Appreciation is the driving force for progress and development.
Accept everything with Appreciation.
Appreciate not just people and society, but everything that comes your way. You will experience a deeper joy in life. (PL2012.21)
Oyashikiri
*** love is unconditional ***
a moment in time
does it matter if we are going forward, or if it is where we’ve been
what matters is we are here now
The joy of expression is in the process. Of course results are important but let’s not lose sight of the true joy that be found in the actual process. Face very task/moment with wholehearted enthusiasm. (PL2012.2)
Oyashikiri
photo. D.Renz
Don’t ask, I have no idea. It was in one of my folders. I have a rusted tin man in my backyard, I’ve had him for years, I picked him up somewhere in my travels… I don’t know where this one came from, but he is a beauty. Someone, somewhere had a lot of fun putting him together.. Creativity what joy it is to behold!
“Use any results, good or bad, as a stepping stone. All outcomes, whether positive or negative, are important experiences. Let’s use them wisely for our future progress.” (PL2012.10)
Life is what we make it. Always has been, always will be. (Grandma Moses)
This morning I was awakened by “noise” Quincy was being active, then I heard his food being scattered all over the kitchen floor…I tried to tune it all out, but wasn’t successful. When I got up to see what all the fuss was about, he was sitting innocently enough but was intent on one of his toys.. On closer inspection, it didn’t look like something I’d gotten him.. then it hit.. it was a teeny tiny little mouse. Aggghhhhh, no time for eeks and such… I froze in place myself. I’m 5ft.3 maybe, wear size 7.5 narrow shoe… this wee thing was maybe the size of cotton ball.
Quincy was toying with it. I had to act… I raced out to the back veranda and the recycle bin, grabbed an empty cottage cheese container and its lid and came back, Quincy was now batting at the poor thing. I used the empty container to capture the mouse, and took it outside .. it will have to fend for itself in the wet world outside. What a way to start the day.. it wasn’t even 5:30 a.m. yet.
How is your day?
o y a s h i k i r i
-lost in the moment –
Always, remember, you are special, your thoughts, your need/wants….recognize, they are part of you and this life. Take time, make time…. for YOU.
Oyashikiri
Appreciate the strengths as well as the shortcomings in others. Even though you may not agree with someone, complaining about it doesn’t help. Remember, we are all human….. and accept each person for who they are. (PL2019.22)
update on how Quincy is doing.. a picture tells it all.
Oyashikiri
Live each day filled with hope. Even those situations when you feel trapped with no way out, face every challenge with purpose and enthusiasm and you will always find a way. (PL2019.2)
Don’t count the days, make the days count. (Muhammad Ali)
Oyashikiri
It has been hot very hot in this neck of the woods. The forecast is for a very unusually hot summer.. Spring was actually very wet for a good chunk of it, and now we are being visited by H O T weather .. so hot that even the sun/heat worshippers are being cautious about time spent outdoors. One of the hikers that I see on a regular basis out doing his walks/hikes . in all kinds of weather, has actually taken a break.. it was that bad.. and where the mosquitos and such usually start tapering off when the heat hits.. they have taken to gathering and attacking anyone that dares enter the cover of darkness (where the trees/woods are lush with vegetation)
Even the wild turkeys urge me to hurry up and get out of the car… so that they can breakfast and move away into the inner regions of the bog to find shade and a reprieve from the heat. The beavers, groundhog and rabbits stay in their dens. coming out only in the very early wee hours as the sun makes its appearance.
You will find joy when you immerse yourself in your task. When you face your tasks with a can do attitude, you will be filled with enthusiasm and inspiration. (PL2020.22)
I am sorry with the passing of my long time companion and teacher (yes, Keeper taught me a lot) animals can’t voice with us, but they can communicate in a very clear way when they want something or want you to respond or interact with them. Someone sent me a text about what the wild turkeys eat at the “diner” when they come.
