Seeing friends, hearing from friends.......this has been my lucky day. Seeing someone or hearing from someone you have been thinking about is like pennies from heaven..........small gifts, meant to make you smile.
Today, I received so many pennies my bank is full. I have friends scattered across the four corners of everywhere......and I love hearing from them......I also have many friends who live near us, but for whatever
reasons, don't see each other that often. Today, calls, texts and physical visits all came into play......and life is good.
I read an interesting theory a few years back......basically that when you think of your friends, they too, are thinking of you. Wouldn't that be great if it were true........not really communicating, but just thoughts of each other at the same time.
This has been a weekend of rest, a time to work in the flowers, do some laundry and just hang. I know for many it was vacation and travel time......I 65, the route to the beach was jammed yesterday and today. If I had been out of town, those pennies from heaven would not have come my way........so glad we stayed home.
Here's wishing you all a week filled with pennies from heaven, may all your banks be filled.
Goodnight Sweet dreams
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Don't Drown
There was an amazing quote that came across my FaceBook page this morning......."an entire sea of water can't sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can't put you down unless
you allow it to get inside you." All I could find about it, was unknown quote. It is too bad that the person who said these wonderful words is not receiving credit for them.
"An entire sea of water can't sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can't put you down unless you allow it to get inside you."
I just thought it should be repeated. It is so easy to let the negativity drown us, to let the waves overpower us. Don't breathe it, don't swallow it.......don't believe it. If you look, there is always something positive.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams.
you allow it to get inside you." All I could find about it, was unknown quote. It is too bad that the person who said these wonderful words is not receiving credit for them.
"An entire sea of water can't sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can't put you down unless you allow it to get inside you."
I just thought it should be repeated. It is so easy to let the negativity drown us, to let the waves overpower us. Don't breathe it, don't swallow it.......don't believe it. If you look, there is always something positive.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Compassion For Self
Classes on compassion and healing today..........being in an addiction center away from your friends and family on a holiday is tough.......my students were glad to see me today.
Everyone thinks because they can love others, that they have compassion........but, you also have to have compassion for yourself. How many can look in the mirror and honestly say, you love yourself.
Body and spirit cannot heal without compassion.
As classes ended today, students stood a little straighter, spoke more kindly and smiled. Many of them don't realize the safety net they have there at the center.......sometimes reality hits hard when they go home.
That's why it is so important they understand compassion and the part it plays in their lives. Compassion for yourself, makes it very difficult to destroy your body and spirit with substance abuse.
Compassion for yourself, enables you to feel more compassion for others and helps you to understand how your decisions touch everyone in your life in some way.
It was an emotional day, I am drained.......but I felt the love in that small room today, I felt the compassion.
Everyone thinks because they can love others, that they have compassion........but, you also have to have compassion for yourself. How many can look in the mirror and honestly say, you love yourself.
Body and spirit cannot heal without compassion.
As classes ended today, students stood a little straighter, spoke more kindly and smiled. Many of them don't realize the safety net they have there at the center.......sometimes reality hits hard when they go home.
That's why it is so important they understand compassion and the part it plays in their lives. Compassion for yourself, makes it very difficult to destroy your body and spirit with substance abuse.
Compassion for yourself, enables you to feel more compassion for others and helps you to understand how your decisions touch everyone in your life in some way.
It was an emotional day, I am drained.......but I felt the love in that small room today, I felt the compassion.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Fireworks in the Rain
Rain and fireworks, interesting combination.......Calliou the collie, is so freaked, Rick found him in the shower. I wish we had some doggie downers. :)
The monsoons continue, I am glad we live in the foothills and not the valleys.
I have thought of friends today and of holidays past.......huge celebrations, intimate gatherings, everywhere from Colorado to the Panhandle of Florida.......from snowflakes to sweltering 100 degrees.
I have thought of past students today, hoping that not only have they celebrated this day, but are still celebrating their lives. What is it about holidays that bring remembrances? Holidays and special occasions
are the threads that hold the tapestries of our lives together......the glitter and sparkle of good times, family and friends.
I am grateful tonight for so many things.....to live here in this country (even with all its flaws) for friends and family and the love they have given me, for the opportunities to celebrate......and for fireworks in the rain.
Wishing you all
Goodnight, Sweet dreams
The monsoons continue, I am glad we live in the foothills and not the valleys.
I have thought of friends today and of holidays past.......huge celebrations, intimate gatherings, everywhere from Colorado to the Panhandle of Florida.......from snowflakes to sweltering 100 degrees.
I have thought of past students today, hoping that not only have they celebrated this day, but are still celebrating their lives. What is it about holidays that bring remembrances? Holidays and special occasions
are the threads that hold the tapestries of our lives together......the glitter and sparkle of good times, family and friends.
I am grateful tonight for so many things.....to live here in this country (even with all its flaws) for friends and family and the love they have given me, for the opportunities to celebrate......and for fireworks in the rain.
Wishing you all
Goodnight, Sweet dreams
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Happy Birthday America
Tropical rains are training........it feels like September......rain and winds, strange July weather.
