In times of challenge, what do you find in your core values "box"?

 Good morning! Living in the unknown. ..you might be asking, 'what is that??' Well, sometimes I wish it was just a phrase, but after 17 years

I realize spontaneity can be found in that living space. Some desire more than others... there is always the unknown... the living part comes from setting up a core foundation...

Right now, I am in the hospital with our son... brb... (unknown plug)

As I am here in unknown territory, I found myself quickly running to my core values, choices, standards,...that default space...where I have now "packed" like a suitcase that I take with me in all circumstances. ..what's packed in there? ...Well first, what was packed in there....a little bugger always looking for proof for how things go "wrong" in my life and how I was guilty in making "wrong" happen...fear...guarding myself against further wrongdoings. ..THAT stuff made my "pack" heavy...so I took it out of my core space and filled it in with... being there for my family...that God is with us and has us fully supported. ..that Love reigns....and how I can continue to choose for my well being and the good of others...to be a good steward of what is in my life...

And with that packed in, going forward (the future is always unknown territory), has a different feel and is a faithful step to rest my footfalls in.

#thankyouGod #beautifuljourney #Faithforward #Lovefirst #oneanotherlove #noteasybutsimple

The light available makes the season

 I love the onset of new seasons....watching nature change and respond to the amount of Light that is available in life, regardless of temperature or circumstance is one of my greatest reminders, and encouragement

#itsabouttheLight #radiance #shineon

Family day 2017. Adding to God's family

 Good morning! Family day in a big way! Honestly, I was thinking some time spent with the fam all hanging out, but nooooo...short sleep, woke up and started cleaning, doing laundry, etc, etc, etc...etc, catching up on chores since we have been down for a few days (or weeks...can't remember) and we were having people over later on....tapping my foot waiting for someone to get home already LOL...finally sat down to eat something with the boys around 2pm...back to cleaning ....finally get out of the PJs and then I spot a golden moment...

...sons were glued to the front window waiting for people to show up....reminded me of when they were younger....my heart melted as I remembered their love of hospitality. My family has two big loves....travel and hospitality....it's so wonderful to witness the joy in it. (Also, looking for hospitable travel locations...got a couple offers already to Mexico...free lodging...they are excited to receive our company and contribution...love true "exchanges")...

...but what they were waiting for was "family". And a lot of it! And we got to celebrate the gift of God's family. Just love baptisms and welcoming hearts in Love's embrace.

#thankyouGod #DivineFamily #grateful #LOLstilldoinglaundry

Tamarind health benefits

 So yes, I shared this random video ...boasting the health benefits of tamarind. I personally chose to share it for a reminder to myself, but not without looking into it a bit further to see if the claims are true. I suggest some background before posting if you are sharing for others to benefit from. But we are all free to use our wall how we choose. Here is a link with a bit more info and of course, you can check for yourself

https://explore.globalhealing.com/health-benefits-of-tamarind/

Are you experiencing, observing, expecting love from yourself and others?

 Good morning! People EXPECT me to be gracious, patient, forgiving, loving, understanding, accepting. ...why? WHY? Ask yourself why you expect certain behaviours from this or that person. ...for some, it's because of what we have seen that person do with others. For others, it's because what you have decided to expect from those around and from yourself. ..Perhaps. ...but give a thought to where you are experiencing, observing, expecting love from yourself and others. ..and where you are not. And if not...then give a hard look...because Love is always in there.

#thankyouGod #Lovefirst #oneanotherlove #Lovealways #expectthereislove #behonest #beautifulones

Thank you for loving and living in fullness.

 Good morning!

Thank you to those who hold the framework of the human experience. Who gather together, who eagerly support and celebrate one another, who build up and maintain with care no matter where they are....who Love first and don't hold others under blame....who step back and see a fuller picture and recognize the gifts of service being done around them. Who honour the talents and passions that have been shared to benefit others and fulfill our compulsion to express inspiration. Thank you for loving and living in fullness.

#thankyouGod #divineguidance #Lovefirst #oneanotherlove

Interrupt the hampster wheel

 Good morning! Hampster wheels, ring around the rosie, beating around the bushes, insanity, foolishness, infinity loops....when you start spinning and cycling in futility and feel trapped and seeking for you don't know what, grasping at straws or whatever seems like it might help stop the randomness or the grabbing into mid air while you are spinning too fast to see what it is you think you are looking for because it passes by you in a blur and you blame the spinning even though it is you moving your feet and body in a turn going around and around and around....but what...was it ....that got you spinning in the first place? And if you chose to "jump into" the spin, what was your intent and purpose?

Today, I stepped back away from a vortex...because I have looped many times...and gratitude pulled me out. Today, I decided to recognize, see, and honour the value in all around me and give thanks for its presence and contribution. ...including the undirected looping of the wheel as it spun...without me inside.

#thankyouGod #UNconditionalLove #fullerpicture #havegratitudeinALLthings #forourOWNwellbeing #divinelysupported #oneanotherloving #integrityrunsstraight

What are you expecting of yourself and others? Look for the love

 Good morning!

People EXPECT me to be gracious, patient, forgiving, loving, understanding, accepting. ...why? WHY? Ask yourself why you expect certain behaviours from this or that person. ...for some, it's because of what we have seen that person do with others. For others, it's because what you have decided to expect from those around and from yourself. ..Perhaps. ...but give a thought to where you are experiencing, observing, expecting love from yourself and others. ..and where you are not. And if not...then give a hard look...because Love is always in there.

#thankyouGod #Lovefirst #oneanotherlove #Lovealways #expectthereislove #behonest #beautifulones

The awakened caterpillar...coming into your Divine Radiance

I just had a moment of silence....embracing the joy of Being who-what-why-how I am and I opened my eyes with a revelation...

