What IF we just dream BIG dreams

 I listened, and I followed instruction....it was simple. It said "Why not? Do it and see..." It flowed easy when I wasn't resisting and getting locked up in fears and "what-if's"....and when it was all done I realized that I had done something that was even BIGGER than I EVER imagined and the moment was without all the hype and grandeur that doing something you dream usually comes with. So my question is...

...What IF we just dream BIG dreams, allow the initial rush of emotions to wash over and then listen in the calm? In the calm seems to be the ease, the natural flow, and the "obvious" possibility that what you dream can become you and even better if you allow....

#havefaith #dreambig #evenbiggerstill #thereisabiggervision #thankyouGod

FB Good morning post - January 31, 2013

 Good morning! WAIT!!!! Did you hear that???!......(pause)....yup! THAT is the awesomeness of a new day whispering...bend your ear to listen, lend your heart to receive, and allow yourself to enjoy the adventure.

BE of Love

 Be of love. Love with your WHOLE heart, mind, soul and strength...You are worth celebrating and God desires to celebrate YOU!

How do you deal with YOUR shadows?

 Okay, It's a week early, but I am trumping the whole tradition thing.....SO WHAT if the groundhog sees his shadow?!?

Let's take a good look at the mood of our responses to the "siting" of a groundhog's shadows (consider your own "shadows")....Are you REALLY going to let it get you down and negative and go and hide out in a "hole" just lie this little rodent? Bringing on a dread and grudge in your hearts and minds (funny to think that it has been a tradition to do this....) instead of just living in the moment knowing that the next season will come the same as it does every year.

And how do we deal with our "shadows"? Do we consider what our "shadows" may be indicating? What is hiding in the shadows? And even better still, what does a shadow that appears actually indicate? ....The presence of light!!! Maybe shedding some more light on those darker places may help us to see what is truly there and if indeed it needs more light in order to grow and produce fruit instead of struggle with with flickers of light (consideration) and produce weak roots....Giving attention and consideration to all areas of my life (well-lit and shadowed) from the inspiration of a groundhog....nice!

So next week, when the "groundhog" emerges from its "lair" and sees the presence of light...let hope for an emergence into the light of day instead of the scuttling back into the darker depths of its hole for a few more weeks. #Springiscoming #loveandlight #springcleaning

Chia pudding reflections

 Good morning! Fueling up for the day with chia seeds, ginger, and cinnamon...my son calls it chia pudding....More like the Irish Moss my mom used to make (drink from Jamaica) . It's going to be a forward day of showing up and fellowship.

#IloveSaturdays #beingaligned #truetomyroots #dreamingbig

Embrace and enjoy in wholeness

 Good morning! Again, energized through rest, recovery, and water first thing, but also with thoughts of enjoying a little joy, splashes of play and fun, a few smiles, a handful of laughter, a few dashes of kindness, some thoughts of love sent out to those in my life, a bucket of excitement for transformed and transcended lives, and managing a few other details.....A great recipe for a bright, full, radiant, and productive day!

#lifetothefull #beinthemoment #embraceinwhole

Thank you for being a friend

 Just got a call from a friend saying thank you....thank you for what? Believing in their life and their dreams... so simple to be grateful for those that fill our lives with wonderful memories and a welcoming smile... #lovethosearoundyou #enthusiasm #inspiration #thankyouGod

Love others by taking care of yourself

 Good morning! Today I will love my family and those in my life by choosing to take care of myself in a good way. Today is going to be for some major healing physically and some deeper connecting spiritually. #longevity #prudence #heartfulliving #nonscents

Allow breath to give you life

 You holding your breath and refusing to breathe denies the opportunity of inspiration (breath of God) to flow into your very life. Allow breath to give you life (while you can).....

Winter is here

 What do you do when it is "winter"? Do you huddle in despair?, curl up in denial?, frown up, shrug in, cover up??? Or do you get auto-start?

Stoke the fire? Get on comfy layers? Wrap your arms around loved ones a little longer? Keep logs on hand? Read a few more inspirational books? Get ready for "Spring"? Dare I say go out and play!?

Water first

 Good morning! Looking at enjoying this wonderful Wednesday! But first things first...WATER! Getting it in to boost my energy and to get me off to a good start....my day begins and ends with it (and hoping today with be a day of embracing living water...

) #behydrated #bequenched #insideout #praiseandglory #eternalfocus

Ready to rumble with winter

 Yesterday, was all dressed up in a bright orange dress and beautiful head wrap, and headed home in army boots, gortex snow pants, long black parka, and big gloves....I LOVE winter!!!

