How do you like to wake up in the morning?

 Good morning! "slept in" this morning (actually woke and went back to sleep a couple times) and each time I went back to sleep I had some messed up dreams...UGH! Think I prefer my subtle nudge into the morning followed by my gratitudes to God and THEN begin my day. (with maybe a nap later on

)

All the same, what a beautiful day to be gifted to live in.

Enjoy this BEAUTIFUL weekend

#thankyouGod #onlyadream? #grateful #sunnyday #familytime #playdates #soccertournament

Being ME connected in fullness

 Good morning! Imagining...they will know me in presence if I share with them now how amazing it feels to be me connected in fullness. Keeping it up day by day

Love and enjoy this BEAUTIFUL day that is for your beholding and unfolding

#thankyouGod #letsconnect #lovebeyond #knowme #enjoythejourney #John10ten

If pain is inevitable...than CHOOSE for the one that brings good fruit!

 Good morning! I winced...in the moment where one of my loved ones shrunk back from an easy opportunity for growth and progress. ME! I was the one that flinched and winced because they chose pain...and it made me think...is it that we choose to be in a pain cycle that is fruitless because of a "lack" of faith and love (based on own perceptions...it's what we have allowed ourselves to forget)? YES! (me speaking from the "side" of me that tries to see the other side of the argument...well, they have perceived a future pain and it appears to hurt more than the pain of shrinking back that they are used to...)

SHHHHH! UGH! If it is pain either way...than CHOOSE for the one that brings good fruit! Why choose to eat a rotten meal from the garbage out back when you can choose to be nourished by a fresh and healthy meal on the table in front of you?

Ok, now with that said, I am going to enjoy a healthy breakfast and seek from fruitful pain (no shrinking allowed). (wincing, but moving forward all the same)

Enjoy this CLEAR, bright, and beauty-full day!

#thankyouGod #HebrewsTen39 #2Timothy1seven #lookahead #calledtoremember #dailypractice #makesperfect

What would you say if your words were like a magnet?

 Good morning! "If you don't want it, don't say it" So, if you knew that the words you say are like a magnet, and the thoughts you mull over go out like a laser, what WOULD you say? What would you think and send out to those that you are thinking about?

All I can say, is that I am grateful to no end for the Grace that allowed me breath today to think and correct what I thought and said yesterday....Whew!!!! I commit to that past as becoming dust in the wind and submit to creating awesomeness in the day that is Today!

#thankyouGod #secondchances ? #forgiveness #love #firstfruits #considerthegood #philippians4eight

Expect and do...for ourselves

 Why is it that we read stories with wisdoms and morals to children and expect them to take the lesson and not expect ourselves to do and apply the same once we become adults? #lifelearner #alwayslearning #dontgiveup #focusonthegood #liveandapply

Walking strong into a new day

 Good morning! Walking with intent and focus today and going to get it all down on paper before distraction sets in. Surrounding myself with those who focus on bigger, better, and loving things is a blessing to the heart and a blissing to the soul. Seeing the surrendered heart is a gift.

Enjoy this bright, beautiful and amazing day

#thankyouGod #geterdone #gottatryitout #goforit #prayer #consistency

How sharp is your knife?

An hour of prep time to cook...OY!

And let me begin with this, I have a deep confession to make...I have fallen away...from my passion for food...or at least cooking it.  Or at LEAST that is how I feel...or have felt....BAH! If I give it due thought and consideration (inserting moment of reflection...meditation...internal searching...)  Actually, it s because it has become an obligatory task of ONE, instead of a collaborative dance and excitement from the whole family.  It used to be an ADVENTURE!  Travelling around the world with our palettes and enjoying the new and exotic recipes...it was almost blissful!  And it sparked my passion for food.  And this was during a time where life was given to me once again to live, so I was happy for the exploration...

...but now, I have let my knife get dull and the thought of food and cooking is becoming a turn-off.  And I literally mean that my knife has gone dull.  WOW!  It was a battle to cut things into smaller pieces without losing my fingers and at the end of it all, I resorted to using my kitchen scissors to cut the rest. But the immense frustration that I experienced in that hour (thank goodness for grinding spices to give me a break from cutting) I learned something...or rather, remembered something.  I used to sharpen my knife each time I began my prep work and sometimes I would even sharpen it after washing it and before putting it away.  I was diligent!  And the main reason was because I wanted to keep my fingers AND wanted to enjoy the ease of prepping with a sharp knife.  It's FUN|!  And it took me years to get the technique right (or at least close) to how the chefs cut on the Food channels on TV.  I felt like a PRO!  And it showed in the meals I cooked.  All the love and enjoyment of the process could be savoured in each bite. Mmmmm.  The exploration and the discoveries were amazing and my family enjoy the variety of it all.

