choices
Today is a new day. Yesterday was the past. Once I live today, I will have crossed another time zone.
and yes………. bus pass is still missing..
some days, just happen.
Smile on everyone! race the sun, it can be fun.
Oyashikiri
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Monday – reflection
I came home from church yesterday to find out that Keeper had gone missing. She had slipped out the door before my husband could close it. He tried to follow her, but in his weakened condition, she proved to be more determined then he, and for his efforts he landed on the curb while she ran merrily on her way. Of course, new to the area, she got lost.
As fate would have it, I had gone out without my cell. He had no way to reach me, I was doing errands on my way back home. In brief, I was devastated, crushed beyond measure, every death in the last year, every parting that have visited my life this year, came crashing down on me. The damn opened and I have never in my life known such emotional ripping apart of my “soul” I cried, screamed, wailed, I scared myself. Never in my life have I had such immediate pain and felt so ripped apart.
All I could think of was NOTHING, the grieving in my total being had taken over and all I could do was allow the emotions to express themselves. Prayer, Pray Pray, Pray… in the quiet spaces before the wailing began again & again, I called the church, the Humane Society, the Police…. my common sense prevailed, I did not use 911.. but called their main number. my voice cracked I could barely speak my vocal chords were in shock, I’m sure.
Keeper is home. Someone called animal control, they came brought her back to the shelter, checked her microchip, called the breeders*, who like knights in shining armour from days of old, jumped into their car and did their best not to speed into the city. They got the call at 3:15 or so, the shelter closed at 4 pm.
It was a harrowing day, Keeper and I were in bed very early, we slept till this morning, glued together in relief. Poor Velcro, didn’t know what was happening around him, he is such a patient, and caring soul. The dogs commiserated happily when they met up. Big brother was welcoming to his delinquent sister, he didn’t scold for the anxiety she unwittingly caused, in all four of her humans.
I don’t know why it was deemed necessary that I experience such a torrent of emotions, but… it did certainly allow for an emptying of any and all emotions I may have been holding back. Life IS.
I am so grateful and thankful for the kindness of the strangers, that due to their caring and good intentions, made the choices that brought Keeper home.
PL Precept #18 Each moment is a Turning Point
Oyashikiri
*Hounds of Freckashpeng
unsaid
words we say,
we can never take back
once spoken
they linger
time may erase the pain
but, long after
the scars remain
TRUE love given
no matter the distance
will remain true
and, should there be pain
pure love will see us through
words can lie
real love is felt
often unsaid
yet the bond transcends
above and beyond
always and forever
today, tomorrow and always
GOD IS
no more, no less
Q
Reflection
quiet reflection
a moment of silence
a prayer for peace
a prayer for understanding
join in prayer today
reach out
show you care
kindness, love and compassion
communications that come from the heart
is how we start
to do our part
world peace
begins with us
we can make a difference
Believe, have faith
it can be done
seasons come and go
“life is art”
Oyashikiri
top photo – Hillwalker (D.Su)
Wordless Wednesday
Taiwan Jiancing Historic Trail, Taipingshan National Forest elevation 2000 m http://floralia.centerblog.net/rub-autour-du-monde–20.html
photo from internet
Sunday -Fabric continued
Fabric art, continued.
I was happy to learn today that the 2018 PL Calendars are here, and now available. After perusing the pages, I can’t wait to begin the new year. Plan ahead, if you are wanting to be able to send them to friends, Let us know how many you would like put away for you. Please note that the cost has been made the same all across North America. $3.00
Day of Peace ceremony will be November 1.st. 10 a.m
Let us take today’s lesson, Express Yourself Cheerfully, as a thought to carry forward into the whole week.
Remember as we begin a new week, that our relationships and the situations around us, reflect our own hearts and actions, like a mirror. When we change our surroundings, it will bring about changes for us personally too.
Happy week ahead.
Oyashikiri
original art by Q (in progress)
hexagon – sometimes
Sometimes, you decide to cut out a hexagon. You have an idea. But before you can really get carried away, your creative self goes to work… and yes, you do hexagons, but this is what you end up with.
There is another step or two that followed, but the picture may or may not be completed, so… I leave you with the above. I wanted fall colours, and I’ve done a flower. We will have to wait to see what comes next.
