Day 329 / 365 - Honoring...

As this Thanksgiving day winds down...I reflect, and let the spirit of Gratitude-Joy encompass me.  Today is a day of honoring:

1)  Honoring my feelings and emotions...all of them, the warm and fuzzy ones, the joyful ones..and even those that make me tearful...and naked with vulnerability  

2)  Honoring family connections...ancestors, present family: parents, grandparents, siblings...my daughter - oh..the honoring runs deep and wide; honoring my birth family and my soul family which I am grateful that it continues to expand...spanning the globe... each one gifting me with a treasure for my soul

3) Honoring the richness of my life that becomes more apparent as I acknowledge all the mediums that make up my rich, rich life... the online kindred, inspiring spirts and the opportunities to share my experiences and insights not only on my blogs, but through the generosity of dear friends i.e. Laura Hegfiled by being a guest contributor on her blog, Shine the Divine...where I shared about Gratitude-Joy: Gifts of the Present ; and Jun Mhoon as guest on his radio show on Unity.FM, as well as the Mandala Oasis Yahoo Community as we share our mandalas and the insights of the process.  And, intimate sharings of friends via email and blog comments... all examples of each of us "honoring" one another's gifts and contributions to this world...

4) ...and me filled with gratitude for those that share their generous gifts with me personally...and the world...and honoring them.. my friends, some of which include: the Radiant Prema,  Luminous Judith Cornell, who made her transisiton on May 18, 2010 - whom I had the "honor" of knowing and co-facilitating a series of tele-seminars on the sacred art of creating mandalas; my soul sister, Brilliant Vimala Rodgers and her Alphabetical Blessings; another soul sister, Courageous Anne Marie Bennett and her gift of Bright Side of the Road;  Creative Soul Coach Susan Cadley; Magnificent Muse, Jamie Ridler; Moon Medicine Woman, Lisa Schmitz and Healer and SoulCollage sister, Brenda Fernandez and of course, free spirited creator of SoulCollage, Seena Frost;  Pioneer Barb Fleming and her work in educating us on our biofiled health; and Artistic Doreen as she shares her Artistic Journeys.,, and finally... my dear friend Bill of Campbell Quest ...he's a seasoned, compassionate, creative life coach who always holds sacred space for not only his clients, but his friends as well.

5)  Ah.. the beautiful, pure life lessons of animated (children's) movies.  Tonight it's the deep clarity and wisdom of Kung Fu Panda... oh my.. it's focus on discovering The Secret Ingredient... it's one of the best movies to watch to gain perspective when I'm taking life much too serioiusly... I appreciate honor the creators of these types of movies..(including The Velveteen Rabbit).

6) ...Honoring all of the above...and all of the below.. honoring this very moment and all that is yet to be.  Honoring the spirit in me...and  the spirit in you.

Namaste...

Day 328 / 365 - Awareness

The last few weeks have been weeks of  heightened awareness.  Awareness of the shifts that are occurrig within me...and that feels good.   Sometimes I'm not always been aware that growth is taking place; deep down I know it is, but it's not always evident...that is until I step back...pause  and take stock. I review..allowing the visions, insights and inclinations to play across the screen of my mind's eye...and my inner-being.   It's amazing how this pause is often inspired by daily encounters along my way:  overhearing a conversation, being inspired by someone else's resiliance, synchronicities, and answered prayer; ...as well as receiving  responses to inner-inquiries...from the simplest request to the deepest.  Oh so much to be thankful for.  And so, I allow myself to bathe in it.  In this moment, I am aware of the Gratitude-Joy that warms my heart... I am thankful for...

1) ....the blessing of a warm, cozy, safe home... a home that is a womb for my 'being'... a home that nurtures and teaches me about myself.. I appreciate the Spirit of my home

2) ...this warm, enlivened feeling in my heart... I am thankful for my glad and peaceful heart

3) ...my computer...and the worldwide web ....and all the kindred connections I've made, and community that I am a part of

4) ...my family....all of them...and the smile in my heart when I think of them;  even though we're miles and miles away... they are a part of the divine recipe that makes me...me!

5)  ahh... a good night's sleep

6)  ...the deepening relationship with God and my soul... which is allowing me to appreciate myself and my journey here on Earth...

7) ... I am really thankful for my ability to reflect and contemplate - those two ingredients are warming to my spirit...and are a  potent form of prayer and meditation... ahh.. thank you, thank you, thank you....

Life is good....

Day 317 / 365

Tonight as I sink down down into the chair, getting comfy...listening to the sound of silence...enjoying the soft lamp-light in the Mango Studio, I relax into my body, aware of the Presence in my body...feels good.  Right now, in this moment I am aware of my gratitude for...

1)  ...the Divine Order that is ever present, and prevails - even when it doesn't look like it

2) ...the shared gratitude stories on sweet Laura's blog; and her generous spirit for rounding up fellow-travelers to contribute a blog post, including me; .and most of all for the inspiration that Laura is...she teaches and gives of her radiant spirit by simply being here on Earth...and doing what's for her to do moment to moment.    Thank you dear Laura Hegfield - kindred spirit, SoulCollage sister, friend...

3) ...spending the afternoon with Lee P. today;  we always have a good time together no matter how much time in-between has gone by.. a wonderful spirit connection...

4) ...this time of year..oh is so gorgeous and soothing and luminous!  radiant yellow Maple leaves that I swear...emit a light.  Standing up under them is like  giant umbrella and their healing, loving energy showers over me... I feel it deep inside.. very healing...and enchanting...

5) ...feeling good in my body; and the healing practicioners that are a part of my well-being team;  overall improvement

6) ...family, family, family....