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PL Precept # 19 Begin once you Perceive
PL Precept # 2 To live is to express One’s Self
Make today, YOUR Day!
Oyashikiri
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Wednesday
Sometimes… we just want to ignore the world around us. Why not? Were you told when you were younger that sleeping all the time wasn’t good for you.. “the early bird, catches the worm” or to stop being so lazy!
Rediscover your “inner calm” your “quiet”. Quincy is very good at showing me “how” to reclaim my inner quiet. We forget, we plan, schedule, make arrangements to do this, that, and something else, sleep is something that our “body” needs. Our minds travel at speeds unknown to man… there is a constant chatter and bombardment of “sound(s)” .
Turn it off. All of it! Can you do it?
There was an owl sighting recently, a quiet country road became a parking lot. The poor creature was stalked, hawked at, and surrounded by the chatter and movement of humans all clamoring for a look.
Imagine your tired after a long day, you’ve had to soar the skies looking for your next meal. finally come the end of your day, you find a quiet place to rest your weary wings….. and what happens, you find you have a camera in your face, not one, dozens, flash bulbs going off, excited chatter .. car sounds, human sounds, they just won’t leave you alone, you fly off to another tree hoping for some quiet… awwww. your head falls, your eyes close, there is a gentle wind… AND … oh no.. they have found you again, is there no peace and quiet, what have you done to deserve this.
The owls plight is yours. your mind is kept so busy all the time, when suddenly your body and inner self want to rest…. the onlookers the curious, the unwanted intrusions keep happening. Time to evaluate just how much of the “outside” you let in. Time to put your SELF first. Has your creativity become repetitive, do you need a “break”. You are the master/mistress of your destiny…. There are ways to reconnect with YOU.
First you have to decide, enough is enough, and YOU and only YOU can make the changes needed to find your way back to “home”… Home=contentment… home is not a physical structure, home is where your “heart” is.
Be in tune with the feelings of others – Let’s start by trying to understand other peoples feelings. AND most importantly our own.
PL Precept # 15 All is a mirror
Follow Quincy’s lead… slow down, be gentle with yourself and others, and take a lot of mini naps, (quiet moments)
Evening Grosbeak
Happiness is… looking up and realizing that there is an Evening Grosbeak looking back at you.
Made my day, I just stopped in my tracks and admired … the delight that filled me was instant I waited all last year for a glimpse of one.. and now.. here it was … the moment of sheer pleasure. Bold as brass, it just looked back to acknowledge my admiration… then went back to his breakfast.
Handle things that come your way one by one
Tackle your issues in the order they appear in front of you. You will be able to get things done more efficiently this way, (PL2015.19)
Oyashikiri
Evening Grosbeak is a passerine bird in the finch family. Adult male Evening Grosbeaks are yellow and black birds with a prominent white patch in the wings. They have dark heads with a bright-yellow stripe over the eye. Females and immatures are mostly gray, with white-and-black wings and a greenish-yellow tinge to the neck and flanks.
sabado
Dancing the night away, is a nice way to stay out of the cold, we are being told to expect an “artic” freeze in the next couple of days, it is said that it is going to spread itself across the country stretching almost to the Atlantic. Brrr. glad I got my down coat last fall, it has been serving me well these past weeks. Altho’ the weather has been very cold at times, we have had a couple of days in between where it has been very comfortable.
That’s it isn’t it. If we know there is a possibility of cold weather, we plan for it.. when it does arrive/happen, we are prepared and we can go about our day/night in comfort. I can remember when it didn’t matter what it was doing outside, we went out*, we wanted to be with our friends.. We would leave the house and WALK for blocks in the cold, harsh winter winds whipping around us, it didn’t matter, we were going to meet up with friends at a soda bar. We’d hang out in a restaurant, put coins in the juke box and dance.
Some restaurants were big enough that a small area was allotted for the guys to set up drums and play their guitars. (Usually week-ends) Am I dating myself. I’m sure I’m not alone in “memories” of another time/era… We (kids from different schools and communities) we shared the dance floor, we exchanged banter and basically had a great time getting to know each other. Especially if there was a sporting event about to take place where the school basketball, baseball, football or hockey teams were competing.
Sadly I’m told that these social gathering and events don’t take place anymore…we live in a different time. What if any, are your memories/thoughts on what was, and what is …??
Do everything willingly and joyfully
Your upbeat attitude will make things more cheerful and enjoyable
Stay warm. bundle up!
