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Unfolding of Time

In 1988 the village of Bezidu Nou in Romania was flooded. Only these two churches remained above the water, This (above) was a picture of the churches in 1995

By 2008 only one remained, the land around, you can see has been dramatically changed. In 2014 this is what a visitor to the site will find.

pictures courtesty, lachihobo,Utikalauz,Causss and Zsuzsa Mate

There is an expression that comes to mind, “never judge a book by its cover”. People we meet, friends we already know, even family, how much do we really know about them. We see only the “face” presented to us. Even over time, we may see the gradual changes, but do we really go beyond what we see in that given moment of time.

Good relationships begin by the simple act of greeting one another. I’ve had too many “how are you” spoken to me, without any real intent on the other person’ part to really hear my response. It is a throw away question or remark. As is, “I’m fine thank you, and you?” Usually or often, the person has moved on before you are really finished with the formality of a greeting.

Let us try today to show respect and a genuine caring when we interact with others, Smile from the heart, when you pass a stranger if your eyes meet, smile, nod it is a feel good feeling. When driving on rural back roads often the residents will wave as we pass, we wave back, its friendly and a welcome exchange between strangers. You find yourself smiling, it was a happy exchange …

Walls may crumble and disappear, but the happiness in your heart will always be there. Treasure and nurture it.

Have a super fantastic day my friends, Know that you are in my prayers and that love is being sent your way today and always. Blessings be.

May the Universe wrap you in a calm,serene embrace

May the faith and spirit within you

cast out the darkness, bathing you in a light

that will fill you with eternal grace.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

words by Q

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Gooood Morning everyone! =^_^=

PL (Perfect Liberty) lesson of the day >Willingly Take on Tasks That are Behind the Scenes < Be the one who is able to proactively take on the troublesome tasks that no one likes and for which they are not recognized. by doing so you will be filled with a genuine feeling of accomplishment.

Yesterday I was on a road trip with a dear friend, we took to the highway with a simple goal, a day away. We were blessed with wonderful weather, the bluest of skies and good roads. Crossing over into the States was quick, no long line ups, and we easily found the way to the places we had more or less decided to explore. The for sure destination was the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort for the noon hour buffet special.

Yes, those are big honking coconut breaded shrimps you see on top, and Yes i did take a picture of the dessert plate, and NO, I’m now showing you. Suffice to say it was very good, and totally enjoyed. For those wondering where all the greens were, they were in the car, we munched on raw sugar snap peas and other veggies as we drove along. No chips or junk food for us.

The whole day was one moment of living after another, we enjoyed the sights along the way, the company, the experience, we meandered , rested, and traveled again. Home at a reasonable hour, tired but happy…. that is what I call.. a holiday, =^_^=

Oyashikiri

*posted on Pinterest by Guillermon Perez via Tio Jesus TioChucho muydelgada.com

** Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort is in upper NY State, east of Massena

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lunes – Good morning everyone!!!

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

pictures – Pinterest

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negotiating feelings

But…… When you suddenly have an Ahhh moment, when your gut feeling is so loud you can’t ignore it,( it is always a surprise that so many of us do just that). We push the thought, or emotion back into the safe area of our ‘brain”. Trying hard to wish it away. If we have lived long enough to build walls around our “hearts” we go into protective mode.

This picture I use as an example ….. the moment can be beautiful, fresh and alive, but we see only the stairs that we will have to climb to truly enjoy the moment/view. Past memories float to the frontal section of our brain. We flounder, we hesitate, and lose our way. The lessons that happen in life, usually keep recurring, there is a reason for that. Each time the Universe puts the challenge on our path, we make wrong choices. If the challenge appears, it is because there is still something to be learned. We still have yet to really learn the lesson.

Our lives our shaped by the way we express ourselves each and everyday. If we go through life not paying attention, living half heartedly, ignoring our intuition, we cloud our vision with illusions. We are missing opportunities to live to our fullest potential. It is important to find one’s own happiness, but it is also wrong to live selfishly so only you are happy. Looking beyond our “selves” towards our friend/partner’s happiness, builds a stronger and healthier relationship. It is a very difficult lesson. One we need to master to achieve world peace.

…. God, help me choose the path that is right for me… Help me understand there is no wrong or right. Help me learn to detach with love . I will surrender to the good of the moment, and get through the discomfort. One step at a time. I will practice acceptance, and believe and trust the magic that acceptance will bring into my life. Oyashikiri

picture is Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. Canada

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Begin each day with a renewed sense of appreciation

After watching the news last night and seeing the snow storms that hit parts of the States and Canada leaving behind a mess to be cleaned up and dealt with for days to come, went searching for a picture that showed green vegetation and new growth. Wow my prayers and positive energy is being sent out to all of you who need that extra boost.

