Sometimes we just have to STOP
Sit back … close our eyes… and allow our gray matter to “chill”
Enjoy a musical interlude.
Take time today to give yourself some R & R
One more… thanks to my Mother’s love of gospel music, I have been blessed with an appreciation for gospel, this is one song I truly enjoy!
Blessings, now and always.
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photo – Q
If you rub a potato on your snow goggles before you start your descent, do it when you get on the ski lift. rub raw potato over the goggles, and your ride down should be nice and clear.
Out of silver polish, take a few potatoes and boil them up. Remove them from the water and save them for another use. Put your silverware in the potato water, let it sit for about an hour, then remove the silverware and wash. Tarnish should be gone.
One more. Use slices of raw cold potatoes over your eyes, to make the puffiness go away.
Calorie free uses of the multi- purpose potato. 
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/66639269459829037/ come on now, click on the link, let me take you to a different place…..
Lessons can be learned through awareness. If you think of the hardest thing for you to do and how much you resist it, then you are looking at your greatest lesson at that moment. don’t let resistance stop you from making changes. Observe yourself, watch how you resist, then go ahead anyway. Here are some non verbal clues, of how our actions often show our resistance… Changing the subject >> Leaving the room >> Going to the bathroom >> Being late >>> Getting sick >> Procrastinating by doing something else, doing busy work, wasting time, etc….
Then of course there are the verbal clues – “I’m waiting for the stars to say it’s OK….>>>>>>> This is not the right environment >>>>> “they ” won’t let me change >>> It’s all “their” fault.>>>> how many more can your fill in here.
Oh and let’s not forget the self concepts >>> Too old >>>>Too young >>>> Too fat>>>> Maybe its just all too much >>>> and if we are honest with ourselves, there are the delaying tactics, denial and fear. Truth is… the process begins the moment we begin to think about making a change.
TAO ..The only constant in life is change …
PL .. Have the courage to take the first step. break free, start something new… believe in yourself and take the first step…
Travel on past the line of trees…
Have a great day, set your mind free…
Good Morning everyone! =^_^= one potato, two potato, three potato, four.… Give me a hug, and I’ll want more! Now to church I’m going, I’m out the door!
picture 1 is from Pinterest, Picture 2, was taken by Q
How often do we think there are not enough hours in a a day…
How often do we think, if only I had done . xyz….. the outcome would have been different….
If only, this had happened,then blah blah blah.. life is not wrapped up in a neat little bow
The wrapping paper is not always pretty, and the ribbon can be frayed, but, when we pray, when prayer is a daily activity in our lives Our lives take on a very different “flavour”, our wrapping takes on a pleasing and uniquely personal “style”
Prayer, faith and devotion are at the core of living in harmony with “Nature”
FYI – Willie Nelson wrote a book with Turk Pipkin. The Tao of Willie – a guide to the happiness in your heart.. On the back cover “Some would call it happiness, but I like to think that what I found is me. that sounds simple enough, but the truth i, it took quite a while to do it….
If only, belongs in the past, it is past tense, live each moment like it is your first (cuz it is)…. and SMILE, S M I L E, S M I L E
Love and Blessings… today, and always
Choose to be loving, positive and affirmative.
Allow yourself to feel and express spontaneously the love of God that dwells within you
Life is interesting, we are always encountering unknown or new situations.
Don’t be afraid of failure, proactively challenge each new situation. Give complete awareness to “Divine” direction.
Realize the perfection that is within you, give expression to it as faith, hope,wisdom and understanding. Know that God is directing you, healing and enriching your life in a myriad of ways.
Claim your freedom by knowing that through God’s spirit within you, you will have the strength and wisdom to live a life where you can proactively meet each new situation with confidence.
Practice being spiritually aware.
In our travels yesterday we discovered this pumpkin farm, It was unexpected and a delight to explore. Let your unique SELF shine through. Bring colour into your world, enjoy the diversity and challenges life throws our way,Allow your Creativity to radiate the potential that is on stand-by, waiting to be utilized, expresss yourself. LIFE IS ART…
AND have one of your best days ever. humming “love is in the air” =^_^= GOOD MORNING everyone!
photos – local colour -Q
Have you ever had the feeling that you were spiraling out of control. That even though you were standing still, life was just whirling past far too quickly
We live in a world that is rapidly changing ..
