Day 59 /365

A semi-overcast day...weatherwise, yet it's a balmy 28 degrees. Today.. I am aware of my gratitude for:

1.) the message I received today while still resting in bed, "freedom"... yes.. freeing myself from whatever's in the way of my joy, beauty, passion for life... embracing, allowing and intending for freedom to reign..

2.) the new sisterhood connection with the Women's Medicine Circle yesterday... yet another blessed energy that helps in my "freedom"

3.) learning about a new bird.. "grackel"...looking forward to learning more as he is my guardian and guide this year on my Medicine Circle journey

4.) sleeping in today.. a nice deep sleep..sinking deeper and deeper into bed...ahh..it was great..

5.) the clearing up of highly charged EMF and digital smog in my condo unit...thanks to the Power Guard that Barb brought over... it made a huge difference after only a few minutes.. I am thankful my body can rest and heal (at least at home) from the assaults it'd been getting

Day 58 /365

Today was a day filled with...something new... a class in the morning, deepening my connection in living "in my heart"...and the first day of the year-long Women's Medicine Circle..what a way to spend the day... I am grateful for:

1.) the array of teachings and practices that have found their way to me...healing, learning to "be" with myself and "be" myself in a whole new way...acutally, it's our "first nature"

2.) the beautiful sisterhood that's been established with the Medicine Circle

3.) the vast possibilities that are opened to..and the potentials that are tapped and allowed to come forth...and the mystery and excitement of the unknown that is being cultivated as we delve into the work and energy of our Medicine Circle

4.) Barb at Pure Reign ...and all she does....

5.) an enjoyable, tasty dinner with a friend at J.B. Winberie

Day 57 /365

Yes... Friday... the portal to the weekend...yay! I am thankful for M-Thu too, but Friday evening has a special place in my hart...as do long weekends and vacation days; I am thankful for:

1.) connecting with Laura H. today via e-mail..(and through her comments on this blog..and me visiting her blog)... what a dear spirit..and dear friend she is; I am so glad our paths have crossed

2.) learning to be with whatever's going on with me.. and not resisting it..and knowing it too will pass; everyday isn't energetic and amazing...sometimes it just plugs along...so I listen inwardly and do, or don't do.. whatever it is I'm led to; I guess its the contrast that makes the good times, great...like they say, how would we know joy if we never experienced pain?

3.) at work today the company ordered in lunch and we watched the Olympic Hockey game..US vs. Finland - it was a nice change of pace...and generous of them

4.) sticking with handling the details of personal paperwork, after work today.... eventually it'll get easier keeping up with it all

5.) the beginning of the Women's Medicine Circle - at Whispers from the Moon Studio .. a year-long adventure, inward journey...treasure hunt, discovery, healing...and whatever else Sprit has in store

Day 56 /365

The spirit of gratitude resides... ahh... I am grateful for:

1) the gift of the "Eye of the Hawk Reading" (SoulCollage) that Mili Ballard shared with us and facilitated tonight via Anne Marie. Uncovering this gem of a reading...as a way to go deeper into ourselves via SoulCollage and the gife Mili shared with us; I look forward to going even deeper with the cards of my reading tonight. thank you Mili and Anne Marie!

2.) feeling better in my body... yep.. no pain today in neck, shoulders.. just a little stiff tonight... I am thankful for the naturally renewing presence within our body.. and that I have healers in my life that know how to help remove what's in the way of the natural healing... thank you, thank you, thank you

3.) ceremony and ritual in my life.. the awareness of needing and wanting to create more of it

4.) beauty... beauty all around

5.) living from..and being in.. my heart center - living from that space makes a huge difference...and I am thankful to the experiential class "The Power of One"that opened the awareness, and the Practice; I am thankful to Margaret B. for our conversation last night... helped me gain perspective

Day 55 /365

Yes...another day... a good day. I am grateful for:

1.) feeling better in my neck, shoulders and upper back; and for the wonderful treatment by Dr. Shepherd and the Pure Reign team

2.) Catchng up with my friend, Lisa S. today

3.) expanded creative community - Saturday starts the year-long Women's Medicine & Creativity Circle, faciliated by Lisa S.

4.) my nice, warm down coat...and mittens

5.) having energy at the end of the work day ...yes! thank you!

Day 54 /365

Tuesday... a good day... I am thankful for:

1.) ahh.. relief in my neck and shoulders... treatment from Dr. Shepherd; he's getting me back on track after overdoing it at restorative yoga.. no more of that for me

2.) the buzz of a busy day at work.. keeps me sharp... especially preparing for the Oscars!

3.) talking with Pattie G. today...at work ...about all the wonderful holistic options available to us

4.) catching up with Grace G. recently... looking forward to meeting her for lunch in April

5.) inspiration from Kelley Moseley...an extraordinary jewelry designer, and friend...her success has been consistenly abundant - and that's a reminder to all of us...that yes, we too can be successful and happy doing what we love, and what we're naturally good at doing

Day 53 /365

Ahh..glad to be home on this winter night. I am feeling gratitude for:

1.) the soothing Vata Attar essential oil and the D3 Serum (by PRL) that help tremendously with the tightness in my neck and shoulder muscles - which helps my overall well-being; relief...thank you!

2.) the TV show, Ghost Whisperer

3.) surprises... giving them to my loved ones...surprises of all sizes; the gift and delight is indeed in the giving

4.) Eric at work...he's always so helpful...and makes me laugh

5.) a nice warm home