Take on any task with earnest enthusiasm and it will become interesting.
No matter what it is, if you really get into it, you will be able to find joy in doing it. The important point is to put your whole heart into what you are doing.
Oyashikiri
PL2015.15
First picture is what the laneway looked like before the snow.. the last picture was taken about an hour AFTER the plow had come by to clear the lane so I could get out yesterday morning. I fortunately turned around about 20 minutes away from my home when I realized that even the main roads, although a plow had gone through, were dangerously rutted with snow caused by the cars that were trying to make their way through. Visibility was not good, blowing snow made it impossible for the wipers to really clear the windshield. I got home put the car in the garage, shoveled the snow away from the garage door piled it where the plow driver could pull it away.. did that all along the side of the house too.
You can see by the pictures of the back deck, it had been cleared of snow down to the wood in anticipation of the coming storm, I had prepared. Still, when I went out to clear a path.. so I can make my way out of the house by the back door should there be an emergency, you can clearly see the dump. It fell hard and fast for hours before slowing down,
Have a “let’s do it” attitude.
Even if a task is difficult, keep in mind it is given by the Universe/God, and accomplish it. (PL2021.14)
Yes, my legs and arms did some complaining, but life is what it is.. and I thanked God/Universe that I have the ability to do it.
on the positive .. the snow .. was feathery light, the air was intoxicatingly fresh… the breeze/wind was teasing…friends touched base to see I was alright… sure in a *perfect world ** I would have been able to just sit by the fireplace and chill with a warm ginger tea, and my love wrapped around me… substitute a heated blanket … and Quincy came to cuddle.. Hey.. life is good! Even Quinn came to purr she actually got on my lap of her own accord. Time and patience.…
Oyashikiri
for those wanting to see Thursday Doors (https://nofacilities.com/2025/02/13/iowa-law-library/ )
Let’s begin today with a smile
Let’s start the day with a positive outlook, looking forward to what we can discover.
The message is simple, try it all day… go around smiling … see how it brightens your day. does it/did it make a difference for you?
Oyashikiri
Live expressing your own unique self in your day to day life
Take the time to find what makes you unique, and you will be able to live your life expressing your own individual beauty,
Oyashikiri
PL2015.10
Eagles won! Chiefs 22 – Philadelphia Eagles 40 Eagles dominated to win the Super Bowl,
All I am hearing yesterday and today on the radio is the hype about the big game today. Interesting when I keyed in football yesterday I got a lot of info. on soccer.(Soccer is called football in other parts of the world). Apparently the two teams playing today are creating quite a stir, The Chiefs have held the title and the Eagles want to take it back, they won it a few years back. Communication seems to play a big part in all that goes down.
Communication is important in all our lives. I suspect that today, everyone will be focused on NOW.
Today’s PL “thought for the day”
Don’t be swayed by the past; It’s what you do from now on that counts.
Your failures as well as your successes are now in the past. Always look towards the future and start with a fresh outlook.
OYASHIKIRI
At one time I would have just said “good luck” but it seems there is a lot of hard work with hours of practice and dedicated focus on accomplishing team work... there has to be a winner, but I think from what I am hearing … it will be close… What will be, will be.
Hearts and Flowers month. Will you or do you do anything special for the day? It seems that every year there is a lot of commercial activity, but I see less and less of the actual acknowledgement of the occasion in the “world” around me. In school, I remember having a dedicated activity where we made hand made valentines to take home for our parents. On the day itself, we could bring in cards and circulate them to our classmates. Somehow … I don’t think this happen anymore? Input anyone?
I’m not hearing so much about love these days, I am hearing about football. I understand the Eagles are going to soar! (the final game of the 2024 season will be played this Sunday )
Start by thinking “lets do it!” Once you decide to do something and put your whole heart into it, things will start moving forward. (PL2022.8)
Whatever you are doing today- remember approach everything with the firm belief that, “it will turn out for the best!”
Oyashikiri
want to read what is being said about tomorrows game? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6122219/2025/02/08/super-bowl-eagles-chiefs-key-questions-matchups/
Think “now is the time” Instead of “it’s no use now” Don’t give up by thinking it’s too late. Tell yourself that there is more that can be done.
—- enjoy and focus on every moment —-
Oyashikiri
Owl pic is a puzzle
“You can lead a horse to water – but you can’t make it drink!”
Don’t let circumstances sway your decision. It does not help to overthink things. Sometimes we just need to make up our minds and move forward. PL2022.6
This is February, the love month- you ready! L O V E … remember the song with the words “what the world needs now, is love, sweet love” pass it on, we need more L OV E in this world.
Oyashikiri
How can human beings who claim to be caring loving beings, hunt and harass a beautiful living creature just trying to live his/her life. For the sake of a picture and ???
PL Precept # 15 All is a mirror
https://daverenz.com/album/1461972/this-peace-of-mine
Oyashikiri
These were taken yesterday, it was balmy, mind you I was bundled up with a very long coat, and Bogs* (boots that are made for Canadian winters, keep the feet warm to -058 degrees.) .. and layered “to the nines”. To do the Bog on days when the winds are whipping over the landscape, can be very refreshing. I enjoyed my walk, there was no one else around, There is something to be said about sitting on a bench in the middle of a snow covered Bog. The birds were huddled in the woods fluffed up, keeping warm. The one squirrel I saw was nuzzled in against a tree in the elbow of another branch. He had no interest in leaving the sheltered nook for a peanut.
When I got to the part of the Bog that leads back to terra firma, the wooden boardwalk that crosses over water, was snow covered, the winds had picked up enough that the dried stalks from the water plants .. whispered and sang as the spirited winds ran through them. Beautiful and serene.
The walk provided me with time for quiet reflection, any sadness was carried away by the breeze. Its cool caress as it gently brushed my cheeks, wiped the silent tears. Nature embraced me with the comfort I needed.
Your smile is what is needed
A smile invites happiness and cheer and is essential to energize others as well as yourself.
PL2022.3.
Ottawa is in for another snow storm, hello. another one, yes! and, it will only be the appetizer, mid week it seems a bigger one will arrive. Keep the snow shoes and skiis ready!
Oyashikiri
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