Unravel the mystery, look into the mirror – what do you see..
PL calendar day 30 Your surroundings are a mirror of your thoughts
When you think “this is going to be hard” then your situation will become difficult, instead think ” Let’s do this!” and face your situation with determination. Then you will be surprised to see how smoothly things go.
Oyashikiri
Spaces, there is always a place, just right for meditation
find a space, where you can sit, reflect and contemplate,
BE your own best friend, LOVE will never end.
The Universe is everywhere,
there is no where you can BE without being part of the Universe
.. find a place, …. meditate
start today, make time for YOU every day.
Perfect Liberty calendar day 3
Always express your true self with honesty and integrity.
We feel a deep sense of joy when we are able to express our true selves. Always focus on your true feelings and express yourself honestly.
Oyashikiri
Piglet and I were out wandering, I felt I needed to check in on my friend from a few weeks ago.
This time he had a few friends with him. He looked no better tended to, even though the zoo was open for business, and there were cars in the parking lot. But never mind his appearance, he made me smile, and coming over, he began to mooo? bray? Funny how animal can be so friendly in their own way. There was what looked like a reindeer type of maybe moose in with them. He looked like he had faded out, dried and withered Xmas garland hanging from his beautiful antlers. However he wasn’t ready to come say hello … we had to admire from afar.
Thankfully they can’t read the sign on that storage container that is on ground in their enclosure.
PL calendar day 29 You gain strength through your hardships
Whatever you learn easily or master effortlessly tends to be forgotten. The lessons you gain through repeated mistakes are what gives you genuine strength.
It was hot, the heat was a steady blanket of relentless “ugh” for me. Not for everyone, but me, myself and I, tend to wilt in the hot sun of summer. I feel an affection/love for these creatures, even the short visit with them will be a happy memory.
Wishing you all a great start to a brand new week.
Oyashikiri
The forbidden finger making its way to share a personal moment. Yesterday I gave him some fresh taller green leaves from my side of the fence… but did not touch, only with my voice, did I whisper my love. Every living being needs to know love!
The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions and not upon our circumstances – Martha Washington.
PL calendar day 26 If you face a situation head on, a path will open up
No matter how hard the situation is, face it head on. If you approach it seriously you will be able to find a way to break through.
Happy Friday everyone, smile at passers by they will wonder if you are alright, but it sure will feel good. Some will even smile back. Smile, you are a winner!!! just for being YOU.
Oyashikiri
you are being careless or overconfident ..
Even though you may have put your best effort into doing something you still may have made mistakes. that is why it is important to always work with a prayerful mind.
Good morning dear friends,
Our surroundings play such an important part in our lives, yet, too often we put off what needs attention, or doing, till ????
I admit to having done just that thee past months, and now.. guess what.. aaaghghgh I have to clean up. It would have been so much simpler had I done it as the days went along, but no…. aghhhhhh hands to the heavens…. “will I ever get this right”
Have a grand day my lovelies, rain or shine, we are ONE. You and me… travelers on this road of life. You make it much more interesting. You do!
Life is to be lived, life is to be shared. Never fear saying, you care. Your smile is worth barrels of sunshine that will last for miles.
Oyashikiri
There is always beauty in the world, it is for us to “see” it. LOVE is... no more, no less….
Oyashikiri
photo m&n
Good morning everyone –
Needing time to cool down (central air, not functioning ) I got into my car (where the air conditioning is working) deciding to run an errand that was some miles away. I would get to travel the road along the river, towards Montreal, and enjoy the countryside, as it is reaching out and up to meet the wonderful seasons, of late spring, early summer.
I saw a faded sign, Papanack Zoo, something niggled in my mind, I come this way, time and time again, why had I not seen this sign before. I turned off and headed down the road in the direction the arrow pointed. I was overwhelmed by a very sad feeling as I looked over and saw an exotic cat (big one) lying on a mound of earth and weeds. So out of place. The area looked so unkept, it was a field, like one would see in the back forty of an acreage where a broken down, old piece of farm equipment would have been left to rust.
This was a majestic animal, one that I would see pictured on an advert for a safari somewhere in a totally different country, certainly not here in Ontario, just outside of Ottawa. My curiosity peaked I went in search of information. The place was closed, not inviting at all.
