Taking down the winter decor

 Well...I think it's time we switch up some of the accents around the house 

 #itsSpringtime

Celebrating with joy...the simple things

 Good morning! Well...bout time. And as one goes running through the house screaming "WOOOHOOO!" , I can't help but to be grateful for the simplest joys and exuberant celebrations (and hopes for more to come

)...

#thankyouGod #springbreak #Minecraftupdate #playtime #be #INjoy

Early spring!

 Nothing like getting sunburned while trying to catch up with my growing garden, pulling weeds, and swatting mosquitoes LOL ... I love my yard! This will be quite the Spring, that's for sure! #seasonoftransition #inarush #miraclesgrow #backinthegarden

What is YOUR default mode?

 Good morning! Enjoying getting caught up on care during Spring Break. It is LONG, LONG overdue...and amazingly refreshing to know what is "default" mode outside of "expectations"....reading, healing, cleaning, cuddles, laughter, play, and willing service to those around us...whether it be a helping hand, sharing good news, loving confidently and fearlessly...the natural vocation of the spirit is an uplift beyond understanding and humbling to the core. BLISSfully encouraged...divinely grateful...

(and all this while in the cocoon of major transition, upheaval, and change. ..oy!)

Enjoy a blissfully beautiful day

#thankyouGod #boldandbeautiful #divineintention #trascendance #playinginthecreative #springbreak

The "other" elimination "diet"

 This caught my eye as I have done elimination diets in the past and they work...not because you remove things, but that you choose, for a time, to stop taking in what may be harmful and instead, CHOOSE to take in much more (on a steady, consistent basis) of what benefits you, supports you, and builds you up. When the prescribed time of benefit and support has been achieved, you then "test" and observe, one by one, how you feel after being re-exposed to what you've "eliminated". It's not that we remove it, we just choose to experience an awareness of what we are like without it. This applies to pretty much everything in life...our physical health, our spiritual health, mental, emotional, intellectual....from within to with"out"...AND starting from the point of improving our Divine connection first, builds that solid foundation for all the rest...add more of what builds you up...reduce what breaks you down...and see how you strengthen your awareness and the gift of choice in your life...

Situational circumstances - It's how we respond and choose in the moment

Last week while in a study group I said something that still comes to mind in pondering... "sin is circumstantial". Now this doesn't mean that all circumstances are sin, but in the circumstances that we experience in life, it can ultimately come down to how we choose to exercise our great gift of choice (a.k.a. free will, agency...).  What will we choose? How will we choose it? Did we stop to think that we had a choice in the matter? Did we think about how to protect our own survival? Did we consider how our ultimate choice would impacts others? (...and yes, there will ALWAYS be others to consider...even in good and great choices) And, Did I consider God when I was making this choice?...

So, since making this statement and having this thought (because what is a statement without the "experience" to back it up?), I have... let my "circumstances" get the better of me...not handled myself in the best way that I would have/could have...I think I had something that looked like a tantrum....stumbled over myself and following consequential choices...saw others experiencing the same thing...saw how it brought covered up "garbage" from my past to light...helped me to deal with said "garbage" and take it to the curb...saw how, in spite of my grumpy-stinky-argh-I-am-a-pirate attitude, that my choice of encouraging, helping and serving others was not set aside...how I could love myself more so that I don't continually set MYSELF aside...and share my overwhelming gratitude to God over and over again in each choice and step throughout my day.

Because my life is PERFECT! Really!! It is!! Not the way that I would view perfect HAHAHA! I can honestly say, when I am going through the mire, I feel anything BUT perfect...and at the "end" of it all, I am humbled to tears at God's AMAZING and perfect plan for my life. 

It's like I took a side road, of my own choosing, and at the same time on a different road running parallel to my experiences moving at an aligning speed, was God's grace and gifts about to meet up with me with, again, perfect timing, as I emerge on the other side. Over and over again, I observe this in my life.  

