It is a time of year when we automatically think about all the things we are grateful for -- after all, Thanksgiving is the holiday of thanks! It is easy to be thankful for loved onse, your home, your job and the other things in your life that give you pleasure and keep your safe. It is a little harder to be grateful for the things that are in your life for a reason that perhaps you don't like or appreciate.
One example that comes to mind is prescription (and over-the-counter) medications. I don't know too many people that like taking medications. Most people I associate with use medication begrudgingly and often not in the way that would benefit them the most. But for many of us, medication really, really helps us.
And so I'd like to suggest that we take time right now to be grateful for our necessary medication. Thank it each time you take the medication. If you notice relief in your symptoms, say thank you then. Even if you get side effects, be thankful because you know that they are a result of something that is actually helping you.
What else are you thankful for, even if there is a "rub"? A crabby neighbor that occasionally shovels your sidewalk too? A co-worker that is nosy but brings in delicious banana bread? Think about it, and then be grateful.
10/04/2009 Gratitude
Fall is a hard time of year for me to appreciate. I have always seen it as a time of death and dying with the plants and trees bearing witness to that. Even though many don't actually die, they look like they are dying - which makes me realize that it will be months before I see the color and beauty of this form of nature.
Fall is also hard for me because I do not appreciate cold and snow. This time of year is a tease. I am teased with warm, lovely days and the beauty of changing leaves. And then teased with bouts of cold and even snow. My body craves heat! I never complain in the summer because I love the heat. When it is cold and damp, my body physically aches and my mood sinks.
I try to appreciate all of Mother Nature's offerings, but fall and winter are my tests of patience and acceptance.
Fall is also hard for me because I do not appreciate cold and snow. This time of year is a tease. I am teased with warm, lovely days and the beauty of changing leaves. And then teased with bouts of cold and even snow. My body craves heat! I never complain in the summer because I love the heat. When it is cold and damp, my body physically aches and my mood sinks.
I try to appreciate all of Mother Nature's offerings, but fall and winter are my tests of patience and acceptance.
7/14/2009 Gratitude
I haven't been posting a lot lately but that doesn't mean I am not grateful. I had a fun time with friends at a birthday party thrown in my honor on Saturday. Even got a few great gifts (but I wish they hadn't done that.) Saw Gran Torino for $2 at a cinema opening on Sunday. The movie was great. The weather is clearing up a little bit with fewer storms so I am happy about that. Someone bought me an ice cream yesterday -- yum. See, I have a lot to be grateful for!
7/10/2009 Gratitude
I had a fun lunch today with friends. The food wasn't awesome but it didn't matter because we laughed and talked more than we ate! It was one of my first "real" girlfriend lunches. Most of the time it is just me and one other person. It is amazing how the dynamics change when there are more than two people. It was fun!
7/8/2009 Gratitude
I am so grateful for the wonderful time we had at the pool yesterday. We spent almost 5 hours there! It was relaxing and fun. And the heat and sun makes my body feel so good. I also had a great time after getting home (even though I was tired) by just relaxing and enjoying the company of my husband in our home.
7/6/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for finding the perfect dress for a wedding. I don't like shopping but a friend made it almost painless yesterday! I found shoes, a purse and wrap to go with the dress too -- all cheap or on sale!
7/3/2009 Gratitude
Even though I got almost no sleep last night, I am grateful that I feel okay today. This hot weather really does do my body good! I am also glad it is Friday and tomorrow is a holiday. I love fireworks and hope to catch a show tonight and tomorrow night. Happy Birthday America!
6/30/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for a naturopath that I like. Even though she has yet to be able to help me, she is working with me and my body to find the right answers -- not one-size fits all formulas. And while it is sometimes hard to be grateful for a body as sensitive as mine, I do appreciate all my body does for me and goes through in the process.
Would you rather . . .
. . . spend decades living the good life with great homes, fancy food, maids and butlers, new cars, etc. only to spend your final years in prison with virtually nothing? Or would you rather live a very modest life with no extravagances for your entire life?