And the take away from this all (and no, I am not ordering out...the meal is cooking as I type)?  Is that WE are knives and the process of prep and cooking is our lives.  Have I been keeping my knife sharp?  In what areas of my life have I let myself go "dull"?  How can I sharpen these areas to allow for more ease in my life?  Where do I notice frustrations in my life?  And what do I need in order to be sharpened?

The process of asking these questions is also a form of sharpening.  Now of course, this is done for observation,...to take notice and become aware of what is happening or what is being missed in the journey. And then to apply the sharpening tool that would best fit.  In this case, I actually do need to get back to the diligence of not only sharpening my knives, but also maintaining an inviting space to cook in.  Perhaps picking a cuisine to explore through and search out some recipes to try and get everyone on board for the journey,which includes washing dishes, sweeping floors, putting things away.  What fun is it if you can't travel with the ones you love, right?  Having meals to eat is important for a growing family and just because I lose sight of my desire for it doesn't mean that it should become a need that goes unmet.  Staying sharp is living.  Allowing yourself to go dull...well, is just dull.

Well, the food is all being cooked now and I am off to finish it up before heading out to get sharpened by a wonderful course that I am currently taking.  I get the opportunity to learn and be reminded of some of the best of information from some really great people.  I will share more of what I am learning in posts to come.

Great day to you <3 br="">

Am I flowing with the loving evolution of my life?

 Good morning! I LOVE moments that feel hard. It lets me know that I got comfortable and stopped flowing with the loving evolution of my life. Life as a word indicates a continuum....And plugging in faith is the heart and mindset of flowing with the glory, gift, and grace of life.

Okay, back to hustling the boys off to school.

Enjoy a great and fun long weekend!!! WOOHOO!

#thankyouGod #allinstride #openup #changeisaflow #growthinallseasons #needmoresleep #dayinlieu

Give consideration of the things that lift us up

 Good morning! Oh my dear loves, I know it has not been easy for some...I am not alone in the challenges that I have faced in this week, months, and years, but please, take a moment to consider...

".... whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

Sometimes we need to set aside, for a moment, the stresses of life and give consideration of the things that lift us up when we are weighed down. It's just a moment, and it will make a WORLD of difference.

Here's to a bright and lightened day

#thankyouGod #makeroom #putdownoverwhelm #smallbites #embracethegood #encouragedaily

Allowing that "quiet" time to just flow

 Good morning! Tidbits of thoughts and considerings this morning as I really wanted to just SETTLE in and reflect.

"You are the ray of light in the "darkness" you are experiencing...."

"What the world needs is you to be at peace within"

"Connection is a wealth..."

When things get to a point of not allowing that "quiet" time to just flow...I know it's time for a break. And I can tell, because I happen to take more and more "quiet" moments throughout the day and it seems to cut into my productivity.

But things are not going to be settling down any time soon, so I will enjoy the moments of joy and smiles, and cuddles....to the fullest

Have and ENJOY a wonder-filled weekend

#thankyouGod #rollwithit #temporarychaos #bitesofbliss #loveitAll

Marriage retreat 2014

 Good morning! Shared an awesome weekend with my bestest friend and partner in this beautiful journey. Marriage retreat in Canmore was awesome! I really enjoy connecting and learning from some amazing couples...being built up by a family of those committed to love in such a deep way is enriching indeed. Gratitude, vision, sharing sight, seeing bigger and greater things and truly opening up our hearts to connection with God and one another....FULLNESS!!

Ok, forward to walking a new level

Enjoy this beautiful and UNIQUE day

#thankyouGod #canmore #bliss #connection #lovemychurchfamily #beautifulsouls ##dancingwithJeremy #greatgifts

My education doesn't solely rest in an institution.

 Well, not everyone takes from their experiences and education in the same way...

In high school, not only did I learn the school

I learned ...how to vote (we held and lead a candidate forum), how to apply for loans, scholarships, grants, and bursaries, how to buy a car and house, and about taxes....all in high school...

AND if I fully studied the pythagorean theorem (yes, I looked up the spelling ) in the way that my mathematician teacher was so excited about (there is WAY more that he studied than triangles folks), I would have a whole different level of understanding (then)....

HAHA, I caught up though....my education doesn't solely rest in an institution. And neither does yours...or my kids....or your kids....get your info people!! Most of it is FREE now! (...haha, for now...)

#highschoolhighs #honorablemention #lovetolearn #learnforlife #noblamegame

70s child and my closet reflects it

 Shopping through Google for 70's fashion ideas and have come to a realization that the bulk of my wardrobe selections (that I try to update and keep current) is indeed stuck in the 70's...HA!! (LOL even the outfit I wore yesterday...including the hat!... UGH!) Looking more "intentional" with my outfit is going to be harder than I thought

(LOL or I just put on an afro and go "as is" HA!! ) #howIroll #70sbaby #lovefashion #classicsneverdye

Reframe for understanding

 ...that moment you realize that what you are sharing/describing is not being understood/received and may not be beneficial to your listener... #shhhhh!! #empathize #holdthespace #allowforunderstanding #peace