I hope everyone had a happy Mother's day. I had a lovely day but my real Mother's day present came today when I read my daughter's blog. She's amazing. How did I get so lucky? For all of you struggling with those wretched pre-teen and teen years, let me assure you-- it gets much, much better. 18 is a delight. For girls anyway....
I am utterly content most of the time. Been keeping up with my own practices, my spiritual tools and feel much more balanced and relaxed. Funny how that happens. Had a great reading the other day. Quick recap:
Integration--union of Eagle & Swan
Creativity--possessed of the divine spirit
Compromise--don't sell out
Change--hold to the center
The Creator--have a masterpiece inside of me, step aside
Totality--FOCUS completely
Flowering--my personal card, Queen of Rainbows scattering seeds...oh yeah!
As you can see, it was very insightful and timely. I did get to spend some time scattering real seeds on and off on Saturday in between rain clouds... What about this weather, Eh? Had to take a machete' to the wisteria. Caught the mailman in the front yard scratching his head, looking like he was just gonna throw the mail in the street since he couldn't find the path into the porch. Poor guy. Course I was afraid to come out for fear the vines would reach down and scoop me up...
No worries, it is now contained. For the moment. If it keeps raining we may have to start using the side door. And fight the pyrachanthia. And weigela. But at least it smells good.
Did I tell you we've had an indigo bunting hanging around a lot lately? We saw a Baltimore Oriole, Scarlet Tanager and a half dozen Warbler species too. Very, very cool.
I really must be off. And not my rocker, that's already happened I think.
Pray for my friends Barb & Tracy as they deal with their parent's health issues. Hold them in the Light. Thanks!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Ugh.
I wish I had time to tell you all about it but sheeesh...
Real Quick: (I know, right?)
I have had not one but TWO life coaches coaching me. Together with Sheree, we created a "Board". I'm not alone! We met on Sunday after the Spirit Door and came up with all kinds of great ideas.
We are all very excited about this-- Carol & Jami are incredibly smart, capable women. Carol took care of all the finances and kept things moving with her singing bowl and kept everyone comfortable so Sheree & I could give Reiki and Readings to all that requested. It was very, very cool.
As I told them, "I feel as if I am being held up, lifted, so I can soar"
Heck yeah baby! The sky's the limit!
More later. Sunshine needs to get on my shoulders...it'll make me happy.....
Real Quick: (I know, right?)
I have had not one but TWO life coaches coaching me. Together with Sheree, we created a "Board". I'm not alone! We met on Sunday after the Spirit Door and came up with all kinds of great ideas.
We are all very excited about this-- Carol & Jami are incredibly smart, capable women. Carol took care of all the finances and kept things moving with her singing bowl and kept everyone comfortable so Sheree & I could give Reiki and Readings to all that requested. It was very, very cool.
As I told them, "I feel as if I am being held up, lifted, so I can soar"
Heck yeah baby! The sky's the limit!
More later. Sunshine needs to get on my shoulders...it'll make me happy.....
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Did You Ever....
Have one of those times in your life where you could pinpoint exactly the moment that your visualizations came true? And then you knew that things were going to get very interesting from that point? And you could step outside of your life and watch what was happening with the same intensity that you give a very engrossing movie? Will she? And will they? And oh my goodness what's going to happen now???? Will this be the moment that 5 years from now she'll be saying, "well, this wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of ....."
Just wondering.
I think I packed as much into one weekend that is humanly possible. I know that sentence is wrong but I'm too tired to fix it... Anyway, here's a recap:
The first Friday Morning Meditation was heavenly. It was exactly what I had hoped. We did some beautiful Sun Salutations, meditated, sent each other and the world positive healing and then had tea on the deck in the beautiful sunshine. Oh wait--did I already blog about this? Feels like a month ago... Anyway, we decided this was worth doing every Friday so we will. I look forward to the next one. This Friday YAY!
Saturday was devoted to planting. All day. Like, I looked up at 6pm and thought it was 3pm. Covered in dirt....spent. Planted cosmos, lupine, sunflowers, asters, nasturtium, snapdragons, moonflower, portulaca, impatiens, dianthus, basil, cilantro, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, partridge in pear tree and a kitchen sink. Took some extras over to a friend and they gave me pepper & tomato plants in return --ai yi yi!!! I'm gonna have to start growing them in my tub... Still have a ton to do with moving some of my stuff so if you want any:
Rose of Sharon (purple & whites, don't know which is which)
Morning Glory (magenta)
Phlox (pink)
Black Eyed Susans
Iris (purple)
Day Lillies (orange)
Trumpet Vine (orange)
Sweet Grass & Yellow Flag Iris for boggy areas
Come get it. I'll be tossing it willy nilly in the air....
Anyway. All this and I haven't even started on Sunday. Take a deep breath, get another cuppa and keep going when you're ready...
