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the listener

Holding her breath, she stood stalk still, she didn’t want to listen, but she couldn’t help but overhear the conversation in the hall. Her husband was talking to another woman as they approached the doorway she had been about to enter. As they got closer, she heard her husband’s voice lower, the way he did when he was going to tell her something endearing. The woman’s laugh was soft and pleasing, she couldn’t quite make out what her husband had said, but she did hear him call her darling. She froze, a chill ran down her spine, and all the happiness she had felt just a few minutes before evaporated. She didn’t continue on her journey and join them, instead she prayed they wouldn’t see her.. and leaned back hoping to remain out of sight.

When their footsteps faded as they descended the staircase to the reception area, she retreated back into the powder room. Her shoulders slumped, her head bowed, she let the sadness wash over her. How? when? why? she asked herself, somehow she couldn’t accept that her husband was unfaithful, yet she had heard him call the woman darling, and…… oh dear what was she to do….

A knock on the door startled her back to the moment…”everyone is waiting for you Millicent are you coming down?” Her sister voice was familiar, she felt the love and concern, “you’ve been gone for a while, is everything alright?” Straightening her shoulders, she looked at the woman in the mirror and smiled, it didn’t reach her eyes, but it would do. Her sister gave her a small hug, linked arms with her and together they descended the wide staircase.

SURPRISE!…Happy Birthday everyone cried out, laughing and throwing confetti at her, balloons were everywhere.. Standing at the bottom of the steps with his arms stretched out in welcome was her husband, and next to him a woman who looked familiar but she couldn’t place. “Darling” her husband said as he drew her into his arms with a loving hug, ” we have a surprise for you” … turning to the petite little brunette beside him, he said ” remember little Maggie, meet the very grown up Maggie” Feelings of joy and happiness washed over her, little Maggie, the little baby she had cared for till the family moved away. What a wonderful surprise, this is who her husband had been talking to, “Darling, are you alright?” her husband leaned over with concern in his voice. What a fool she had been, she had not listened to all that was being said, and she had not walked out and greeted them when the were coming down the hallway, instead, she had let herself react to the few words she heard, and let her own insecurities sweep her into a total heartbreak moment.

When we listen to music we listen to all the notes, when we listen to others speak, we should be sure of what we heard before we react, not always easy, but it is worth the effort if it is important to our mental health. Live today to your fullest.

Namaste -Oyashikiri

*painting found on cotedetexas.blogspot.com

** painting found on fashion-era.com

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llamas & Alpacas bring joy

These animals bring smiles everywhere they go

Young or old, we cannot resist them

meet one face to face

their gentle nature and soulful eyes will put a smile on your face

This Austrian alpaca was given a retro hairstyle at an event in 2012

published May 2012 James Titcomb

Smile for the pure joy of how good it will make you feel.

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life and aging –

We have life today because of the ancestors that came before us. Utilize the Makoto )sincerity left by your ancestors to live today to the fullest.

Haga valer en el presente el Makoto de sus antepasados. (Spanish)

O hoje existe gracas aos antepassados. (Portuguese)

Love translates into any language, it is easy to forget as we ourselves age, that our elders have lived and experienced the same joys and sorrows over their lifetime. Try not to squander your days and nights on actions or non actions that you may at a later time come to regret.

Never forget to express love and appreciation to those in your life that matter.

Chinese Moon Gates, symbolize gateways, passage ways to a mystical “beyond”… their architecture in gardens had them so one could see the full moon, and enjoy the vista beyond. Some day we will all cross over the threshold of today, and when we do we will be ancestors to those we have left behind.

By increasing the feeling of appreciation to your ancestors, your life will be more enriched.

And remember to do your best to smile, sharing a cheerful smile and expression makes everyone around you happy.

Realize tudo com um sorriso!

Irradie su entorno con sonrissas y expresiones alegres.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

Please note that I will be in holiday mode for the next week or so, posts may not be consistent.

Video – YouTube

Picture -The Daily Mailer

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C’est le 18 and sunny!

Musubi – Oneness, togetherness with others ( PL, Perfect Liberty) Look at these roots, look at how entwined and thick they are. One can look at this path and think, oh what a rough go this will be, or, see the roots as steps leading to what is around the bed. The ground is blanketed with these roots that have formed and grown over the many years they have been spreading. What was once a single root, soon merged and traveled with another, sometimes from the same tree, and often with a sister or brother tree. That dear readers is how life is for us, only we are so involved in our journey we don’t see the spiritual web as it unfolds.

