Never Alone

How many times do we feel we are all alone? When we don't see another human in our immediate vicinity it is easy to come to that conclusion. Sometimes it is nice just to have someone to listen to us and use as a sounding board. The fact is we are never alone. Whether or not we accept it we have an eternal connection with our Creator and thus with everything created.

A few years ago during a "psychic reading" my guide, Richard, laughed at me (at least I was told he did) because I complained that I was all alone. At the time I thought it was a bit rude. Now I understand why he reacted the way he did.

I have read the poem "Footprints in the Sand" many times over the years, but until I heard the words sung I don't think I got the full message. I found this beautiful version on the Facebook page "This Too shall Pass" this morning and I want to share it with you. Enjoy!

Here is the link for Footprints in the Sand- Leona Lewis

Thinking New Thoughts

I have been trying for months to really understand the way the law of attraction works. I read and read and there is still something missing. Why am I not getting what I continually ask for? The universe knows very well what I want. There is supposed to be abundance after all. Am I doing something wrong?

Part of the equation is being grateful for what I have and- I am. I look around at others my age in similar circumstances and I can clearly see that I have much to be grateful for. Even experiences that I once thought were negative now cause me to be grateful. If I had not had them I would not be where I am today. They are like stepping stones to future experiences and growth.

I know it is necessary to have vibrational harmony with what you are asking for. Thinking I am just a little confused about how to accomplish this I dug further into the information that I have available. Ask and it is given- right!

One of the first things I found was a quote from Abraham “I am happy with what is and eager for what will be.” I began using it as a mantra and positive things began to happen. Then I found a quote from Tennessee Williams, “Success is blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it. Success is shy- it won’t come out when you’re watching.”

From Dr. Juliet Tien (Dr. J’s Holistic Healing Center) I found these simple steps to achieve vibrational harmony. They are: smile no matter what, think positive thoughts and stick to them, release negative thoughts and emotions, practice instant forgiveness, allow yourself to receive, tithe constantly and pray continuously.

Abraham/Hicks always hits the spot for me, probably because of its simplicity. “What you shine your light on will get bigger.” So, if you focus on what you don’t have (a lack of) that is exactly what you will get more of. If you focus on the positive things you do have (abundance) you will get more. “Your power is in your choice of thought. It is your ability to focus your mind on things that cause you to feel good. Nothing is more important!”

Be happy right now! Don’t wait for your desires to manifest. Reach for thoughts that make you feel good because the better you feel the more aligned you are with “source”. The more aligned you are with source the more your desires will manifest.

Test Pilot

Last Sunday I began thinking about how I could be a little cooler this summer. I do not have air conditioning and sometimes it gets pretty hot in my house. Another consideration was money, which is always a piece of the puzzle when I want to do something. I'm not complaining because it usually makes me more creative. New challenges actually make me happy.

I checked out free standing hammocks on line. There were several that I liked, but I don't like paying extra for shipping. I decided to put my search on the back burner for awhile. At least I had put the thought out there for the universe to know I was thinking about it.

Monday morning after my usual hour walk at our family center I stopped by the grocery store. As I approached the entrance I noticed large boxes containing all kinds of interesting patio equipment. I followed my intuition and in the middle of the boxes I saw a free standing hammock, just like the one I had thought of ordering. It was even the same color and slightly cheaper. Coincidence? I don't think so.

As I was standing at the check-stand to pay for my groceries the hammock kept calling my name. I couldn't resist. Next challenge- can I assemble it myself or do I need help? My thought was, "Oh come on you aren't stupid just follow the directions step by step!" The pep talk worked and although it took a little longer than it would have taken most men it fits perfectly under my trees. Of course, anyone following my blog knows my test pilot was my grandson, Colin!

Stalling for Time

Okay, I admit it I'm stalling for time because I can't think of anything to write about. Someone very intelligent once said a picture is worth a thousand words so I'm cheating. Over the years I have taken some wonderful pictures of the area where I live. I love to share them. Today I picked a couple of my favorite sunset scenes and I hope you enjoy them.

Would You Rather Be a Duck?

Ducks are talented little creatures. They can fly, swim and walk on two feet. They are very social animals and suffer if they don’t have companionship. When they are raised by a human they often begin to think they are one. Ducks are close relations of geese and swans. Some interesting facts are: they have three eyelids, their webbed feet have no nerves or blood vessels so they never have cold feet, some ducks can fly 332 miles per day and they line their nests with feathers plucked from their chest. Ouch!

