Halloween... for all that is dark and spooky and creepy about halloween... it has become a family favourite time of year. We have so much fun and so many laughs... I feel so blessed. Maybe it is just that it is fall... my favourite time of year... a time of thanksgiving. We decorate the house... plan costumes for weeks... Invite friends to trick or treat with us... Last night we carved pumpkins... and had a family dance party in the living room. I hope I will be lucky enough to remember it forever.
Family... where love blooms and grows....
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
October 19
I'm not sure yet what has made the change, but I am feeling much better about my life today. I'm thinking it is likely that I have had a fabulous overdose of great company over the past 5 days. I have seen so many friends and family members - it has been so energizing and uplifting:)
I realized today that love is truly an enduring thing. I shared an evening the other night with a family who was a very special part of my life two whole decades ago... and even though we hardly see each other anymore, they took time to spend time with me and my sisters and we had a really cool reunion. Love forges bonds that last a lifetime.
Tonight I am compelled to blog about random acts of kindness. My friend Karen gave me the gift of a handmade pair of mittens tonight, and I have felt emotional about it ever since. I LOVE handmade mittens. And, the fact that she took her time, and thought of me, and handcrafted a pair just for me made me feel so special and loved.
I have to confess that I do not often commit random acts of kindness, but I know now that I will start doing it more often.
Today, I am grateful for all the love that I have in my life.... and the lessons that I learn from those who love me.
I am also grateful for all of my friends on Facebook who shared their kind thoughts and words in helping me to solve a problem for my daughter. I love her so much and hate to see her suffer. It is such a relief to know that I am not alone as a parent, and that I literally have a whole community of friends and family who care about both of us. I am grateful for everyone who took a moment of their time in the last 24 hours to share their warm thoughts and encouragement with me.
Aloha,
Emily
I realized today that love is truly an enduring thing. I shared an evening the other night with a family who was a very special part of my life two whole decades ago... and even though we hardly see each other anymore, they took time to spend time with me and my sisters and we had a really cool reunion. Love forges bonds that last a lifetime.
Tonight I am compelled to blog about random acts of kindness. My friend Karen gave me the gift of a handmade pair of mittens tonight, and I have felt emotional about it ever since. I LOVE handmade mittens. And, the fact that she took her time, and thought of me, and handcrafted a pair just for me made me feel so special and loved.
I have to confess that I do not often commit random acts of kindness, but I know now that I will start doing it more often.
Today, I am grateful for all the love that I have in my life.... and the lessons that I learn from those who love me.
I am also grateful for all of my friends on Facebook who shared their kind thoughts and words in helping me to solve a problem for my daughter. I love her so much and hate to see her suffer. It is such a relief to know that I am not alone as a parent, and that I literally have a whole community of friends and family who care about both of us. I am grateful for everyone who took a moment of their time in the last 24 hours to share their warm thoughts and encouragement with me.
Aloha,
Emily
Thursday, 13 October 2011
October 13
Many years ago, I found that this poem inspired me. For some reason it came back to me yesterday and I looked it up. Perhaps it will inspire you.....
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Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata
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October 12
I don't like living like this...
Always feeling behind,
Just trying to get through
Day by day.
But I hope that by planting
seeds of gratitude...
Love will blossom
and grow.
I am grateful that my life is so abundant
that I can be so busy.
I am grateful for my family.
I am grateful for my friends.
I am grateful for health, safety, and abundance.
I am grateful for the opportunities that mean that I
never have to feel stuck where I am....
Aloha,
Emily
Always feeling behind,
Just trying to get through
Day by day.
But I hope that by planting
seeds of gratitude...
Love will blossom
and grow.
I am grateful that my life is so abundant
that I can be so busy.
I am grateful for my family.
I am grateful for my friends.
I am grateful for health, safety, and abundance.
I am grateful for the opportunities that mean that I
never have to feel stuck where I am....
Aloha,
Emily
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