Don’t be captured by the past; live in the now. All things, whether they were positive or negative, are things that have happened in your past. You have the whole world ahead of you to focus on, (2011.28)
We all live through rough moments when we wonder– what? why? how did this happen? Why me? These ahHA moments can be startling, revealing, and even painful. But. the truth and reality of it .. is that moment will pass.. in French there is an expression, “want to or not, this is what it is”… When you have these light bulb moments, thank “Universe/God” you’ve reached the turning point. Say thank you… and move on.
Feelings of appreciation become real when we express them.
Find the door .. open it, walk out or walk in, the world is yours to discover.
For more doors/architecture, please visit Dan’s No Facilities site, to see what other door/architecture lovers have posted today. https://nofacilities.com/2024/06/13/csc-model-trains/ note. I know I have a lot of readers who like trains and all that goes with them.. another reason to visit Dan’s page today.
The easier the task, the more careful you should be. When you do something you are used to doing, it is easy to fail due to overconfidence or conceitedness. Avoid falling into this trap, and proceed with caution (PL2012.12)
Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent, (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Imagine being able to change your looks and become anyone you want, by creating an avatar. True you can’t change who you are, or erase your life experiences. But.. you can express your creativity and enjoy seeing what you can do with your imagination, computer skills, and enjoy the creative expression of the many talented artists/designers in the world around you.
There are some things in life we just can’t change easily, but we can change how we approach or accept the many opportunities/challenges we are given or dealt. Years ago, I was fortunate enough to be part of a group who were exploring the new media that was available.. computers were no longer out of reach to the average home/person… and many who could afford one, were playing around, using them to simplify basics work loads. What a blessing to not have to use carbon paper to make copies, or spend time running to the photo copier when you needed only one copy.
The younger generation won’t remember such times, but many of us do. In the digital world, you can be old, young, blonde, brunette, your curves could be to die for, and you never have to worry about what will happen if you indulge your sweet tooth with another piece of cake. I asked a few of my clients at the time if they would be interested in creating their own avatar. It began as a fun project, but I and my colleagues soon realized that giving someone the ability to recreate themselves in a virtual world brought out a lot of important feelings and information that led (in some) to very productive self discoveries.
Not everyone could adapt or use the “tools” in a positive way.. but it did give me the opportunity to see the “truth” in that expression, “art often is an imitation of life.”. The pictures I’ve used in this blog, are from a designer in SL who has a gift of producing skins and looks that cover a range of skin tones and features … In the virtual world, there are often over 40000 users on at one time, that is a lot isn’t it. AND they come from all over the world.
I see in the posts on FB and other platforms, that many users like to use bitmojis .. character versions of themselves. And now, I see there are all kinds of games/worlds, platforms where avatars are used to represent the Player(s) Some fantasy some not. Have you ever explored any of the virtual worlds, and if you did, did you pick an avatar or create one that was “real” or did you let your creative expression out to play.??
How many of us love Halloween because we can dress up and/or let our fantasies colour and decorate our world,.. Every day should be a day where we can express our creativity, whether in what we will wear to day, or how you deal or handle a situation you are faced with.
or slightly different, but along the same line
Enjoy the moment while you wait. things come about when they are meant to happen. Think of what you do for the time being, and don’t rush the outcome. (2020.10)
Hello… remember me.. I am here even tho’ I’ve been boarded up … I can still see you as you pass me by… no longer interested in how I’m doing … I miss the sunny smiles, and the cheerful greetings of passersby … It isn’t my fault that fate happened, and I was made redundant.. .. I do smile as you walk by and hope you will feel the cheerful greeting I send you..
Everyone is in such a rush today, always in a hurry, or looking at some object in their hand… I once had flower beds under me, I could watch as each planting grew each year from budding babies to beautiful petals in such an array of delightful colours. Visitors would stop to admire the flowers and always there would be a smile my way .. Alas that was another day,
As we age, we do see and live through changes, Some changes are life changing, and there is no going back. The reality is.. there IS NO GOING BACK… we can revisit the place, but not the time.
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 toward the future and start with a fresh outlook. (PL2015.9)
Don’t give up! Keep at it until you accomplish what you’ve started. The key to achieving something is to stick to it. If you are able to continue something from start to finish, you will be sure to accomplish it no matter how difficult the task is. (PL2014.5)
Oyashikiri
Update on the car. the smell of moth balls is overpowering. It means the car is used for essential travel only. I’m told that it will be a few more weeks before the smell will dissipate. Thanks for following up. You are all so appreciated. Enjoy the new month, the mosquitos here are still on full attack, although wearing the protective netting has made a difference. Not taking pictures tho’ exposes the hands for too long, and gloves are…well.. let’s say… for now I’ll pass. Have a good day everyone!
