconditional love,
as you are worthy
to receive this love.
As are your brothers and
sisters who walk
beside you in this
path littered with
unconsciousness
and the broken pieces
of your life.
I feel the .. Go here to read more …
September 21 2017:
On Monday I had a STRONG feeling I needed to get a hair cut. I messaged a friend hairstylist and asked if she had any openings this week as my hair felt “heavy”. (Took some pictures to show the beautiful pampering Kathy gave me as this ain’t happening by my hands! Two pictures from my morning walk this morning as the curls were still there!)
I woke up yesterday feeling grumpy, angry, and feeling defeated. In the afternoon I went to see my friend Kathy to get my haircut. We had meaningful conversation while she did her magic and then she decided to curl my hair.
I don’t even own a curling iron so this never happens and won’t happen again until I see her again. With her gift of pampering and loving kindness I left feeling incredibly lighter!
After what happened the rest of the day yesterday and today, I now know she didn’t just cut off hair; she cut off so many things that were weighing heavy on me. Things that had risen to the surface and were ready to go! Gone! Poof! Just like that! Now I know why I felt so strongly that I needed to get a haircut!
I went straight from there to the library volunteer job as Lillian could not go since her knee is still healing from the fall on Friday.
I felt as if I floated into the library and went straight into helping with setting up an Explore and Discover area; which they were behind on getting set up. I had just seen the same items set up at the Incline Village Library so I was familiar with it. I simply had a great time while there!
Then Thomas and I attended the Alchemist Theatre event last night. I volunteer with a group of other Reiki practitioners to give complimentary Reiki before the event. That was incredibly inspiring!
The show was amazing as always and I resonated with Jessica’s message of Trust and Spontaneity. Then, Then, Then, Today Happened. Oh my gosh! What an amazing day. But, that’s for another post cause it’s all about trust and being spontaneous. WOW!
September 18 2017:
Lessons from Nature … Video #3 … I read “Love is the Way”.
I find it so interesting that the bird chatter …. Go here to listen …
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September 25 2015:
“Oceans of gratitude to Wayne Dyer. Because of you, I will not die with my music still inside of me. I am finally letting myself sing the songs that only I can sing. It was the summer of 2012 when Wayne Dyer came into my life. Perfectly timed; for the teacher arrives when the student is ready.
I met a new friend for breakfast one summer morning in 2012. We had a great time talking over breakfast about our past and current life adventures. As we were saying goodbye, he said that there was something in his car that he was supposed to give to me. I stood there waiting and …”