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in box chuckle

Every morning, part of the wake up routine is that before the dogs get fed and let out, I turn on the computer so it can do its thing and be ready for me when i get back into my office. “efficient use of time” I feed the dogs, and wander back into the office with my huge over-sized mug of very cold water. This was part of a message I got from a friend today.

At first I just stared at it, humour isn’t one of my strong points, then the funny bone kicked in and …… well …… I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. There were several such pictures, I’m sure you are all familiar with this type of e-mail.. They must land on in your in- boxes as much as they do mine, probably more so, since I’m known for my lack of humour. This is the only other one I’ll share with you, because it too, gave me cause for reflection.

How we start our day, often sets the tone for the rest of the day/night. If we get up thinking, omg! another day of sunshine and blue skies, it will be soooo hot outside. and list off all the negatives of how you perceive your day will be… then you are programming your self to look for and “complain” about each new discovery you make. On the other “paw” if you wake up and see the sun shining on the ice formed on the tree branches outside your window, and enjoy the beauty of the diamond like rays of light that reflect off the ice crystals, and see the floating hazy mist that is drifting by on a blast of wind and think of how nice and crunchy the snow will be underfoot while you trundle off to work, your mood will be much more positive. When you greet others you will be more likely to have a happy positive tone in your voice. Guess what…. a happy greeting and a smile, will reward you with a cheerful nod or greeting back.

OK … LOL this will be a most interesting day… I keyed in crunchy snow, and I got this… a recipe for snow pea pods It wasn’t what I was looking for but it was so yummy looking .. this dish was grilled but “me thinks” it will make a great salad. Cherry tomatoes, Parmesan and GARLIC. (erecipecards.blogspot.com ) .. below is the crunchy snow.. =^_^=

Where-ever you go, what ever you do today, Make it a day you’ll remember, Make a determined effort to share sunshine and happiness with others. A wishy washy attitude will not give you a good st art to the day. Be proactive and positive. YOU CAN DO IT!

Namaste – Oyashikiri

Thank you Miss E for the funnies

last picture -choulyewtan.blogspot.com

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complaining vs observation & reactions

Good Morning everyone.

Today I’d like to discuss 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.”

This is a lesson that I reappears in my life over and over again. I don’t see myself as a complainer, however, there are times when I feel that my feelings or work is not appreciated. It is true, that I do things because I want to. I also love what I do. why then do I seem to want some kind of feedback, or acknowledgement of my creativity. Please dear reader, understand these are musings. In Principle 2, as you read above, I am to work at not having complaints about others, yet, there are times when I definitely feel that someone or others are simply not responding to a request I’ve made or given feedback on a subject that pertains to something we share or are both involved in. I ask myself, is it complaining to speak up, put my thoughts and feelings on the table? Or, is it being honest and open about something that bothers me?

PL Principle 6 I will not be stubborn, being captured by my own thoughts.

PL Principle 17, I will not say or do things that hurt others.

PL Principle 14, I will not have a mind to be lazy, I will not have complaints while working, nor be overly concerned and complain about others.

Some days, when not sure just where to “land”…. when you feel that your head is in one place and your thoughts in another… I do what makes me feel better, I meditate and pray. I remember that PL Precept 18 reminds me that “Each Moment is a turning Point”

Be with God

Today, and everyday

Namaste – Oyashikiri

* stone arch bridge over trouble waters – 1st place winner FAA Optical Illusions. fineartamerica.com

** paloma81.blogspot.com

*** cuteoverload.com

**** booknvolume.com

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Sodalite

If you are a believer in the power of gemstones, their healing properties, then you know of the Sodalite mineral. Information gathered from folklore,other writing sources gives this mineral alleged powers. Prior to being tumbled, they mineral looks something like the picture above. After the rock is tumbled and polished it can look like this palm sized specimen shown below.

Favourite for wearing or carrying it close to you, is of course jewelry. Because of the various claims, how you use it will depend on what you are wanting from the mineral’s energy force. Below is a lovely piece set in sterling silver. since Sodalite is associated with the thyroid, a pendant would be nice, worn on a necklace. One source lists Sodalite as being helpful when a person is wanting to lose weight. You can see it is believed to be a very versatile and powerful mineral.

In books on gemstones, Sodalite is said to bring inner peace, if you keep it in your pocket so that it with you at all times and in rooms you spend a lot of time in, the peaceful properties will flow all around you. A dark stone, it is interspersed with white calcite. Largest deposits are from Brazil. It is said that Sodalite will harmonize the inner being or the conscious and sub conscious mind, promoting peace and harmony. =^_^= fellow bloggers it is supposed to be extra lucky for writers. For those of you who are active in athletic endeavours such as sports that require endurance, Sodalite is the stone for you.