Two months ago a yoga student and friend of mine asked me to speak at a Women of the Church (CCPC) luncheon. I am not a "speaker". I am a "doer". But she convinced me this would be good to let people who are new to the church know what it is I do and give regulars an update. So, I kinda put it in the back of my mind and tried to get out of it cause I was afeared so when it never showed up in the Caller (the 'weekly' newsletter) I thought maybe it was shelved. When the notice for the luncheon said there would be "entertainment", I thought I was off the hook. I emailed Barb and she said no... I WAS the Entertainment. Yikes. But no worries, I would just do what I do.
Once I made the decision not to speak and to teach instead, I was cool. Til I got there. And NO ONE knew I was coming. So after the 15th "what are you doing here?" I started getting a bit rattled. And then I find out they want me to wait til after the food is served. Like I'm going to teach people how to meditate while they eat. Or worse, after they eat. As they're leaving. Now, granted, they didn't realize I was actually teaching. And they are Presbyterians... food is a BIG deal. But as I said to the leaders.... it's not like their 5 years old. They can wait a minute to eat.
Realize this is all just nerves and rattling talk....
It turned out fine. They introduced me with loving words. I was thrilled to see so many people and get so many hugs and see so much love and spirit in the room. They held hands and gave each other energy. I cut it very short so they didn't have to wait too long for food and all was well. I had a Spirit Door right after so unfortunately I couldn't stay and really chat with these beautiful women so I'd like to take this opportunity to answer some of the questions:
What is the next play?
I would love to do a play this summer and was hoping to do it before the end of July. In chats with the powers that be, there was some concern that there aren't enough kids interested in theater at CCPC to warrant this. I have had many, many kids asking, begging, but unfortunately, not a lot of church members kids. If there becomes some members that are interested, I will do a play. I miss it. I love it and I had really hoped to do one before Rhia goes to college. There are 2 large plays going at the same time at other venues this summer (something we've run into before and part of the reason we moved the times) so I'm not sure it will work but maybe in the Fall. I really like to do plays with kids and adults, I think it gives unusual bonding opportunities. A friend had suggested a theater workshop for kids that intrigues me but we'll see....
And what about the Evening at CCPC for the grownups?
This was slated for April/May but our music director was very, very busy so we had to move it back. Maybe we'll kick off the new church season in September.... it will happen.
We heard you quit the church.
We (my family) have NOT quit the church. Due to many, many reasons, mostly having to do with our own busy-ness with Rhia's school and my Spirit business, we have been on sabbatical. We are hoping that some of the new changes the church is making will enable us to attend more regularly. We love the people at our church, they are part of our family, I have seen many of them at my yoga classes at the church and my spirit events in my home. We are still very connected. James & I speak frequently, I am excited about the new vision and have hope that things are going to get a lot better at CCPC.
And what about this rumor I heard that the church ran the Spirit Group out of there?
I don't know where this came from but let me address it here. We were very interested in bringing Spirit to CCPC. After quite a few attempts, it became obvious that there was not a lot of interest and/or the space we really needed to make people comfortable. In other words, it was a ton of work to move furniture around and cart all our stuff and then became disappointing when just a few people came. Reverend James and Building & Grounds attempted a few times to give us a room of our own but there was some difficulty & opposition. (it's a busy place) Since we did not want our Spirit watered down with unnecessary quibbling, we moved it to my house. This has worked out quite well for all. I still teach yoga there and feel very welcome. No one ran anyone out of anywhere.
What about Barry and the choir? Ask him. I will say this though... he's been a little busy too....
I hope that sets the record straight. But now I've run out of time to tell you all about my new board of spirit!!!! I'll try and continue later....
Have a marvelous, sunny day y'all!
Just wondering.
I think I packed as much into one weekend that is humanly possible. I know that sentence is wrong but I'm too tired to fix it... Anyway, here's a recap:
The first Friday Morning Meditation was heavenly. It was exactly what I had hoped. We did some beautiful Sun Salutations, meditated, sent each other and the world positive healing and then had tea on the deck in the beautiful sunshine. Oh wait--did I already blog about this? Feels like a month ago... Anyway, we decided this was worth doing every Friday so we will. I look forward to the next one. This Friday YAY!
Saturday was devoted to planting. All day. Like, I looked up at 6pm and thought it was 3pm. Covered in dirt....spent. Planted cosmos, lupine, sunflowers, asters, nasturtium, snapdragons, moonflower, portulaca, impatiens, dianthus, basil, cilantro, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, partridge in pear tree and a kitchen sink. Took some extras over to a friend and they gave me pepper & tomato plants in return --ai yi yi!!! I'm gonna have to start growing them in my tub... Still have a ton to do with moving some of my stuff so if you want any:
Rose of Sharon (purple & whites, don't know which is which)
Morning Glory (magenta)
Phlox (pink)
Black Eyed Susans
Iris (purple)
Day Lillies (orange)
Trumpet Vine (orange)
Sweet Grass & Yellow Flag Iris for boggy areas
Come get it. I'll be tossing it willy nilly in the air....
