wordless Wednesday
Happiness is…………………… having connected with you………… your sharing of adventures, life is good. To wake to another day, and know that so many possibilities await. Happy Wednesday everyone!
Oyashikiri
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Appreciation
July 11th PL calendar –
Appreciate the Makoto (sincerity) of the people who came before you
Everything we have today was built upon the hard work of our ancestors and the people who came before us. Always remember to be thankful and humble and continue to build on their past successes
Church is a spiritual home away from home, and a place to find your inner=self.
Service today is at 10 a.m
Reminder, At church you can have a state of mind where you are able to open up yourself to God and candidly share what is bothering your minister(s)
Oyashikiri
ps.. when you share your life with people you love, don’t forget to let them know you value them, that you love them. We only live once, when a moment passes, it does not come back for a replay (rerun) Love is powerful and enduring, be aware/respectful. Always. forever is a long time,
lessons
oh hello, almost missed you
I felt your stillness
it drew me back to you
sometimes in life,
this is something we need to do too
yet for reasons, beyond comprehension
we keep racing ahead
then wonder how in the world
we find ourselves in over our heads
thank you.. for reminding me
to stop and simply BE
Q
Welcome to PL where your environment and the things that happen in front of you are all materials for your self expression and learning =^_^=
Oyashikiri
end of day
It has been the kind of day, that I can honestly say – I am happy to bid it adieu. PC problems, with a television tantrum to test my already depleted unbalanced day.
However, thanks to solid friends, and an otherwise, sunny day…. I am able to chill this evening, and get online to wish each an everyone of you a grand spanking new day tomorrow.
PL calendar day 8 First accept Everything
Life is filled with happy moments, sometimes happy, and at times inconvenient, it is important to first accept every situation as it occurs and try to accept and understand it for what it is.
Thanks to my good friends today, I was able to practice patience and enjoy my day, when at another time I would have seen my patience, rumpled and creased. I feel truly blessed, I am learning, appreciation and gratitude is the fabric that binds lasting friendships
Without friends life would be empty.
Oyashikiri
What is this flower, it was so heavily scented?
Respect/love
Found, in a search and find mission the other day. Was actually looking for paint. Thinking I got off the “track” somehow. There she was, patiently waiting to be discovered. It was the highlights in her hair and her make up that “hooked” me. Her eyes are still bright with a sparkle. She had been well loved, now she was discarded waiting for her new fate.
I can easily be distracted when I am in an interesting place. I learn about myself and life by being open to new possibilities. My husband as a reporter, was a great observer, we could be in the same place at the same time, but his sense of what was happening, and mine were often very different. The unique components of his personality and character blended and added to my own “self”.
It is interesting how often in the day, his presence in my life is felt. Never be afraid of love or of differences, in a relationship, they make us stronger. Love is unconditional, it is faith, trust, & so much more. The word respect is so important, in defining a strong relationship, whatever the relationship might be.
Is RESPECT in your life? “love”
Oyashikiri
A great many people think they are thinking, when they are actually rearranging their prejudices. William James
innocence in art
When we are young and begin our journey, art is a creative outlet. A way of expression. Young eyes, will replicate with whatever medium they have on hand and will delight us with their drawings and insights.
As we travel the road of life, our thoughts and views take on different forms of expression. This drawing was done by my 6 year old niece, seeing it, I was filled with memories of the days where I lay with my pencils, crayons and rescued papers, designing what I knew would be the gowns and dresses of the “fashion” world.
What happens to our dreams, do they actually go away, or do they blossom into an assortment of different colour and shapes. I still think of drawing and using fashion when I sit to “express” my thoughts, the key word being -think- that disappears the minute I see a blank page/canvass. My innocence has had years of living to change its perceptions.
PL Precept #1 Life is Art, friends, go with the flow, the only constant in life is change. Life your life to the fullest, appreciate and be grateful for all the comes your way. Growing pain and all. You “art” will shine and continue to be uniquely yours.
Oyashikiri
*yesterday at this time, I was heading for Montreal and fish tails. =^_^=
Thursday doors
Some doors should just stay shut, and others should be explored. A door opened yesterday, that gave vent for deep rooted anger and hurt to escape. Fortunately I was able to close the door again. But it is obviously one I will have to explore again, at another time.
My Mother passed away 2 years ago, my husband one year ago. There is more processing to do. I give thanks for the blessing of friends.
PL Precept # 5 One’s self is lost by being emotional
PL Precept # 4 Being annoyed limits your expression.
Question, when your hurt is disrespected and tossed aside, my reaction is to withdraw, so that I can be respectful as much as I can of another persons stubbornness… Why is it so difficult for me to accept. I am not a masochist .. I distance myself my preference to be to live in peace and be happy. However, there are times, it isn’t that simple. So by golly, shut that darn door, and leave it closed, in fact, bring the nails and hammer and I will nail it shut.
How serious am I.
We can open a door and walk away, or we can look out and shut the door, staying inside, or …….. ?????
Today being Thursday, check out other blogs that are featuring doors. begin here Norm 2.0
Oyashikiri
last photo n&m
Peace
Stillness in the moment – captured – never forgotten
Always live with world peace in your heart
each and everyone of your actions can inspire peace within your family, your community and the world around you. this peace will eventually help lead to world peace
Today service is at 10 a.m.
Sunday regular service 10 a.m.
the 11th. Ancestors day 10.am.
Oyashikiri
photos M&N
a beetle bouquet
PL calendar day 29 Use what you need to use without hesitation
Your things, your money, your knowledge, and your strength are all part of you. Utilize them to their fullest potential without hesitation.
Service this evening at 7pm. This is a special day, and evening .. let us pray with great appreciation today, life is good.
Oyashikiri
photo -family traveller
research
Object, considering a class at Scrapbook Centrale, pick up deck of cards. Live in Ottawa, drive to Montreal for deck of cards. ????
Look again, see the deck of cards. No I don’t either. I went next door to a Dollar store to find a deck, and it took walking up and down the aisles several times. I kid you not.
Crab burger with special taters at Copper Branch, and a return journey home, What was this in aid of. Natalie announced a 3 day week-end o classes with Seth Aptner (23 to 25th of August ) at Scrapbook Central 888 383 5558
The workshop that I had considered taking, was one that involved 52 cards (standard playing cards) Having purchased the playing cards, and begun the first step of putting black gesso on a few…..I am now, no longer considering that class. Yup.. I have been drawn to brighter more electric colours and find myself reviewing options.
Research is good. So is change, timing is everything.
PL Day 26 Put your whole heart into whatever you do, no matter when or where you are.
Don’t try to cut corners or be careless about things. Be fully responsible completing whatever you set out to do.
It is a bit of a drive to Montreal, but the inspiration I get there, the ability to see and enjoy the creativity of others AND the vast array of products allows me plenty of fodder to research.
PL Precept # 15 All is a mirror
PL Precept # 19 Begin Once you Perceive.
There has been a profound change in my life that am adjusting to. My faith, LOVE and Life itself, keep me filled with appreciation and gratitude for I am humbled every day by the kindness, and genuine friendships that I have been blessed with. Whether near, or far, I do love you all.
Oyashikiri
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