The PL lesson for today was > Begin each Day with a Renewed Sense of Appreciation < Are you living each day and getting into a rut? By making small changes in the things you do, your day to day life can become fresh and exciting. We are here today , by the grace of God. Let’s make each day meaningful, by starting out with a feeling of gratitude for a brand new day. In being genuinely happy about life, we will be blessed with a deeper sense of happiness.

Smile, you are loved each and every day, sometimes we may not feel very loved, but you are. Know and believe, you are loved.

I love this picture.. Warm HUGS everyone! Blessings – Oyashikiri.

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How do you see the world

Do you wake up and view the world around you in a positive light? Are you a half full, or half empty (glass) person? Or do you tend to see the world through a cloud, or haze that never seems to go away?

There is beauty in all times of the day or night, and if you are in a mood to find it, there is also gloom and loneliness even doom. When we give ourselves to God (higher power/TAO) we are blessed with a divine inner strength that helps ground us and travel with us through the many challenges we face in life. Before we can even begin to find happiness with someone else, or in the world, we have to begin with liking ourSELVES. To take responsibility for who we are and what we do.

Acts of respect and courtesy are reflections of how much we value others. We have all heard the expression, “no man is an island” its been around for years, and it has stayed around, because over and over it is a lesson we need to be reminded of.

All meaning in life is arbitrary. It is not tied to god, family or self unless we define it as such. Nothing in life gives us meaning in and of itself. It is we who assign meaning to objects and relationships.

That said, Wake up World! It is Tuesday, have a happy happy day! Blessings.. Oyashikiri

photography- virtual- SL-Japan Tempura Island – url http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/tempura%20island/135/46/33

http://Japan-tempura.blogspot.com/

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Feeling a little off these days

Feel like you have eyes in your back! Worried you stepped on a crack! Whoaaa, wonder who has your back!
Such days are part of life, we all get them. The trick is to be able to recognize that its just a moment in time, it will pass. A quick pick me up is time spent with God. A visit to the church for a quite moment in a dedicated place of worship. If that is not possible, then sit somewhere, anywhere, and close your eyes. Take a nice long deep breath in, hold it for the count of 3 and then slowly exhale.. Feel your shoulders and facial muscles relax, your eyelids will want to remain closed. Allow yourself to do it one more time, and you will notice your head will start to slowly lean forward. SMILE… You’ve just shared with a higher power. It feels so good and oh so right. Oyashikiri

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on January 18, 2014

Spiritual Balance

Drolma Lhakhang, http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wakeley/41/69/146

>A Green Tara Tibetan Temple and former refuge of Atisha, one of Tibet’s greatest teachers. Founded in 1055. Sponsored in Second Life by Free Tibet. Free meditation zafus, thankgas and other Dharma items are available on the 2nd floor gallery.<

As we travel the roads of life, and encounter the challenges that come our way, it is important that we maintain a spiritual balance. Our “spirit” includes emotions, energy, hope, courage, , it embraces our individual choices regarding ethics, morals, values and integrity. How you live your life, what you take from and give to life is an integral part of your spirit.

Let us choose to put our whole heart into whatever we do. Let us practice being mindful towards achieving a better balance in our daily living. Keep prayer a daily practice, stay connected.

You are always in my prayers, now tomorrow and always… Oyashikiri

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Enthusiasm

PL lesson for yesterday was – Act with Enthusiasm – it was something I just couldn’t get enthusiastic about, until I read further, “If you put your whole heart into whatever you do, you will be able to appreciate any task at hand.”
Hmmm – yup I could do that, my objective for the day was to do as little as possible, In the afternoon I actually took a lie down, not to sleep, but to do nothing..
I did doze, but with no telly, no phone,no PC, no radio, I soon drifted into what my mother used to call “daydreaming”
It was nice.
It was rewarding, it was calming and peaceful.
My body rested, and best of all my mind had a holiday away from news,weather and sports. If you get my drift.
My lesson yesterday. enthusiasm = being in the moment and doing it whole-heartedly =^_^=

LOL – I looked at today’s lesson, ‘Just be Yourself” that’s me…. easy peasy. What are your plans for today? Are you making time for yourself during this busy time of the year? LIFE IS ART.

photos are from Second Life (SL) -photographer Q

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on December 29, 2013

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American Thanksgiving

Good message for all of us. Wisdom to follow every day, all year long.
Good Morning Everyone!
Love sent to each and everyone of you.
Now, always and forever!