Day 71 /365

I am so excited... the time changes seems to have enlivened me, at least right now... getting up an hour earlier, according to my body-clock tomorrow morning...I'm hoping I will be just as invigorating. There's something about waking up to the natural daylight that's nutritious to the spirit.. Right now, I am aware of my gratitude for:

1.)... the sense of Spring in the air: anticipation of new birth, green shoots are sprouting up out of the grond...and it's still daylight at 6:30 pm... this means when I get home from work I can enjoy the daylight! - and that... is music to my spirit...

2.) ...realizing that spending too much time on the computer is NOT good for my head, neck and shoulders... so from now on, I'm on it for short bursts at a time...

3.) ....the six SoulCollage cards I've made so far today....I went with The Flow and it was so relaxing and enjoyable... medicine for, and from Deep Within; their Whispers of Guidance resonate with me...and I look forward to goind deeper, dialoguing and capturing Insights as I allow their Essence to be with me...

4.) ...my nature walk this afternoon with Randy and Carol...and the humurous stories we shared..and the dog we met.. Leo?? .. we always meet a dog or two on our walks

5.) ... feeling grounded in my being... and feeling good... yes... thank you!

Day 70 /365

A rainy day today... I am glad to be inside, hearing the rain...and I am snug at home. Right now, I am aware of my gratitude for:

1.) being introduced to yet another way of healing with Rainbow Obsidian via the ground-breaking offerings at Pure Reign... it's helped a lot in reducing discomfort... another tool for healing along the journey...and very encouraging

2.) spending time online tonight...and visiting my friend Kathy via her blog, Echoes of Grace... I am always inspired and uplifted by Kathy, her presence, her writings...her friendship... thank you Kathy.. much love to you

3.) allowing myself to have this day...without a to-do list (although it exists)... this afternoon I played with collage.. and the night's still young.. oh, wait a minute.. the clocks "spring ahead" tonight... oh no!!! oh well.. we'll have more hours of daylight... and I am thankful for that

4.) the simple, essentials in life: the breath which connects us to life...to our hearts.. our minds... and all that we love... every one... I am thankful for the essentials of life...

Day 68 /365

Taking a breath in...I'm smiling... and I am aware of my gratitude for:

1.) talking with my friend BC today... and our discussion about the universe, the Milky Way...life..and our relationship to all of the above; it's always an adventure sharing with BC!..and the video he shared with me on the Universe from the Natural Museum of History...I'll have to find the link...

2.) breathing easy...

3.) a relaxing energy at the end of the day..

4.) embracing this moment... and knowing...trusting.. all is well, and that my work is to be present in the here and now... right here, right now, everything is just fine...

5.) creativity! expressing, it...sharing it... talking about it with others who love to express creatively; living is a creative act

Day 67 /365

What an evening... the windows are open with the Spring breeze blowing through. Right now, I am aware of my gratitude for:

1.) sitting comfortably, in my body...and the bodywork I had today...and my doctor's insight into what's going on, and what helps me...and his encouragement, and wit!

2.) meeting up with Lisa this evening... it's always a reflective and enlightening time

3.) this gorgeous weather....it's 67 right now! ...it's refreshing

4.) chatting with Brenda about our love of creativity...especially collage of all kinds

5.) my healing, enduring spirit; and the souls in my life who love me and lovingly invite me to go with as intution leads...and that they're here with me every step of the way...

Day 68 /365

Today.. I am grateful for:

1.) the reassurance of having family and friendships

2.) this moment... my breath and staying grounded...

3.) collaging and playing in what's becoming my art journal; and discovering more of what relaxes me.. like using markers to paint the pages as a background.. this simple movement is very grounding and centering...

4.) my willingness to stick my toe out of my comfort zone...even if it's a smidgen; and integrate that into my life; I'm thankful for small, consistent steps

Day 67 /365

Ahh.. it was so nice walking home from the train via the scenic route, vs. the noisier main street route. I am grateful for that as well as:

1.) ...it was still daylight as I walked home...I got to see the graceful, majestic strucutres of the old, old trees...and to see them against the dusk sky... ahh, it was heaven; I stopped to bask in their energy...it was "blessing of the trees" ...I could feel my breathing slow down, and my spirit quicken as I absorbed their loving vibration...their compassion...and their glory... it was indeed the "blessing of the trees"

2.) catching up with my friend, Shelley of Expressive Art ... it's been good sharing with her over the last few days, about life, our mutual passion: creativity - especially collage; and gratitude and the book, The Gentle Art of Blessing... which she blogged about; speaking of blessing, connecting with Shelley always blesses me in many ways...

3.) a relaxing Sunday.. and allowing myself to go with the flow, without making myself feel bad 'cause of "shoulds"... a major part of my ability to do that is the good night's sleep, unlike none I've had in a while,...coupled with the ELF release at the event yesterday at Pure Reign...everything came together for a heightened sense of well-being...ahh.. thank you...

4.) creating...page by page... in the my Women's Medicine Circle journal that Lisa gave us ... I'm enjoying the art journal it's becoming... something new for me; appreciating this new sister circle

5.) hearing from Kamaria today.. yes! we're making arrangements for her to come...yay!