Our local park is the home of many species that spend their summers with us. We sometimes have geese dropping by and I once took a picture of a pelican that was evidently left behind when his group flew off. Last June we had our very own “octomom", as seen in the top photo. My grandson and I watched the little ones grow all summer. The lower picture is of four ducks who guarded the mom and babies.

There are a number of famous ducks. Disney must have loved them because his flock included Donald, Daisy, Hewey, Dewey, Lewey, Scrooge Mc Duck and Daffy Duck.
Then of course, there is the AFLAC duck, disco duck, the “You Bet Your Life” duck, who revealed the secret word for Groucho Marx and won contestants $100. Count Duckula began his career on British TV in 1988 before coming to the US. Long before that was Hans Christian Anderson’s Ugly Duckling in 1843 who grew up to be a swan.

Just for fun I found this poem for your enjoyment.

Ducks
Ducks are lucky don’t you think?
When they want to take a drink
All they do is duck their bill,
Doesn’t matter if they spill.
When they want to take a swim
All they do is dive right in;
And they never seem to sink.
Ducks are lucky don’t you think?
~Mary Ann Hoberman

For Richer or Poorer

Excerpt from my CD “A Hole in the Middle”

Many stories have been written about the poorest of the poor and the richest of the rich. It is interesting that the poor of the world are often happier than the rich. Perhaps it is because they know that true happiness comes from within not from without.

When a person has little he/she treasures what they have. The rich continually acquire more than they could ever use. I believe it would be better to be poor first and then rich. If it were the other way around it would create an abundance of residents in mental facilities and graveyards. The majority of he rich could not handle the role reversal.

The poor tend to value what they have. They use up the last drop of anything before looking for a replacement. They mix and match and substitute missing ingredients. They are magicians who create things from nothing. They see and appreciate the beauty of the world because it is a free gift from God. Most live simple lives.

The rich tend to be part of a throw away society. If it isn’t the right color, size, style or age they toss it and buy something new. Their closets are filled to the brim with things they have forgotten they have. Their schedules are so full they have no time to appreciate anything. They live complicated lives that lead to heart attacks, strokes and ulcers.

Then there are the poor who try to imitate the rich and end up even poorer. I have never heard of a rich person wanting to imitate a poor person, although it would not be a bad idea. They might learn that money and possessions do not make you who you are. When you leave earth you will take nothing with you except what you have learned during your stay here.

According to statistics, I fit in the poor category; however, I don’t feel that the tag describes me at all. I remember my mother asking me when I was a teen what I would do if I was rich. I believe my answer was, “Probably give it all away.” Today my answer would be take care of myself first, and then use it to help others. Experience has taught me to be grateful for whatever I have.

Abraham suggests to attract abundance think “I am satisfied with what is and eager for what will be.” Sounds good to me!

What in the Bleep is a World Cup?

I have been hearing about this thing called the World Cup from my Facebook friends for some time, but I really had no clue. I knew it was being hosted by South Africa, a country until now I hadn’t given much thought to. Not even sure exactly where it is on the map. Note to myself: you really need to get out more!

Last night I accidentally caught the last half hour of the musical festivities on ABC. I was impressed with the energy of the entertainers; both professional and what I assume were ordinary dancers and singers. The colors were vibrant and amazing and I thought the use of children was very special. Everyone looked like they were having a wonderful time.

I also accidentally tuned in to the soccer match between England and the United States this afternoon. Now I do know something about soccer because my grandson has played on a youth team for the last four years and he loves the game. As a dutiful grandmother I love to watch him play and he is good!

I started watching this match toward the end of the first half, but because I saw no recognizable insignia on the uniforms I wasn’t sure which team was which. By the beginning of the second half I realized I had been cheering for the wrong team. It really didn’t matter because the score was tied 1-1.

As a viewer who obviously is not particularly a sports fan, I enjoyed the match very much. Comparing it to the youth games I usually watch, I was amazed at how big the playing field is, how many times the head is used to keep the ball in play and the tricky foot movements. I hate to say this, but I really thought England played a better game then the United States because most of the action was in their end of the field.Tim Howard did a fantastic job of fending off England's attempted goals.

So now I know what a World Cup is- sort of, well I know a little more than I did yesterday at this time anyway.