Burst of Spirit

I actually did this journal page yesterday, but it was a day filled with things I had to do...but it has actually served me better to revisit it today and REALLY understand what the appreciation of the day was...and the message.

Up and out of the house early I went to take my 85 year old Mother to the Doctor, she can hardly walk anymore because her knee is bone on bone...the news was either have surgery for a knee replacement, or hope that the cortisone shots will give her temporary relief...The jury is still out on what will be done, but she is NOT really wanting to do the surgery....and then there were errands to be run, and a haircut...and when I came home...I found that my dishwasher was not functioning properly...So I got out the book, took apart the dishwasher, and cleaned and tweaked it...not once but 3 separate times...and guess what...a new dishwasher now will be purchased as I am sure that the motor is not working fully as it no longer drains properly...

However, I worked through everything with a happy spirit...and I accomplished a great deal by placing my energy into the things that were most challenging. I felt energized both physically and mentally...allowing me to tackle things without feeling overwhelmed...I felt confident as I worked on the dishwasher...allowing me to believe in myself, knowing that I could take care of the things that needed to be done without stressing out....I felt vital and alive.

This burst of spirit...this renewed energy allowed me to go beyond myself...it allowed me to face the tasks that perhaps in the past I would of avoided, because I might not have thought I could handle them successfully.

Today, I am so appreciative of my burst of spirit...it allowed me to get through parts of my day without giving up...giving in...or giving way to fear. Today, I am aware that acknowledging and being aware of this energized spirit will always help me to overcome anything that I feel is standing in my way...Today, I know that my burst of spirit is helping me to grow.

LIFE IS GOOD! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seed of Appreciation...

Today, I am aware of my appreciation for the present...living in the moment allows me to quiet the inner critic that sometimes taunts me...I am finding the meaning once again and the value in the here and the now...re-discovering the joy of the moment...leaving the uncertainties of the future to unfold as they will...

The lesson I have taken away from last year is to live in the present...to immerse myself in every moment possible...as I learn to grow.

Today, I plant my seed of APPRECIATION of living in the moment...and not allowing the fears of the future to enter.

LIFE IS GOOD!

January 2, 2012

When I drew this Zentangle I saw a shoe within the strings...So here are my thoughts this morning on my appreciation for MY SHOES!

I have traveled 60 years in my shoes...and although there have been some hills and caves I would not trade my shoes for another pair. I have learned a great deal about myself because of the different paths I have gone down in my shoes...I have learned lessons...and have taken detours that took me nowhere...

The shoes are worn in places bringing me a comfort of familiarity...they still pinch my toes when I am traveling unknown paths bringing an uncomfortable feeling, which I know will pass as long as I continue to break them in.

These are my shoes...no one else can travel in them but me. They have served me well over the years and although at the moment they feel a bit new on this road...I will continue to travel...I will continue to move forward slowly and carefully...I will continue to appreciate each and every step they provide me.

LIFE IS GOOD!

January 1, 2012

I woke this morning to the sun brightly shinning...that always makes me smile, but this new day of this new year I sat by the window and appreciated how good it made me feel and it will set the tone for the day...

I have chosen this year to feel my appreciation, to acknowledge it, to honor it, to be ever present with it. This year I will not allow myself to disappear...I choose to stand...I choose to allow myself to recognize myself...my stories...my life...my loves...my creativity.

I am giving myself permission to APPRECIATE all that I have and all that I am!

LIFE IS GOOD!