There are pumpkins everywhere these days. the small ones they sell for making pies .. are wonderful cubed and used in stir fries or simply steamed and buttered with your favorite spices.
Your smile energizes the people around you
A smile has the ability to put others at ease and give them energy. Strive to be the first to offer a smile each day to those around you.
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Work well with everyone
The opinions of those who are younger may lead to new solution’s, and we can always learn from the accumulated experiences of our elders
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Another beautiful day for you to enjoy.
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The woodland creatures are waking up, the fresh invigorating breezes are ruffling the colourful leaves, you can feel the crispness creeping in… the skies are a brilliant blue, with startling white clouds lazily floating and drifting… creating delightful panoramas. Drives along open roads with farmlands sprawling on either side of the road, interspersed with woodlands that are waving a multitude of bright red and zesty yellow and oranges are beckoning, The world is a kaleidoscope of brilliant colour.
If you are cheerful, it will make everyone around you cheerful
Cheerful and happy people naturally attract others. Always smile and have a pleasant attitude.
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Good autumn morning.
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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Yahooooo, you ready, October is here.
PL Precept # 1 Life is art
Your life is your very own unique work of art
The excitement of life comes from expressing your individuality
“Today in PL, the first of every month, we celebrate … Day of Peace – through the ceremony we pray for world peace and dedicate ourselves to live as peaceful human beings in our own worlds which includes, home, school, work and community” (PL members guide)
Harmony brings US peace
Let’s strive to always maintain good relationships at home, at work and in the community we live in.
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From this to this… when a Master Gardener gets going, she flies.. picture of recent bounty
Good Morning Everyone, Bom dia…..
Experience the joy of Change
It is truly amazing when you look back at yourself this year compared to last year, or today, compared to yesterday, and realize how much you have improved and changed.
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My joy today was that when I drove to the trail, there was no sign of the turkeys, I called them, and three of them came at my call. I had not been there since the spring… I was most impressed. The picture here was not from today I haven’t transferred to my desk top the ones I took today.. however, I wanted to show you my “babies”… they do make me smile..
A little late today, but .. I woke with a desire to visit the woodlands… so I did.
Do things in moderation
Whenever you overdo something, you will lose balance in your life. Express yourself appropriately without being overly attached or detached.
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Have a great start to the new week!
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In a world addicted to noise, stillness is not only rare, it is magnetic. when you can be authentic and live being yourself, you enjoy quiet reflection, and a place for space. Saying less, says more. Don’t speak to fill space, pause … don’t react, choose your words with care.
How are you today! It’s Sunday!
Your continued efforts will bring happiness
Persevere without giving up. This will lead to great joy in life.
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Have you heard the expression, Social Fatigued, how about Social Exhaustion? Do you know how to break from the collective illusions posted on social media. and voiced all around you when you are out and about. Are you looking to take ownership back of your mental peace of mind. Have you found that you are often wrestling with patterns you have outgrown. Are you tired of listening to Ai generated content, instead of genuine human emotion/thoughts. ??? Lots of questions.. lots of worry, time to retreat and find a balance. Unresolved traumas in your life won’t just go away because you ignore them.
Social fatigue and exhaustion is really something that is plaguing our society today. Can you step back, withdraw .. or have you somehow become embroiled in the tangle of confusion and endless bombardment of “noise”…. can you function without your electronic addictions.???
Put Makoto (sincerity) even into small things
Don’t let things go with “oh well” you will have a different outcome if you put Makoto in all you do.
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It isn’t an easy fix, but if we persevere we can find a balance… think positive. and SMILE
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Dreamed of being in outer space, and what it would be like if you could snap your fingers and be somewhere else. These days of interworld travel (via internet) we can be anywhere, and in any period of time. the other day I was in outer space on a floating inter galactic space pad. Last night I was in 1890 Colorado, the old west.. with circus clowns, tents and side shows.
Ok not the same as being stuck in rush hour traffic on the trans whatever highway in modern times. going 20-30 mph in a 100 mph lane.
Still wherever you are, or whoever you are with, time travel hasn’t arrived yet, But we can dream … stuck in traffic we can listen to music, chat with a friend (hands free)………… but ……………… do you take time from whatever you are doing, or need to do…………. to just sit quietly and RELAX with no radio/TV/computer/cell phone? Do you find time to build inner strength, appreciate friendships, sooth mounting stress?
I found a video the other day on YouTube that is just a picture of a fire burning in a fireplace… and… the only sound is that of the wood crackling in the fire. Awwwwww so so relaxing. No hauling of the wood, or having to go find firewood….. then tend it.. all I had to do was sit, close my eyes and enjoy the moment. What a delight….
Do everything with a prayerful mind.
Even if you have done your very best, there are times when you wonder if it is enough. That is when your prayers become most important.
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for those who follow the Virtual blog, I’ll post later today
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