Just yesterday, I got lost trying to get out of IKEA in time to meet up with the study group...WOW!! 20 minutes just to get out of the store! UGH! (double UGH!)...and every missed turn lead me to find exactly that something else that I was looking for, but gave up on finding...when I finally made it to the group they were JUST starting (this perfect timing thing, if I was more grumpy and less encouraged, would get "annoying" ;) )

Allowing God to work through the circumstances in my life... priceless.

Shift serves us - Good morning Post, Thursday, March 26, 2015

 Good morning! Well, that "shift" was hard to go through and now I am observing from a different place and I am grateful for what I experienced. We never know what we will be brought through that will serve to bring about a greater change and purpose in our lives. HAHA, all I have to say, is I hope I learned and observed well, because that was a toughie!

Have a great and warmer Spring day

#thankyouGod #fromwithin #seasonoftransition #greaterpurpose #greatervision #MOVE #getouttheway!

Dream bigger folks!

 Good morning! It's time to dream bigger folks! Especially when things start floating around like a scene out of Fantasia with dancing pink elephants in tutus.

Grateful for great talks with strangers that help to bring continued clarity. Looking forward to a great chat with a dear friend this afternoon. Thank you God once again for beautiful contrasts and great gifts of encouragement.

#thankyouGod #changeofSeason #timesoftransition #giftsofencouragement

An abundance for more at every turn.

 Good morning. And even though this morning I don't feel like an energizer bunny and not feeling like much of anything (not necessarily a bad thing ...) it is still good. Breath is within...and an abundance for more at every turn.

Now to find my big fluffy slippers

#thankyouGod #anotherday #lifecontinues #seasonoftransition #timeforgoodchanges

Invisible illness turns into invisible gift

 Good morning! I don't know about any lucky Irish folks (well, I do know a few...

), but yesterday was an amazing day.

I stopped in at a store to grab a treat before meeting with some awesome souls and as I was in line to pay, I overheard a sales lady and gentleman tying to figure out which was the least toxic cleaners on the shelf to use...my body started moving toward them before my mind finally decided to give up my "next" spot in line...I walked over and joined the conversation. I could already tell they were making good changes as they were unscented (LOL the people) and sharing about what natural things they already use. They shared that they have serious symptoms from the chemicals in products....and then I shared the same.

Their eyes popped WIDE OPEN with excitement and encouragement! (Insert heart-melt-moment) They asked what I use and I shared...AND THEN...to top it off, they both gave me a hug of sincere gratitude The relief and ease that I got to bring to their lives...PLUS I found some Borax! (I was SO excited!) All that from just being me Thank you God for "invisible" gifts

#thankyouGod #Divinegifts #hiddentreasures #beautifulconnections #toxinfreeliving #oneanotherlove #ofGreaterservice

Joys in the journey... toxin free gifts

This morning (the day after St. Patrick's day) I shared a small and significant part of the day I had ...although it started with me finding my sunglasses were totally twisted, it had an encouraging undertone to it all day. How can you not be grateful when you notice all the wonderful support and grace that God provides...

"Good morning!  I don't know about any lucky Irish folks (well, I do know a few... ;) ), but yesterday was an amazing day.

  I stopped in at a store to grab a treat before meeting with some awesome souls and as I was in line to pay, I overheard a sales lady and gentleman tying to figure out which was the least toxic cleaners on the shelf to use...my body started moving toward them before my mind finally decided to give up my "next" spot in line...I walked over and joined the conversation. I could already tell they were making good changes as they were unscented (LOL the people) and sharing about what natural things they already use. They shared that they have serious symptoms from the chemicals in products....and then I shared the same.

Their eyes popped WIDE OPEN with excitement and encouragement! (Insert heart-melt-moment) They asked what I use and I shared...AND THEN...to top it off, they both gave me a hug of sincere gratitude.  The relief and ease that I got to bring to their lives...PLUS I found some Borax! (I was SO excited!) All that from just being me ! Thank you God for "invisible" gifts ...

