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Friday 13th! a good luck day!

Balance is the order of the day – activity – as shown in this first picture that I discovered on a Google plus site (Emba As). I meant to land and retrieve the picture, however he has some other amazing shots that if you have time to visit, check them out. So I enjoyed an interlude of soaking up the ambience found on his site. The daring, the confidence, and the faith of these riders, to me is mind boggling. but then I am not a cyclist. =^_^= It must be an exhilarating feeling!

Balance after activity is rest. What a wonderful location to enjoy a relaxing time with friends, or alone just taking in the view and atmosphere of the place. ( By the Canal was taken by Neil Cherry, and found on Fivehundredpx) There are wonderful cafe’s and outdoor patio’s almost anywhere now, often found on busy city streets, and crowded shopping districts,I rather liked the quiet feeling that being by the water would bring. Somehow I picture that the boats would drift by adding to the charm of the moment.

And yes, I did mean that Friday the 13th is a lucky day… I’m not alone, I also know that there are many who have a dread of the day …I accept that the world is filled with differences, that is what makes us all unique. Good things happen every day when you live looking for the positives in life.

Make today, your day..smile. smiles are healthy for the body, mind and spirit.

Oyashikiri

** By the Canal, Venice Italy posted by Shannon Frick Pinterest

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Fire and ice

Like a moth to a flame I was drawn

at first the call … was a simple spark

then the fire spread…

my gaze held captive… by dancing flames

I was lost… lost in the embrace of

of an unearthly man made calm

A blazing fire turns to ice as seen in this photograph (CBSlocal.com) – Firefighters battling a massive fire, during frigid temperatures. (Chicago 1.23.13)

When love first blooms, the fire’s spell spreads like molten lava

weaving highs and lows that ignite and burn deep and deeper

all too soon the fire’s intensity starts to weaken

Only the dying embers remain

…and…

soon they will be gone

leaving only the memory

no more … no less

The eternal flame within,

our own true passion

the Divine essence of Life

never dies, never fails us

for we are born ONE

True everlasting love

is not outside our SELVES

but the spiritual flame

that gives us life.

now … always

last pic Pinterest (Esam Noor)

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Kindness

I reach out to lend a helping hand, the stranger looks at me and I feel the inner battle that shows in her tear filled eyes. The woman had fallen, somehow she had missed the step up to the sidewalk and lay hurting on the ground. I stopped my car and ran over to where she now sat rubbing her ankle. I could see the indecision, she was hurting, but I was a stranger and her first reaction and words were ..” no-no thank you, I am fine” My background is health care, I took in her now swelling ankle area, the tear-stained face, her headscarf had fallen askew with the fall, she was elderly, I could not leave her on the road. I heard my therapist to client/patient voice speaking, it was instinct and years of experience talking. My voice and actions knowing where gently to lift and help her stand were automatic. Something inside her responded to the experience in my voice and movements. Once standing, she was able to lean on me to get off the street corner an up onto the sidewalk.

While this was happening, another car pulled up, with a lady driver in similar dress attire as the lady I was helping. She too stopped her car and got out. The relief at seeing someone from her own community flooded the lady’s face. The other woman was able to speak her language. I explained what happened, the newcomer thanked me, and took over, helping the woman into her car. I got back in my car and drove home. Yes I am one of these people who some call a “do good- er” if I can help, I offer. I make time. The learning curve for me is that not everyone wants my help. That is very humbling.

A Peony is a beautiful flower, when I had them in the garden, I would “lust” after them,waiting for the flower to open and bloom and then stand close, drinking in their fragrance. At first I was hungry to bring the beauty inside, so that the room would be permeated with the scent. When I realized that no matter how carefully you examined them, often you brought in the ants too.. I decided that leaving them in their own environment would be better. =^_^= Sometimes what we want, and what is best, are not the same. This saying is worth sharing with you again.

