MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

If we want results, WE HAVE TO FOLLOW THROUGH............... thinking about things and dreams, and all that we want are awesome, but the best part is seeing it through, to actually make it come to fruition, rather than keeping it a "far off dream of sorts". We CAN make it happen. Hurry, take that first step. It is... really as easy as that!

GO..........hop on it........ what is it that you want?? Think about it, plan it, and DO IT!!

 I'm doin' the same!

Keep your energy up......spirit high, and plow forward........life is happening, and it is awesome!

You have the world in your hands............DO WHAT YOU WANT RIGHT NOW!

 GO.........
 GO..........
 GO.........!
~

REAL COMMUNION

This moment and time for me is so poignant, yet, really, what time in  my life, how big or small, isn't poignant?

I seem to make all things important, and there always is, for me, a story, of why, and how, and a tale that makes it all worthwhile. And, by all means, not for "stories" sake, but for the fact that life is just amazing, and there just is, story after story to tell, and to me, there is always a meaning behind every, every, everything!

There have been innumerable times when I have come face to face, so to speak, with animals, or mammals, and have had the most organic experiences. Ones that take me to another time and place.

I hate to always say, "I hate to sound spiritual or this or that, but god darn, that is what it is, so I am going to stop apologizing for it, and just share my story and well, you either gel with it or not, it honestly doesn't make a difference to me.

More and more, I am becoming aware of the fined tuned attraction/ love for animals/love for all living things, and when I come upon some or one of those things, it becomes a moment in time and like this picture, it literally brings me to a place that I wish, so, so wish, I could explain.

To say it is just "innocent" waters it down. To say, "Well, I love animals", waters it down, and to say, "I love writing about my experiences with animals" not only waters it all down, but makes me sad that there isn't anything I could say or do, that would articulate my feelings, or my communion with these "creatures" of sorts, these souls, that are so darn intelligent, and that speak a language that we just don't get, daily, but if we take a few extra minutes, would see, how much these guys teach us, and how, if we spent that much more time with them, that we would evolve ten fold, IF...............IF................ we took the time.

I AM WILLING TO TAKE THE TIME!!!!

I am about to take a vacation.

I haven't had a vacation in two years.

I thought,"On my vacation, I want to just disappear, be in nature, be with animals, have no contact with people, for the most part, and dive into the abyss of what I miss on a regular basis, and am yearning for every day."

I think, "camera, notebook, pen, backpack, some food and water, and a great eye!

Life is just blazing in  all of it's amazing colors. There are animals, creatures, the sky, water, plants, trees, foliage, sounds, the water", I mean, all kinds of stuff to empty yourself into, rather than running ramped through the malls wondering what new blouse you are going to choose for your next outing.

I mean, I dunno, that is just me.

I cannot wait to get out of my daily "norm" and explore my being, in all of it's quietude, it's questions and own

explorations, to dig deeper into what is me, NOW, in a new day, a different person than yesterday, and to allow that to seep into my consciousness, this blog, and to you, in hopes that you will be able to relate, and to expound on your own self, and what it is needing, and get to whatever you need to be getting to, to make your life whole and happy, and honestly

ECSTATIC!

When I come home, it is about my animals, and how to make their life conducive, how to integrate their world with mine, and to be able to see the vast differences, to be able to make it work, between "us" and "them".

We are a different species, but really, so, so much alike, in so many ways, it's scary!

There is a huge communion that needs to happen. If you are open to it, you will see, up close, how we are all so much alike, even if it looks like we are so different.

God, this doesn't go for just animals, but all of man kind.

There is a communion that needs to happen.

If it doesn't, YOU miss out!

And let me tell you,

you don't want to miss out on this "event".

Life, in all of it's rare forms, are, at best, everything you have wanted to see, and more.

Enjoy the organic ride, even if it feels crazy or stupid. Give it a try.

I wouldn't be wasting my time on anything if I didn't think it was worth it!

~

MY LITTLE SECRET LIFE

I sit
in my
daily
little
life.

I practice
being very
still
inside
no matter
what
is
happening.

No running
from that
which
I have
spent
lifetimes
hiding from.

I rest
in the midst
of
the
curve
balls
that life
continuously
throws
at
me
even if
it is
a feeling of
being
humiliated
of failing
of abandonment
or unfairness.

I want
to
always
rest
in
the bodily
experience
of
the
present
moment
and not
allow
anyone
or
anything
to take
me
from that.