The answer is easy for me. The modest life. First, I think giving up the high-life would be way too hard. The contrast of going from having everything to having nothing would be nearly impossible for me to adjust to.
Second, I am not really a person who craves a lot of extravagance in my life. Yes, a good meal once-in-a-while is nice but I don't want it every day. I get satisfaction from doing my own dishes. And I get really attached to my car! Ha!
Finally, I tend to keep my life on a fairly even keel all of the time. I don't enjoy the rollercoaster rides of life.
The answer is easy for me. The modest life. First, I think giving up the high-life would be way too hard. The contrast of going from having everything to having nothing would be nearly impossible for me to adjust to.
Second, I am not really a person who craves a lot of extravagance in my life. Yes, a good meal once-in-a-while is nice but I don't want it every day. I get satisfaction from doing my own dishes. And I get really attached to my car! Ha!
Finally, I tend to keep my life on a fairly even keel all of the time. I don't enjoy the rollercoaster rides of life.
6/29/2009 Gratitude
I am so thankful for the wonderful day I spend yesterday on a pontoon on a lake with friends and my hubby. It was a lovely day and really quite peaceful. Saw some pretty birds, jumping fish and very few insects! We had good food too. We can't afford a boat but are grateful we have friends who can.
6/27/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for sleep. I have said it before but when you have had trouble sleeping in the past, every good night's sleep now is a little gift. And I have been dreaming a lot lately which I think is a good thing as I am processing things and taking soul journeys. And waking up with kitties waiting to snuggle in bed is pure heaven!
6/25/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful that I was able to give back just a little today with a pro bono project that should help many non-profits. Even though I am not done with it yet, I have taken large steps forwards.
6/22/2009
Heat. I am grateful for heat! We had such a cool, rainy spring and it made my body ache -- literally. The heat has finally arrived and I feel so much better. Yeah, the heat can be draining and you feel sweaty all the time. But I will take that over feeling like I have the flu any day! Summer has arrived!
6/212009 Gratitude
Thank you for this beautiful day spent boating with friends on their pontoon, relaxing and reading by our pool and watching TV with my husband tonight. It was a great day in all ways.
6/20/2009 Gratitude
This might sound bad but it is something that I am really grateful for -- I am so glad I am not at my parent's house this weekend. My sister is visiting and I just can't stand to be around her. My reasons are vast and valid but I won't get into them here. Let's just say it is self-preservation on my part to keep my distance. I am grateful to be 1, 000 miles away, in my own home with nothing to do for the day. But I am looking forward to a Summer Solstice meditation class tonight!
6.19/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for the yummy dinner I had last night at one of our favorite "Mexican" restaurants. It isn't your typical Mexican restaurant and that's why we love it. I split Mahi Mahi and tequila shrimp dishes with a friend. Ooo, were they yummy -- black beans, rice, fresh tomato picante, guac and lots of garlic (I paid for that ingredient later!) And the margarita? Perfect after a stressful day/week. And because we had a gift certificate, it was cheap, cheap, cheap!
6/18/2009 Gratitude
Why is it that when we need something the most, we want it the least? I dreaded going to yoga class last night but it ended up being a very good class and just what I needed. For that I am grateful. I am also grateful for NetFlix, it has made our evenings so much more enjoyable during this long, rainy spring. And finally, I am grateful for being able to go to the pool for a while yesterday so I could relax and finish the good book I had been reading.
6/15/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for dreams. I rarely have nightmares and only sometimes have dreams that I would consider disturbing. Usually my dreams are just weird -- weaving together bits and pieces of my day into this bizarre nighttime movie in my head. But what a great escape! And if what they say is true of dreams, I am processing a lot of emotions while I sleep, releasing them from my psyche.
