a child’s expression
so much innocence
the emotion just happens
as we mature
somewhere, some how
we find ways
to hide or not show
how we truly feel
and in time
we ourselves forget
that the facade
is really just that
an outer face
and not what
we are feeling
at all
PL Precept #15 all is a mirror
Oyashikiri
Life is happily moving along, life is very good, there appears to be chaos around you, but in your little world, each day is a brand new, happy day.
And then, and then, surprise, the magic wand comes around and a little tap, tap tap, and darn, something changes.
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You get a new computer, because your old, true blue friend, simply refuses to budge, you shut down one night, and it simply refused to wake up. Yes, the new one is top of the line able to do all that you want it to do. However, it is not warm and fuzzy, it doesn’t remember your last dinner for two, it has not shared any real “moments” with you. It is a cold black, metal box.
Nothing is where it used to be, and every time you turn it on. you just know you will discover another learning curve. Sigh. I know, these opportunities are sent to keep our gray matter from getting sluggish. To keep us eager for more knowledge, encourage our creativity.
Great way to start the day, how is your day going? Change is good, mantra for the day, change is good, change is good..
Smiles and waves, good morning, it is the start of a Friday, I’m told there are black Friday sales going on everywhere. Even here in Canada. time to take a break and go out to play.
I know my new friend here on my desk will be waiting for me when I return.
Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 2 To live is to express one’s self
I found this delightful animation on a blog I follow, it told a story that I would like to share with you. I hope you enjoy.
Native American (Hiawatha) grab yourself a cuppa… and enjoy. Blessings everyone..
Oyashikiri
I love many of the minion cartoons, not all, but most. I confess, some I don’t get the humour at all. And then, others like this one, connect with me right away.
We all have the freedom of choice, some of us exercise that right, another can be passive about the world around them, however, I’ve learned that passive does not mean indifferent.
My personality is what it is. I now know after living all these years with my “self” that to others I can be not only opinionated, but stubborn. Do I think of myself as being stubborn, no, do I think I’m opinionated, no…. BUT… if the other person’s reality is that I am. Then guess what…in my interactions with that person, I have not responded in a way that encouraged communication, or in turn, they find me to be stubborn and opinionated, because I don’t agree with them. Fun eh!
The only person I have control over, or can change, is MYSELF.
Every day is a lesson in .. living life to its fullest potential, to do my best when sharing with others to bring happiness and a smile, whenever I can. I like being happy, and tend to remove myself when I meet up continuously with negativity.
It is not easy to walk away, or take a stand, but, mental health, and our ability to cope with some of the negative energy that bombards us each day, is just as important as being heart healthy..A healthy positive and loving spirit, will go a long way, in seeing daily rewards grow.
This house has two doors. Obviously at one time the upstairs door, either had a balcony, BUT maybe not. We have come across a lot of places with a secondary door, that at one time was going to be another exit, or a door to a small balcony, when asked, the agent would say, it just never got done.
In newer buildings I have seen doors that open to let in a view, but there is a guard railing (decorative and for security reasons) that bars exit.
I eat because I am hungry. I eat because I am diabetic and need to eat at regular intervals, I eat because as a diabetic, there are times, I need to adjust my sugar levels, that are perhaps giving or adding to my headache, or malaise
Notice, at no time above did I say I eat because I like to eat. Sure I enjoy a nice meal from time to time .. especially at a restaurant with a friend while we catch up. Neither hubby or I are foodies, I realized the other day, neither one of us wills say, let’s go out .. we will and have done it, but it is not on our wish list of things to do.
We each have our likes and preferences on what we like to eat, and how we like it cooked. But, truly it is more of a..” ok have to eat, so let me see what is here…”
Pl Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity
One of my important lessons – regarding food. portion control. ..not what I eat, it is how much I eat.. I can do with a lot less.. and not having to eat out, helps a lot with maintaining smaller portions,
for me, the perfect breakfast. small portion steamed rice, poached egg, and Japanese or Chinese pickles, dessert (mid morning taste) iced coffee, with of ice, black, no sugar, no cream, if anything extra water.
What a great way to start the day.. How about you, how is your day going?
Oyashikiri
Taken from Wikipedia.. cut and paste
Theatre or theater[1] is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers, typically actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music, and dance. Elements of art, such as painted scenery and stagecraft such as lighting are used to enhance the physicality, presence and immediacy of the experience.[2] The specific place of the performance is also named by the word “theatre” as derived from the Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”), itself from θεάομαι (theáomai, “to see”, “to watch”, “to observe”).
The pictures themselves are part of my collection of places that speak to me. We have driven by when the doors have been open to air the place. But, I have not been inside.