We have a neighbour who is in his mid 90’s he still goes out, cuts the lawn, he sits down in lotus fashion to plant and weed, he walks without a cane, goes up and down his steps, he really is truly amazing in what he accomplishes. (he travels and works at his own pace, but he gets it done) We know he does these things because we are right next door and see him out and about. Someone passing the other day, rushed to help him when they saw him trying to fix his lawnmower, his voice,old and worn came through loud and clear, “no thank you, I’m fine”

A floral bouquet for you dear reader. May your day be blessed with sunshine and lots of happy moment. Thank you for the visit. Namaste – Oyashikiri

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Shoes

Ok you know this is going to be a heavy when I bring shoes into the equation at this hour of the morning. =^_^= And NO, this is not just for my women friends, since knowing my friend Derek, I have been educated on the fact that some men love their shoes too. What is it about shoes that turn our c rank so much. LOL how often have I heard that men love to see women in heels. How the shoe can be the perfect foil for bad hair days, and days where you just don’t know what to wear. I only a few women friends who really don’t care about shoes.. most of us drool, and lust even after a new pair of shoes. I have a Pinterest board with just shoes, its called 4 the love of shoes. I amaze even myself on the choice of shoes that I am drawn to. I have shoes tucked away that I will never wear, but I love knowing they are there.

This ad dates back to the 1930’s for as long as I can remember, I have loved shoes. When I was younger of course, i spent a lot more time finding and wearing shoes, they were important to “my look/style”. It wasn’t so much comfort but how they looked. Although thanks to a very determined Mother, I did grow up with a strong sense of needing to wear and have a proper fit. Mother I do still remember the brown lace up shoes you had me wearing when all my friends were in pretty feminine sandals. Were they called Oxfords.. whatever, such shoes were not worn again once I was buying my own shoes. OK everyone, here is the flash news.. now in my more “adult” years, guess what… I don’t wear Oxfords but I do wear what most call a sensible shoe. Hand crafted, made in Germany Finn Comfort shoe. leather, good arch support, this is my go to shoe for at home,I could live in them 24 hours of the day.

I still love the heels, the glamour of the shoe, but I no longer spend oodles and oodles of dollars to have them in my closet. Now I find then and put them on my Pinterest board .. I am not alone for I find them by the bushel full on the Fashionista pages. Have you gone shopping for a good running shoe (sport training shoe) lately. It is very hard to find a conservative pair that don’t shout out at you.

Where once I walked a cat walk, or strode down corporate corridors, now I hike the trails. Our feet take us everywhere, and travel the distance with us. We don’t think with our feet, but we think on our feet. Yet often I’ll notice inappropriate footwear and see it at the root of some of the physical ailments in today’s society. Like seeing someone with asthma still smoking. Now especially now, when those around me are nearing their more senior years, or in their famous “mid years”, where the bodies that once took them everywhere and r covered quickly from various falls, knocks and bruises are being slow to mend. Shoes are a really important component to staying in good health, Keeping you mobile. I still hear the little girl’s voice saying.. “I can’t wear those shoes to school, they’re ugly” But today , this little girl, is a mucho happy person with feel that still get her to where she wants to go. Unlike many around me, I don’t suffer with back pain, sore legs, and fussy sensitive feet.

Now when I’m faced with a hiking trail that is rocky and uneven, I can move forward knowing that my feet (footwork) and balance will allow me to tread with confidence that I will make it up the hill and into the vista beyond. That’s life, we need to prepare, we need to live today, so that our tomorrows whatever they will be, will be something we can handle easily. Enjoy each moment of your day, build your “self” with the knowledge that good planning will benefit you in the long run. You can still enjoy a passion, you just may have to redirect and be creative on how you enjoy it Life is ART.

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Funny how time slips away

This picture* was taken somewhere along the Central Coast, farmland,ocean, ocean, farmland with some nice mountains thrown in along the way for good measure. I talk a lot about quiet, contemplation and the living life as it it presented to you. Being unique each and every one of us, experiences life in a different way. No matter how grown up I get,I never cease to be amazed at how much I am touched by another human beings courage, or determination in the face of challenging news or obstacles that are put in their paths.

No matter how difficult today seems, when you have that piercing moment of stabbing pain and doubt, remember that it is only a passing segment in you life, and that tomorrow will be another day. Actually in an hours time, this moment will be part of history.

LOL how often of late do I hear, darn I forgot what I came in to do, or I know I left my glasses somewhere, for me its my car keys, they turn up, inanimate objects get put down, or left behind when something new (thought/phone call/distraction) comes along.