6/13/2009 Gratitude
I am so grateful that I am feeling better today and not in as much pain. It has been a rough pain week for me and to have some relief today was wonderful. I think I might have figured out what was causing it (keep your fingers crossed) and if so, it is a pretty easy fix. I am also grateful for being able to eat my lunch and dinner outside today. With the awful weather we have been having, this was a real treat!
Seriously?
Why must people take things so seriously when they are so insignificant? I am thinking about this today because of the Sarah Palin/David Letterman media hype. Sarah says that David owes all women an apology for his joke about her daughter getting pregnant by Alex Rodrigez. It was a kinda funny joke and certainly did not necessitate the onslaught of media coverage it is now getting.
Why aren't we instead outraged about hate crimes in America where real people get really hurt, and even killed as in the Holocaust museum shooting this week? Why aren't we protesting prisoners being kept in Guantanamo without trials or due process? Why aren't we pushing our government to make sure health care is available to all -- poor, sick, unemployed, etc. Why do we hardly hear about Darfur anymore? Instead the only news we hear from Africa is whether or not Madonna gets to adopt another child.
Please, let's save our outrage for important issues and let the little things slide off our backs without another thought.
Why aren't we instead outraged about hate crimes in America where real people get really hurt, and even killed as in the Holocaust museum shooting this week? Why aren't we protesting prisoners being kept in Guantanamo without trials or due process? Why aren't we pushing our government to make sure health care is available to all -- poor, sick, unemployed, etc. Why do we hardly hear about Darfur anymore? Instead the only news we hear from Africa is whether or not Madonna gets to adopt another child.
Please, let's save our outrage for important issues and let the little things slide off our backs without another thought.
6/12/2009 Gratitude
The sun is out this morning, at least for a little while as they say the storms and rain will be back this afternoon. I am happy to see the sun even if for only a little while.
6/10/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful that our friends bought us dinner last night. It was yummy and fun!
6/8/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for the money to be able to buy groceries (whatever I wanted) and coupons to make it a little cheaper. I know a lot of people that are unemployed cannot afford to buy groceries let alone name brands, organics and treats like I did today.
6/7/2009 Gratitude
Thank you for the lovely "church" service at my meditation center today. I really enjoy hearing Margaret speak. Plus it was nice for me to get out of the house for a while and do something good for me and my soul.
6/6/2009 Gratitude
I slept so good last night. It was cool with a little breeze in the bedroom. The Advil I took helped my leg cramps and once I got to sleep it was a solid night's sleep. I awoke this morning to the sun shining -- something we really haven't seen for days. Thank you body, thank you Universe!
6/5/2009 Gratitude
Today I am going to be "geeky" and be grateful for my technology. Even though it goes haywire on me sometimes, driving me crazy, I can't imagine life without it. I am grateful for my laptop, my iPod iTouch, my Wii, my television, cable, DVDs, Netflix, TiVo, cell phones and all the people that invented and "perfected" these technologies over the years. They make my life easier in many ways, but mostly more fun. And who doesn't need fun?
6/4/2009 Gratitude
Thank you President Obama for reaching out to the World's Muslims through your speech in Cairo today. It may not have been perfect and it may not ultimately make any difference. But we need to start the conversation. We need to reach out. We need to show the World that we practice the principles that we teach. It is a start.
6/3/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful that I have the type of relationship depicted in the movie "UP" which I saw today.
6/2/2009 Gratitude
Today I toured a facility in my area that helps people in need -- in need of food, shelter, clothing, utility assistance, etc. I am so grateful that I have never needed these types of services, that I have always been self-sufficient (with the help of my wonderful husband). I am grateful I haven't had to give up my beloved pets because I have no where to live. I am grateful I don't have to sleep in my car -- or have my car carry my only possessions. I am grateful I can go to the grocery store and pick out the foods I want to eat, and not rely on random food bank offerings. And I am grateful that such organizations exist to help those in need. Most of all, I am grateful for my life.