Sometimes, we have to know when to stop, take a step back, and wait.
Happy week-end everyone!
Oyashikiri
Mickey
I was just going to settle into bed when I heard the ping of my phone, I could have ignored it, but I wasn’t completely settled in so, I had a look. There was Mickey smiling away while in the shadows I could see a throng of people wandering, mingling the Disneyland “Park” Even at night it is able to captivate with the charm that is Disnyland.
Where I was, on a quiet street, night time had descended, and most residents on our street anyway, were safely tucked into bed. My sister on the other paw, visiting in Los Angeles was surrounded with activity and coloured lights, (3 hour time difference)
I love when I am reminded on how wonderful life is in 2017, that with technology the way it is now I can share a moment in space and time with someone (in this case my sister) and be miles away, and in a totally different “place” These are blessings friends, we experience them everyday. We have much to be thankful.
Appreciation of life, learning to share and care as a daily part of our lives, that is important.
People who choose to be toxic, who get their “highs” on the distress or perceived failures of others, who can only malign and remember past incidents that they feed on to give them a reason to live. That is SAD. we can only pray that their toxic behaviours and “sick” fumes don’t darken our paths. When they do, appreciate that you are not in “that place” give thanks for your own life, and pray that their “unwell” state of mind and being will find its way to a better place. Then move on.
PL Precept #11 Always be with God.
The negativity and disease of others, need not infect your world.
GOD is LOVE
no matter what philosophy you live by, LOVE permeates all teachings.
Oyashikiri
photo -Valerie
Zen Friday
This little flag was brought back a year ago, it was to fly happily at the church reminding one and all, that we should be thankful at all times. Somehow, it just never got put up, and it was only discovered recently again, when I picked up several boxes of goodies I had to be recycled to the House of Lazarus, Community Outreach Mission, in Mountain, Ontario. *
Seeing it again, was uplifting and reminded me that I do have so much to be thankful for. I kept it, and it hangs where I can see it everyday. Actually it sits where both my husband and I can see it and rejoice at the blessing we have been given. An illness is an opportunity to revisit the purpose of life, and why we are here.
A reminder not to squander your days and nights doing things you don’t enjoy, or with people who are possibly toxic in your world. Rather than peace, love and caring, they can only offer, negatives. They project hate, greed and selfishness.
This is the Canadian Thanksgiving week-end. Families will gather, with friends and family to share the bounty in their lives.
Be sincere, be honest love with an open heart.
PL Precept # 11 ASLWAYS BE WITH GOD
NO, no turkey or ham this year..
NB* all the jewelry, name brand purses, bags etc. plus the fleece for spinning, felting and craft work, is all up at the House of Lazarus now. Please check their Facebook Page for their hours. Or check their website http://www.houseoflazarus.com
Blessings Be.
Oyashikiri
birthdays =^_^=
LOL.. no getting away from you is there. You are all so super fantastic.. No way you gonna let me forget it is my birthday. I wasn’t running away from it, really I wasn’t. I woke up and found that I’d lots of visits overnight. It was actually really pleasant to wake up and see that so many of you had dropped in.
So many of you have traveled through the years with me, always there with your smiles and friendships. How many times have I hollered out.. HELP I’m stuck… it could be late in the night for you, and mid afternoon for me.. Always, if you are around, help is to be had. I am so truly blessed.
The colours of fall have started to appear as you see in one of the pictures. Friends, are blessings I believe that. Even tho’ with the technology today (internet) we are able to reach out almost anytime… We don’t always get the chance, or think to do it, our day to day passes by on us too quickly.
Like the seasons, I am changing, my life takes new directions, doors open that I wasn’t expecting, opportunities that I hadn’t expected, drop in, and like nature, I accept and find creative ways to deal with the landscapes before me.
Always precious friends, I know that along the shorelines of my life, a friend is there. Thank you .. thank you, thank you…. each one of you helps me, live a life that is more complete, because you share this world with me.
Another year to mark off on the calendar… sigh… means I’m wiser, yes!
Come on…. this little gal is a cutie too… Thanks again everyone.. I love and appreciate you!!! I truly do…..
Oyashikiri
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