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
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)
chop suey Thursday
Some times when we are travelling full speed down a Provincial highway, we admire the beauty along the sides of the road. Same is true when we are on secondary roads. My mind will pick up on a detail, that later brings me to another storyline.
Two very different landscapes, yet each sends me images and text. I imagine that for many this is also true. This morning, when I opened up my mail, one of the images I saw was this one.
Of course I thought immediately of Norm’s Thursday Doors. His this week is AWESOME Norm 2.0 For those of you who know my love of the “character” doors, you will appreciate why today he had me mesmerized..
My husband has been wanting to take me back for a visit to Newfoundland and Labrador, he worked there years ago when he was still doing radio/TV… I have also been there, but just to visit, now seeing Norm’s doors, you can bet your booties, I am going to be suggesting that YES, Let’s pack up the truck, bring the dogs, we are going exploring.
See that is what an image can do for me. I love seeing the world through the lens of another, as well as my own. When we focus, a whole new world opens up for us.
BE present. always. listen giving full attention. the rewards are A MA Z I N G
I didn’t plan on a trip to the States yesterday, but there I was, having lunch in NY State, and adding to my fabric stash.
Life is good, life is great, being alive to see the fall colours, WOW, we are so lucky those of us lucky enough to experience Nature in all her seasons. Yes even winter.
Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 21 live in Perfect Liberty
a chance encounter
shadows cast a spell
allowing me to see
the world in your eye
when the sun moves on
you will be gone
I won’t forget, but
your location
I won’t tell
your secret is safe
with me
Q
soyez tranquilles
tranquility
moments pass
yet stillness
inspires
more lingering
Make every day special, we only live it once.
Oyashikiri
Perth, On. Canada on the Tay trail
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
au soleil – in the sunshine
A spider will play, the warm sun fondly warming his legs as he feels his way along the path he is on. A beautiful day for a stroll, I’m sure he is focused on his search for his catch of the day. Yet he will be ever vigilant of the world around him. Of course, realize that it will be from his perspective.
When we are out and about on a sunny day, do we focus on the moment or the day ahead. I was myself not focused on my day, only on the moment, when a friend knocked on my door, saying, “come out and play” Left on my own, I would have had a boring day. Sure I would have gotten things done, but having a friend to share some time with changed the whole “colour” of my day. Not that we did something extra ordinary in a way that would win us, ooohs and aaahhhs…. but, it was an absolutely different and wonderful day, because it was shared with a friend. So for ME, it was a fantabulous day..
How many times have I used the word =day= hmmm doesn’t matter this is not a literary piece, it’s a shout out.. saying ” YAY” today was a good day!
What a nice way to enjoy such an interlude in the middle of the week.
Make times my friends to do something that makes you smile. Don’t squander all your day, doing the mundane.
Jai eu beaucoup de Plaisir, I had a lot of fun “living” today.
no goblins or ghouls, I hope this “leaves” you with a smile. Happy Thursday…
Q
Oyashikiri
photography,Hillwalker (D. Su)
Chop Suey Monday
On a retreat this past week-end, my sister thought to share some pictures with me. In one of them, I was very taken by these big white berries. They are so plump and lush. She is in California, so her countryside where she was visiting was very different from what I have now here in the Ottawa area,
I thought at first to crop out the shadows, but then I realized that it lent a very human element to the picture. the retreat took place on a large acreage owned by the diocese of the church she belongs to. Her church and another one were holding their annual fall retreat. Before the heat of the day set in, her group, were walking some of the pathways, exploring.
The picture isn’t perfect the wildflowers look a tad blurred, but I think the reason I liked it s much was that it was being shared with me, and it had been part of her journey that day. So often in life, we want everything to be perfect, I am guilty of cropping, removing, using photo shop at times to get what I call an artist visual of whatever it is I want to express. My sister, was taking a picture simply to share her happy moment, the joy we all feel when we are outdoors on a sunny day, being warmed by the sun, perhaps a gentle breeze and fellowship.
Realizing that the sharing of a special moment was more important and let’s face it precious, than a perfect picture. Appreciation of all that comes our way, is a gift. I like many others have to practice every day, giving thanks, and being grateful for all life has to offer. ALL, not just what I pick and choose . When we learn appreciation, only then can we truly be of service to others.
Look at the view ,for as far as they eye can see . No highrise to block our view,, no constant roar of traffic. Just open land. I wasn’t there at the time she was, but I am sure enjoying it now.
It is Canadian Thanksgiving today, but appreciation and knowing how blessed we are, is something to give thanks for every day.
Oyashikiri
There is no such thing as true perfection, but happiness, and Love/GOD are very real…
PL Precept #11 Always be with God
Thursday, week 2 of treatments
Nature has many faces, depending on where we are at a given time, what we will see and experience , are miles apart, different in every way, yet beautiful at the same time.
With the many prayers and healing thoughts coming our way, how can we not be enriched in every way, by the thoughtful and caring generosity of our friends.
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God.
PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity
Oyashikiri
Thank you, I give thanks each day you are in our lives!
bottom photo, Shirley Keen (Squally Cove) (down under)
top photos, Ompah, Ontario (Q)
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