5/29/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful that my eye doctor is being so patient with me and helping me find the right contact lens solution for my nearsightedness and now my need for reading glasses! I am grateful for the warm sunny day. I am grateful for the NBA Playoff party we are attending tonight with friends. I am grateful for the two good night's of sleep I have gotten -- in a row! I am grateful for iced tea.
5/26/2009 Gratitude
I got a GREAT night's sleep last night -- the first one in over two weeks! I am so grateful! I also feel much better today and was actually able to work out a little bit. I am back on track.
5/25/2009 Gratitude
What a nice afternoon with friends today. Casual, easy, tasty. A great way to spend a day off.
5/22/2009 Gratitude
Today I am grateful for moisture -- vaporizers, steam showers, cold iced tea, slushies from Sonic, hot teat. They all have made me feel better this week while I have been sick with a terrible cough. I am on my way to the doctor and so I am also grateful that I could get an appointment today. Hopefully I will be feeling much better in the next 24 to 48 hours and can enjoy our Memorial Day BBQ with friends.
5/20/2009 Gratitude
I am so grateful that this virus I have right now, hasn't gotten worse! I am feeling a little better and am hoping the worst of it is over. It is no fun being sick, but since I had nothing I had to do this week (being out of work does have its advantages) I could just rest and take care of myself. I am also grateful for those Sonic happy hour drinks at half-price. They hit the spot when you aren't feeling well. Finally, I am grateful for this nice warm (some might say hot) weather. I love summer!
5/18/2009 Gratitude
I am so grateful I made it through last week's extended travels to family functions! All went smoothly and while I am exhausted, I feel blessed to have been able to be there for it all. But even more so, I am happy to be home. Despite some serious problems thrown at me this past year, my life is good and I need to remind myself of that more often!
5/8/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful I slept well last night. I went to bed not feeling well and was afraid it would be a rough night. I think I was just detoxing a little from the free cranial session I had yesterday. I am also grateful that our trip to see family is finally here. It has been a very rough and nerve-racking path to this coming week and it will feel good to actually participate in the events, and then put them behind me. I look forward to coming home to a greater sense of peace in my life with little or no obligation before me. Perhaps that will be a good time to find a better connection with myself and spirit. I will be off for a week -- just know that I will be grateful for my week ahead. Happy Mother's Day.
5/7/2009 Gratitude
I am so grateful for a healing yoga class last night. I left class feeling good. I am also grateful for the free dinner my yoga instructor purchased for me. I have had a lot of people be very generous to me these months of unemployment and I need to remember that and pay it forward when I can, in ways that I can. I am grateful for this warm, sunny day. These kinds of days always make me feel better. And finally, I am grateful for the free cranial sacrial session I have this afternoon. It comes at a good time as my neck and jaw have been bothering me. Thank you.
5/5/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for no sounds in the night last night. I am grateful that the car cost less than $100 to fix. I am grateful that my husband has the day off. I am grateful I got a hair cut today. I am grateful that I have a free meditation class to go to tonight. I am grateful that American Idol is on tonight.
5/4/2009 Gratitude
I am thankful for the monthly meditation service we attended yesterday. I always feel better after attending a meditation event and am looking forward to going to another event on Tuesday. I am also grateful for my new iTouch iPod -- it is fun and will come in handy next week when traveling!
5/1/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for the free lunch I received today (the clam chowder was YUMMY!) I am also grateful for the two hour middle of the day movie break with my husband. The movie wasn't that great, but escaping reality for a little bit was nice. Finally, I am grateful for Sex and the City ON DEMAND -- unedited, full versions of the show!
4/30/2009 Gratitude
It may not be in best form to wish time away, but today I am grateful that it is the last day of April. May seems more hopeful to me, and April has been a very hard month. Plus, I am now that much closer to the pool opening in our homeowners community. Yeah! I am also grateful for the lemon-berry slush from Sonic that I am sipping on right now. Sweet and fruity, delish!
