'Movement' Pen and Watercolor by Stacy Mora

“I AM Trusting the Process as it Unfolds for My Highest Good and Path”

And...

'Shed the stale energies.'

Challenging messages for today.

But, relevant for me.
Maybe, the reading on the link will offer others ideas for healing and growth.


As well as:
'I will listen to those who want to be hears.  Help those who are in need.  Guide those who are lost.  Serve those who call for love.'

This is a practice in 'May Cause Miracles'
 by Gabrielle Berstein 

Big messages to help me (and you if you choose)live my day in growth and healing. 

The sky is the limit. And....

I saw two rattlesnakes this weekend.  Two in one weekend is as many as I've seen in my lifetime up until now.  My friend suggests a meaning to seeing these snakes...
"Embrace transformation!! Shedding the skin you have outgrown and welcome a new one. Time for deep breathing."

Peaceful campsite.

And Wildflowers....

Spring beauty.

I get to visit with my son this weekend!

He is a grown man(really a kid at heart) and lives several driving hours from me. 

This is a photo I received of him in Europe a few years ago.

Although both these monsters have a great smile and big hearts.

My son is the one who has the warmer complexion and is a little less hairy.

I look forward to seeing him!

I have been buying lots of vegetables of all delights.
I am grateful that I have access to fresh fruits and vegetables all year long.
But, what does one do with these ties that once served purpose.
Much of our lifestyle is like this.  Wrapped in a plastic or cardboard or wire.
We use it once and then toss it away.
I keep things for along time before I toss.  This is what I think is called a collection.
And eventually I get tired of collecting.
I either find a use for or toss "away".
Where is away?
I found this video of interest to begin to understand/talking about what I feel and need help processing and making changes:

Disposability Consciousness with Julia Butterfly Hill

In this video, Julia is addressing (my thoughts when I think about this pile of paper covered wire twist-tie that I have no idea what to do with) the damaging effects when I throw "away".
Where is "away"?
She addresses more than just this pile of trees and metal (in the form of twist-ties) and now destine for the landfill(maybe).  She addresses our consciousness and how it relates to the larger issues that are plaguing our society(and World) today.
I hope that you will find time to watch her in video.

And, If you have any serious ideas on what I can do with these twist-ties...
Please share.
One of my ideas is to talk with the local people and ask that they don't bundle and we pay for it by the pound and we bundle our own food in our reusable vege. bags. Which is usually the case when we buy at the local Farmer's Market that just started back-up this Saturday.

Cheers

I am grateful for what I have.

I welcome all the gifts this day will bring.

Regularly working on changing mindset.

Refocusing what is truly important(for me).

What the next step is....a mystery at this point.

Each day is a blessing!

I know this.

And..

I have conflict...

Duality in my thoughts.

So, I begin this day with my eyes open.

My ears open as well. 

(Although, noticing a ring or a whowhowhowho-what's this?)

My heart is almost always wide open.

But, camouflaged 

On one shoulder I have ego and on the other the being of light and love.

Very present...

Being aware.

Choosing

Love 

over fear.

And, reminding myself...

"You are enough."

And, looking for the meaning 

to why I am here 

Today

on this planet of such

joy and beauty, 

obvious turmoil

and upheaval.

And, I know I am not the only one...

May we just be!

Enjoy the day!

You are enough!

It all starts with ourselves.

Everything that is happening in our world today is a result of our actions-in habit or following what is the 'normal' society. 

If I come from a place of fear 

my mind will have create a much different illusion. I will judge, and shame and require that the other person be punished.

If I come from love.  In love there is a possibility for connection, understanding and empathy....And change. 

I am contemplating my part in this crazy illusion on this Earth in my neck of society/or in the United States.  I am privileged. 

At this time I have choices.  

I don't have it figured out. I am questioning. I seek and pray for guidance. 

 May I be filled with lovingkindness.

May I be safe from inner and outer dangers.

May I be well in body and mind.

May I be at ease and happy.

May all beings be filled with lovingkindness.

May all beings be safe from inner and outer dangers. 

May all beings be at ease.

May all beings be at ease and happy.

Not sure what exactly has been driving me in the directions of self reflection. 
Maybe, the position of the moon and planets.  Maybe, the conversations I have with friends.  Maybe, the extra loud voices chanting "Wake-up!" Maybe, habits formed. Maybe, my creeping age?  Who knows what one thing has pushed me into perusing for knowledge.  Not sure this is the best word to describe my actions.  Mostly I just love this word.  But, I'm more driven to search and hear knowledge/miracles than casually looking.  

pe·ruse

 transitive verb \pə-ˈrüz\

pe·rusedpe·rus·ing

Definition of PERUSE

1

a : to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study

b : to look over or through in a casual or cursory manner

2

: read; especially : to read over in an attentive or leisurely manner

— pe·rus·al  noun

— pe·rus·er noun

If you relate or just want some great resources to peruse:

Inspiration to Tinyfy and explore other creative outlets-
Tammy Strobel/http://rowdykittens.com/

Finding my voice:
Lisa Goettel http://thebirdsings.com/

May Cause Miracles:
http://gabbyb.tv/

Still more... 

Sell stuff locally:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nevadacountyyardsale/?fref=ts

What to do with your tax refund:
http://www.dailyworth.com/posts/1805-what-should-you-do-with-your-tax-refund/1#slide