PL calendar day 27 Success doesn’t just happen
It is not just by coincidence that things go well, The results are based on the hard work you have put I up until that moment. Remember to be thankful and use your current success to reach the net level.
The magnolias are not happy with the rain and cooler temperatures, but they did give us a few days of breathtaking perfection. Such is life – be in the moment, tomorrow is another day.
Oyashikiri
top pic. family traveller
Changes, every day we encounter a change in our lives. It is no different with a church. the church of PL is headquartered in Japan as you all know. In Japan the fiscal year is from April 1 – till March 31st of the following year. Thus when changes occur, they are announced at the end of the year with the changes taking place immediately (almost). Ministers are transferred to new communities, and this includes the churches in North American, South America etc.
Change will occur in our church, Rev. Tiago has been transferred to the church in Los Angeles. Rev. Atsushi Tsuji a young minister from Japan will be coming to Canada. What wonderful adventures for these two young men. Rev. Tiago and his young family are not long in Canada having come here from Brazil. He has learned to live in the extreme cold of a Canadian winter, and now will head for the dry heat of Los Angeles, California.
Rev. Tsuji will not only experience a change from his Native Japan, but he will be coming to his first assignment here in Canada, And no, dear readers, he does not speak English, never mind French. Fortunately he will arrive during the spring season, and will grow into his new home with the delights of a Canadian spring with the multitude of early spring flowers, tulips, crocus and the like.. In Canada, especially here in Ottawa, we have a bond with Holland, that is expressed with a magnificent show of Tulips in parks and in private gardens.
Picture below were taken during the Ottawa tulip festival, where the tulips are planted to offer up the photographer, tourists and visitors a chance to admire and enjoy their beauty. smiles, and of course to showcase our beautiful city.
So it is, we wish these two young men much success and adventure on this new journey in life that they are embarking on..Changes although at times a challenge, with packing, paperwork, and organizing in such a short period of time, we work through it, step by step, and when tackled with enthusiasm and sincerity (makoto) the rewards are a million fold.
For those of us who are not leaving, there will be a gap, a new personality will enter the community, and we will all have to adjust. Again, it is how we will meet this new opportunity that will determine our temporary disruption to “daily living” God/Universe is always going to ensure that we grow in spirit
changes are what make us better people.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Church of Perfect Liberty is a non denominational Church that welcomes everyone in community, our goal is World Peace
PL Precept #1 Life is Art
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tulipfestival.ca
Sometimes we have to decide
which path will lead to our own happiness
we want to please, or accommodate
but know that in doing so
we will chip away at our own sense of Self
and well BEing
PL Precept #10 – Love yourself and Others.
When two people want different results,
when the communication is one way
Then you must think for yourself, and do what is right for you
PL Precept #7 Everything exists in Relativity
You cannot change another person
The only person you can change, is your-Self
PL Precept #5 One’s Self is lost by Being Emotional
I truly believe that
PL Precept #18 Each Moment is a Turning Point
I retain my peace of mind,
and instead of suppressing a sadness/disappointment
I acknowledge it and move on
PL Precept # 19 Begin Once you Perceive
I can appreciate what was,
but I move in the direction that will nurture my spiritual needs
I want always to be ONE with the Universe/God
To love and feel love in my heart
PL Precept # 11 – Always be with God
PL Precept # 20 Live Maintaining Equilibrium Between Mind and Matter
It can be sad when friendships end,
but if you remember the good in what was
the happiness is always be
we don’t stop caring because a person turns away
love is unconditional
however, we sometimes have to accept
that the other person’s needs
were not something you could provide
you can only love them and pray for their happiness
PL Precept #10 Love Yourself and Others
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Precept #1 LIFE IS ART
jetsetter.com -amsterdam
amusing planet.com
etsy.com Dutch serene pastoral scene
We are in de Efteling, Nederlands, following the whimsical adventure of the little elf in me who wants simply to stroll and play under the mushrooms on this snowy day.