4/29/2009 Gratitude
This is one of those days when it is seemingly hard to be grateful as it seems that so much has gone wrong and/or been really, really hard. BUT, it is a beautiful day outside and I am going to go enjoy it for a few minutes. And, I do have food to eat, a comfy bed to sleep in and a roof over my head. Yes, it is one of those days when I need to reach back into the gratitude basics, but that's okay. Every day can't be a great one, but I can be grateful for every day. So thank you for the lessons of the day -- let them make my tomorrow's be easier!
4/28/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for the Wii Fit. Just bought it today and started to use it right away. It seems to make exercise fun and I feel like I am in control. Perhaps I will get sick of it over time, but for now, if it can help me exercise more, I am grateful.
4/27/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for a decent night's sleep last night as I don't get them often! I am also grateful that I am feeling a little better today -- I was in so much pain yesterday. And, I am grateful for Spry peppermint gum, yummy.
4/25/2009 Gratitude
I am so grateful for the garage sale yesterday that netted us TWICE what we had hoped and projected. When you are unemployed, that money means a lot. And for us, it means we can use that money to add in a few more "treats" back into our lives. Thank you Universe and all of those that purchased our items!
Teasing
I have been thinking about teasing lately. I hate to be teased and am very sensitive to teasing. I know this came from my childhood because my mother teased me. She thought she was making me strong but really she made me weak. My husband on the other hand, was also teased (by his father mostly) and teasing doesn't bother him. Why?
Is it because we are two different people and therefore take things differently? Is is because the intention and tone of the teasing was different between my mother and his father? Or is my husband simply able to pretend that teasing doesn't bother him?
Any why, when I hate to be teased, do I find myself teasing others? To make matter worse, I think I tease people more when they seem weak. Am I some kind of bully?
As you can tell, I don't really have answers but I am pondering.
Is it because we are two different people and therefore take things differently? Is is because the intention and tone of the teasing was different between my mother and his father? Or is my husband simply able to pretend that teasing doesn't bother him?
Any why, when I hate to be teased, do I find myself teasing others? To make matter worse, I think I tease people more when they seem weak. Am I some kind of bully?
As you can tell, I don't really have answers but I am pondering.
4/22/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for this Earth -- happy Earth Day! I am also grateful that my husband has a job interview today. After a year of unemployment, he is really ready to get back to work. It is yoga day today so that's something to always be grateful for!
4/21/2009 Gratitude
Comcast improved our picture quality after problems from the digital conversion. Thank you! It is sunny and warm. I love it! After my husband's physical today, the doctor said he is healthy. Yeeha!
4/20/2009 Gratitude
I am grateful for a really good night's sleep last night. I am also grateful for the deep and intimate conversation my husband and I had before going to bed last night. Maybe that's why I slept so good?
4/19/2009 Gratitude
I am struggling a little today but I still have plenty to be grateful for -- my meditation group this morning, a sunny warm day and the fact that my body actually feels pretty good today (even if my mind doesn't.)
4/18/2009 Gratitude
I feel pretty good today and that's something to be grateful for! And while it is still raining, the predicted winter storm fizzled a bit. When it stops raining, the grass is going to be GREENER than GREEN and all the spring flowers will be in bloom. I am grateful for nature's splendor!
4/17/2009 Gratitude
I got a good night's sleep last night -- thank you!
I am also thankful for something said by Wayne Dyer that helped me greatly with my perceptions right now. He said to pay attention to synchronicities not necessarily for the messages contained within them but as a reminder to remain connected to spirit. It is then that any message intended for you (if indeed there is a message beyond the need to re-connect) will present itself.
I often spend too much time trying to figure out what it means when I wake up at the same time every night or if my husband keeps having encounters with rabbits.
The message is -- be with spirit. Thank you.
I am also thankful for something said by Wayne Dyer that helped me greatly with my perceptions right now. He said to pay attention to synchronicities not necessarily for the messages contained within them but as a reminder to remain connected to spirit. It is then that any message intended for you (if indeed there is a message beyond the need to re-connect) will present itself.
