Rugged rocky countryside. The terrain is so different when we drive along the highway on the Quebec side of the river. It is a short distance to travel to feel the call of the wild and the outcrop of rocks that once beckoned me to climb. For a time I wanted to climb a frozen waterfall. Did I ever get to do it, no, but I sure thought of it a lot,
Thinking about doing something and doing it, are not the same thing, With the interviews that keep appearing on my screen that Robbie gave (Robbie Robertson) over the last years of his life, there is always the mention of Levon (Levon Helm) I don’t remember Levon all that well, it was Robbie who spent time talking to me, and telling me stories and about his desire to bring his music and stories to places he had yet to see or experience. Good on him he did it, and he did it with determination and a desire to do what he needed to do to accomplish his dreams.
We lost touch, so I don’t know how hard or difficult his dream was to achieve, but he did what he wanted to do, loved doing, and from all the press, he was successful. He wore his scars and told his stories always with pride of his heritage…
Time has a way of blurring the lines.. softening the memories of the struggles and hard moments in our history. That is why I focus on living every day as best as I can. I want no regrets.. I still can’t climb that frozen waterfall, but I can enjoy the memory, when it pops up in my now very full “book of memories”
I know the internet wants to be our everything. It isn’t. When the power goes out, you have only your thoughts/memories … cherish them.
Express your feelings straight away. It will be good if you could express your feelings as they are to people around you when you are happy or when you are troubled. Also, it will be a good chance for you to get to know others,
Perfect Liberty 2023.15
Oyashikiri
ps. I am asked where do the PL quotes come from that I use every day. They are published in Japan at the PL headquarters (Osaka), this year translations into English was done there also.
Hazy overcast with a delightful freeze. Still a welcome sight. We need to find more time to simply reflect and quietly enjoy our surroundings, wherever that may be.
Every day is a new sky a new beginning. Step outside your comfort zone, explore new possibilities.
Develop new ideas through your imagination – softly and flexibly- If you could find a way to add a twist, you will have more joy.
Perfect Liberty 2023.28
PL members – August 1. we will have service at 7 pm. There will be no 10: a.m. service that day.
It is raining, a real downpour and you have to get in out of the cold dampness that is sending a chill down your spine. Clouds overhead seem to be getting darker … the wind is picking up… which door would you want to go through for shelter… ? You have to decide quickly there is a dull roar of thunder in the distance, won’t be long before it comes your way… Wow, did you see that flash of lightening…
To find other options, visit Dan’s No Facilities site, where today is the Thursday Door feature. Here you will find doors being posted from all over the world.. https://nofacilities.com/2023/07/27/paying-respects/
Put Makoto even into small things. don’t let things go with “oh well” You will have a different outcome if you put Makoto, in all you do.
Perfect Liberty 2023.27
The doors featured today on my page, are from small towns in Ontario, Canada.
He/she sat patiently while I fed the birds and chipmunks.. he/she watched from a distance while the 3 big wild turkeys were there,…. when they left, it came and just sat in quiet contemplation.
Set a good example.
Always have presence of mind. If you overexert yourself, you will get easily swayed by emotion. Always put the best Makoto with presence of mind.
Don’t hesitate to show kindness to others. Do you ever find yourself hesitating to show kindness to someone? It is when you put your thoughts into action tht you can show others what is in your heart.
Perfect Liberty 2014.31
I would like to share a video with you.. that you might find helpful … when dealing with a difficult or stressful period in your life.
Trager Approach originated in California (Dr. Milton Trager) you can find out more about Trager itself
Hello everyone, Bom dia…. Bon Jour… yes, I’m still here, I’ve been letting my body heal. I know I have a hard head, I certainly heard the thunk .. it has not been determined if I had an “out cold” moment or two before I realized I was on the floor .. and began taking inventory of the various limbs that are attached to my body. Suffice to say, it has been an interesting week or so… as you all know I’m not the best patient in the world.
But here we are heading into another week-end. At least tomorrow is Friday, and we are mid July. So many people take holidays in June, July and August. I know it is perfect weather for summer cottages, camping, going to the beaches and wandering country roads. Soon the country fairs will start up, I’ve already seen signs of exhibitions/fairs being advertised. We’ve had Jazz Festivals and I believe the Blues festival was just last week..
For me the last week plus I have been in recovery mode.. that means a lot of sleeping and lying still listening to audio books, lectures and seminars. I had little interest in eating, altho’ I did have to eat, so I prepared dishes that could be left on the stove and dipped into when I needed to respond to the growl in my tummy. I did make sure I stayed hydrated…. it is amazing what rest and staying hydrated can do to a body in need.
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has written or called to check up on me. I certainly felt your “love” and believe me in the moments when I was feeling really “low” and “sorry” for my “sad state of affairs” the messages cheered me.
For those of you who know the magic of crystals/minerals.. I received a beautiful silver owl pendant with a chrysocolla pear shaped stone….it travelled from India from a friend in Australia. I am truly blessed.
Move forward with confidence. Experiences you have acquired through efforts so far are wonderful. Give it all you’ve got.
Have you ever stood by a cascading water fall, heard the rushing of the water over the rocks, as it travels over the many boulders and dips into the valleys it travels over. it is an awesome feeling to follow its path towards its destination where-ever that may be. It flows with an abandon that is beyond its control, it simply lives in the moment.
After a fall when you’ve hit your head, the healing process is much the same, the body has been shaken your whole system has to rebalance itself. The task before you is trusting in your inner voice, listening to what you can and cannot do… the biggest for me, is to practice PATIENCE.
Todays calendar reminds me… “to start with what I can do” and to think before i take action…
The path to achievement is “to start with what you can do” Try to find out what you can do towards challenges in your own situation. This will pave the way for achievement.
Perfect Liberty 2023.17
Happiness dear friends, is sharing with YOU. thank YOU!
TAOIST Life is Art (Perfect Liberty precept #1)
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--- there are two energies, Yin and Yang = ONE
---to have balance we must live each moment
of our lives.. with Makoto (sincerity)
The only constant in life is change. I am grounded in the reality of Living.
This is true, in all worlds. RL or virtual. I am me and only me.