A beautiful display of Sodalite rock in Namibia, also found in the lavas of Vesuvius, Italy. although massive sodalite samples are opaque, crystals are usually transparent to translucent. Above photo was taken by Charlie Waite, you can see his work on his web page, http://www.charliewaite.com.

The above natural raw sodalite gemstones were found on etsy.com Here I know that I can go down to the museum and purchase another small specimen, that is if I can’t locate what I’ve done with my own pieces. It was my desire to search out my piece that got me started on this particular blog. =^_^=. When opportunity knocks open the door!

Namaste – Oyashikiri

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To Dream

Riding solo into the beyond. No luggage/baggage just open highway and sky

at one time camping was simple, could this be done today?

Dreams do come true, not always the way we want t hem to

we have to hold on to our dreams, and believe that they will come true

I may not always travel alone,

nor may I stray far from home

in my dreams, I can be anywhere, and at home the skies are blue

in my dreams I can do anything, at home I have everything

the sun, the sky, the freedom to be,

is all here with YOU.

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happy and free

How beautiful heaven must be

oh to be set free

Night and day, we pray

Peace on earth will be here to stay

the joy of a happiness

lived in a total awareness

of unconditional love

trust, understanding, caring

peace in all our hearts

when love is not just a word

then and only then

will light and dark

be ONE

namaste – oyashikiri

* artistrising.com

**dolce-vita-lifestyle.tumblr.com

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Daydreams

Yesterday was the first of the month.

On the first day of every month, in PL (Perfect Liberty) we gather at the church for a ceremony that reaffirms our dedication to World Peace. We pray for World Peace, we pray that we will continue to live in a manner that will lead us to our goal and encourage us to live the PL Way. The ceremony doesn’t last long, I’m now familiar with it, and find that I am energized as the “officiant” speaks the words, I am drawn into the purpose of the process. I become part of the ceremony, in a way that is like a daydream. I am enveloped in the essence of “Spirit”.

Daydreams are important in life. One that is inspired by spiritual thought/teachings is even more rewarding and fulfilling. There is a lot of strife in the world, drama and jarring moments. For our own peace of mind, and well being, it is important to dedicate time to inner peace.

PL Principle # 3 – I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.

PL Precept # 3 – God appears through One’s Self.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

* found on scienceray.com

**Pinterest, Sugar Luvs Puppies

*** Lotus flower by Denise Warden -Flickr

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Take a hike! Go…. away!

Do you remember chanting,” rain, rain go away, come again another day”? We would be out playing in the rain anyway. yet it seemed the fun thing to do at the time. Skipping rope or playing with the bolo bat. LOL now that is really saying something about the time I was growing up. Bet some of you don’t even know what a bolo bat is. It is a paddle with a ball attached to it.

This toy and the yo-yo were hours of fun, and if you were really good you competed, especially with the yo-yo. The yo-yo was easy to carry around, and take with you everywhere. You would see people enjoying the pass-time in parks, waiting for buses. on the front porch, at beaches, the yo-yo was everywhere.

And no this was not just something that the girls did, this was something that the boys really got into, They really developed the skill in a way that was entertaining and showed their dexterity and ingenuity in how many they could perform with at one time etc.

Young and old tried their hand with the Yo-Yo. I know of many who had huge collections of these wonderful little gems. Yo-Yos came in every colour and designs you can imagine. There were even special Yo-Yo gloves. You could compete with friends on how many times you could go around the world, (the yo-yo makes a revolution all the way around in a circle away from the body) or you did puzzles the way this man is doing, at first it looked like Tommy Smothers, but I’m not sure? I know some of you are saying , who?, he was Dick’s brother, LOL popular comedians

Now what got me on the topic of yo-yos and bolo bats, who knows, I was thinking about things that make me smile and had a flash back, that led me into sharing a bit of vintage with you, Maybe it’s because I’ll be finishing up a blog later about Woodstock69,(SL)* have been working on it for days now. There is so much in our past that makes us who we are today, I appreciate my past experiences, the ups and the downs, not in detail, but the emotions and the life lessons I learned along the way. There is gratitude in my heart for having come this far. My happiness is not tied to material objects, but to the emotions of life, loving, sharing and experiencing moments with friends, family and yes, even the strangers I’ve met who in many ways touched my heart with their actions, thoughts or deeds.

I do my best to make each day a memorable one, I’ve been blessed with friendships that brighten my day in many ways, everyday! Every day, my circle of friends, and contacts grows, I so appreciate each and everyone of you. Thank you for being part of my world. You are the sunshine in my life. You really are.

Take a hike, go away – take a holiday, PLAY# PLAY# PLAY….. Namaste – Oyashikiri

*Woodstock69 is an event taking place in SL (Second Life) August 12,13,14th 2014 live performances in a themed environment -wear vintage

SL – Second Life is a TM of Linden Labs http://www.secondlife.com

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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)