I often spend too much time trying to figure out what it means when I wake up at the same time every night or if my husband keeps having encounters with rabbits.
The message is -- be with spirit. Thank you.
4/16/2009 Gratitude
I am happy and relieved that my nephew turned 18-years-old today. We have waited a long time for this day for reasons that I won't get into here. I am also grateful that I am home tonight with the fireplace going and no where to go in this rain and fog. I am grateful for hot apple crisp right out of the oven - yum!
4/15/2009 Gratitude
A walk with my husband before he left for work. Sitting in our hot tub relaxing. A good yoga class. An evening alone after a weekend of company. A 70 degree day. A little project work for some income. All things I am grateful for today.
4/13/09 Gratitude
I am so grateful for the beautiful sunny day that allowed us to spend time walking around an outdoor mall, enjoying the tulips and other spring flowers. Ah, spring!
4/12/09 Gratitude
Hmm, I struggle a little bit this morning after seeing my last journal entry. You see, the beeping did not stop after buying new smoke detectors. We have now disconnected all the smoke detectors and the beeping continues. So, while I was extremely grateful the other day to find the right model of replacement detectors, I can't be grateful for something being fixed when it wasn't. Hmm.
Today I am grateful that I have been having a great weekend with my visiting nephew. Wii has provided hours of entertainment. As did the art museum and soaking in hot springs. I have tried to set aside the middle of the night beeping in favor of calm and fun times with him. And for that, I am grateful.
Now, if I could only figure out where the beeping is coming from so I can fix it and get a solid night's sleep without the disturbing, beep beep. Universe, I'd be deeply grateful for that! Happy Easter!
Today I am grateful that I have been having a great weekend with my visiting nephew. Wii has provided hours of entertainment. As did the art museum and soaking in hot springs. I have tried to set aside the middle of the night beeping in favor of calm and fun times with him. And for that, I am grateful.
Now, if I could only figure out where the beeping is coming from so I can fix it and get a solid night's sleep without the disturbing, beep beep. Universe, I'd be deeply grateful for that! Happy Easter!
4/7/09 Gratitude
After many more sleepless nights due to random beeping, we identified the source (a bad smoke detector) and figured out what we need to do to replace it.
I begged the Universe all the way to Walmart (sorry, I don't usually shop there but the manufacturer said they carry the model we need) -- please let them have what I need, at a price I can afford and the number I need to buy (we decided to replace all 5 in the house rather than have them go "postal" in the future.) Thank you Universe for making all those wishes come true. I bought the last 5 of that model of smoke detectors in the store and they only cost $12 each!
Now Universe I BEG, on my knees, PLEASE let this fix the problem so there is no more beeping in the night. I can't take it. I am exhausted. My nerves are frazzled. I desperately need a break and I know you can give it to me. THANK YOU!
P.S. You may note an earlier post thanking the Universe for identifying the source of the beeps. As it turns out, our alarm system was also beeping but not because of the smoke alarms. We had two random beeping events going on at once! I wish I knew if there were a Universal sign or message in that!
I begged the Universe all the way to Walmart (sorry, I don't usually shop there but the manufacturer said they carry the model we need) -- please let them have what I need, at a price I can afford and the number I need to buy (we decided to replace all 5 in the house rather than have them go "postal" in the future.) Thank you Universe for making all those wishes come true. I bought the last 5 of that model of smoke detectors in the store and they only cost $12 each!
Now Universe I BEG, on my knees, PLEASE let this fix the problem so there is no more beeping in the night. I can't take it. I am exhausted. My nerves are frazzled. I desperately need a break and I know you can give it to me. THANK YOU!
P.S. You may note an earlier post thanking the Universe for identifying the source of the beeps. As it turns out, our alarm system was also beeping but not because of the smoke alarms. We had two random beeping events going on at once! I wish I knew if there were a Universal sign or message in that!
