A day at the beach with your favourite people. Then a sound sleep at the end of the sofa while your human takes a nap.
In PL we learn to appreciate life, not only humans in the world with us, all living beings, and the material objects that make our lives more comfortable. Appreciation, respect are the natural fibres of/in our lives that bring contentment.
PL Principle #3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.
Happy Saturday, may it be a productive one for you.
Oyashikiri
Before working in a journal, the pages have to be prepped. Especially since I am a mixed media artist. I use different medium to work on the pages. I have had so many projects to work on the past while that I have lost track of time. I simply spend hours in the studio. This meant, pushing the Xmas cards to the back of the burner, while I prep* pages to work on them.
*work on the pages – doing backgrounds and then priming them with a Gesso that seals the page so the inks or paints won’t bleed when I begin working on them.
Life is the same. We commit to something then before we are done, something else comes up and we juggle. Choices pop up and we have to decide what is the best way to proceed. I reasoned that Xmas isn’t till December, BUT. I need to turn them in before the fall, so that the agencies can do what they need to do.
Am I procrastinating when I start something else before I finish another project? The PL Calendar for day 23 ( I know we are not where near the 23rd) ” Once you have set out to do something, it is your job. ” Job? I am retired !!! Then it goes on to say, Once you have accepted a task, don’t make any excuses, continue the job until the very end and make sure the outcome is something you can truly be proud of.
Written words and philosophies can be so confusing at times. anyone want to put in some ideas.views, give me something to ponder???
Winks at all her readers/friends…..honestly, I really am interested. Yes doing this blog this evening is a stalling tactic. =^_^=
Reminder Sunday, (August 11) service is at 10 a.m. we will be doing the Ancestors’ Day ceremony. See you all there!
Oyashikiri
My Mother used to say, an itching palm means you will be favoured with $ and/or something pleasant. YAY. if I am not to sleepy from the allergy meds, it will be fun. Another Mother memory is she said ear lobes can grow longer when you age. Mine have!! Message to self, you still have lots to learn.
PL calendar day 9 It is interesting because it’s different
Even if someone totally disagrees with you or does things differently you may learn something from them. Avoid getting trapped in the mindset, “This is the way it has to be,” and free your mind to consider other possibilities.
My husband used to tell me that saving 50% was not a big deal, he would be more impressed if I learned to save 100% .. Subtle … you think!! I am still working on this one.
Smiles and waves.. love and love and love.
Oyashikiri
Spaces, there is always a place, just right for meditation
find a space, where you can sit, reflect and contemplate,
BE your own best friend, LOVE will never end.
The Universe is everywhere,
there is no where you can BE without being part of the Universe
.. find a place, …. meditate
start today, make time for YOU every day.
Perfect Liberty calendar day 3
Always express your true self with honesty and integrity.
We feel a deep sense of joy when we are able to express our true selves. Always focus on your true feelings and express yourself honestly.
Oyashikiri
Hearts and Flowers to you today..
PL Perfect Liberty Calendar day 2
Let’s set higher goals and work to improve ourselves
Lets work towards our goals while keeping a clear vision of what we hope to achieve. Your strong conviction and Makoto (sincere effort) will hep drive you towards accomplishing what you set out to do.
Oyashikiri
A hot dry day, finally with Piglet with me in the car, I could park, and walk in off the road to take pictures. This little treasure had caught my eye some time ago, but it was never a good time to park off to the side of the busy roadway, and walk over to where this little house is.
The lot is big enough and shows signs of having had two outdoor “toilets” off to one side. There is also a bigger building, commercial from how it appears. but of course, I only had eyes for the two story charmer. The top has been removed from the ground floor, and placed as you see them. The small doorway is between the building, and has lost its door.
Someone at some time, had, intentions for this little “cottage” It would have been bright and welcoming inside with all those windows. I was surprised that the remains did not have a musty smell. The wood was dry and still had the smell that wood gets when it has been baking in the sun.
Rust has been working on the metal for some time. Building its many layers producing wonderful displays as only rust can. It is not very everyone, but textured materials, remnants of another time, another life, for me are inspiring.
Hope you have enjoyed this little visit to a place on an old road that once was the main highway to the city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec.
PL Calendar day 1 Spread your love beyond your borders, out to the entire world.
Our world is overflowing with problems. Let’s pray not only for those around us, but for the happiness and peace of the entire world.
Oyashikiri
reminder, service is at 7 pm this evening.
PL Calendar day 31 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 that you can show others what is in your heart.
Oyashikiri
Piglet and I were out wandering, I felt I needed to check in on my friend from a few weeks ago.
This time he had a few friends with him. He looked no better tended to, even though the zoo was open for business, and there were cars in the parking lot. But never mind his appearance, he made me smile, and coming over, he began to mooo? bray? Funny how animal can be so friendly in their own way. There was what looked like a reindeer type of maybe moose in with them. He looked like he had faded out, dried and withered Xmas garland hanging from his beautiful antlers. However he wasn’t ready to come say hello … we had to admire from afar.
Thankfully they can’t read the sign on that storage container that is on ground in their enclosure.
PL calendar day 29 You gain strength through your hardships
Whatever you learn easily or master effortlessly tends to be forgotten. The lessons you gain through repeated mistakes are what gives you genuine strength.
It was hot, the heat was a steady blanket of relentless “ugh” for me. Not for everyone, but me, myself and I, tend to wilt in the hot sun of summer. I feel an affection/love for these creatures, even the short visit with them will be a happy memory.
Wishing you all a great start to a brand new week.
Oyashikiri
The forbidden finger making its way to share a personal moment. Yesterday I gave him some fresh taller green leaves from my side of the fence… but did not touch, only with my voice, did I whisper my love. Every living being needs to know love!
When we apply ourselves to making something we enjoy, it is a pleasure. The results are rewarding. When we apply the same philosophy into any of our choices, life is good. There were “difficult” moments, for example when my sister decided that she didn’t like her first choice of threads when doing the finishing, she ripped out and redid by hand in smaller stitches with a smaller needle and different thread, to get the results she wanted. Voila, a beautiful and happy quilt. Was it hours of work, or pleasure.. =^_^=
PL calendar day 28
Let’s find the good in others and praise them. All people have good qualities and bad qualities. Focus on the good in others and applaud them every chance you get.
Reminder – August 1st is Kyososai (Founders’Day) service at 7PM
Oyashikiri
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