One step forward.
Stop and ponder.
Another step forward.
Stop and ponder.
Get caught up in the flow of things.
Get dropped back down to earth again.
Pick myself up.
Shake off the dust.
Stop and ponder.
One step forward...............
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Backing Into Things
Until now I never thought backing into things could work in one's favor.
I was always one to shy away from a situation; or embrace it with every part of my being. There was no middle ground.
Since my car accident, I notice that I find it easier to leave a building backwards - easing myself down onto the top step. I also find it easier to enter a vehicle in the same way - easing myself backwards down onto the seat.
Finlly, after four years of this working well for me, I am learning that it also benefits me in certain life experiences.
I no longer shy away from new experiences or embrace them wholeheartedly right from the beginning. Instead I sort of ease myself gently into them in a backward sort of way.
Hey - whatever works!
I was always one to shy away from a situation; or embrace it with every part of my being. There was no middle ground.
Since my car accident, I notice that I find it easier to leave a building backwards - easing myself down onto the top step. I also find it easier to enter a vehicle in the same way - easing myself backwards down onto the seat.
Finlly, after four years of this working well for me, I am learning that it also benefits me in certain life experiences.
I no longer shy away from new experiences or embrace them wholeheartedly right from the beginning. Instead I sort of ease myself gently into them in a backward sort of way.
Hey - whatever works!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
A Walk In The Dark
Did you ever notice that sometimes life is like a walk in the dark?
During those times, you just act on what speaks to you inside, uncertain where each action is leading you.
I much prefer those times when I have the illusion that I know where I am going - and how to get there.
During those times, you just act on what speaks to you inside, uncertain where each action is leading you.
I much prefer those times when I have the illusion that I know where I am going - and how to get there.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Truths Found In Dreams
I don't know how people make their way in this world without paying attention to their dreams. I wouldn't know which way to go.
My dreams let me know when my thinking is out of whack; and needs a little fine tuning.
I was recently reminded through my dreams that when I take my focus off what I feel called to do - being distracted by what others do or fail to do - I am headed for trouble - just like a sinking ship.
And it is also through my dreams that my faith in a Power greater than myself (G0d) is constantly being renewed. Over and over again I am reminded that none of us walk alone. Universal support is guiding us all the time - despite our many attempts to block it.
My dreams let me know when my thinking is out of whack; and needs a little fine tuning.
I was recently reminded through my dreams that when I take my focus off what I feel called to do - being distracted by what others do or fail to do - I am headed for trouble - just like a sinking ship.
And it is also through my dreams that my faith in a Power greater than myself (G0d) is constantly being renewed. Over and over again I am reminded that none of us walk alone. Universal support is guiding us all the time - despite our many attempts to block it.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
A Peaceful Existence
Soul needs body as much as body needs soul. - Marion Woodman
I am finally making peace with my body. I finally feel at home in my body. Interesting that it needed to become so used up before I was able to feel at home in it.
This summer I went a lot of places that it was physically challenging for me to go. I pushed my body to its limits - finding ways to work around its limitations each step of the way.
In doing so, we formed a friendship that will serve us well in the next leg of the journey - "old age".
I do not miss youth. It had its own challenges. I enjoy being in the presence of youth; but its always a blessing to bring my tired old body home to the space we have built together.
I am finally making peace with my body. I finally feel at home in my body. Interesting that it needed to become so used up before I was able to feel at home in it.
This summer I went a lot of places that it was physically challenging for me to go. I pushed my body to its limits - finding ways to work around its limitations each step of the way.
In doing so, we formed a friendship that will serve us well in the next leg of the journey - "old age".
I do not miss youth. It had its own challenges. I enjoy being in the presence of youth; but its always a blessing to bring my tired old body home to the space we have built together.
Monday, September 7, 2009
New Beginnings
September always seems to open me to new beginnings - new possibilities - and at the very least doing old things in a new way.
Even at this stage of my life, I find myself packing things away to make room for whatever is to come. It's like a part of me knows somewhere deep inside which things I have to set aside; and which things I am going to need in the next little while.
Every day is an adventure - living in the moment - responding to the unexpected - on both internal and external levels.
Even at this stage of my life, I find myself packing things away to make room for whatever is to come. It's like a part of me knows somewhere deep inside which things I have to set aside; and which things I am going to need in the next little while.
Every day is an adventure - living in the moment - responding to the unexpected - on both internal and external levels.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Knee Deep In Pickles
I'm knee deep in pickles - and loving it!
It has been a lot of years since I had a reason to make pickles and I am really having fun with it.
I started out by pickling 25 pounds of beets. I wasn't sure if I would ever see the end of that bag. I think I might start out with 10 pounds next year.
But by the time I was finished with the beets, I was ready to tackle the cucumbers; and then on to the green tomatoes.
My favorite sound is that "pop" each cover makes as it seals - just like it should.
Fall is my favorite time of year. There is always so much to be grateful for. And the beautiful colors along with pleasant temperatures always pull me out of my "busyness" to savor life.
It has been a lot of years since I had a reason to make pickles and I am really having fun with it.
I started out by pickling 25 pounds of beets. I wasn't sure if I would ever see the end of that bag. I think I might start out with 10 pounds next year.
But by the time I was finished with the beets, I was ready to tackle the cucumbers; and then on to the green tomatoes.
My favorite sound is that "pop" each cover makes as it seals - just like it should.
Fall is my favorite time of year. There is always so much to be grateful for. And the beautiful colors along with pleasant temperatures always pull me out of my "busyness" to savor life.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Taking The Blinders Off
"When you know how things REALLY are, your brain rejects bogus data, and your chances for being deceived diminish." - Self Matters calendar.
I remember now why I always enjoyed working together with young people rather than adults. It eliminates all the game-playing and hidden agendas. What you see is what you get!
Years ago, I was knocked completely off-kilter when I got involved in community work as part of an organization. It took me years to sort out what happened - and move on from there.
From that point on, I worked as a single agent - keeping "tuned in" to my Higher Power - alert for ways to be of service to others while being true to myself.
A year ago, I decided it was time to learn how to work as part of a group (a church group). Today my disillusion with the results of these efforts are causing me to rethink this decision.
Am I really a part of a group of people working together - or am I (like once before) the person doing all the work, taking all the risks, and they are just sharing the credit? This wouldn't be a problem except that I know from past experience, somewhere along the way, people start giving you more credit than the others and then the crucifixion begins.
I still believe more can be accomplished with people "working together", but I realize now that reality checks are important each step of the way. This is no time to have the blinders on!
I remember now why I always enjoyed working together with young people rather than adults. It eliminates all the game-playing and hidden agendas. What you see is what you get!
Years ago, I was knocked completely off-kilter when I got involved in community work as part of an organization. It took me years to sort out what happened - and move on from there.
From that point on, I worked as a single agent - keeping "tuned in" to my Higher Power - alert for ways to be of service to others while being true to myself.
A year ago, I decided it was time to learn how to work as part of a group (a church group). Today my disillusion with the results of these efforts are causing me to rethink this decision.
Am I really a part of a group of people working together - or am I (like once before) the person doing all the work, taking all the risks, and they are just sharing the credit? This wouldn't be a problem except that I know from past experience, somewhere along the way, people start giving you more credit than the others and then the crucifixion begins.
I still believe more can be accomplished with people "working together", but I realize now that reality checks are important each step of the way. This is no time to have the blinders on!
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