Anyway. All this and I haven't even started on Sunday. Take a deep breath, get another cuppa and keep going when you're ready...
Two months ago a yoga student and friend of mine asked me to speak at a Women of the Church (CCPC) luncheon. I am not a "speaker". I am a "doer". But she convinced me this would be good to let people who are new to the church know what it is I do and give regulars an update. So, I kinda put it in the back of my mind and tried to get out of it cause I was afeared so when it never showed up in the Caller (the 'weekly' newsletter) I thought maybe it was shelved. When the notice for the luncheon said there would be "entertainment", I thought I was off the hook. I emailed Barb and she said no... I WAS the Entertainment. Yikes. But no worries, I would just do what I do.
Once I made the decision not to speak and to teach instead, I was cool. Til I got there. And NO ONE knew I was coming. So after the 15th "what are you doing here?" I started getting a bit rattled. And then I find out they want me to wait til after the food is served. Like I'm going to teach people how to meditate while they eat. Or worse, after they eat. As they're leaving. Now, granted, they didn't realize I was actually teaching. And they are Presbyterians... food is a BIG deal. But as I said to the leaders.... it's not like their 5 years old. They can wait a minute to eat.
Realize this is all just nerves and rattling talk....
It turned out fine. They introduced me with loving words. I was thrilled to see so many people and get so many hugs and see so much love and spirit in the room. They held hands and gave each other energy. I cut it very short so they didn't have to wait too long for food and all was well. I had a Spirit Door right after so unfortunately I couldn't stay and really chat with these beautiful women so I'd like to take this opportunity to answer some of the questions:
What is the next play?
I would love to do a play this summer and was hoping to do it before the end of July. In chats with the powers that be, there was some concern that there aren't enough kids interested in theater at CCPC to warrant this. I have had many, many kids asking, begging, but unfortunately, not a lot of church members kids. If there becomes some members that are interested, I will do a play. I miss it. I love it and I had really hoped to do one before Rhia goes to college. There are 2 large plays going at the same time at other venues this summer (something we've run into before and part of the reason we moved the times) so I'm not sure it will work but maybe in the Fall. I really like to do plays with kids and adults, I think it gives unusual bonding opportunities. A friend had suggested a theater workshop for kids that intrigues me but we'll see....
And what about the Evening at CCPC for the grownups?
This was slated for April/May but our music director was very, very busy so we had to move it back. Maybe we'll kick off the new church season in September.... it will happen.
We heard you quit the church.
We (my family) have NOT quit the church. Due to many, many reasons, mostly having to do with our own busy-ness with Rhia's school and my Spirit business, we have been on sabbatical. We are hoping that some of the new changes the church is making will enable us to attend more regularly. We love the people at our church, they are part of our family, I have seen many of them at my yoga classes at the church and my spirit events in my home. We are still very connected. James & I speak frequently, I am excited about the new vision and have hope that things are going to get a lot better at CCPC.
And what about this rumor I heard that the church ran the Spirit Group out of there?
I don't know where this came from but let me address it here. We were very interested in bringing Spirit to CCPC. After quite a few attempts, it became obvious that there was not a lot of interest and/or the space we really needed to make people comfortable. In other words, it was a ton of work to move furniture around and cart all our stuff and then became disappointing when just a few people came. Reverend James and Building & Grounds attempted a few times to give us a room of our own but there was some difficulty & opposition. (it's a busy place) Since we did not want our Spirit watered down with unnecessary quibbling, we moved it to my house. This has worked out quite well for all. I still teach yoga there and feel very welcome. No one ran anyone out of anywhere.
What about Barry and the choir? Ask him. I will say this though... he's been a little busy too....
I hope that sets the record straight. But now I've run out of time to tell you all about my new board of spirit!!!! I'll try and continue later....
Have a marvelous, sunny day y'all!
Friday, May 02, 2008
Breath of Contentment
Yesterday I was worrying about my path. A beautiful soul intervened. Today my path was lovely. And it smelled very nice. Like lemons. The weigela bloomed.
It's funny how we need to be reminded so often of life being okay. Just when you think it's time to give up, something comes along and puts it all in perspective. Or someone. I am blessed with many someones.
Today we did sun salutations. We meditated and gave and received energy. We swallowed the sun. And then we got to know one another. This is what I love to do. Bring people together, help them relax and then hear their stories. And the added bonus is when they connect with one another too. I just want to hug all the people who have come my way, who are now friends. I was thinking today about how some of my students started as my friends. And some of my friends have become my students. This is all just really cool. Who da thunk it?