Oh Mr Dragon, how are you?
what is that you say
Oh, you want a sunny day,
your roar I know, will make it so
if only I could roar like you
may I come in to play
I’m looking for a valentine
would you be mine?
I’ll close my eyes and make a wish
I wish, I wish, with all my might
that I’ll find my valentine
oh my , Mr. dragon has come to call
maybe you are my valentine
after all.
To all my wonderful friends who share this space with me
enjoy this hearts and flowers day
I am truly blessed in every way
When I see you’ve come to visit and stay
you give me joy and bring synchronicity
you really are MY valentine
namaste – Oyashikiri
De Efteling Theme park … http://www.efteling.com
The Anton Pieck Museum, the Achterstraat, Hattem,Nederlands http://www.antonpieckmus
Sprookjes van de Effteling/Fairy Tales of the Efteling 2008 PB ed.
Kewpie dolls always brought a smile, the innocence of a yesterday, can still bring out a smile today. When we reminisce, we usually indulge in memories that make us happy, and feel good. I realized as I researched for this blog, that some of the pictures and rhymes did stir in me forgotten moments of my childhood. A person who lives in the present, I seldom go back or think of this from the past, once I’ve lived them I move on. So getting little snippets of another time and place was kind of nice.
An illustration done by Barbara Freeman for stories from Hans Anderson.
The actual events are gone, but the feeling of contentment when I read my books, drew or made clothes for my dolls, and later fashion models, are feel good moments. For instance, when I saw the picture that I will post next, I remember the Dutch nanny we had after my Father passed away and my Mother had to go out and work so that we could manage in our home etc.
The Nanny had such a love for her country, and she was happy to share her memories, songs and stories with us. To this day I have a strong feeling for the Nederlands, even though I’ve never been there. She taught me a song that I still know some of the words and the tune, even though its been years since I’ve sung or heard it, when I sing a few bars to someone from Holland, they laugh and know exactly the nursery song I’m singing. =^_^= When we are young, we absorb and take in more than words, we understand through feelings/connection.
Our minds are much like our personal libraries, if we allow ourselves the luxury of quality time with our”Selves” it is amazing the awesome discoveries will find. As adults we often forget to take in the whole picture, ie. read the whole book, we read the summary and think we know it all. We don’t. Make time to be with your”self”, it is important, you are unique and complex, and I assure you, you are worth knowing.
A tisket, a tasket a little yellow basket, I wrote
a letter to my love, and on the way I dropped it
A tisket, a tasket,
I had fun this morning finding a little yellow basket, along the way I got to revisit nursery rhymes and snippets of another time.We talk of trying to find harmony in our lives with others, personally I find that peace of mind begins at home (within our selves)
Namaste – Oyashikiri
nursery pins by Taller Casa Pinardi -Solo cuentos y leyendas board
*basket, ladychatterleyaffair.com
How are you today?
PL Precept #21 Live maintaining equilibrium between mind and matter…
This lovely picturesque grouping is of Giethoom in the Nederlands where there are no roads. It is a beautiful and quiet village unique in that you will not find a single road in the entire town. Instead it is connected with paths, bike trails and a canal system. Visitors are welcome to explore by renting a noiseless, electric “whisper boat”. I have been enchanted with the idea of visiting ever since I read about the place.
We all lead busy, at times hectic lives, and finding that quiet time we need so much often eludes us. We grab moments here and there, but often they just are not enough. In PL we have a Precept, # 5 that says.. One’s self is lost by being emotional.
The 21 PL Principles help us to achieve the 21 PL Precepts that we live by. Like everyone we struggle at the best of times to get then right, or to effortlessly follow them, but in following PL Principle #1 – I will live paying careful attention, putting Makoto into all I say and do (Makoto/sincerity) as best we can, dedication towards that goal helps enormously.
