We are an amazing creation. Let’s celebrate this amazing gift called life.

At times in our life we wonder if anyone would notice if we disappeared. Although we may try, did we really? Perhaps we think no one can see us when we try to hide. Yet, to others it is obvious exactly where we are. As time passes and there is no communication with others, we need to remember silence can be misinterpreted. There is an unknown message still being sent. It is important to realize we need each other and reach out when we are able.

“In Season and Out”

It is easy in our culture to slip into a mindset that is can be predictable. This picture is a great example. With a pumpkin and a cat on the roof, does it have a significant meaning? Was it posed? Should this picture only be posted during Halloween? The truth is this cat wouldn’t have a clue about any holiday, it just loves to climb up on the neighbors roof and watch the world go by. The pumpkin perched on the  fence could be a harvest prize or a holiday decoration.

Does everything have to have a label or interpretation? It is understood we try to understand our world by our interactions of the past, family experiences, traditions and cultural . What happens when things get changed? What if we began purchasing Christmas trees and decorating them in August? Would others think we are strange?

We know there are four seasons in the year, winter, spring, summer and fall. We have to adjust our lives accordingly to each season. Yet there are other seasons in our lives. They can deal with relationships, work, age, families, and our life styles. When young we are free to express ourselves in certain ways. As we get older, as seasons change hopefully we will mature, doing so, we change our ways once again. Whatever season we find ourselves in, let us remember to celebrate life to the fullest. Lets dare to be bold, free, unique and authentic in every realm. Live while we are alive!

“Celebrating Simple Pleasures in Life”

A Day of Remembrance is one definition of the word anniversary. Are we compelled to celebrate a particular day out of duty or guilt? Are all anniversaries meant to be joyful, one that requires a special meal, a lovely card and perhaps beautiful flowers?

The fourth of July weekend is a special holiday, as well as an anniversary marking another year of  freedoms. Few might have the experience of someone asking them to get married on the fourth of July, where others may be told their lover wants a divorce. Do they celebrate the fourth the same way, perhaps with fireworks as well, or do they suffer the anniversary of their loss all alone in a quiet place?

Losing a job or gaining new employment are significant events in our lives. Do we celebrate the date we were set free from a job we might have despised? Do we embrace the negative thinking of ourselves as losers, failing to keep something even after we grew to hate it? How can we gain new employment without letting go of the old job? In the same way, how can we enjoy a new relationship if we are not willing to let go of a toxic destructive one?

Whatever choices we make over our lifetime, whatever decisions we face, they create days of remembrance; making an anniversary of some kind. Knowing life is not a dress rehearsal, lets enjoy all that is provided to live an abundant life. Knowing the choices we make, and the desires we embrace will  always have consequences; lets make good choices that will open doors to help us celebrate life freely. By genuinely creating new memories they too may become another positive anniversary in the future.

Determined to live life while I am alive may sound strange, therefore I decided to write from my heart. After facing the loss of many loved ones over the past few years I realize I too am here for a limited time offer. Knowing this fact is true, I must ask myself how do I pursue my dreams, desires, and fantasies?

Is it OK to follow our passions, perhaps throwing caution to the wind, when we know there are so many things that need to be done; some of which others may call being responsible? Or can we actually say it would be irresponsible ‘not’ to follow our true feelings and hearts desires?

I do not believe this life is a dress rehearsal so I challenge myself to live without regrets to the fullest. We know that as this day passes it will never return. Ending at midnight, everything that was accomplished is now already history. It is an amazing gift to be able to see each morning, knowing it brings new opportunities to express emotions, communicating with others, or enjoying silent reflections of the heart. Wherever we are, whatever we are facing, let us seek out creative ways to share ourselves with others.  Let’s celebrate this experience and acknowledge our awesome gift of life.

ENJOY A SPECIAL JOURNAL WITH A SPECIAL TREAT

Life is a book and there are a thousand pages I have not yet read. (Anonymous)

Remember “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.”  (Oscar Wilde)

A lover of literature, written and unwritten, we may explore unknown territory if we desire.

Choose well, your choice is brief; and yet endless.  (Goethe)

Determined to be authentic, we may share our stories with others, while reading their unique ones as well.

THE BEAUTY OF THE SUNSET REMINDS ME OF HIS FAITHFULNES

When it is late in the day and we are tired, what can we say? Knowing there is power in words, do we look for a quote trying to express a thought, or do we speak out with hope others understand what we say?

The morning is soon to arrive and the day is done, are we finished or is there one more thing to be said, or errand to run? It is hard to accept the reality we can never accomplish all our minds desires. Our body is is much slower than our mind, which moves faster than any human being can move

No matter what we do, we must finish the mission of the day? Does anyone care one way or the other? Many times they do not, unless they are the boss and what we do will bring in more money for them. With time passing so quickly I ask, “What can we say? How did we finish the day? Does it matter anyway?

We can only guess for we will never know the impact we have on others. We make choices that impact the way we grow. Truly that is what matters as we will all agree, surviving the odds to be able to be you and be me. From that point of view I only have one question to ask, and will listen to hear the answer at last.

What can you say, as time passes and we are all looking for answers? Shall we compromise, or declare what we believe? We know not all agree with the way we think, yet we choose to accept others, and know life is good and we will celebrate. Our response is with confidence, as we know the way, and will continue to proclaim it’s another great day!

PLANS FOR A FUTURE AND A HOPE

Running a race requires discipline and endurance. As we travel along the path we have chosen, we will  have the opportunity to make many choices. Preferably we will make those that help us enjoy living on this beautiful planet with as little trials as possible. The reality is we all encounter obstacles and challenges along the way, and at times we will require the help of others assistance.

We will need to use stamina and determination to press forward to get past that which seems beyond all hope. Drawing strength from within, and calling upon others, is the key to success for in the multitude of counselors there is wisdom.

It will be required that we use our discernment to know that the counselors we have chosen are truly wise, for unfortunately there are those who have an evil agenda and will try to steer us in the wrong direction.

The times we are living in have changed dramatically from those of the past. How we view things in life will be filtered from the environment we are surrounded by in the present as well as that which we have had in our past. What we desire to understand and accomplish at this time will be influenced by many thoughts, emotions and personal beliefs.

The good news is with right choices and spirited endurance this race is far from over. The outcome will  astonish to the runner as well as the observers. Let us be sure to stay on our own path lest we be disqualified and press forward one step at a time. There is a plan for us, and in that plan we will successfully finish the race set before us.