#thankyouGod #Divinegifts #hiddentreasures #beautifulconnections #toxinfreeliving #oneanotherlove #ofGreaterservice

Building up within MYSELF first

 Good morning! Yup! Stay in positive as best you can. Keep your priorities in check...make necessary changes to provide you with support and peace. ..and ASK for help and guidance when needed

Building up within MYSELF a place of love and respect helps me to act and step Forward FROM and with those qualities. ..this weekend was definitely a reminder

#thankyouGod #Divinepreparations #beready #goodtree #goodfruits #Lovefirst

Strength in weaknesses...understanding one another

This is my morning post from Facebook as I reflect on living with chemical sensitivities and not only how we come across to others in how we respond, but how, through perseverance and faith, we can shine light into one another's lives as well...

"Good morning! I experienced a highly irrate and agitated woman...she was difficult for most people to communicate with. And, in a short moment, we once had a conversation where I saw how intelligent and aware she was...

Well, years later, she remembered that little moment and shared her gratitude for that connection...her apology for her abrasiveness. ..and that she experiences sensitivities. ..to chemicals...environmental, etc....and I do...and send has asked for tips as I come across them.

From this, I have been blessed with an understanding...
...go for that "moment" of connection , no matter how small (with loving intention)
...we never have the fullness of knowing into the lives of others (and sends sumptuous interrupts connection...)
...we are all connected in more ways than one, and to serve a greater purpose...
...in MY "weakness", I am made strong and designed for building up others...
...there is a Great service that I am here for...

So thank you again, dear God...beyond my understanding, you bring me to the right place and right time to share encouragement in ways I would never have guessed ...

‪#‎thankyouGod‬ ‪#‎divineconnection‬ ‪#‎giftsinweakness‬ ‪#‎oneanotherlove‬‪#‎buildupanother‬"

Appreciate YOUR natural gifts

 Good morning!

It's funny...that things that come so natural to us...we often forget to recognize and give appreciation for. ..and in that, others may take you less seriously for those gifts because you didn't first give due gratitude. Well, I am thankful for the years I have spent making my home and life more clear and less toxic (from the inside out) to support myself and my growing (and glowing

) family. I LOVE looking for new ways to be even more clear in mind and body which heightens my divine connection and life experience. Ahhhhh....appreciation is like a breath of fresh air

#thankyouGod #insideout #giftsintheunseen #bringtolife #amazinggratitude #lifefull #onpurpose

Nurture your interests

 I am feeding my scientific mind and inquisitive heart today....you won't believe half the stuff people have witnessed and shared and others dismissed ...LOL reminds me of my bible studies

and having experienced quite surreal moments shortly after... ok, back to "time reversal", copper tube and magnetic fun... #nourishingpassion #beautifulday #inthezone

How many things are we protected from?

 Good morning! SMACK!! Wow! You have to wonder, if the things that fly through the air and hit vehicles that hard were hitting pedestrians...Hahaha, and I HAVE been hit by flying rocks before and it hurts. We never know, like a windshield on a vehicle, how many things we are protected from in our lives. Grateful for divine intervention

#thankyouGod #betterthecar #IamAWAKEnow #morningcommute #dailylivings #lovedaily

Me and the tree

 I saw a face in the tree smiling at me...every day it watches over me... I'm glad it shared a smile only I could see

Water your lawn

 

...and get Spring time lawn service...set ant traps...add extra soil and seed...so that your neighbour could stop referring you to companies for lawn care The funny thing, is our lawn is the first to go green, and the first to go brown (no shade)...haha, I'm going to plant fruit trees and shrubs instead and "xero" things out...then no comparing needed ...just be happy with yours and enjoy it for what it is...

What I am referring to is the aspect of judgments and choosing for yourself....do you even want grass to be what you grow...choose and be happy with what is yours 😉 ...not with what others want you to have

Celebrate Light in your life.

 Good Morning Sunshine! Not that it is new or uncommon, but I am excited to celebrate Light in my life.

Today especially, I feel so new! No longer stunted, but with infinite possibly poured out before me. I pray for wisdom, guidance in zeal in Today.

Enjoy a Bright and Inspiring Day

#thankyouGod #letsgo #renewed #embracechange #inspiration #makeitwelcome