To be easy going, and to live life constantly in a cheerful and calm state is something to strive for. When I’m challenged, then I revisit the Holland of my dreams, and let my mind wander effortlessly through the gardens, and sail the waterways. Care to join me today? You are all so precious to me, I wish for you a glorious sun filled day , no matter where you are, no matter the weather, let the joy of life, bless you with a soothing balm of love. Thank you for sharing this moment with me, I really truly appreciate the time you spend with me. (I would burst out into song, “love is in the air” but that dear reader would really send you into hiding ) liefde + kus xxxoo
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Recall the expression, “different strokes for different folks” isn’t this adorable, It’s a little build in Holland, The Veenpark,Banger-Compascuum*
We are all unique, in our own personal way, that is what is so wonderful about meeting and getting to know another person. I grew up in an age when we were encouraged to have pen pals. With the electronic age, snail mail seems to have gone the way of the 10 cent phone call.
Yet, the internet now provides us with opportunities that would have been unheard of in days gone by. The meetings can be more frequent, and more direct if not face to face, they are still person to person. Respect becomes key, we may appear to be different, we may dress, walk, talk in a different manner, but we are still connected, We all feel, we all have needs and wants, even though our experiences/challenges differ, we came to “be” in the same way.
Intriguing build isn’t it. So are the people around us. Each person in your life, is a whole new landscape waiting to be discovered. Accept and respect differences, strive for harmonious relationships.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
*Flickr,mad_madchen
** Zaanse Schans, Holland (full of traditional crafts and architecture) found on goamsterdam.about.com
*** Reflections in Alesund,Norway by waynekorea on Flickr
**** Predjame castle Norway http://www.photopix.co.nz
Now is always the time to start something “new” – That is what the PL lesson was for me t his morning..( ahhh Just in time. =^_^= Taking a breather, we are going to drive down into the States to explore). Everyone needs to open the door to a new beginning and start a new day. Clears the cobwebs away.
Use today as a starting point. Move forward towards a path that will lead you to improvement and progress. Negativity, in our live can drain us. Rain or shine, we need to continue and persevere to make our wishes and goals come true.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Love is healing
*Brazil -blossoming Piuva,CorumbamMato Grosso Do Sul – Walfrido Tomas
** Nederlands,Dunes Kijkduin,Den Haag,The Haag (Sebastian Drost)
Be a Peacemaker who honour the diversity of all life.
Harmony does not require that we are all the same.
A single note played simultaneously through several different instruments does not take advantage of the beautiful music that emerges when different chords are played.
Appreciate and acknowledge the differences in others, as distinct as we may seem to be, we all share the spiritual link of being One with the Universe.
Today is the 21st. Thanksgiving , every month (in PL) one day is set aside for special service (7pm) Say thank you out loud, express your appreciation to those around you. the act of saying thank you will make someone else feel good and you will too =^_^= Good Morning Everyone!
Romans 12:18 “If it is possible,so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all” Blessings … Oyashikiri
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Are you ready for the start of another week? My wonderful friend Mollie ( co-minister at the Baptist church in a community near here), has been happily posting in a shared file we have .. I’ve been so “busy” researching and “working” away at my desk, that I see she is being busy, I get a notice that she has posted, but I don’t often get to see what she has been adding. Hmmm sound familiar. Reminds me of the expression, about being so close to the trees, that often we don’t see the forest itself. Or .. is it the other way around, we are so far in the forest we no longer see the forest,or is it the trees. OH my, maybe I’m not fully awake yet……. smiles. …. Thanks Mollie for the above saying, with the cute picture.
Today’s PL lesson is about being making time to express our true selves. To express ourselves with honesty and integrity If we ask for help, we do so with sincerity in both words and actions. The #1 Principle in PL is – I will live paying careful attention, putting Makoto (sincerity) into all I say and do.
Trust that you will receive all you need to get through today, then believe it will be the same for tomorrow. Focus on your feelings, express them honestly, there is an inner joy when we express ourselves with makoto (sincerity) The surest way to be blessed is to appreciate all the blessings in our lives, and to give thanks for them. Appreciate life, renew your connection with God/Tao every day, share your smile with others today. Your day will be blessed. … Smile….. Oyashikiri
Nederlands, over the north sea
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