Blessings
Make today a memorable day!
Let’s try to put our whole heart into whatever we say or do as our unique signature.
Oyashikiri
PL2022
Archive for the ‘mind’ Category
buttons
For all who have known me over the years… you know about my button ‘fetish’ for no rhyme or reason, I collected buttons.. and not a particular kind of button.. Just buttons, I had jars, bags, boxes of them everywhere. How many of you over the years, wondered where they all went. They got put away and stored…. for what? who knows? Finally after my husband passed away, and I began to downsize, I decided to pass some along.
One friend came over and we literally filled her trunk full of big jars, containers of all sizes with buttons. No that wasn’t all, another friend who was going to open a boutique of vintage clothes etc. came and took away another car load of buttons. No I never sorted through them, well… that is not true, one dear friend who I don’t see much these days, (part of the doll club) came over one day and ambitiously thought of sorting buttons into sizes, colour etc. It was like taking a pail of water from the ocean to count the drops.
Do I still have buttons, yes. the other day I looked down behind the bench in the living room and saw a couple of decorative bottles against the wall…yup… filled with buttons. the cleaner had dusted and put them back… to be found another day.
No. I no longer collect them when I see them bagged in thrift shops.. or in hobby shops, in fact I never even look for them, or see them except to notice they still have buttons in craft areas.. and since I no longer sew I don’t frequent material shops. Kind of reminds me of when FB sends me notices, do I want to see what I was doing 5 years ago. No. not really. I lived it. I don’t need to see it again.. there is NOW and I want to know what is around me NOW.
It is the journey that intrigues me, the adventure of NOW. I enjoyed my search and discovery of buttons, they were just fun to find and collect. I imagined at the time I would do ???? I had so many ideas.. but. in the end. that is what they were ideas. Over the years I have been full of them… and I loved every moment of “possibilities” The sharing of the spoils.. and … then… I was ready for the next adventure.
Life is what we make of it.. and I have ONE goal, and that is to be happy. When I worked I loved what I did, I experimented… if I didn’t like what I was doing, I moved on. When I found something I liked I enjoyed it to the fullest, and did my best to see how much I could achieve or do. I loved getting up each day to discover what lay ahead. I still do!
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..
Oyashikiri
There was a time, a button saved the day.
PL2022.6
konnichiwa
The art of sleeping. Something so basic… yet… often so difficult to achieve.
My furry companions were very good at encouraging, and showing me how…. Letting go… and simply …chilling… would be beneficial to my well being.
ie. not making the bed as soon as I get up… would not ruin my day, or spoil my relationship with the world.
and… Quincy has shown me that at anytime, one can close one’s eyes and just “turn off”
“You have your own way of doing things, and others have their way of doing things. Don’t worry about what other people will say.” Simply… allow life to guide you. when we are open to new ways of doing something, we expand our personal horizons.
PL Precept #1 Life is Art.
Oyashikiri
“” PL2018.20
Sunday
The key to solving problems is within you
The problems that appear before you can surely be solved. Give it your best effort, and the answers will come to you as long as you remain strong in your conviction that all will turn out well.
It is important to be assertive, but maintaining harmony is just as important.
Say what is on your mind clearly, but don’t be overly attached to your views. Respect the points of view of others and always seek to find a happy medium.
Oyashikiri
PL2020.2012.15
vendredi
Face challenging situations with positive determination.
When you encounter difficulties, boldly take measures to overcome them. By creatively finding solutions, you will feel the joy in tackling any situation.
PL2019.13
Have a safe start to the week-end!
Oyashikiri
Interested in the Virtual blog.. have a look https://virtualnws8.ca/2024/12/12/holiday-greetings/
Picture was taken the other day during the fog/snow and rain at P22
Thursday
Always be cheerful, happy and good humored.
When you make an effort to be cheerful and happy you will naturally begin to feel that way.
The gateway to happiness lies within your reach. It is always open to you, you simply have to know that happiness begins within, Always be yourself, don’t try to be someone you aren’t.
Have you used a stapler lately, mine ran out out of staples, and for a few minutes.. I actually wondered what was wrong with it.. then I had to scramble to remember where the replacements were.!!! finally found, I had a bit of a chuckle as I looked at the stapler to determine how to put the replacements in. Like duh, this was such an easy fix … thankfully I have a “junk” drawer in my office for items seldom used, BUT could be useful one day… Have you used a stapler lately?
Oyashikiri
PL2019.2020.12
photo – Mariko,Japan
Quiet
There is a quiet
that engulfs and captures my thoughts
a quiet that fills me with a feeling full of an emotion
I can not name
it isn’t part of a game, nor do I seek fame
But, I do want to lay claim
To the ever present energy
That courses through my veins
is this an insanity or am I sane….. and
all the chatter is in vain
I ask
does it even matter
the moment has passed
Q
Past, Present or Future, always remember to be sincere and Honest. At anytime, the place where you are standing at that moment is the stage upon which you must express yourself. At each moment in time, there is sure to be a way to express yourself in relation to your position or status.
Oyashikiri
PL2019.6
photo/verse-Q
jeudi
Experience the joy of being kind to others
The joy of expressing kindness to others is much greater than when someone does something kind for you. Always strive to be a person who can be kind to others.
Follow your heart while also thinking about the happiness of others, Always be true to yourself in your words and actions. Strive to make others happy with a sincere heart.
Oyashikiri
Always
PL2019.4.2012.5
Photo Mel & Nick
Wednesday
All the little reindeer are getting ready for their big haul coming up. They have to keep in shape, work their muscles, and keep their limbs flexible… build their stamina. We are being told to expect our first big snow drop…there were snow dustings yesterday. Time to put the sand and a shovel into the car, make sure the ice and snow scrapers are within reach. You ready?
When you get stuck, go back to the beginning
Could it be that you have forgotten what initially sparked your enthusiasm? By remembering what inspired you in the beginning, you will feel a renewed enthusiasm.
For those of you following the car saga, Its back, however it is not finished, there is still a problem with the wi-fi system, I can get calls, but no one can hear me.. could be the speaker or another wire that is malfunctioning!… but it can’t go back in till the 10th. Not having it for over a week, means I have a lot of “catch up ” to do. Positive side. I will be unavailable while in my car /out on runs etc… just like in the good old days of landlines and no wi-fi in cars. Always look for the silver lining!!!!!!
Have a great day everyone, and IF you are in an area where the snow is coming or has come, please be prepared. Check your anti-freeze, the windshield washer fluids are they minus weather grade, do you have a shovel, sand/salt in the car if you travel outside the city a must ….. yup winter is here. In Canada winter tires are a necessity … NB* in some Provinces you will be ticketed or fined if you are travelling without them. Take heed. Be Prepared.
Oyashikiri
Salut!
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. The everyday things you do will show when it really counts.
Oyashikiri
If you have a tendency to be careless about everyday matters, you cannot expect to perform well at crucial times.
PL2020.2014.3