We get used to certain constants in our lives, and then, one day you wake up, look around, and life is not really the same at all.
How do we continue to keep up and evolve with the different trends of society, do we really need to continually strive to broaden our horizon.
Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.
One of the aspects of being a member of PL is that PL responds to problems in our daily lives, by offering personal consultations. I treasure this opportunity to have one on one with the minister. The Minister(s) is/are always there for private consultations. WE, each and every one of us, travels at our own pace. Having the ability to touch base personally regarding the various stages and phases of our spiritual life journey is one of the “unique” services provided by church.
PL offers Personal guidance, to help us keep in tune with the Times. You can receive consultation from a PL minister for any kind of problems or situations. You receive personal guidance tailored to your individual character and situation. Each one of us has our own unique personality and life style. Therefore, it is different for each individual how they would practice the true way, or how they would seek happiness.
Happiness is built by establishing wishes and goals, and then working towards achieving them in your daily life.
Oshieoya-sama has put his Shikiri prayer into PL Consultations. – PL ministers and Hokyoshi are sworn to confidentiality, If something is not right in your life and you are not happy, or you are not enthusiastic about something, feel free to ask your minister or Hokyoshi (assistant Minister) for a PL consultation. The church is here for YOU.
photo-SL virtual art -Q
photo -PL prayer symbol (Aramitma) courtesy Ana in Spain
Now back home in Canada, in the middle of Nature’s awesome exhibit of her Fall colour palette, I find myself drifting off to memories of my all too brief time in Japan.
Japan had never been one of my travel destinations, so when I decided to go, it was pack up and go, no research or prior reading was done on the country, their customs, attitudes and behaviors.
For instance, I had no idea that in Japan public toilets did not supply paper towels, or hand dryers. I would have known to bring with me my own handkerchief.
Western tradition, we say “Ladies first”… Japanese tradition is “you first” the other person is placed on a higher social level than oneself… BUT… interestingly, going through a doorway, the senior male is expected to lead the way, and on a crowded train or bus, there is not need for a man to give up his seat, no matter how many packages or children a woman may be carrying. (social expectation)
When invited for lunch, a visitor usually leaves by 3 pm. while for an evening meal, visitors do not stay any later than 8 pm, even if encouraged to stay, the polite response is to leave. Host and family will often even go as far as the transit station with their guests. At the least, they will all stand at the door wishing the parting guests, safe journey etc.
The Japanese language is rich with special ways to express gratitude ie..
O-machido-sama deshita, -Thank you for waiting.
Go-chiso-sama deshita – Thank you for the meal.
Go-kuro-sama deshita – Thank you for going out of your way
O-tsukara-sama deshita -Thank you for your hard work.
Think how often we hear or say Thank you in our daily lives.
What I did experience and loved was the underground streets (Chikado) (areas of shopping) that are built in conjunction with major subway stations (train stations) in the larger cities, ie. Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya in particular)
Every eating place (shokudo) and resutoran (restaurant) has an outdoor display cabinet that contains shokuhin sanpuru, (life size plastic replicas of dishes being served in that location). I understand that in most cases, what you see outside is a very close duplicate to what you will actually get in the shop, down to the number of slices and size of portions.
I came back home with a yen for more of the fabulous food offerings I had while in Japan.No, this taste delight has not been satisfied. I will have to continue in my searching. chances are I’ll do better in a larger city, i.e. Toronto. If you have any suggestions, please send them along to me.
In PL we say…. Saying Thank You creates a heart to heart connection. If you don’t put your thoughts into words and actions, you will not be able to express how you truly feel. By expressing your gratitude in words, you can really get your feelings across.
Blessings to you all, now and forever
The basic building block of human relationships is greeting one another. Be the first to greet others cheerfully. A cheerful outlook can be such a “positive” to those around you.
