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A journey through life, complete with life lessons! |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ![]() for this beautiful gift of poetry! Welcome! I share with you here, some lessons through life, and from some old wise ones. Even children and animals have been my teachers. These experiences that we go through in life are meant to teach us something. To help us grow spiritually. Be grateful for them... give thanks, for they are all needed. ~SummerLyn |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Everything really is equal. The Creator doesn't look at me any better than He looks at the trees. We're all the same. ~Janice Sundown Hattet, SENECA I got through the last two weeks with working an extra job to just get myself back in front here, when reality hit me and I realized I need to pack because the cabin has been put up for sale. ![]() I guess it was sometime last week, however, after I finished my second job for the last time, and I was driving home in snow that had been falling throughout the Black Hills here. I swear, it can be 70 one day, and a blizzard the next! ![]() I actually attempted to write of this in this blog after it had happened, but my anger would have showed of that other driver who just kept driving on. The thought ran through my mind that this person obviously didn't think the deers life was worth stopping for...Instead, man thinks he is the center of the universe...that he is superior and holds worth while an animal or other part of nature isn't. I am here to share with anyone today that we all come from the same root...we are all equal in the eyes of the Creator. Your worth, nor the worth of that animal or tree is not established by another human, but by the Creator. There are laws we must live by...and no man has made them...they are 'spiritual' laws. These are the laws that all life must go by. Even the plants and animals live by this. In order to understand these spiritual laws...we must understand 'spirituality'...the best way to understand it, is living it!!! Just my thought shared today. Wishing you peace in your moments given! ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Day~ ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** The disciples were absorbed in a discussion of Lao-tzu's dictum: "Those who know, do not say; Those who say, do not know." When the master entered, they asked him what the words meant. Said the master, "Which of you knows the fragrance of a rose?" All of them indicated that they knew. Then he said, "Put it into words." ~ Anthony DeMello, One Minute Of Wisdom Hope life is treating you good! Today is my day for catching up on everything I neglected for two weeks. One happens to be the grocery shopping....another is cleaning. Happy to say I am finished with the second job! I made it through!!! Tired...but a little bit richer in the pocket. ![]() After last night's dumping of five more inches of snow...today presented itself with a bright ray of sunshine streaming through my window to ease me out of bed here, and so...here I am!!! ![]() I learned alot from being around a group of working people these past two weeks...strangers as I began my temporary job, but no longer. I've learned that there are people who just have to be the alpha....they have to be the top dog and never equal. They have to be the one who 'think' they know everything. I've learned there are people, that...no matter how good they have it, will always look at the cup as half empty. There are those who, no matter how much you try to show them the light...they prefer to live in darkness and because of that, will always be lost. Life is good! When I see a young boy stuck in an electric wheelchair, and he can't move his legs. I know I am blessed....so are you! Here's wishing you peace in your moments! ![]() ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Day~ ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Whatever relationships you have attracted in your life at this moment, are precisely the ones you need in your life at this moment. There is a hidden meaning behind all events, and this hidden meaning is serving your own evolution. ~ Deepak Chopra Returned home pretty late this evening...but well...that's the way it goes. It attempted to snow again today...the nerve!!! I thought it was spring! ![]() When I returned home, I was greeted by the 'children'...they seemed a bit hungry, so I quickly placed some apples out. I haven't seen them in a few days here. Anyway... Trying to get myself comfortable, I turned on the television and went to turn towards the bedroom to get my pj's out, when... what did I hear on the television???!!!!.......The advertisement of the newest show on tvland called, "First Love...Second Chance"! ![]() Nowww...don't get me wrong...I know things happen for a reason. You come together for a reason, you serve that purpose and then you and that other go on. Yet, how can you just forget about it? Do you ever forget about it? I suppose the way we had to end it was disturbing for both of us. It was unfinished, I guess you could say. I was forbidden to ever see my first love again...and no matter how much he tried...no matter all the letters he wrote and phone calls he made, he was never able to reach me because I never got them. Sort of reminds me of that movie, The Notebook...Did you ever see that?! Another movie I can't watch! ![]() ![]() We actually did meet up when I was down in Louisiana two years ago, and it was as if we never parted, but you know what?... As luck would have it, he shared with me that he was married, and although he told me he was unhappy in his marriage and asked me if I would wait for him to leave her, I suggested he finish what he started with the woman he married. I shared that there could never be anything with us but friend, for I hold honor and respect for marriage, and couldn't be the one to step in to be the 'other' woman. I spent the time with him catching up on old times, but in the end...we both knew it would never be. He confessed He was afraid of leaving her because he would lose everything, and I just gave a gentle smile of understanding, although I left with the thought in my head that he lost more than just material things when he attached his soul to them as he had. I won't ever look back again after this, as I reflect on it now (It was that darn commericial...I hate that commercial!)...oh well, it gave me something to write about! HA! I believe it was our dear Alfred who said in someone else's blog, You're a fool, only if you fall in love with the wrong guy. I don't know about that. Is there ever the 'wrong' person? I believe we are in another person's life either in the capacity of teacher/or student. We always come away with something and we should be grateful, no matter how the relationship turns out. We need to be grateful for that lesson. My thought this night anyway. Okay well...my warm milk is gone...I drank it all, and now it is time for bed over here. I've tired myself out typing. ![]() ![]() ![]() Enjoy your moments given over there!!! That is all we are guaranteed! ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Day~ ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not. ~ Pablo Picasso (Pablo Picasso: Metamorphoses of the Human Form : Graphic Works, 1895-1972) This quote chosen this night, reminds me of my first year in college. When I say my first year was just a waste, it was! I remember I took a Psychology course, during that first year anyway, My major was English...Psychology minor. Oh mannn...what a first year of college! HA! I'm laughing because as I look back...it was a joke. I really should have been more serious instead of those parties and dates. ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Night~ ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Thus on a naked tree-limb, blasted By tardy winter's whistling chill, A single leaf which has outlasted Its season will be trembling still. Let's see...got home here about 9:00. A Long day, but a good day regardless. It snowed...rained...snowed again...rained again...sun came out..."oops...here's the snow again." That kind of day! ![]() ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Day~ Reminds me of where I grew up! ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Eagles soar, while seagulls get sucked into engines. Don't be a seagull! ![]() Time for bed over here, for dawn comes early and it's another week of working those (now) two jobs. And while I am reminded that our dear sister and friend, NOVAcatmando ![]() ![]() ![]() Wishing you all peace in your moments...keep smiling over there...I'm watching youuuu!!! HA! Catch up with you all soon. My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Night~ ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Teach only love, for that is what you are. ~A Course In Miracles Let's see...a lonnnng time ago..(back in the 70's), there was a play that came out on Broadway that I had the opportunity to see as a teen. Jesus Christ SuperStar. Did any of you ever receive the chance to see it on Broadway? It was truly a good play. A play, I will never forget. Beautifully done, in my opinion. And so, I thought that since it was a good day for it..(only appropriate) I would place this song out for a great Man...a great Prophet...to give honor and respect. And finally...today, I am just going to give this a day to rest. It was very draining in Ceremony last night. Hope you all have a 'peace~filled' day, this day! ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Day~ ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** When I say it's you I like, I'm talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war, and justice that proves more powerful than greed. ~Mr. Rogers The week was just a tad hectic, but...as always...I got through it. Don't we all?! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Day~ Thought It Only Appropriate For This 'Holi-day' Time! ![]() ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Life is just like a train , with different people, different stops and different destinations.. and they have no idea who the driver is. ~Photo Taken in Hill City here. Going to be a bit busy for these next few weeks. Aside from my original work here, I was asked by Laura last night if I would do her a favor and cover for her on a house-cleaning job she is supposed to do on Thursday (April 1st). She will be moving some things over to her 'new' home in Wyoming. I told her I can do that for her, but besides that, I just took on a "temporary" second job(for just two weeks) working for the town. I am taking this all on figuring it will help me have a bit extra money, and I may just be able to figure in a year's membership here on WDC in my budget. ![]() ![]() ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Day~ I just love this song! Love the words in it! ![]() |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** A gorgeous day here, and I am feeling so much better! ![]() ![]() ![]() And well...Love One Another! It is said that this is the "Golden Rule". It is so important for us to support each other, for this is part of loving one another. When you see another struggle through life, it is my thought that they should not be overlooked, but looked upon to see where you can be of help to make their life a bit easier. It's not so difficult to do really. Perhaps your own life experience from the road you have been down can be shared, and you never know...it may help them avoid those boulders. Try not to 'judge' ...you don't know the road they have been on with all those crooked paths, and all those jagged rocks, for if you did...perhaps it is then you would only stand there and hold only praise. I'm going to leave you all with another Maya Angelou...It is entitled, The Hater A hater is someone who is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall. They are very negative people to say the least. Nothing is ever good enough! When you make your mark, you will always attract some haters... That's why you have to be careful with whom you share your blessings and your dreams, because some folk can't handle seeing you blessed... It's dangerous to be like somebody else... If God wanted you to be like somebody else, He would have given you what He gave them! Right? You never know what people have gone through to get what they have... The problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don't know my story... If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, you can rest assured that the water bill is higher there too! We've all got some haters among us! Some people envy you because you can: a) Have a relationship with God b) Light up a room when you walk in c) Start your own business d) Tell a man / woman to hit the curb (if he / she isn't about the right thing) (e) Raise your children without both parents being in the home Haters can't stand to see you happy. Haters will never want to see you succeed. Most of our haters are people who are supposed to be on our side. How do you handle your undercover haters? You can handle these haters by: 1. Knowing who you are & who your true friends are *(VERY IMPORTANT!!) 2. Having a purpose to your life: Purpose does not mean having a job. You can have a job and still be unfulfilled. A purpose is having a clear sense of what God has called you to be. Your purpose is not defined by what others think about you. 3. By remembering what you have is by divine prerogative and not human manipulation. Fulfill your dreams! You only have one life to live...when its your time to leave this earth, you 'want' to be able to say, 'I've lived my life and fulfilled 'my' dreams,... Now I'm ready to go HOME! When God gives you favor, you can tell your haters, 'Don't look at me...Look at Who is in charge of me...' Watch out for Haters...BUT most of all don't become a HATER Nowwww...go get your walking shoes on and make like you have somewhere to go!!! Life's waiting for you! ![]() My 'Gift' Of Song For You This Day~ Remember This Song?! Showing My Age Now! HA! ![]() |