Oyashikiri
dancers -DJ Speelo and Bernice dancing at the Warehouse Speakeasy in SL(Second life) (fall of 2024)
- my Mother would insist I wear proper boots ( but I wanted to dance, and you can’t dance in winter boots, I’d sneak out in shoes!!!)
gates cont’d.
Hi everyone. I asked Ron about the gate that got so much attention yesterday he sent me pictures from the area, the big Abbaye de Sainte Foy draws a lot of tourists, The door I used last time, let me see if I can find it… was in that Abby but he wasn’t allowed to take pictures beyond the door, due to the treasures within.
now we know, what lies beyond this door, and what it is a part of.
Bom dia. Today’s thought… It is a simple one and one we so often neglect to practice.
Be good to yourself
Whether you are happy or not, depends on YOUR perspective. the things that happen your life are neither good nor bad. It is your perspective that determines whether the outcome is good or unfortunate. (PL2015.17)
Oyashikiri
if you want to follow the link to the Thursday Door feature on Dan’s No Facilities site, this is the link. https://nofacilities.com/2025/01/16/around-hartford-thursday-doors-jusjojan/
gates
Good morning, have a look.. that last gate, isn’t it interesting? I wondered, if it was still used, and how deep was/is the drop going up or down once it is opened, The red one I found inviting, probably because it is red. The first one, is forbidding, I’m not encouraged to explore there, to me, it says, Keep away! What are your thoughts? Which one should we explore? I’m game !! ?
Have a joyful day by being a little more creative.
you will enjoy your day more by adding a little creativity to your daily routine.
PL2022.16
+https://youtu.be/RE29EUeJAb0?si=ejti5F0RupVI_GDj
It is a challenge for sure, Have a Happy Day! Smile, share the joy of Happiness!
Oyashikiri
Yes today is Thursday, here is the link to Dan’s No Facilities site, for the Thursday Door feature. https://nofacilities.com/2025/01/16/around-hartford-thursday-doors-jusjojan/
Enjoy!
Photos – Ron Millett
Silent Wednesday
PL Precept #1 Life is Art
Take on any task with earnest enthusiasm and it will become interesting. Put your whole heart into whatever you are doing.
Oyashikiri
PL2015.15
Monday
Needle Felting anyone. When I saw this puzzle I wanted to run to my stash and reproduce it. Felting is such a relaxing and rewarding “hobby”. Then I thought it would be fun to stitch, my sister told me about a “new” pastime called “slow stitching” I think that is what she called it? Do you know? Does it inspire you?Is it the colours or the softness, it has dimension! depth! What do you see?
Open up opportunities by being proactive.
Opportunities don’t just come knocking on the door. Use your enthusiasm and energy to bring good fortune your way.
Let’s pray for World Peace. We are all one big family. Let’s start by praying for the happiness of those around us. Live with a prayerful mind.
Have a great day everyone!
Oyashikiri
PL 2015.13.2022.11
dimanche
Winter, no matter the season, the outdoors, brings a quiet and a serenity that can’t be had anywhere else.
Always express yourself for the happiness of others as well as yourself.
The happiness of those around you can lead to your own happiness. cultivate a heart to always wish for the happiness of others.
Oyashikiri
if you are into digital/pixel photography, there is a great winter camping scene in the Access Week-end sale in SL, Aphrodite Shop
“Winter time” complete camping set. Original mesh,
Fully scripted with animated logs, stump, play rug, chairs, foods & drinks and many
decorative items. Total of 312 bento compatible adjustable animations + many added props.
http://maps.secondlife.com/seco…/Shopping%20City/198/64/21
sabado
Good morning… thank you all for your encouraging words, Quinn and Quincy are getting along very well. They settled in very nicely, he is a gentle “old” soul, watches out for her, and doesn’t let her get away with any of her nonsense. He is a little over 2 years old and she we think is about 10 months old.
Today the 11th we celebrate Ancestors’ Day in the PL community. Through this ceremony we express our gratitude for the love and virtues of our ancestors and ask for their protection and guidance so we can continue to live the PL Way!
If you cannot be with us today at church .. take a moment of silence around 10 a.m. to express your appreciation …give thanks… life is good…
Till soon.
Oyashikiri
celebrations have already begun in many parts of the world. Lunar new year officially starts Jan. 29 this year. Yr of Snake (wood)
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