This “otterly” delightful “Tiny” is Muttley, she never failed to bring smiles to those who shared time with her or in her sphere. I tried to find the picture I have of her with a big smile plastered on her face. Couldn’t, but.. did find this one.
Although I have not seen Muttley for awhile now, I will never forget her because of the personality she shared with me whenever we met. She always made me smile. That is a special quality.
In PL, we believe that a positive outlook, can influence the mood of people around you and keep things upbeat.
“My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment” Oprah Winfrey
photo – outside library Kemptville – Christianne M
I had such a happy excursion yesterday. My husband with the two dogs, did some touring around the countryside near home. It was a simply fantastic day! What can I say, not much, I’d rather some the pictures with you…
Even in the last days of its bloom, this flower is an expression of nature’s glory.
Nature’s colour palette is filled with the richness of the shades that so brilliantly say “autumn”
Old markers in a newly discovered (to me) historic cemetery beckoned to me from the road, I had to explore. The older the cemetery, the more serene. With the dazzling sunshine, and dappled shade this one was lovely.
A tribute of another time, still sits proudly on a marker, its beauty may be faded, but it still exudes pulchritude and charm
The riot of colour that filled my day had me exhilarated and filled with a joy that was near to bursting. I love Canada and the four season it offers.
God resides in a prayerful Mind….. Evidence of the “Master’s” creativity was on full display yesterday. From pictures I saw being posted yesterday on FB
(Facebook) we were not alone in our rediscovery of the knockout day available to us yesterday. Every day is filled with new discoveries.
Let me leave you a thanksgiving greeting I got this morning, I’m sorry the graphics did not copy paste, but the verse is cute. click on pumpkin pie)
“the pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime!”
TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING,
BUT I JUST COULDN’T SLEEP.
I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS,
I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.
THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED –
THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE,
BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION
WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT.
TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION,
THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION.
SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR,
AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE.
GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES,
PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.
I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND,
‘TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND.
I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING, FLOATING INTO THE SKY,
WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING AND A HANDFUL OF PIE.
BUT, I MANAGED TO YELL AS I SOARED PAST THE TREES….
HAPPY EATING TO ALL – PASS THE CRANBERRIES, PLEASE.
MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY,
MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP.
MAY YOUR POTATOES ‘N GRAVY HAVE NARY A LUMP.
MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS.
MAY YOUR PIES TAKE THE PRIZE,
MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALLBlessings – Matthew 5:1 and 6photos -iPhone -Q Kemptivlle, Mountain and surrounding areas.
leaves are falling some trees will soon be bare
it is cooler outside, but still the sun shines bright.
I love being outside, anytime, any where.
as long as I have you dear friend in sight.
have I told you lately, how I love having you in my life
gosh, I should tell you every day
why, because not a day goes by
not one single day, where I’m not touched by your love
and enthusiastic acceptance of me, in your life.
Human that I am, self absorbed I get.
patiently you wait, you sit, lie or just rest
always by my side, I feel you there, and know
I always know, with you in my life. I’m never alone.
>>Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life…I will not fear, for you are always close beside me……
my strength renewed, you guide me along the right path….
Like a tree, I stand strong and proud, arms reaching up into the heavens….alleluia, alleluia
The Joy of Expression is in the Process!
Blessings .. always and forever…
photo of Canaille -by Q
This picture was on Pinterest, it is a visual that says a lot.
To achieve World Peace we have to start with ourselves. We must live and act with World Peace as our daily focus and act accordingly.
Greet everyone with a smile.
Begin your Day with appreciation for others.
Today, the 11th. in PL we celebrate our Ancestors, we pay our respects and give sincere thanks to those who came before us. Service at the church is at 10 a.m. =^_^=
Accumulate Virtue and Pass It on!
Thanksgiving- Praise the “Divine” for the many aspects of your life that bring you joy- family, your friends, physical provisions,etc. If you read the Bible, skim through some of the psalms, find one that you can identify with, let the words of that psalm usher you in to the presence of God, then spend extra time with God in prayer.
Blessings to each and every one of you. always and forever.
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on October 19, 2013