There is
a sacred
place
I go to.

This place
sustains
me
and
keeps me
holy
amidst
the muck.
~

THE MOST ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE....

...in the world,
to me
are the ones
who are
interested
in
others~
who are
turned
outward
in
cheerfulness
kindness
and
appreciation~
Instead of
turned
inward
to be
constantly
centered
in
themselves.
~

THE BLACK SHEEP

Do you ever feel like you are running with the wrong herd? The black sheep in a herd of white? A fish outa water?
Doing all of the "right" things, but know, inside, your heart is elsewhere?

I don't think we do this on purpose. I think we do what we know is good at the time, or the moment, and do things, maybe even reluctantly, for what  may be good for us or what needs to happen for us, in our evolution, and we stay there, to make sure all is well, so that we don't mess up, so to speak, to create more karma, or situations that put us in holes, or what have you. AKA..... do what you need to do to make it, kinda thing.

I normally don't think in those terms, but I have, in the last year and a half, done whatever needs to happen to make my life exist, without anyone else, and staying true to myself, even if I am not makin' the big bucks, and trying to succeed in a way that keeps me true to myself, and not needing or wanting anyone else for anything.
No one can make us feel comfortable with ourselves but us! No amount of money can make me feel closer to who I am inside.
I have a very eclectic, and natural way of living that makes me feel so whole inside. Money never, ever has a part of that feeling.
I like money because it gives me a freedom to breathe a bit, to do more of what I love, without having to worry.
I am  not a shop hound, by all means. I don't spend money frivolously, although, given my own expenses, and freedom, I will buy house decor till the cows come home, good wine, and exquisite food. Hmmm, what else? I  like nice clothes, but  ya  know, I am a jeans and T-shirt girl. I'll take the old rusted, hard to find light switch covers over a pare of jeans any day. Some old doors, beautiful art work, and the nicest suede paint on the  market. Shoot, that is gold to me! Pure god. Well, I meant pure gold, but there's a reason for everything. I'll take god, AND gold.

I have been feeling like the "rat on the wheel". Go to work, come home, do chores, have a small bit of time to run, maybe, hurry and do some laundry, take the dogs out, give them love, and before you know it, you look at the clock and you say, "Oh my god, I  have to be up in so many hours", and you start stressing that you have to start winding down, just to get sleep, to be up the next day to forge forward into yet another day of work.
Argh!
Where is the passion?
Where is the passion?
Where is the passion?

I told myself I would never do this!

Some people say, "This is life, you hafta work!"

Yes, and I don't mind that if it makes you feel whole, and that you have a purpose!

I need that!

Some people don't. All they need is a paycheck. That is sufficient! Maybe a  paycheck that is good, and a comfort in knowing that they go to the same place everyday, getting the same pay, with the same people, and the same set of circumstances. I know I feel that. I also know, that deep inside, that is just a comfort and someone who doesn't want to grow outside of her comfort zone.

I do, and I don't.

Up heave to me, again, right now, does not appeal to me, at all.

Change, for the better does. Especially if it means me not having to worry about  money, and doing what I love and getting compensated for it.

I will  always move toward what seems true inside. Money will always find it's niche.

I will always be OK.

I just want to know that I am living everyday passionately, not compromising who I am, just for a buck.

 That will always run itself dry!!!!!

~

BE KIND

Be Merciful.

Don't let

anyone

come

to you

without

coming

away

better

and

happier.

~

SURFIN THE JUKEBOX

My schedule changed today, several times, actually, so I said, "What they hey," and grabbed 10 or 12 books and out the door I went.

I got all excited sifting through the pile that had been sitting there collecting dust, or at least had slight finger print marks on them from the moments I had to spare to actually pick them up for a second or two to squeeze in a paragraph before heading to work, or bed, my two "practical homes", so to speak.

I snagged the suntan lotion, swiped my beach towel, and quickly pressed the Pandora button on my IPhone to listen to my favorite Classical station.

Ahhhh, the sweet smell of Coconut Oil generously pouring onto my skin.

Oh, the Joy!

Not many things really excite me!

The sun, knowingly not in my favor, is probably the one vise I cannot seem to give up. I throw most caution to the wind, and then grab a more than likely outdated bottle of 15, or 30, at the most, and hit a few spots that might catch my attention sooner than others. It's a quick kinda thought. Kinda like a kid doing something wrong when she knows she should be doing something else, other than what she is doing. I cop to it, it's not good, but if that is the only bad thing I'm doing, I'm not doing too shabby, I guess?!