4/4/09 Gratitude
I am grateful for seeing a funny movie yesterday (I Love You, Man) and for friends buying us dinner. I am grateful that we got to see some neighbors yesterday that we had hardly seen all winter. I am grateful for my warm home on this snowy day.
4/1/09 Gratitude
No joke! Today I am grateful for a new feeling of hopefulness. I have been feeling quite down lately and after a good night's sleep last night, I feel better this morning. I don't know how long it will last (lately my joy has been fleeting) I will ride it like a surfer riding a wave -- for as long as I can. Hang ten!
3/31/09 Gratitude
Today I am grateful that we FINALLY located the source of the beeping within our house. It was driving me nuts and causing great anxiety as we were getting woken up in the middle of night. I am also grateful that we can get this fixed for FREE! Thank you Universe for hearing my plea for help and responding.
3/30/09 Gratitude
I am grateful today for my astrologer offering me a half-price reading and for my financial advisor giving me over an hour of her time to re-balance my suffering portfolio -- once again. Thanks!
3/29/09 Gratitude
Even though I am not feeling well today, I am grateful for the ability to take care of myself with a hot bath, tea, a good book and a snuggly bed with loving cats.
3/28/09 Gratitude
Today I am grateful for the new moon astrology class I am attending as well as the basketball game that we are going to tonight. It will be a fun day filled with friends and entertainment -- and hopefully a few astrological learnings that will get me through the next month!
3/27/09 Gratitude
After a lovely snow day yesterday, I am so grateful for the sun to be out again today. The sun makes me feel so much better. I love the feel of the sun beating down on my skin, warming me from the outside in. And the sun warms me from the inside out by cheering me up. I am grateful for the sun!
A Psychic Reading
I had a psychic reading last night. It always amazes me how on-track these things are. The reader told me things about myself that he would have no way of knowing other than psychic ability. Perhaps the most accurate was his summary that I have lots of ideas that I am working on (and all of them good and relevant) but that I will get no where because there is no plan tobring them all together so it seems chaotic. I am not sure what to do with this information because he offered no solutions -- I guess that's up to me. But the other remarkable tidbit was his assessment that the way to my truth was through my voice -- writing, journaling, talking, art, etc. Hmm, maybe this blog was a better idea than I realized!
3/26/09 Gratitude
I am grateful for the snow we are receiving today. We need the moisture after a long, dry winter.
3/22/09 Gratitude
Today I am grateful for the Sunday paper and a warm sunny day in which to enjoy it.
3/20/09 Gratitude
Today I am grateful for the 2 1/2 hour massage I received for the price of an hour. Thank you Jeanelle! Happy Spring!
3/19/09 Gratitude
Today I am grateful for the long walk with my husband in the park on this sunny, warm spring day.
Just starting out
My mom taught me that just because everyone is doing it, doesn't mean I have to. Hmm, I guess once again I am ignoring her advice because I have started this blog, jumping on the social networking bandwagon.
I wanted to start blogging because I am a thinker. I think too much for my own good. And while I like to journal, blogging seems like a more disciplined approach to documenting what's going on in my active mind.
I'd like to use this forum to express my gratitudes, talk about spirituality and ruminate about life in this ever evolving and changing world. I am not an overtly social person so perhaps this blog will help me reach out to others, learning, sharing and expressing.
Let me know what you think, what you are grateful for and how you are dealing with life -- both spiritually and in "reality."
I wanted to start blogging because I am a thinker. I think too much for my own good. And while I like to journal, blogging seems like a more disciplined approach to documenting what's going on in my active mind.
I'd like to use this forum to express my gratitudes, talk about spirituality and ruminate about life in this ever evolving and changing world. I am not an overtly social person so perhaps this blog will help me reach out to others, learning, sharing and expressing.
Let me know what you think, what you are grateful for and how you are dealing with life -- both spiritually and in "reality."
