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What is it about today’s world. How come we are always taking selfies?

Why would one need a selfie when getting out of the tub? In fact what is the fascination with taking pictures of what we are doing, should we not be out living our lives.. interacting with other people, catching up with friends, making new friends?

I got a message the other day about storage, I realized that I had zillions of pictures… like really.. how many times do I need to see a picture of a tree, and is that the same squirrel I captured with my camera the other day… was I really going to pay to store more pictures that I may or may not ever look at again.???

Really world, time to focus on living what is left of my life. I realize that out of thousands of pictures .. only a few are really important to me.. the rest are an accumulation of moments, that I lived.. and today, this actual moment is the moment I have to deal with NOW. I am going to make a serious attempt to clear out the non essential “stuff”…

How about you? How are you doing today? Have you done something new? Are you planning something or working on something that is exciting for you? Quincy (elder cat) is wanting me to get on with this so I can finish feeding he and Quinn … She has settled in and is now letting us all know.. she is here to stay… by far, she has the loudest purr I’ve ever heard.

Yesterday I put my chair out in the middle of a clump of snow cuz that is where the sun was shining the strongest… and just sat with my eyes closed enjoying the rays… I put on my sound identifier (birds) in ten minutes it had recorded over a dozen birds who serenaded my stolen moments. It was so peaceful, I didn’t want the radio on in the car when I started my drive home.

Please slow down .. make time for YOU … get out and enjoy the world as it unfolds a new season for us to experience ..

If you are going to do it, put your whole heart into it. Your degree of seriousness will affect the outcome. Your daily accumulation of effort towards your goals shows just how serious you are.

Oyashikiri

fyi. some of the conservation areas are now barred (closed) overnight. Unfortunately the grounds are being used late evenings by people with no respect for property and the wildlife.

como vai?

Choices, we all have to make them. Some come with answers that are easier than others. A simple, “how are you?”, “tudo bem?… requires a thought, do you just reply with “fine” or, do you reply with the thought that comes immediately to mind.??

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.

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Can you believe we are almost mid March! If you are interested in seeing more doors, this is the link to Dan’s No Facilities site.. where Thursdays you will find the Door feature. https://nofacilities.com/2025/03/13/east-hartford-detour/

Ian M. Dave R. Ron M. Mariko

Peng Lai

From the Destination Guide

Peng Lai

More Info Teleport Map

Peng Lai is a fairyland above the clouds, where you can see ancient Chinese art, culture, architecture, furniture, paintings, and decorations. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music.

I started my day with a journey inworld (Second Life) where I could take in the ancient wonder of old China, and do my meditation in the clouds.

Live expressing your own unique self in your day to day life.

We each are given our own duties and roles in life. Take the time to find what makes you unique, and you will be able to live your life expressing your own individual beauty.

 Oyashikiri

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tyta/116/1/1801

sabado

Be in harmony with those who are closest to you.

Work to cultivate positive and strong relationships with your family and with the people you work with. Getting along with those who are closest to you is the key to happiness.

Oyashikiri

Find your haven of peace… C A L M

Feelings

Always live with hope in your heart.

With a clear image in mind, move forward with enthusiasm. Your dreams will surely come true with perseverance.

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world peace

Let’s pray for world peace

The path to World Peace will open up with each person’s prayer for peace.

Service at 10:a.m.

owl seen last week along a back road.

Friday

Develop new ideas through your imagination – softly and flexibly.

If you could find a way to add a twist, you will have more joy

PL Precept # 17 Grasp what is most essential.

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Wednesday

You may think you are standing still. However, the world will continue to live and grow around you. And whether you realize it or not, your body will age with each passing day.

Let yourself blooml

Concentrate on what is important, today.

If you find yourself overwhelmed… stop.. take a moment, close your eyes. take a deep breath, hold it… allow your mouth to relax into that beautiful smile you have. Now slowly open your eyes and begin again… You can do it!

PL Precept # 1 Life is Art

Oyashikiri

tudo bem?

New Zealand

Always have presence of mind

If you overexert yourself, you will be easily swayed by emotion. Always put the best Makoto with presence of mind.

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Photo. Nick V.

Pileated

Pileated Woodpecker .. got to spend a quick moment with one yesterday morning. We startled each other, altho’ he/she was greeting me with a knock, knock, knock inches away from me. We came face to face (he/she was at my face level)

Male on the left – female on the right. I will post a link at the end of this post if you want to know more about this beautiful bird. It is about the size of a crow. (they mate for life)

A single moment is a life time

Be grateful for everything. If you see everything as material to express gratitude, you can encounter a number of opportunities to be grateful for.

Understand Impermanence

https://youtu.be/OEsdA9JNVlE?si=Sy57xqrZ4V1KhyC8

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