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Love is the endless ocean of God. ~ Rumi
Several years back, I was watching the CBS Sunday Morning News Show, and they were interviewing Tom Petty (RIP) just before or after his 60th birthday. The news guy asked him how he felt about turning 60, and Tom said something like, “well there’s only one other option.” That really stuck in my head. I was in my mid-late 30s at the time, my life was really different, and aging kinda scared me.
Now, at 49 turning 50 in 5 months, I easily accept aging. It’s part of the process, ...
Now, at 49 turning 50 in 5 months, I easily accept aging. It’s part of the process, and as Michele mentioned, a privilege. My body has definitely changed, but I’m still healthy and can still surf, do yoga, pull up cardio workouts on youtube, run, etc… and I’m a heck of a lot wiser and appreciate my mental and spiritual growth so very much.
Enjoy the journey!
I woke up and am breathing! My cat just jumped up on the bench with me. The sun is shining thru the big window behind us. I can hear birds chirping outside. This new day is a miracle, and I’m grateful I get to be a part of it!
My garden is finally starting to produce, and there are flowers in the flower corner. That makes me happy. Also, I’ve been in my new (old) role at work for the past two weeks, and my stress level has dropped tremendously. People have told me how I look happier. I didn’t realize I looked unhappy, but perhaps it was a matter of lightening my load so my light could properly shine. My YTT is progressing now that I have a better schedule, for which I am incredibly grateful!
We all have our own paths, and if I want others to respect mine, I should also respect theirs.
This made me think of a passage I read last week in this little book called Jesus Calling – June 16 included this: “I have called each of my children to a different path, distinctly designed for that one. Do not let anyone convince you that his path is the only right way. And be careful not to extol your path as superior to another’s way. What I require of you is to a...
This made me think of a passage I read last week in this little book called Jesus Calling – June 16 included this: “I have called each of my children to a different path, distinctly designed for that one. Do not let anyone convince you that his path is the only right way. And be careful not to extol your path as superior to another’s way. What I require of you is to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with me – wherever I lead.”
Knowing that the Universe has my back gives me courage, but sometimes I need extra help gathering it up. This is when I pray and remind myself that I’ve been through all kinds of hard stuff and came out on the other side just fine.
When we bought our property in the country two years ago. After living in the suburbs my entire life, I certainly never expected to be living on old farmland half an hour out of town. We actually looked at other properties in other areas but kept getting drawn back to what is now ours. Everything about it felt right, and it still does.
Am I that peculiar that I would miss my idiosyncrasies, whatever they might be, when I am no longer here? I think I’ll be too busy melting into Pure Consciousness to know.
Trees give so much life. They are a great example to us… there are so many different kinds, all with their own roles. They are rooted in the ground, but they sway with the wind as needed. If a branch needs to be trimmed or removed, they learn to grow in a new direction. They offer safety and the energy they emit is incredible. I can’t help but think of my college years…we used to always say, “hug a tree.” I appreciate the fruit, flowers, and shade that they give....
Trees give so much life. They are a great example to us… there are so many different kinds, all with their own roles. They are rooted in the ground, but they sway with the wind as needed. If a branch needs to be trimmed or removed, they learn to grow in a new direction. They offer safety and the energy they emit is incredible. I can’t help but think of my college years…we used to always say, “hug a tree.” I appreciate the fruit, flowers, and shade that they give. I am feeling rooted just thinking about them all!
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If I really sit and think about my mortality, I cannot help but be grateful. My body functions well, so long as I take care of it. My heart continues to beat, the blood flows, the feet move me around. I’m grateful for this body I’ve been given to travel around in. It has work to do while it is here (and I do not mean the job I go punch a clock for), and it also would like to be a 90-something year old surfer someday 🙂 I know this body won’t last forever, but it wasn̵...
If I really sit and think about my mortality, I cannot help but be grateful. My body functions well, so long as I take care of it. My heart continues to beat, the blood flows, the feet move me around. I’m grateful for this body I’ve been given to travel around in. It has work to do while it is here (and I do not mean the job I go punch a clock for), and it also would like to be a 90-something year old surfer someday 🙂 I know this body won’t last forever, but it wasn’t meant to, despite being so perfectly designed.
Liveliness is energy. Aliveness is being.
I’m going to help the Assistant Team Lead in my new (old) department with production writing and order writing. Though I’m just back in the dept after 8 months, it’s all basically the same as when I was there before. He’s new to Specialty, and they don’t really give us proper training in this company, so I’m happy that I can help him.
In January 2017, I was trying to figure out how to escape from my ex-husband. I had made the poor choice 3 years prior to allow him back into my life and move into an apartment attached to his grandmother’s house, so I couldn’t kick him out like I had before. I made a decision a few months prior that I was going to leave… I had to because it got to a point where all I could think was one of us had to die. And that wasn’t what I really wanted. I prayed and meditated and...
In January 2017, I was trying to figure out how to escape from my ex-husband. I had made the poor choice 3 years prior to allow him back into my life and move into an apartment attached to his grandmother’s house, so I couldn’t kick him out like I had before. I made a decision a few months prior that I was going to leave… I had to because it got to a point where all I could think was one of us had to die. And that wasn’t what I really wanted. I prayed and meditated and prayed and mediated, begging for help. Asking for the right thing to open up and allow me my life back. So one night that January, I woke and remembered my friend telling me she was going to be getting a new roommate in February. The light clicked, and I texted her in the middle of the night telling her I wanted that room, quickly deleting the text after. We spoke the next day, and she changed her arrangements so that I could move in. There’s no way I could have supported myself on my own, and this was one of the greatest gifts I had ever been given at that time. Even though living with her wasn’t what I thought it would be, it was a step to my freedom and gave me even greater faith in a Higher Power.
My sister that lives in California is here for the month with her 4 1/2 year old son. Because of covid, we hadn’t seen each other in person for over two years. They surprised me at work the other day, and we all gathered at our parents’ last night for a birthday dinner for my brother. Having us all together sharing food, stories, hugs and laughter has me beaming right now. I can’t wait to have them stay with us next week.
Knowing we are all connected and really feeling it. When I feel connected to others, it’s easy to find the good and easier to trust the process.
That workshop sounds interesting and fun! I like going to the edge… sometimes. Yoga is such a great gift and life practice. I look forward to being able to share it with my community. Maybe I can lead some workshops someday, too!
Thank you, Barb 🙂
Yep! Something I’ve always wanted to do!
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I love that, Kevin. Thank you 🙂
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