It sits on a main street, there are houses close by, where people still live. When I stopped to take the pictures, a walker walked past, and greetings were shared. There was no concern or interest in my standing there, taking pictures. Just another “tourist’ taking in the sights.
I have spoken to the lady who owns the building, she operates a small antique and knick knack shop near by. In her plans, somewhere down the road, she would like to fix it up and do something with it. Meanwhile it sits.
Sometimes I feel like my body and mind are like the building. I am here, I function, just don’t know how brilliantly I’m handling the day.
Today, I was searching through the “arts and crafts” section in a chain Thrift Shop (it is for profit, and gives a big percentage to the Diabetes agency in our area) I came away with some great finds.. Things that had I gone to the local “big store” Craft, hobby, or Stationary shops for, would have cost me 3 – 4 times more
It works for me, because over the years, I have worked with these products and purchased them at full price for “work” in a Corporate or Health Care Setting. People pass them on because something newer has come along, name has been changed, and it has a fancier package, and important here… it is marketed to the consumer by Crafting, and Hobby specialists via You Tube or the company’s own website.
250 envelopes at 2.99 less 30% discount, is more appealing to me, than a box of 100 for 15$ plus taxes. The drafting paper I got, 18 sheets for 2.99 less 30% works for me, does the same job as the pad of specialty paper for 24$, and a real find was photo paper, gloss a package of 50 for 50 cents… versus 1 sheet for 89 cents
The relic that I am, had a darn good day. I am excited about trying my goodies out, just as a theater goer is primed and eager to see a new movie or play. The Picadilly theater still stands, the sign above the door, still sits proudly announcing the function of the building. Every time I go by, I will wave, and wish it continued success that it will go on standing proud, no matter how the years fade and wear its facade down.
PL Precept # 12 Everything has a way according to its Name
Every day, in every way
we are the main character
in our very own play
Act 1, scene 1
starts the minute your
day has begun.
Oyashikiri
Keep repeating, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 IF that failed to work, start over again.
Then a friend sent me this link, after watching… the above moment had passed.
Dancing on Water-Chinese Art of Bamboo drifting
A lifetime can be a minute, depends on your perception. Today IS another day. Get out there and enjoy it.
Had we had the room, I would have liked to have had the rock moved, to come home with us…captured its boldness with the lens instead. When there is a will, there is a way.
Oyashikiri
Please ..there is special Lady needing our prayers. yesterday she lost a finger,…. a musician, this is a devastating shock to her, her family and friends, need our support. A quiet moment with a simple healing prayer for all who need our strength today, will be greatly appreciated.
Oyashikiri
Mural on the side of an old building as you drive through a little town on old Hwy 31.
The building is empty, there is a rental sign on the window off the front entrance. Where it had been a thriving community at one time, it is now a delightful little piece of history, as cars whiz by towards their destination further along the highway.
What seems so important today, can be a faint memory in the years to come. We live in a world today, that has so much to offer, we intermingle with so many cultures, it is a time to prosper and learn from one another.
It is my prayer that we will not squander away, what so many have worked so hard for, fought for, and died for……
Lesson 13 of the 2016 =PL Calendar…. Each person has their own special qualities. Each of us is born with a unique personality, and a unique worldview. Be respectful of others and learn to get along with people of all types.
Oyashikiri
Chrome… beautiful shining chrome.some women love diamonds, they are nice, however, a well looked after bike, all polished up and warm from the ride.. Aaaahhh bliss.
The rider had stopped for a break, I was close enough to the bike I could hear her settling down, the little pings, and noises that she made… what a beautiful sound. I toured her, and enjoyed viewing her. I believe that even inanimate objects know when they are loved and cared for. This lady had to purr when she was on the highway. Her owner took really good care of her. She had every right to be proud.
I did meet the owner ,=^_^= , when I was asked how did I know who owned the bike, I needed only to look, they must have cut quite the figure when the two of them took to the roads. Thank you Paul for being so courteous to someone who fell in love with your very special “lady”.
PL Principle # 3 – I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things..
Never limit your dreams… appreciate the world around you… One second can be a lifetime. The time spent with that Harley had the excitement and thrill of delightful flirtation that took bloom and flew into the storehouse of my daydreams. It was a WOW factor
WE should all have them.. =^_^=
PL Precept # 21 Live in Perfect Liberty
PL Precept # 2 To live is to Express One’s Self.
Oyashikiri
Riding such a bike on an open stretch of road, (secondary road) through valleys, hillsides.. would be AMAZING… The freedom of the open road, skies over head stretching out into forever, Yum….. no radios. no electronic gadgets, just the purring of the engine, and “man” riding as one. YESSSSS
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