When we share our joy with others, our spiritual roots develop and grow stronger.

Ravages of Time OR Determination and life in progress

Good Morning everyone! May the Spirit be with YOU.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

*Pinterest

**corporatefineart.com

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Appreciation

Do you get angry? I have been sitting here thinking about anger. I react, and I do get ticked off, but do I get angry. My frustration, or disappointment to a situation is usually short lived. I tend to blow, verbalize, get it out of my system and move on. For sure my fuse has gotten longer the older I get. Plus, I believe that when one appreciates and lives in the moment, anger is a waste of emotion. Living in the moment, also means that it doesn’t matter what day it is, because every day is a moment and opportunity for something awesome to happen. Just walking out into the sunshine on the back deck can fill me with the joy of being alive to enjoy that moment.

Buddha was asked “What have you gained from meditation? ” He replied. “Nothing! However, let me tell you what I have lost, anger, anxiety,depression, insecurity, fear of old age, and death”

Walk softly today, celebrate the day, appreciate the moment.. Travel through space to share this place with me, by simply closing your eyes and hearing the sound of your heart beat. Colour your day with the blessings of life. May the blessings of the day fill your heart with gladness, today, tomorrow and always. Oyashikiri

Thanksgiving Service is at 7 pm. (Church of Perfect Liberty)

middle picture – Pinterest

bottom picture – by Christoph Zurbuchen on Flickr

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Buongiorno good morning everyone!

Mineral Flowers @ Danakii Desert in Ethiopia

This is a picture of acid lakes in the Dallol volcano * beautiful sight isn’t it. Zillions of tiny mineral deposits come together to form magnificent little rosettes that in turn, weave and join together to form natural basins for the acid waters to form. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how often have we heard that!

It is interesting how different cultures, we go about finding a mate, or partner. In traveling to the East, I had occasion to speak with a number of different women who were in(what appeared) very happy relationships, and who were all from arranged marriages. I say arranged, not the way necessarily that the west has portrayed them but arranged never-the-less. Having spent the majority of my working life working as a Stress Management Specialist in Health Care, where over 65% of the issues I dealt with stemmed from unhappy relationships, and in many ways very unhealthy “coupling”. I was impressed with the natural harmony I saw and felt when talking to these woman. They found men with common interests and goals, learned what they could about whether or not their goals were similar and found out if their paths were on the same playing field. Then made a decision on whether or not to go forward in a relationship. This also applied to the men, looking for a wife. Two criteria, practical and long term. I’ve simplified this of course , more at another time.

In the culture I’ve lived in here in North America, and the social interactions that I’ve even participated in, is very different. We seem to be attracted first to the “looks” (outer wrappings ) of the object we “desire”. We can date someone for months and yes even years, and know deep down they are not satisfying our inner needs, yet …we hold on….. why…. out of fear of being alone. Not having someone to be part of a couple with, so when we go out with friends, or go places we are doing it with someone else. EVEN WHEN, the activities we are attending or doing (and this applies to both men and women) are not what we really want to be doing. Ah HAH!!!! ring any bells. If you are going to do something, do it because you want to, do it with sincerity in your heart. If you choose to do something, then do it with joy and enthusiasm, you are the only person who is in control of your choices.

I like to live quietly in harmony with Nature. To know what you find compatible with your way of life, you first have to know your SELF, and what you want!. By doing this, you will find a greater sense of inner beauty and calm. God/Nature/Universe is with us always! Oyashikiri

* Acid Lakes -Ethiopia -photographer Pascal Boegli> Pboog flickr

** Natural terrace pools Pamukkale,Turkey (turbotwister.ru)

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sens unique – bonjour mes amis – good morning my friends

Good morning dear reader, I can be wordy, I know =^_^= however, this morning I found myself stuck on the two quotes I’ve posted here. My prayer this morning was from an International publications book, called Prayers for good times and bad. It goes like this.

“Please, Comforting Spirit, show me what it means to let go the hope that others will be my cure.

You Great physician, are my healer in this quiet hour”.