Depending on the season, their preference is whole corn kernels.. but in the spring/summer I have added what the suppliers calls “scratch” it is broken kernels of corn with various seeds, grains etc. (a feed they give chickens and such) I mix that with sunflower seeds. This way, all the smaller birds that like to join in on the buffet get to have some “easy pickings”
The turkeys at P23 .. the big boys, like the one you see above, to be smart asses.. will go over to where the blue jays/squirrels and chippies are eating and grab a peanut or two.. shake it and maybe give it back, but now, often they just swallow it down in one gulp. and casually walk away, Hope that helps.. even the mourning doves will come to share a meal.
Note, I had several packages of the dried veggies and freeze dried meat that were for sprinkling over Keepers prescribed dry food she had to eat… (made it more palatable) I sprinkled small amounts over along the side where the rabbits and groundhogs like to come for fresh greens. (wild grasses and ground cover) … and they nibbled away at that, This was an expensive treat.. but Keeper would approve of my sharing her no longer needed food with the wildlife. Keeper was an old soul.
Have a good day everyone. Life is to be lived and enjoyed… our time here is limited. We all have a best before/expiry date.
Oyashikiri
ps. yes I am considering offering a refresher course on “body rhythms/awareness” again for those interested in meditation in motion. Small class limited space.
Imagine being able to change your looks and become anyone you want, by creating an avatar. True you can’t change who you are, or erase your life experiences. But.. you can express your creativity and enjoy seeing what you can do with your imagination, computer skills, and enjoy the creative expression of the many talented artists/designers in the world around you.
There are some things in life we just can’t change easily, but we can change how we approach or accept the many opportunities/challenges we are given or dealt. Years ago, I was fortunate enough to be part of a group who were exploring the new media that was available.. computers were no longer out of reach to the average home/person… and many who could afford one, were playing around, using them to simplify basics work loads. What a blessing to not have to use carbon paper to make copies, or spend time running to the photo copier when you needed only one copy.
The younger generation won’t remember such times, but many of us do. In the digital world, you can be old, young, blonde, brunette, your curves could be to die for, and you never have to worry about what will happen if you indulge your sweet tooth with another piece of cake. I asked a few of my clients at the time if they would be interested in creating their own avatar. It began as a fun project, but I and my colleagues soon realized that giving someone the ability to recreate themselves in a virtual world brought out a lot of important feelings and information that led (in some) to very productive self discoveries.
Not everyone could adapt or use the “tools” in a positive way.. but it did give me the opportunity to see the “truth” in that expression, “art often is an imitation of life.”. The pictures I’ve used in this blog, are from a designer in SL who has a gift of producing skins and looks that cover a range of skin tones and features … In the virtual world, there are often over 40000 users on at one time, that is a lot isn’t it. AND they come from all over the world.
I see in the posts on FB and other platforms, that many users like to use bitmojis .. character versions of themselves. And now, I see there are all kinds of games/worlds, platforms where avatars are used to represent the Player(s) Some fantasy some not. Have you ever explored any of the virtual worlds, and if you did, did you pick an avatar or create one that was “real” or did you let your creative expression out to play.??
How many of us love Halloween because we can dress up and/or let our fantasies colour and decorate our world,.. Every day should be a day where we can express our creativity, whether in what we will wear to day, or how you deal or handle a situation you are faced with.
or slightly different, but along the same line
Enjoy the moment while you wait. things come about when they are meant to happen. Think of what you do for the time being, and don’t rush the outcome. (2020.10)
Till soon…. enjoy the start of a new week.
if you are interested in visiting the store in SL (Second LIfe) this is the LM for Arta Skins http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Capungo/154/151/3781
We are multi faceted .. enjoy who you are,
Don’t give up! Keep at it until you accomplish what you’ve started. The key to achieving something is to stick to it. If you are able to continue something from start to finish, you will be sure to accomplish it no matter how difficult the task is. (PL2014.5)
Update on the car. the smell of moth balls is overpowering. It means the car is used for essential travel only. I’m told that it will be a few more weeks before the smell will dissipate. Thanks for following up. You are all so appreciated. Enjoy the new month, the mosquitos here are still on full attack, although wearing the protective netting has made a difference. Not taking pictures tho’ exposes the hands for too long, and gloves are…well.. let’s say… for now I’ll pass. Have a good day everyone!
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