and that would be a no

While last week provided me with so many wonderful nuggets to write about, I find myself typing what chose me during my meditation.

Yesterday, I read an article about giving ourselves permission to say both yes and no. It’s not the first time I’ve read or even been in discussion about this subject, though that’s not where I’m headed. 

This past week I received a “no” in response to something I thought I wanted. At first, I was disappointed; later I moved on with my day and really didn’t give it much thought. In meditation this morning, I heard my own voice speaking to me, telling me that this “no” was delivered to clear my path, something I should have, but didn't, see the other day; knowing what I know, that message to myself makes perfect sense.

Sometimes not receiving is just what we’re meant to receive so be awake and aware and…

keep your peepers open!

ps…mid-week, I attended a 30 minute meditation session at a Buddhist temple where we were guided to consider shifting our perceived thoughts to consider what we get from a situation rather than what we don’t…I wonder if the intention to do so was still in my subconscious this morning…it has been a really good week! 

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comfort zones

life begins at the end of our comfort zones

Read this line in a “mindful being, mindful doing” magazine I picked up that I’d not seen before. Formerly Oh Comely magazine, Oh is “a magazine to help you live calmly and curiously” published in the UK (check with your local Barnes & Noble to see if they carry). Though I found myself taking note of many things I read and saw on its 130 pages, these nine words in an article on traveling with intention, written by Sarah Samuel, really stayed with me.

For those who enjoy a relaxing yet stimulating read and also appreciate a magazine that gives you full on lushness in texture and color along with articles of varying lengths, this one’s for you so…

keep your peepers open!

ps - the above image is part of a larger collage I created using papers from a johnny was catalog

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twenty two zero

in twenty two zero

be your own

self care hero

it’s time to be good to you.

is that selfish you think

as your eyes blink, blink, blink

ah…no, I do propose.

the best thing one can do

is self care because who

really knows you better than you?

so in twenty twenty

schedule time for plenty

of long naps followed 

by lots of woo hoo! - © tsl

Take good care of yourself and as you do…

keep your peepers open!

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have a merry, have mercy

have a merry, 

be merry, 

make merry, 

have mercy 

in this season

 of blessed love. ©tsl

Whether or not and regardless of what holiday you may or may not celebrate, I wish you and yours peace, good health, and much love.

keep your peepers open!

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red glove drama

Losing gloves and umbrellas is such a nuisance! I can’t begin to recall how many of either I've lost in my lifetime!

While out for a walk this past week, I stopped to take a photograph. As I walked away from the subject matter, something urged me to turnaround; about 300 yards from me I spotted a red glove and yes it had to be mine since I now only had one in my hand. I retraced my steps to retrieve what could have become yet another lost article and when I looked down, I had to snap a picture; my red glove lay on the ground with such dramatic flair in the way that it fell, as if absent fingers were curled over in a "clutch the pearls I can't believe this is happening" position. Really? 

Dropped and found, I bent over to pick up my glove leaving all that drama behind as I went on my way.

Listen to that small voice whispering to you as you move about and…

keep your peepers open!

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seasonal warmth

feeling tranquil this morning as I bask in seasonal warmth, a cup of tea at beside, candles lighting the room, stillness surrounding me…not much to say except may your day be magical and…

keep your peepers open!

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lady bugs & lottery tickets

One morning last week, I noticed a ladybug perched on the outdoor intercom panel. As I leaned in for a closer look and spoke to her, she flew onto my forehead! A ladybug kiss is a blessed occurrence; I put my finger out to let her crawl onto it before she went on her merry way. 

Later, I looked up from my laptop to admire the yellowing tree leaves beyond my balcony. Suddenly, a bright streak of red flew across my gaze; I sensed it was a ladybug and got up to affirm my suspicion. There crawling on the bricks was another little lady different in coloring from the one I’d seen earlier. I watched her moving around in the sun until she turned the corner disappearing from sight.

The next day, I was walking home from doing a volunteer shift for the Thanksgiving annual feast of sharing. I suddenly found myself thinking about ladybugs and when I looked up, I had wandered into a store to purchase lottery tickets. Ladybugs are a symbol of good fortune after all, maybe the two that visited me the day before would bring me some. Indeed they did! I happily cashed in my Powerball ticket the next morning collecting $4.00; regardless of the size of the prize, I was (and am) a winner each and every day in more ways than one. You are too, so...

keep your peepers open! 

ps…Ladybugs also symbolize living life without boundaries. As a highly creative person, I subscribe to that line of thinking which in part may have prompted me to create my own picture rather than selecting one of my photographs to post. Using watercolor pens is so non-restrictive for me. I experienced as much delight in making each stroke of color not quite knowing if it would bleed into the paper or other colors as I felt when the real thing landed on my face.

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