Tomorrow is July 4th, Independence Day. We have family coming by, I will cook entirely too much food......and eat entirely too much. The neighbors are shooting fireworks in the rain. Calliou the collie, is not happy. The first 4th of July Celebration I can remember.......I was maybe five years old. My dad had built a BBQ pit and picnic table in our backyard. My grandparents came, my cousin Susann, my brothers and sisters were there. There was BBQ, and home made ice cream.......we had sparklers.
I thought it was almost as good as Christmas........didn't really understand the significance of the holiday, but I knew there was something special about it. I think it is important to remember birthdays......yours, and your country's. It is not just another day......it's the day you were born.....the day your country was born.
Happy Birthday America! May we always celebrate, may we always remember how special this day is.
Tomorrow is July 4th, Independence Day. We have family coming by, I will cook entirely too much food......and eat entirely too much. The neighbors are shooting fireworks in the rain. Calliou the collie, is not happy. The first 4th of July Celebration I can remember.......I was maybe five years old. My dad had built a BBQ pit and picnic table in our backyard. My grandparents came, my cousin Susann, my brothers and sisters were there. There was BBQ, and home made ice cream.......we had sparklers.
I thought it was almost as good as Christmas........didn't really understand the significance of the holiday, but I knew there was something special about it. I think it is important to remember birthdays......yours, and your country's. It is not just another day......it's the day you were born.....the day your country was born.
Happy Birthday America! May we always celebrate, may we always remember how special this day is.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Goodbye Pieter
I knew the moment I saw him, he had been in the military.......I have spent way too much time teaching yoga to those who serve, there truly is a difference.
Pieter and his wife Vicki walked into the infusion room several months ago, actually back in the fall. It was one of those days that Rick had taken a box of his books with us to give to the other patients.
Vicki spoke first, she recognized Rick because she had worked for one of the newspapers that carried his column. We became friends......they were in love, they were full of life and hope and optimism that Pieter
would beat the cancer. Every time we did treatments together, he was so brave, so courageous, so full of spirit.
He had fought in Viet Nam, and like so many had been exposed to Agent Orange..........did we have a clue what exposure to that chemical would do to so many? We sat and talked, he was proud of the work that I was doing with those in the military who had addiction issues........he encouraged me to give all that I could.
They came in the infusion room after Christmas beaming, they looked ten years younger. Pieter was done with chemo, there were no traces of the cancer in his body. Everyone in the room celebrated, everyone
in the room felt hope in their hearts.
In April, Vicki e-mailed me.......the cancer was back with a vengeance, it had appeared in his brain......not much hope. Of all things, he was worried about me........I assured them I was fine, he had to be too.
This morning came the news, Pieter fought his last battle. Some may think that the cancer won......but I choose to think, somewhere, someplace........Pieter is leading his troops again.....young, healthy and whole.
RIP Pieter
I will miss you.
Pieter and his wife Vicki walked into the infusion room several months ago, actually back in the fall. It was one of those days that Rick had taken a box of his books with us to give to the other patients.
Vicki spoke first, she recognized Rick because she had worked for one of the newspapers that carried his column. We became friends......they were in love, they were full of life and hope and optimism that Pieter
would beat the cancer. Every time we did treatments together, he was so brave, so courageous, so full of spirit.
He had fought in Viet Nam, and like so many had been exposed to Agent Orange..........did we have a clue what exposure to that chemical would do to so many? We sat and talked, he was proud of the work that I was doing with those in the military who had addiction issues........he encouraged me to give all that I could.
They came in the infusion room after Christmas beaming, they looked ten years younger. Pieter was done with chemo, there were no traces of the cancer in his body. Everyone in the room celebrated, everyone
in the room felt hope in their hearts.
In April, Vicki e-mailed me.......the cancer was back with a vengeance, it had appeared in his brain......not much hope. Of all things, he was worried about me........I assured them I was fine, he had to be too.
This morning came the news, Pieter fought his last battle. Some may think that the cancer won......but I choose to think, somewhere, someplace........Pieter is leading his troops again.....young, healthy and whole.
RIP Pieter
I will miss you.
Monday, July 1, 2013
July 1
July 1......a warm beautiful summer day, full of promise
July 1......three days away from the 4th, ice cream, BBQ, and fireworks
July 1......last year on this date it was 104 degrees, today.....80 degrees
July 1.....thoughts of July in Telluride, fireworks and snow flakes
July 1.....my nephew James and his family are moving to Mississippi, I will miss them so much
July 1......still a little wobbly from last week's treatment
July 1.....ice cold watermelons, blueberries and ripe tomatoes, life is good
July 1.....those Christmas in July sales drive me crazy
July 1.....blue hydrangeas on a red checkered table cloth
July 1.....lightening bugs are everywhere
July 1.....enjoy your summer, it will be gone in the blink of an eye
July 1......three days away from the 4th, ice cream, BBQ, and fireworks
July 1......last year on this date it was 104 degrees, today.....80 degrees
July 1.....thoughts of July in Telluride, fireworks and snow flakes
July 1.....my nephew James and his family are moving to Mississippi, I will miss them so much
July 1......still a little wobbly from last week's treatment
July 1.....ice cold watermelons, blueberries and ripe tomatoes, life is good
July 1.....those Christmas in July sales drive me crazy
July 1.....blue hydrangeas on a red checkered table cloth
July 1.....lightening bugs are everywhere
July 1.....enjoy your summer, it will be gone in the blink of an eye
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