Zen saying

You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day…unless you’re busy. Then you should sit for an hour. ❤️🦋

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A secret to happiness

A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is instead of what you think it should be, and then making the best of it.

The power of choice

“What you think, you become.

What you feel you attract.

What you imagine, you create.”

~Buddha

Wings and roots

I came across an old quote that always spoke to me. It reminds me that everything is possible, to soar, be flexible and follow your dreams, but it also reminds me to stay grounded and strong. What a perfect time to revisit this wonderful wisdom.

Picture taken from Pinterest

Harbor

From this liminal state we are reborn into a threshold between worlds.

Through the fabric of fog, a map for another way presents itself, we see-in a flash- how life could be.

Can we return to what is familiar, and make it new, finding mystery in comfort,nor do we embark upon the adventurous unearthing together?

Surrender to the acceleration of self-discovery that can only come from encouraging the emergence of dormant forces, embarking this vantage point, let the past be memory.

This pause between present and future is the alchemy that will wake us, unlock us, transform us.

There is barely a moment, even in morning twilight when I forget to remember the shift is happening.

I am a light in the harbor, leaving the weight of the past at sea, change is my anchor deep inside peace is so close.

~Nancy Levin

A realization

“Sometimes it takes uncertainty to appreciate certainty”

~Wildchoicez

Courage to live

It’s been awhile since I first seen this statement from Meryl Streep, and from time to time it does find its way back into my mind. I think it takes courage to live sometimes, but I also think that you will feel utterly empowered if you can manage to go for it and take a leap of faith. We often focus on the unknown and what we have to lose, instead of having faith and believing in the things we have to gain. If we did, would there be really anything we’d lose? Perhaps we’d be richer in many ways, if we kicked the habit and the familiarity of the things that no longer serve our lives. We seek comfort from what we know, but this is all we will ever know unless we take a walk on the wild side. I think we all can use a little gain, so dig deep because you already have everything inside of you to make the change. All you need to do is have faith and tap into it. Things will always work out, one way or another.

Meryl’s words resonated with me and I think back to Germany when we would wear our “Sunday best” for church. These were our best clothing, only to be worn for special occasions such as family gatherings and these. I grew up with that concept and I still remember it all too well. The European in me has a sense for fashion, and clothing is my weakness. It’s a means to transform and raise your vibrations/mood. You know how it feels when you wear that favorite outfit and your self esteem goes through the roof. Not because your vain or have to be a show off to compete, but because it truly makes you feel good. My job these days requires a uniform and let me tell you that the black slacks and polyester blue shirt, put a major kink into my fashion attire. Haha. On my days off, I’m on the trail and it’s not exactly a place you go with your “Sunday best” either. Back at home, it’s comfort I seek and honestly at times the fashion sense falls short when doing chores. I haven’t considered vacuuming in heels just yet for the sake of being stylish, lol, and so it is unchanged that I have a closet full of “Sunday best” that haven’t seen daylight in quite some time. The bottom line is that between work, my life on the trail and the little time spent at home, it looks pretty grim for my “Sunday best”. I need to make some changes. Let’s start it off with a smaller one first….

My mind is turning and I’ve made a pact with myself. A tiny little thing that might have a big impact and might make me feel like I live a little more. Not because something is missing, but because I’m adding a little more sunshine to my day. After all, I own my moods and it is me who is the constructor of my happiness. It’s great if others contribute to it, but it is for the most part dependent on myself. I’m going to start wearing some pieces from my “Sunday best” in the house. I will remember that you only live once and if I choose to vacuum in heels, so be it. At least I will feel pretty darn fabulous doing so, although it’s very unlikely that I will do “that”. The sweats might be comfy and I won’t turn my back completely, but there will be a time and place for all. Just because the piece is still in good condition will no longer be a valid point. You can be comfortable in style and it will match my mood, instead of suppressing the vibe by feeling ordinary. There is nothing ordinary about any of us and you should always know it. If it takes that special outfit to remind you, so be it as long as you remember that every day is special and that you are given another chance to be your best. There is no need to save your “Sunday best”. Wear it! If you want, you can always save a few pieces for an extra special occasions.

Be weird and be yourself. Have the courage to live and follow your own drum. Don’t be afraid to be different and remember that you bring something new to the table. Be unique and raise your flag high, you’re amazing just the way you are.