Sometimes I think I lead a very sheltered life. I had not seen or heard this quote before. the movie it comes from I’ve heard about, know about, yet this quote has eluded me … now it jumps out at me. My progress in life, comes in many forms the joys I have discovered in the transformation process have been many. Think about where you are today, are you happy, does everyday bring a new experience for you to delight in? Can you say you are genuinely happy…… I’ve come to realize that even in the moments where I’m grumbling and complaining.. yes… wonders on wonders.. I do find myself having such moments. I’m doing so, because at that given moment, it is what I need to do, vent or moan, groan, it is my way of dealing with inner distress/conflict…. it 99% of the time has nothing to do with anyone else, but my SELF. I am the only one who can make changes in my life, or who has control on how I feel or think. Some “true” friend once said to me .”own it” at the time I don’t know that I appreciated these words being hurled at me.. But I’ve never forgotten them, and he will always be a part of me for having had the inner strength to speak out honestly to me. It was my behavior he was addressing. Mine.

Strive each and every day to improve yourself – it is never too late to change the road you are on, or to simply stop and enjoy where you are.

Don’t reserve your best behavior for special occasions. Walk in sunshine, today and always …blessings…. Oyashikiri

pictures from Pinterest

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Life is Art! Buen dia…

Life is Art.

There is only one you, an individual, unique and special, You are the artist in your life, the environment and the things that happen around you , are the materials used for your self expression. Express yourself honestly, and with integrity in all you do. Have courage for the great sorrows in your life, and patience for the smaller ones. Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to deal with it. If your troubles are deep-seated or long-standing, try praying. It works. When you are happy, share your joy.

Focus on your true feelings, do your best to express your self honestly, practice Makoto (utmost sincerity) in everything you do. Kamuwaza (God’s will) is part of our everyday life, like the weather, it has a purpose, When you live believing in your Oneness with the Universe, not loosing sight of your God given individuality, you will experience the true joy of living. The joy of self expression. We are truly leading our lives when we live expressing ourselves to the fullest…. and this… is what makes us truly happy.

Blessings dear friends are heaped on you today, that your day will be filled with the joy and happiness of a happy heart. Today, Tomorrow and Always ……. Oyashikiri

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Good Morning Everyone!

In my meditations this morning, I came across a Blessing Chant, I’d kike to share it with you. It is a chant adapted from the Pattanumodana (Teachings of Buddha >edited by Jack Kornnfield)

Just as water flowing in the streams and rivers fills the ocean, thus may all your moments of goodness touch and benefit all beings, those here now and those gone before.

May all your wishes be soon fulfilled as completely as the moon on a full moon night, as successfully as from the Wish-Fulfilling Gem. May all dangers be averted; may all disease leave you.

May no obstacles come across your way and may you enjoy happiness and long life.

May those who are always respectful,honoring the way of the elders, prosper in the four blessings of old age, beauty, happiness, and strength.

PL’s lesson of the day is about being pro-active, in an ever changing society. a reminder to keep our minds and eyes in tune with the changes and to learn to deal with them in a proactive manner. This busy picture taken in Amsterdam, Nederlands (found on Pinterest) while peaceful in it’s own way, is not the tranquility captured by the photographer of the top picture.

Where would you like to be today? Which destination captures your imagination, if you could close your eyes and with a snap of the fingers be right there, in what direction would you go? Choices, ahhhh isn’t life grand! Have a blissful day everyone!

Live in Joy > Live in Peace Oyashikiri

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Rules – Good morning everyone!

Look at the dog’s eyes, I can almost hear him/her asking his mistress “really, did I sign up for this”, this is what you want me to do?” Meanwhile the little cuddly friend is happily drinking from the bottle and thinking only of how yummy, delicious it is. This is a wonderful picture. I send an enormous thank you to the artist that put the energy and creativity into bringing it to us. It brought a smile to my day and for sure, to millions of others who saw and delighted in the composition. Before social media, we were still able to come up with such clever ideas, and take pictures to show our friends and family But we couldn’t share like we do today, we didn’t have the tools to allow total strangers all over the world to share in our creative moment.

Yes we still had artistic expression, we still lived our lives moment by moment, we did our chores, played, worked and played some more, but the element of having our creativity, thoughts,dreams and expressions on display for all to see… well …. that was unknown. Until…. someone somewhere broke a rule, or stepped outside a box and brought new potential and far reaching ideas into tangible possibilities. There is a joy in being creative. Every day I see friends who live miles and sometimes continents apart sharing their day and thoughts with friends they’ve met in virtual worlds, on Facebook, in games.. and it is not just inane chatter, often is is meaningful, supportive and caring.

While we live in a world where there is a framework of laws, morals and rules to follow, the keyword here is framework…. when Divine Spirit is our constant companion and we are always in touch, (connected) love is our motivation,world peace and inner joy our goal, then a rule is a man made what? guideline?………… I know they are needed…………..but…………….