Ready to rumble in the snow and all dressed up at the same time....beauty! #watchhowyoujudge #doyouknow #insideout #lookdeeper #connectsoultosoul

Attend to with special care and consideration

 Good morning! Going out on a limb and shaking it a bit this morning...You are of greater and greater value and the space of influence around you is where you will either attend to with special care and consideration so you can shine or chose to pile a load of "stuff" so you can hide. The grass can seem greener and may very well be greener on the other side, because you have not attended to the lawn on which you stand. And please don't poo-poo on the value which you are...others would rather you shine than fade. Love your "neighbour" and you will also be supported....

Have a great and greater day!

#greatworth #forapurpose #your encouragementisneeded #lookforthegoodyouhave

Love my quiet Times

 Good morning! Clean, clear, and connect! I've been waiting for this moment....mmmm! Can't wait to dive into that space, that word, that conversation that just fills me up. Thank you God for our special times together. #lovemyquiettimes

A new day

 Good morning! Of service to something greater than myself today (and everyday). Thank you God that I can rest in the blessing of a new day

January melt

 Solar flare or what?? Went from crunch to slip, slop, splash...at least me and the boys ate the snowflakes yesterday

What would you do with freedom?

What would you do with freedom? Doubt it? Worry about it? Begrudge it? Ignore it? express gratitude for it? Honour it? Enjoy it? Take it seriously? Really, if you were released from a burden, how would you proceed? 

"Good morning mom!"

Good morning! My boys woke up to come and tell me "Good morning" and fall asleep in my lap (at different times).

#gratitudeoverflow #heartmeltmoment 

Thank you not finally!

 Ok, one expression that has been feeling like sandpaper lately is "FINALLY!" Now maybe it was just the source (s) and how they were complaining about their current circumstances that did it, but when someone who is, looking ahead for something to happen AND is grateful (content) in their current situation, I most often hear at the end of the long wait or stretch of perseverance, "Thank you!", not "FINALLY!"

Kindness is contagious

 Good morning! There was a study done where they tested the seratonin levels of the giver, receiver and observer during an act of kindness and all their levels increased significantly.

This morning, I got complimented for an act of kindness today from an observer (not a receiver). She mentioned that she was impressed by what I had done....part of me appreciated the compliment....part of me was sad by her level of shock....and yet another part of me glad to see the change that is happening in the world today...one kind act at a time.

#bekind #showlove #considerothers #spreadlightandlove

Theme for 2013 - receive

 Last year, for 2012 the theme was "surrender". It was an amazing....AMAZING and AWESOME year. As much as I want to share the details, we have already packed up the many stories and experiences that we will share from the story toolbox to encourage others in those special moments of compassion, building up and connection. (Let's just say shock value and disbelief was the common thread...).

With that said (and shared), 2013 is looking to be the year of "receive". To understand and fully embrace what it means to "be" receive (-ed,-ing,-er...). What is your theme for 2013?

Sharing is a measure

 How do you measure "unmeasurable" gifts? the same way you do with tangible gifts...share them! The more you share, the more you have

FB Good morning post - January 10, 2013

 Good morning!! Nothing like the feeling of being honest, and when people share with you the advice, knowledge and information that you had once shared with them. There are many, MANY great things ahead in this day and the days to come. (pssst, but na botha wait for the next when ya 'ave one RIGHT der se....use it na man!)

#gettingreal #seriousjoy #lovelife

It's fresh! In increasing measure

 Increased connection, gratitude, joy, kindness....do you feel it? ahhhhhh...it's like fresh air

FB Good morning post - January 7, 2013

 Good morning....oh wait....Good MONDAY morning 💗*!!!! Oh how I have missed you so

Today I will play and sing and meditate and soak in a hot bath and ENJOY! Going to flow through this non-rushed, yet productive day.

Have a great Monday and enjoy the first full week of 2013

#ILoveMondays

It's the little things

 You know that point of the day where your body finally settles down and stops vibrating from pain and you feel like you could just sleep until tomorrow? Yeah, just hit that point...(and no, it's not the time to look for a sugar fix to stay awake....drinking water first

)

...SOO glad we just SCORED on a full fridge and pantry for under $100...woohoo! Love hitting the 50% off and random sale items that happen to be what we stock up on...

...glad my son is making me a pint of tea right now AND that I cooked dinner first thing this morning

#prepareyourmeals #haveforesight #EDchoices #stayingontrack

You choose what you share with others

 My apologies...

...if you thought that I was not experiencing pain, discomfort, challenges, setbacks, struggling with negative thoughts, fatigue, because I wasn't complaining, changing colours, grumbling, or sharing all the blow by blow knock down details.... and instead, expressing gratitude, joy, insight, and sharing what I am learning, encouragement, inspiration and positivity, then know that is the healing, invigorating and, uplifting choice that I make.

I choose to be built up and to build up...to be loved up and to love up.....and because I do share in what challenges others may go through each day I get the added bonus of sharing sympathy and compassion as well...whether or not they know that I know what it may be like.

Have a loving, bright, warm, and sunny day among ALL that life may bring your way.

#onelove