Anyways, life is rolling, rolling, rolling. My poor little wretched dog got very sick to the tune of $800. But fortunately she is okay...my family could not handle losing another love. Our tax return is totally messed up. Rhia's graduation is a grand possibility. Maybe. And then we will be having a very large party. I have an extreme back load of gardening to do-- the cosmos already have buds and I haven't even got them in the ground yet!!! As mentioned, the weigela is in bloom, bleeding heart still going strong and the wisteria....Oh my goodness....roses are in bud, frogs are a croakin', saw a Baltimore Oriole today!!! Exercised. Life is good. Up/Down.
That's Life, right?
Have to speak at the PWOC Luncheon Sunday... terrified. And then have the Open Door. Excited. Hopefully we'll be outside.....
TTYS. GTG. CU! L,L
It's funny how we need to be reminded so often of life being okay. Just when you think it's time to give up, something comes along and puts it all in perspective. Or someone. I am blessed with many someones.
Today we did sun salutations. We meditated and gave and received energy. We swallowed the sun. And then we got to know one another. This is what I love to do. Bring people together, help them relax and then hear their stories. And the added bonus is when they connect with one another too. I just want to hug all the people who have come my way, who are now friends. I was thinking today about how some of my students started as my friends. And some of my friends have become my students. This is all just really cool. Who da thunk it?
Anyways, life is rolling, rolling, rolling. My poor little wretched dog got very sick to the tune of $800. But fortunately she is okay...my family could not handle losing another love. Our tax return is totally messed up. Rhia's graduation is a grand possibility. Maybe. And then we will be having a very large party. I have an extreme back load of gardening to do-- the cosmos already have buds and I haven't even got them in the ground yet!!! As mentioned, the weigela is in bloom, bleeding heart still going strong and the wisteria....Oh my goodness....roses are in bud, frogs are a croakin', saw a Baltimore Oriole today!!! Exercised. Life is good. Up/Down.
That's Life, right?
Have to speak at the PWOC Luncheon Sunday... terrified. And then have the Open Door. Excited. Hopefully we'll be outside.....
TTYS. GTG. CU! L,L
Thursday, May 01, 2008
The Weather Of Transition---Springtime And Teenagers
May 1, The season spring has long been used as a metaphor for unpredictability, with its transitional energy shifting from cold one day to hot the next. Wind and rain are hallmarks of spring, and they leave us feeling shaken up and unsettled as they sweep away the debris of past seasons, clearing the way for new growth. Rainbows follow on the heels of rainstorms, and the sun emerges, coaxing tight buds to finally soften and blossom forth into the world. With the arrival of summer, things settle down a bit, with more predictable weather, and we all breathe a little sigh of relief, because even though we love the wildness of spring, it is not exactly an easy time.
The same could be said of the stormy period of the human life cycle known as the teenage years. Like the surprising spring winds that come out of nowhere, throwing the scene into chaos, and then dying out, the moods of the teen years are doing the work of sweeping away the dust and dried leaves of childhood to make way for a whole new person. Like the rain-cum-hail storms that move in fast and then pass suddenly to make way for a calm, warm afternoon, our teenagers shift back and forth from the child we have always known, to the moody entity that has come to inform us that things will never be the same again. This can be a challenging time for all involved, as we let go of a past we may have cherished, and try to be open to the new thing being born.
If we remember that the unpredictable moods and the unfamiliar outbursts are the natural weather of transition, we stand a chance of getting through it with our equanimity in tact. We can remind ourselves not to take it personally, any more than we would take an unexpected snowstorm personally. This way, we won't add to the drama with our own unresolved feelings and issues. Regardless of what we do or don't do, the wild weather, and the unpredictable moods, will eventually settle, and we will find ourselves once again in the midst of a calmer season.
The same could be said of the stormy period of the human life cycle known as the teenage years. Like the surprising spring winds that come out of nowhere, throwing the scene into chaos, and then dying out, the moods of the teen years are doing the work of sweeping away the dust and dried leaves of childhood to make way for a whole new person. Like the rain-cum-hail storms that move in fast and then pass suddenly to make way for a calm, warm afternoon, our teenagers shift back and forth from the child we have always known, to the moody entity that has come to inform us that things will never be the same again. This can be a challenging time for all involved, as we let go of a past we may have cherished, and try to be open to the new thing being born.
If we remember that the unpredictable moods and the unfamiliar outbursts are the natural weather of transition, we stand a chance of getting through it with our equanimity in tact. We can remind ourselves not to take it personally, any more than we would take an unexpected snowstorm personally. This way, we won't add to the drama with our own unresolved feelings and issues. Regardless of what we do or don't do, the wild weather, and the unpredictable moods, will eventually settle, and we will find ourselves once again in the midst of a calmer season.
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