I was now on a dirt track, I had parked near a building, to look at what looked like donkeys, standing in open pens, a man came out of a building and I asked him if he could give me information, but he distanced himself from the place, said he knew nothing, I should google it. (I did when I finally got home)
Meanwhile, not getting any information from this man, I turned the car, to continue along the dirt road that ran along a high fence. I saw other animals, in enclosed areas, with very poor looking structures that would allow for “some” cover should there be high heat, or heavy rain, but not all of them had any form of shelter to speak of.
I felt the eyes on me before I saw him, he watched as my car slowly drove by. when I came to a gate that barred my way from going further, I carefully turned the car around, the road was unkept and really meant for a truck or as I later saw, a golf cart type of vehicle.
Here I am, visiting with my new friend. He had a quiet dignity. That could be my finger, because I did scratch his head, and gently lift his hair to see his eyes. He didn’t move except to turn his head, to acknowledge me, and share the moment. His hair was matted in places, and like the other pens, there was no where for him to go. There were two other animals with him. My focus and love was on him.
I wanted him to feel love, experience kindness, he was not just a curiosity, he was beautiful, he mattered. Our bonding was interrupted by a woman’s shouts to not put my hand in it was dangerous. Too late I thought, I have already touched him with love in my heart, and spoken to him with tenderness. Even prayed with him, for I felt his energy, his patience and his gracious acceptance of my attempt at friendship.
Honestly, when I read the negative and awful reports on the internet about the cruelty that was reported a couple of years back, I felt sick, and still today, I hurt for my friend and his other companions. Please offer a prayer for these animals.
I have read reviews, one reviewer who went said it was nice to see animals in a natural setting unlike commercial zoos. There were positives and negatives. I guess one needs to go when it is open and actually speak to staff.
For me, I give thanks for the time I got to spent with my silent friend. His strength, his ability to communicate by just BEING helped me, in my moment of need.
PL calendar day 21 – Let’s be thankful for everything we have right now. Now is an accumulation of every moment leading up to it, and everything that continues to progress and develop to become NOW. Be thankful for everything.
Oyashikiri
Friendships can last a moment or a life time – love is forever
you are my rock – there I stood, looking out, searching the horizon
I looked down – and there you were, just waiting for me to realize that you were
as always, right there by my side.
there is a world for us to visit, explore, discover and see
but you are always, right here with me.
what a blessing it is to be me
unconditional love and only love sets us free
oyashikiri
PL Precept #11 Always be with God
torn from a journal page
a memory from another day
I sit wondering
just where my thoughts lay
on that other day so far away
where eyes that seem to drown in sadness
were what spoke to me
while I was pondering
that day is long gone
I have long moved on
still, that was me,
at that time and place
I like it, but thankfully, today is another day
I am headed out to explore what comes my way
YOU are in my heart
today and always
Q
Oyashikiri
acceptance and appreciation
April 24, a date to remember, it was my husband’s birthday.
A day that celebrated his life. Now it is a reminder that I am a “widow” In May it will be a year since he passed away. His last birthday was one he so bravely wanted to celebrate. His courage and determination saw him make that date and live to say he had achieved his goal. He had his 70th. at home we toasted his achievements and his life, knowing there would be no more.
Over his years of being successful at his chosen vocation – broadcasting, and the written media, he thrived at being a reporter of his many journeys and many observations as he travelled the world in search of stories, and new experiences. He never tired of sharing with others his enjoyment of the many interests he had acquired through his travels and his career. History, geography, world affairs he could converse and debate at large.
PL calendar day 24
Things that happen to us all have a meaning.
Everything that happens to us happens for a reason. Each and every occurrence is a chance for you to improve yourself.
We married late in life, he was determined that his wife would be alright when and if he was not around. That meant, he wanted me to have and maintain an independence that would serve me in good stead should he not be around. He was so kind, considerate and caring, that I can say in all sincerity, he completed my life in a way that was so loving and dedicated to our togetherness that even though physically he is not here, he will always be MY husband, MY one and only … You were and are a blessing Brian, you are celebrated every day. R.I.P.
The traveller sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see -G.K Chesterton
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. – Mae West
Oyashikiri
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