There is something about the combination of that beachy, coconutty smell, the sun beating on my body, and the allowance to just "be" and do absolutely nothing, that never makes me second guess why, this in fact, could be such a hardcore vise.

It does something for my soul. I can't explain it!

Now, tag along 10 or so of your most passionate subjects, piled high next to you, waiting for you to slowly absorb the intelligence, that you knew buying it, would captivate you and allow you to disappear for a period of time, for sure. Piggy back that with a continuous array of symphonic tunes that you know could do nothing other than inspire you~

It would seem to me that this could be, hands down, a win, win, situation, don't you think?

I love the fact that when I am lying there I can use my mind in whatever capacity I want.

I can allow all of the tens of millions of creative ideas flow through my mind, let them roll as fast or as slow as I choose, stop them when I want, entertain them if I want, play with them, brainstorm, and then as we would in the "old" days when we were flipping through the choices of music on the Jukebox, we'd see a song we liked~ would remember it, flip ahead a few pages, look and look, carefully consider our mood and what we actually wanted to listen to, and maybe flip back, after careful consideration and play the song we knew we wanted in the beginning.

In my life, I can play a song, or not!

Listen to music, or not!

Play with my thoughts, or not!

I am happy to say that with the climbing numbers of things in life that we DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER, 

this

I know

we 

do!

We absolutely, and totally, have complete control over what we think, what we attract, what we don't think, and what we don't attract.

It is like anything else we are passionate about, studying or learning, or getting degrees in for Mastering our own specific Art.

It actually can be a lot of fun, and, honestly, not fun too! I would be lying if I said digging to the core of who you are is a fun, snuggly ride. It is a bitter sweet thing. One that I wouldn't trade anything for. I say that with a lot of pride, joy, hard tears and  honesty.

To be able to command or control your thoughts in a way that serves you well is like walking a tight rope.

When you start noticing significant changes, as you play around with paying attention to how you can manage your thoughts or create your reality, you become all that more attracted to taking a few more risks to see how far you can get, or witness the game of chess that goes on with yourself.

YES! YOURSELF!

YOU VS. YOU.

It's pretty wild to get a grip on that reality.

Fun, yet interesting!

Scary, yet safe!

Mysterious, yet natural!

Deep, yet, simple!

To me, all of the people who have made a significant difference in this world have taken the time to contemplate life~ the workings of the mind and the deep affects it's has on our everyday lives, on others, and on humanity, as a whole.

This, to me, is the core place that things have to generate from to be able to withstand the test and trials that come our way.

The loves, the hurts, the suffering, the conditions of human nature, and of course, the things that are seemingly far out of our reach-

the unfortunate happenings~disease~illness~famine~natural disaster~

More than we can ever comprehend!

We can change a good percentage of this around with a focus, a support and an urgency!

TIME DOES NOT STAND STILL!

I found my first "crows foot" today.

As young and fervent as I feel~the body ages whether it is graceful or one day it just hits you over the head with a great big baseball bat, the Truth will remain.....

TIME DOES NOT STAND STILL!

As much fun as there is to be had, so much beauty to explore on this earth, places to go, people to see, we have got to find time in our lives to make a difference.

SOMEHOW!

To be able to pay back the "giver" of all givers, for allowing us the most spectacular and beautiful time here. To play and do and go and learn. So, so much on this tiny little spec of a phenomenon called EARTH.

Shoot, that could mean as little as seeing a piece of garbage on the ground and simply picking it up. No sweat off  your back right?

That, is giving back! That is respecting and honoring your time and place here. That, to me, is a huge thank you!

No one says we have to empty our accounts, or even give any money at all!

We don't have to go to a Third World country.......there is plenty here. And if you choose to go there too, then touche' to you!

Giving back, in gratitude shows itself in the most obvious and obscure places.

If you keep a third eye open at all times, one that sees beyond the norm, I promise you, you'll step back and let out a huge sigh of something or other that will keep you thinking for days! A feeling that only comes when you are that aware, that focused and that caring of things outside of everyday "living".

Well,

this was a surprising "Jukebox" choice.

I'm never really sure what "song" I am going to choose.

I do know that when I do finally find that "song", it's as if I were born listening to it.

Some tunes you just cannot forget.