here I am, no-nonsense
practical me
yet here I am for all to see
my fifteen minutes of fame
I serve a purpose
you see
so, from me to you
how do you do
=^_^=
Thursday Doors,
April 28th.
PL Precept # 12 Everything has a way according to its name
Wordless Wednesday – sort of
April 27, 2016
life in the garden,
not always seen when shrubs and trees are in full bloom
it is not always the obvious
that is at the core
of what IS
PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity
because we don’t see something
doesn’t mean it isn’t there.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
text/photos Q (mine)
dissatisfactions and complaints
April 26, 2016
not a happy face, nope, no joy found here
tired, weather worn and ragged
life has left an imprint of a bitter
state of mind
spent in the company of
dissatisfaction and complaints
we, each and every one of us
is entitled to happiness
and the joy of living in a world
full of promise and hope
true, what was,
sometimes fades with the
changing seasons
but it is what is inside that counts
happy and even sad memories
make up our past
yet here we are
starting a brand new day
our lives continue
like sparkling spring water flowing
over the dips and valleys
happily gurgling along
over the variety of rocks
there really is no other choice, but to go with the flow
so why not use what dissatisfaction
and momentary complaints that come our way
as catalysts to improve and change our days
so that happiness is the mainstay
of our daily “every day” lives.
appreciate whatever comes your way
the shade you see, will soon shift and fade away
=^_^=
namaste – oyashikiri
off road in a jeep
April 24, 2016
There is always the first time for something. Today was my first time to experience, off roading in a jeep. This is the jeep that I was travelling in, and at this stage of the ride, it was not longer pristine clean. Off roading is something that I have wanted to do for a very long time, the opportunity simply had never presented itself before. Darling sweet Brig, (owner of the jeep) asked if we would go along for the opening of the season ride. What a beautiful day it was.
The whole experience of meeting up with folks who were set and ready to get out and ride, was awesome. Everyone gathered in an agreed to rendez vos, for a set time, and from there we left heading out of the city to the next pick up point. The convoy had to be about 40 vehicles long. You can see the weather cooperated, it was a gorgeous day.
There is something to be said about fresh air, and the strong desire to conquer a challenge. Everyone worked together, and everyone, cheered and supported the drivers who took the harder challenges. The obstacles were there, if you wanted to try them, there were spotters and experienced drivers to coach you through, if you preferred the less arduous route, that was OK too.
There was no easy road, it was all an assortment of ” fun” “bush terrain, with rocks, boulders, mud, and lets not forget the mud ponds with their hidden “treasures” . It was just a matter of deciding if you wanted the rock and roll, the muddy waters, or the roller coaster rock and mud slide.
Our hostess was magnificent, she went up a 45 degree. incline of rock face like it was a piece of cake, honestly I was so proud of her .. she did it on her first try. We saw others having to make several stabs at it. There were moments where I found myself holding my breath, the action was so intense.
Here is a jeep preparing to crawl up one of the rocks. I got to scamper over the rocks up the trails, around the mud, over fallen tree stumps, and of course the personal challenge of finding “private” space (when needed) At least we were out on a day, without the horse flies, mosquitoes, and ticks. We had a GRAND day.
I stepped outside my comfort zone, I explored the backwoods of a countryside I had not been in before. Met some very nice people, took part in a convoy, (that was very well run.) the leader, the spotters, everyone, were so totally focused on enjoying the moment, it was a positive, energizing day.
Who knew… a road is what you want it to be.
Today we saw first hand
When you want to be somewhere
or get to a destination
no matter the challenges
when you listen with an open mind
to the encouragement of friends
and believe in your ability to do something
the rewards are satisfying
Pl Precept # 1 Life is Art
Earth Day!
April 22, 2016
Hello………….celebrate Earth Day
do we not do this every day ?
there obviously is a need to make everyone aware
that we need to appreciate and take care
of the world that we live in
it worked for me today
a reminder is always a positive reinforcement
we often forget when we simply go about our day
not always taking care of how we throw our waste away
please, let us all concentrate
more on saving the planet
not just today
but always
.
.
namaste – oyashikiri
PL Precept #7 Everything Exists in Relativity
All in a row
one by one
they sit and wait
for someone to come open the gate
it is a beautiful day
surely today will be the day
shadows play along the walls
racks wait patiently
to feel the weight of their cargo
the sun shines down with promise
anticipation is carried on the breeze
Mother Nature smiles & whispers
“all in good time”
we still are nowhere near the twenty first of May
soon, soon enough,
the grounds will be alive with activity
the sailing season
will begin
for now the few
who have come to enjoy
are blessed with a tranquil day
and open spaces of exquisite joy
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Thursday Doors -out and beyond
April 21, 2016
some doors are invisible,
but they are there non-the-less
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Wordless Wednesday -fragile heart
April 20, 2016
I made this card many years ago
yes, those are egg shells
there are times when
like an egg shell
on a hard boiled egg
a moment lived, just feels cracked
try as you may
the egg simply won’t peel
in just the right way
it is, what it is
no more, no less
BUT
when life is an art
we find and do it our way
PL Precept #18 EAch Moment is a Turning Point
sometimes, I my intent is a few words but the mind and fingers keep going. =^_^=
namaste – oyashikiri
Je t’aime ~
April 18, 2016
garden sprite tell me true
what will the morning bring
when the sun shines high in the azure sky
bathing the world in a light so bright
will I find my love come night
silly child how will you find
something you have not lost
you need only look
deep into your heart
to see and feel the love
that constantly beats
with each pitter patter of your heart
je t’aime, je t’aime
true love has no beginning and no end
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
Good morning everyone!!!! I love it here…. I love Canada and the four seasons, it is a photographer/writer’s dream. Something new everyday, today the buds are breaking through the bark, little heads are peaking through. Excitement is in the air.
I don’t think there would have been room for a go-cart in the parking lot at the golf course I passed yesterday. The driving range was the same. Of course, now is also the time that everyone wants to throw open the doors, and get at the spring cleaning,
The enthusiasm is there, maybe not the same glee, but the passion and desire to get at it, and have it done is there. This desire to be out in the sunshine and spring showers seems to be everywhere,
There is no great mystery about life, it simply is an every changing world, that like the nature that we are part of, we all have seasons of our own. Learning to embrace change and to allow our creativity to flow (adapting to changes and challenges), is one of the best skills we can have and hone.
Say YES today, be happy whatever you set your mind to doing. No matter the weather, it doesnt’ matter if it rains or shines, whether you are happy or not … is determined by YOUR state of mind.
You own the day.
Pass it around..
PL Precept # 14 World Peace is Everything
PL Precept # 2 To live is to Express One’s Self
PL Precept #11 Always be with God