You see, let me fill in with a little back story...A couple weeks ago....no wait....maybe only a week ago, ...YES! It was made clear to me that the hubster now had clarity...of wanting every burden and hindance to be dropped by his side like his tool belt at the end of a work day and jut run with his face held up to the sunshine ....freedom is calling. A couple weeks before that he announced he contacted someone about selling the house. It triggered a bunch of emotions in me, but yes, it was and is time to think about the next stage of development for this property. I know I had a vision of how I wanted it to look, but it wasn't coming through in the way I was hoping...maybe this would be how it was to come. All I know is that I like to leave a place in a good way, so that our memory and impact will sit in the hearts of those around us in a positive way. I shared with the boys that this time has come and for them to prepare their hearts and minds for it. That packing up our stuff would be happening one way or another for a good reason...an improvement to our living space.  I also am well aware that our family thrives on travel and we have navigated our travels quite well...making ourselves at "home" no matter what community we happen to land up in.

I know I married someone of transcient nature....that he would not want to stay put in one place too long without experiencing even more. I have watched and listened to his heart beat and race...I have seen him shove past his crippling anxiety to become familiar and grounded in the new unknown...he opens wide to receive and then when he has experienced enough, he looks to the fringe of the horizon and desires to acquaint himself with its unseen views and pulse.

But for many years I have watched as he has tried to "make" himself into something...and now, at the edge of completion and advancement he has come to realize that he has been enough JUST as he is for a long time. The years of advancing and building a persona are quickly unravelling and the threads are snapping as the web of its creation is being torn away to reveal what is already great from within...and his desire is to allow it space to glow and radiate...his Being is upon him...upon us all.

I have often thought of it as selfish...as it has been, in the past, more about him being free than recognizing that he has a wife and family and that we actually ADD to his life and not HOLD him down. But who knows...maybe me "trying" to think even bigger...to establish a stable foundation that we could have our needs met and not get stuck somewhere without a way out or something to return to...more residual income, investments, connections, etc. All the things that I figured would give a stable support as we travel around the world. It is a beautiful plan....and it may very well come to fruition.

So,....The revelation...maybe I am NOT thinking as BIG as I could...if I was a Shephard of this "flock" called humanity...I would KNOW that I have a VAST area to cover....and I would travel light...

...sigh....much "lighter" than I am travelling now.  Jesus travelled with the cloak on his back and the sandals on his feet...oh! and with Disciples by his side....and even though he stay within a localized spot (to our knowledge), he shared Universal impact!

And with that, I opened my eyes and realized there is even MORE I am willing to do without....in order to BE more.  Not as a plea for "acquiring" and living a minimalistic lifestyle, but more about the freedom to bring more to those within humanity...locally and globally.  I don't know...if we could handle a broader and more global experience....I think it would need to be more....actually...I don't know...I can't put framework around something I have no clue about....so it's time to start filling in the fuzzy and obscure....with living experience.  And in the meantime, I will continue...to not only start clearing out more to allow for "wings" to unfurl from their cocoon, but to also continue working on the foundation that I have been working on ....with God's guidance and grace. I believe all will come together to meet the needs and desires of our WHOLE family so that we can bring beautiful impact, experience, and radiance into our lives and the lives of others.

Enjoy the "who-what-why-how" You Are

 Good morning! Sometimes I forget....because I am looking out from behind the scenes...caught up in the actions of day to day living and loving ...to remember...that I really like and enjoy who-what-why-how I am

....to take the time to close the curtain and turn my "gaze" within...and sit with Silence, Resonance, Isness, Love...my dear God...and just "sip" from such Presence.

#thankyouGod #Bestill #divineunion #Lovebreaks #oneanotherlove

Afro praise

 Look at that fro! #embraced #gratitude #divinelydesigned #naturallove

"Extra" in the "ordinary" meal prep

 Sent off hubby to work with essentially a milkshake and burgers for lunch...the boys got chilli and quinoa...I had a salad...LOL the facts don't nearly describe what is in the "behind the scenes " reel. The low carb, superfooded, vegetarian, backyard grown, gluten free, food scale, calculated, food prep that is/was involved to make what sounds like a basic meal LOL. I deserve a beautiful nap this afternoon. .. #cantwait #thankyouGod #upgrades #designermeals #vegetarian #worththework #wellfed

Sleepless nights...get rest filled days

 Good morning. ..I guess this is why when you see someone stranded on a deserted island or in captivity, they have "x"'s or ticks on the wall....this is day ? of interrupted sleep. .. first it was nightmares, then growing pains, and now...some deep healing needed. Prayers and love for Reds as he continues in his healthy growth and beautiful journey. ..and that I remember the tools of be grounded and rested as sleep is not as uninterrupted as it could be. I am definitely a faithful watchmen and guardian. ..that I can rest in

#thankyouGod #divinestrength #wearemorethan #momentsintime #deepwonderandcontemplation #thisisstretching #lovingfirst #oneanotherlove #PDDay

Stand in the JOY of just BEING who you are

 Good morning! WOW! What a great evening last night just being in the presence....of others so happy to celebrate, and stand in the JOY of just BEING who they are...Even those who are timid, have other things going on in their lives, have worries and concerns on their hearts and minds....can still put that aside to remember that we are all mighty forces in this world that want others to remember that they are gifts of life as well. Thank you to everyone that loves... because they can, because they feel compelled to, because they know they should and are willing to try it out first before any other option....and because they know they are... #oneLove

#thankyouGod #letsrejoice #standingingreatness #Lovefirst #oneanotherlove #buildingothersup #encouragedaily