In PL, there is a Principle that I have to work hard at everyday to do my best to live in this way. It is PL Principle #2, I will not have complaints about others, matters, nor the weather. Rather I will always be creative and will look for shortcomings in my own thinking and actions. Principle #6 – I will not be stubborn, being captured by my own thoughts. There are only 21 principles in PL (Perfect Liberty) but by golly, each one packs a mitt full of lessons to work on … My challenge every day is to try and bring each one into my life as my journey through the day progresses.

It helps me to be reminded to leave the past in the past, and to remember that what is important is what I am doing right now, this very moment. ( I smile thinking of you as I write this knowing that you will be reading my words sometime later today.) A friend asked me who I am speaking to when I get personal … I’m speaking to each and ever pair of eyes that wander through my thoughts with me. I feel very blessed to have met you through this blog. And believe me when I say that I appreciate each and everyone of you, I’ll never tire of our friendship, it will change, it will flow, and it will grow. That is what life is all about.

WE are not inanimate objects, we are a life form, part of the Universe, we survive and regroup, we are like the moss and the lush green forest that reclaims what time forgets. It is a slow process, but the growth is life. Life is beautiful in all its stages.

Ireland – Heaven’s Trail – every two years, (June 10-18) the stars line up with this path. Time – Funny how it slips away =^_^=

Now is always the start of something new. – Have a greet Saturday everyone! You are in my prayers – Oyashikiri

* posted by Monica Roberts -Pinterest

** the land that time forgot, by Peteryoung1 on flickr

*** found on 28dayslater.co.uk

**** blogs4fun271.blogspot.com

**** – Ireland, via Alianne Hemmsherk

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Vivre au jour le jour – to live from day to day; enjoy the present

Good morning dear reader, how is your day progressing? Ever wonder just where yesterday went, never mind last week. Do you have a crystal ball? I’ve had many over the years, I’ve enjoyed their beauty, and the wonderful energy I’ve been able to associate with them, however, they have never shown me life in the future. I believe in living in the present. Yesterday happened, today is the present and today I will do my best to live each moment “being present”. Allow me to share another French expression, “vivre ce n’est pas respirer, c’est agir” living is not breathing but doing” (Rousseau)

Last night, late, I thought I would prepare ahead for this morning’s visit. I spent over an hour carefully reviewing and researching photographs for today, I saved and filed them away. I know I did this. I remember the pictures vividly and the thoughts that I lined up to go with them. I went to bed happy with my research. Content with the knowledge that this morning I would wake and my thoughts would be in order to sit down and share with you my musings, Well so much for planning and being in the moment, today is another day, and this morning, when I started to write, my files simply couldn’t be found. Et voila, the best laid plans, gone into the void. In living a life of Perfect Liberty we learn that each moment is a turning point. (PL precept 18). PL Precept #4 is Being annoyed limits our expression. –So.. instead I am sharing my moment with you, because I know, that each and everyone of you, have all had such moments, C’est la vie! It’s life. =^_^= no help from the crystal ball!

Doesn’t this tree show its past with dignity and grace. the photographer who is not known, had a wonderful “eye” for the beauty before him/her. To the unknown artist of this photograph, I say thank you. I enjoy your work very much.. Your presentation of that moment in time, is breathtaking!

Let’s do our best to interact pro-actively with everything and anyone who comes into our sphere today, have a grand day my friends, I send my love and prayers to each and everyone of you.

Oyashikiri

someone built a perfect little hideaway

photographs >Pinterest

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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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Good Gozaimasu everyone!

Everybody wants happiness, no one wants pain, but you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain *

Another bright sunny day, can’t wait to get outside into the fresh air and sunshine. Having errands to run yesterday, I was out for half the day driving from one place to another, car window down, the air still a bit of chill to it, but I wanted the wind in my hair and that feeling of being on the move. Not convertible time yet, but the motorcycle enthusiast are out. Just the day before everyone was moaning about the rain. Certainly for those having to deal with the challenges that come with a lot of rain and melting from the heavy snows we’ve had over the winter, it wasn’t all hearts and flowers. But to many of us, the rain meant a day without sunshine, it was wet and sometimes inconvenient. Ever noticed that when it rains, the greetings aren’t so friendly, and some are even grumpy.