Great advice coming from someone who wears a war bonnet every once in awhile to channel her inner warrior, but it works for me. I know that it can work for you too, not saying you have to wear a war bonnet. For me it merely resembles the fight we all fight, my inner warrior that can’t give up, the artistic fairyland and vision I often reside in and of course my love for Native American wisdom. So, don’t be afraid to follow your heart, it already knows the path even if your mind doesn’t. Trust the journey and be enlightened by what’s in store for you.

I’m off to a good start and four hours later, I’m noticing that I put my sweater on backwards. It’s a little tight around the neck and the kangaroo pockets are in the back in case someone has to add something behind my back that I forgot, hahaha.

Words by Meryl Streep and me

What if your fairy godmother is the wisest, smartest version of your self -whispering from the future?

What would you tell your younger self about life and what would be your advice?

“Stop treating yourself as an afterthought.

Eat delicious food,

Walk in the sunshine,

Feel the wind and listen to the silence,

Jump in the ocean.

Do the thing that scares the heck out of you, chances are it will become one of your fondest memories.

Take a leap of faith instead of living a life full of “What if’s” and regrets.

Say the truth you are carrying in your heart like a hidden treasure.

Be silly, be kind, be weird.

Don’t be afraid to make a fool out of yourself, if it made you laugh, you hold a treasure forever.

Take time and remember the things that matter most.

There is no time for anything else”.

And wear your “Sunday best” 💙🦋

Wings

The things we don’t understand, will often lead us to the things we didn’t expect. 

Allow yourself to soar… 🦋💙

Accepting the facts

When you live in complete acceptance of what is, 

that is the end of all the drama in your life. 

-Eckhart Tolle

Work in progress and I have come to accept, even though some drama still needs to completely fall off. I do believe in this quote and it speaks to my beliefs one step at a time. 

Spiritual awakening – Stage 5

This stage had a big calling for me and it was said to be the stage of developing your spiritual gifts. The beginning of seeking a deeper connection with the source as you continue to tap into new learnings and miracles that are unfolding right before your eyes. Even though stage 5 is your main stage at this point, it is not uncommon to experience previous learnings and stages at the same time. You are just further in the process with more things making sense and coming full circle. But more about this later which is better described in stage 6.
Typical events experienced during this stage include:
Meditating – I believe meditation comes in many different forms. Most people might envision a person sitting on the ground, legs crossed in front of them with their eyes closed. To me, meditation was everything that calmed my soul and gave me peace of mind. It was something that I found in doing the things I loved whether it was doing art, listening to music or in my voracious reading attempts. It was fuel for my soul, but the most peaceful feeling I experienced out of all, was when I was in nature and felt as if I had returned home. And while I experienced joy in all activities, it was always nature that evoked that deep breath and a deep sigh of renewal. As if I was reborn and had acquired the strength to continue in real life and reality. 
It tied in with the experience of other mindful activities that were described which could also include yoga and Qigong. 
Creating was another, including painting, writing, singing etc. This one was huge for me as well with some activities spanning over several years. The paintings started after Sparky’s death and a talent or passion for such had prior been undiscovered. So did the writing and it was just recently that I had been inspired to pursue my passion of becoming a storyteller, a healer, somebody to share their own experiences in the hopes of benefitting others. I wrote a few times before but never at the level I am doing now and this blog is still in its infant stages. 
Other example events were studying healing modalities such Reiki. Honing your intuition by doing your own angel card readings. Strengthening your relationship with your spiritual guides and wanting to heal the world. 
Big daunting tasks that might seem overwhelming and you might ask yourself “Me, little ole me….heal the world”?. How exactly am I going to do that? I sure spend some time thinking about it and I have come to the conclusion that all I can ever do, is to do my part. To find my place and hopefully inspire a few along the way. I’m one, standing against the many who are still asleep, but I’m not alone and everybody has the potential to make a difference and contribute in their own way. Asleep or awake, we each have to find our own path and together we become the many that impact our daily life’s. 
Typical emotions expressed during this stage are said to be joy and eagerness, feeling the reconnection with yourself through your higher source. Finding your purpose and what you were meant to do, wanting to share your gift with others. It was a time things began to make more sense as it left me at a better vantage point to explain the emotions and experiences that I was living through. Intuitions materialized and premonitions became true. In many ways I felt as if I had become my own healer. I was on to improving my health and to live a healthier life style. Be more aware of healing foods and strangely, here too, it was that I searched the all knowing web and felt many times as if I had read these articles before. Or maybe I was doing something already without ever reading it. Being guided as if an inner voice was steering me. It was strange and it was something I couldn’t explain at the time. And then Pinterest came to my aid once more and I came across the mentioning of being an “Old soul” and a whole new roam to explore.