Dearest friends:
I’m sorry this is late….I hope that everyone is having a blessed and joyous holiday season. My household has been quite sick and we missed out on some family celebrations and planned activities. But I am grateful that my daughters, and my wonderful son-in-law, arrived safely here from Colorado and that we can all take care of each other. We are taking turns….last night my older daughter had a 102 fever and my younger daughter had a disturbing night with a stomach bug. I have bronchitis. So….it’s not quite the holiday we had hoped for! Still….I am at peace with what is. Last night we ordered out dinner, my husband picked it up and we all sat bundled up on the sofas, cozy and content to watch a movie together.
“It’s a Wonderful Life”…a Christmas classic that had us all in tears at the end. We are a family of cry-ers! 😂

Right now I am sitting by the fire writing this, my daughters are sipping the herbal tea I made them, the essential oil diffuser going with a healing blend, cough drops and heating pads. We will continue to try and make lemonade out of lemons 🙂

Much love to you all…..I have read some of the posts over the past few days and feel grateful all over again for this sacred community.
~Om Shanti friends ♥

Good morning dear friends
Finally, amidst all the busyness of this season…a moment to relax, reflect and refresh.
I have just watched the “Blessings” video by Brother David. It brought me to tears and I encourage you all to watch and absorb it.

It is freezing cold here and I am intent on practicing hygge. So….now I am heading back to my warm and cozy bed to read my book and give my body the rest it is asking for.
~Wishing you all a warm and cozy day. With grateful love ♥

Good morning lovely friends:
Snow has fallen during the night…just a thin blanket of white as I look out for the birds to arrive at our feeders. Perhaps they are hunkered down in our shrubs staying warm!

I am grateful for the fire going in our wood-burning stove this morning…a nice surprise from my husband before he left for work.
I sat before it during my morning meditations…I was led to reflect on the word “joy”. It seems to me that joy is such a powerful healer and something that can be present deep within even during times of darkness in our lives. Happiness can come and go depending on circumstances, but joy is the peace and assurance that all will be well no matter. A deep abiding. This is the desire of my heart…to live each day with joy.

I am reminded of Psalm 118:
“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it”

Grateful to be here and share my musings with you. Wishing you all a joy-filled day!
~With grateful love ♥

Lovely friends
Another Tuesday has arrived and although I am grateful every day for this community….this day is special. Our common prayer day…a gift from our dear Ursula. I imagine her joining us in spirit from the heavenly realms.

Although I am still struggling with overwhelming fatigue, I am grateful that I was given this day to practice simply being. My guided meditation was one of affirmations and acceptance of being human. And learning to speak truth to myself. Ursula would approve.

In love I share these affirmations that spoke to my heart.
~Om Shanti friends ♥
Inner Strength
Centered in God, in good, I am steady, stable, and strong.
Wholeness
Every cell in my body knows divine wholeness
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Oh my gosh…..Manda! How wonderful to hear from you dear friend. I have thought of you so often and wondered how you were. I am so sorry to hear that Jack bear has crossed over the rainbow bridge…yet grateful that he did so peacefully. Stella Luna looks like such a sweetie… she is such a lucky little pup to have you for her momma!

Manda….I am wishing you continued health and happiness for the coming year as you shine your light in your beloved Flagstaff..and beyond!
~With grateful love and blessings ♥

Dearest Mary….I am so sorry that I have missed responding to your previous post! I have just now scrolled down to see your lovely wishes and wise advice for me. I am struggling with my health lately but am so grateful for the support I receive from my family…and from all the beautiful souls here in this sacred community.

I have taken your suggestions to heart….it’s been humbling to accept my limitations and I don’t always do a good job of that!
I want you to know that I am rejoicing in your reduced hours and workload. You are so worthy! And I’d like to share that I too have felt Ursula’s passing deeply and think about her so often. I like to imagine her watching over us from her heavenly home.

Please know that you are so special to all of us here….as Anna has said, your words are always precious to me. Sending you love and blessings my friend and wishes for a holiday season filled with simple pleasures and quiet joy.
~Om Shanti ♥

Dearest grateful sea….just now I am praying for you and your parents to be strengthened and comforted by Divine Presence. I am so sorry for this sadness that has entered your life. Your parents are surely blessed by your love and compassion and care. I pray for you to be getting all that you need during this difficult time.

The image of hope as a beautiful white horse is so powerful….this vision has touched my heart deeply. Thank you for that dear friend.
~Om Shanti ♥

Dear Julie….thank you for sharing. And welcome to this sacred space. My dear friend Pilgrim has given you the gift of her wisdom and grace. I will simply say “amen” to all that she shared with you.

And I will only add this because I believe in serendipity….just last night while watching public television I saw an interview with someone who shared that she thought anger is an emotion that gets a “bad rap”. It intrigued and delighted me that she said this….I think because I am on a journey to acknowledging and accepting without judgement whatever emotion/feeling has decided to pay a visit to me. Only then can I let it go if it is not serving me well.
I hope you continue to share here…as Pilgrim said it is a safe place
~Om Shanti Julie ♥