Have you ever danced in the rain? Have you ever been caught in a summer shower? When I was younger, walking to work with my hair all done, my clothes all fresh and ready for a work day, caught without an umbrella didn’t make me cheerful. LOL.. I don’t think, I know I grumbled and mumbled words that would have earned me a proper scolding by my parents. Older and wiser now, I am more accepting of the rain, I know it is going to rain, and there is nothing I can do about it, I can either stay inside, or go out and enjoy the world and what the day has to offer. I no longer concern myself about my hair, and if I know it is raining I dress accordingly, if I didn’t expect the rain, so what, I’ll dry. Rain has been a part of this world long before I arrived, and it will continue to fall long after I’ve moved on.

I know that I have many of you who share these moments with me ,write, doesn’t this picture evoke some kind of response from you. Wow! The photographer (*** below) really captured a moment here. That dear reader is what life is, we live our lives in segments, it may not seem so at the time, but I can assure you, that each and everyone of you, will come up with a different story line, or thought on what the picture says to them, or the emotion it evokes. Let us all try to live life a day at a time and make the best of each moment whatever the task or challenge, don’t give up, look for the positives in the situation, Life is art ….. and someone, somewhere is living their day in a similar way ….. remember with the rain comes new growth and if you are lucky you will see your own rainbow.

A smile and a huge hug to start your day! Smile.

Oyashikiri

* posted on Pinterest by Teresa NYC Discount Diva

** picture by Micalea Smeltzer >Pintrest

*** photo 911 by Rob Shanghai.flickr.jpg

last photo >Pinterest

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Wishing you a happy start to your day!

Let your day be a smorgasbord of challenges that excite and provoke you in a positive way. Sometimes we allow our days to be routine, we choose to do the same thing over and over again, in the very same way. Try something different, whatever you do, put your whole heart into everything you do, even it is as simple taking the stairs instead of the elevator.=^_^=

Just as the Earth goes through a never ending cycle of rebirth and renewal, so do we. You are a spiritual being, a divine life in expression. Life is Art.

Come the end of day, know you have done your best, to live each moment of your day, the best way you could. That is all that is asked of you. Blessings….. Oyashikiri

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India’s living bridge

The living bridge by http://www.amoschapple.com The description given was by Jessica Peavy

Deep in the rainforests of the Indian state of Meghalaya, bridges are not built, they’re grown. For more than 500 years locals have guided roots and vines from the native Ficus Elastica (rubber tree) across rivers, using hollowed out trees to create root guidance systems.

Ingenuity. man and Nature.

How ingenious the idea boggles my mind. Who was the first to begin this chain of action that created this marvel. There is not only this bridge, there are others, you will find them if you do a search on Google or…… In life we grow by overcoming obstacles and challenges that land in our everyday lives. They can appear like weeds in the cracks of sidewalks, or a stubborn stain on a favourite shirt. LOL we know what to do with these, and if we don’t, usually there is someone we can ask or a place to go to find a solution. What about the problems that come along that aren’t so easily solved. Do you view your problems as opportunities for growth? do you make the best of the situation you find yourself in, or dealing with? I wonder how long it takes for the roots of the rubber tree to grow, does anyone know?

I am reminded how everlasting Nature is, and how even with the slings and arrows we (humans) bombard her with, the sun comes up each morning, and the moon comes out at night. Soon I will be able to look out my back door and see the new growth in the trees and shrubs. When the sun is higher in the sky, I’ll feel the warmth on my skin, and smell the earth soaking in the energy of life, to feed the winter weary roots that are waking after a long cold winter. The sun and moon bridge our days and nights.

History captured by ptitesmith 12 and posted on Flickr. Here is a road that most have been build rock by rock (Pompei, Italy) See how smooth the years have made them. Each one of us, like these rocks, or the roots above, are being guided, we are only a piece/particle in a very large cosmos. Will there be a reminder of our having been here, when we are gone, returned to dust/ashes. I would be like a gentle autumn breeze rustling the multi coloured leaves till they fall, creating a patchwork of different shapes and shades against fields of yellow, gold and green. Sometimes felt, remembered but not seen.