Are you overdoing things? Not only do you harm yourself when you overdo things, but you may be imposing on others as well. (2022.29)
Today is Wednesday .. however I woke up thinking it was a different day of the week, and began to plan accordingly. It was a surprise to find out.. No. today was Wednesday. This is what happens when you take my car away. My daily routine yesterday flew out the window when my car refused to open up for me. Then when finally I did get in, it wouldn’t start.
Ok not the end of the world, but I did have to come in and cancel all my appointments for the day. Neighbours had to wonder why I was sitting at the end of my laneway for hours on end.* Had to wait for dealer who was sending someone to find out what was going on with my car. (Note. I live a short distance from the dealership.. that said they are absolutely wonderful in every way when it comes to service ALL the time.) (*maybe slight exaggeration)
I had to also cancel and rearrange all my “meetings” for today too. Today will be spent trying to find a way to store items that I will no longer carry/store in the car. Remember the cute picture of the squirrel in my trunk when I was in the woods.. (where I go 365 days of the year).. well … my car problem was, critters ate my wires that part of the system that “ran” my automobile.
So,….yes… someone has to rework, rearrange her way of doing things.
Time to regroup as the saying goes.
On the positive, my car is going to be thoroughly cleaned and detailed… and I will have a cleaner garage (yes I use mine, my car is in the garage all seasons…=^_^=) AND my body will get a breather from the mosquitos and pollen .. I don’t know how or when the got at me, but UGH they did.. I have reverted back to my longer outdoor vest.. even with long sleeves and my hat with netting, the other day wearing a shorter summer vest, they got under clothing and bit bit bit.
Too many words today.. I had thought of doing Wordless Wednesday… right! That went by the by.
Live Radiantly as the Sun. Strive to always be bright and cheerful so you can enliven those around you. (2020.27)
For me it is allergy season, (and let’s not forget the pesky bugs/mosquitoes)… I do my morning rounds and then come home.. There is an ad on the telly … where the windshield of a car is covered in pollen. Argh. If you suffer from allergies, you know how that picture can strike horror… ugh. I’m fortunate that as I’ve progressed in life (another way of saying aged) my symptoms are actually much diminished. AND no matter how it looks, I wear a hat with a netting all around it. Works wonders,
In my younger day, EGO would have likely not added such an item to my wardrobe essentials, Now I have two! One in a light beige and the other in that woodsy gray/green. one is smaller and fits my head just right, but the other was the only left in the store, it is bigger… but ., you know what.,, it covers a broader part of my shoulders, At first I was concerned my little friends would react.. but “food” is my calling card.. they don’t care if the human is wearing a silly hat,, They even know my car.. I’m not parked yet and I see the animals making their way to the “diner”…. Depending on my time of arrival, they can be impatient and scold and call out their impatience.
I have been doing this long enough now, I hear the early morning calls when they begin their mating songs.. and then there is the call of the babies… when parents are out getting food, The one bird I’ve gotten to know better is the woodpecker. It is fascinating to me how they have found ways to communicate to me, what they like and where they prefer me to put it.
Oyashikiri
Change is the only constant in life.
I was asked the other day if I think of myself as a happy person. YES I DO… and in fact, I now can say .. I also know contentment. …. do smile today,. life is to be lived and enjoyed,
Nos momentos dificeis da vida….. in difficult moment of life,..step back, stop and listen to the voice within. If you can… visit a place where you can meditate/pray … take in the silence, the quiet, let your body/mind recalibrate, release negative and worrisome energies.. In areas where the seasons change, the transition from winter to spring can be a gradual change or a dramatic explosion … ie. severe weather warnings, forest fires, flooding..
You are never alone, even if at times it feels that way… Turn on the flame of hope… let the Universe help you to find inner peace.., The rain will feed the plants that are waking after being dormant for months on end .. spring flowers are blooming, the other day I passed many lilac bushes already bursting with colour.. I would have gotten out to see if their fragrance was filling the air, however.. I was stopped from following that thought process,, when I saw the mosquitoes eagerly waiting for me to get out of the car.
Life is a balance…. PL Precept # 20 Live maintaining equilibrium between mind and matter..
Pl Precept #1 life is art
Here are some of the birds I’ve heard singing these past couple of mornings.. chestnut sided warbler, gray catbird, red eyed Vireo, Great Crested Fly Catcher ,Oven bird, wood thrush, hermit thrush, there were of course many others, but these are the newer ones for me.
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.
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