Tasty food, good company.......

I had to have a medical test this morning and wasn'tallowed to have anything to eat for several hours......12 in fact! It always seems like such an effort to stay away from any food or drink and it is the only thing you can think about. For me its that cup of herbal tea that simply goes with my morning routine. So even before the test I decide this morning needs to be a treat since I have woefully(at least thats what I think)abstained from food all night! I sent Megan and text and asked if she wanted to go to the New Sarum Diner with me for breakfast. Great idea and following the test off we went......with Brody of course too! It was only several weeks ago that I went there with Jim and I was smitten with it. Its just a bit of nostalgia in our modern world. The staff are friendly and the food is good. You can escape back to an easier and earlier time and just enjoy. Even the music takes you back.......It's my new favorite place to go for breakfast! Try it out....

Walking Meditation

Over the last 4 days there have been 4 different instances where "walking meditation" has been a part of a conversation that I have had with people and another was a posting on FB. When these circumstances come at me with such frequency it makes me sit up and listen to what is trying to tell me.

I was at a Reiki retreat several years ago where we were taught the art of a walking meditation. I truly loved the experience and yet did not maintain it for myself. I'm not sure why that was, but as we know we let life get in the way of so much. The meditation allows us an opportunity to be mindful of so much and yet this is not done with any great difficulty. The simplicity of it is the most beautiful part of the meditation. Just being in the moment of the process of each and every step and all that occurs with each lifting and placing of each foot. It really allows us to clear everything else from our minds and simply and purely focus on 'walking'....something we take so for granted.

The labyrinth that I spoke of in a post the other day is a perfect place to walk, but its not necessary for a walking meditation. A walking meditation can be done in your home or yard or down the street on the sidewalk. I hope that the weather warms up soon so that I can maybe head to the park or the beach and meditate on my walking. Obviously all of these references lately are telling me something and I need to listen.

My power walking is good for me, but a walking meditation is good too. Taking care of both the physical and the spiritual self is important to keep a balance for myself.

Blessings everyone.......

In honor of Beth........

I just came home from a wonderful evening that was spent in honor of a co-worker who is retiring from her long time career as a Registered Nurse. I have had the priviledge of working alongside Beth for the past 20 years and have been able to see first hand her true dedication as a nurse. Her patients were her first and foremost concern and this was evident each and every day she worked. I have never seen anyone with the dedication that she displayed and will more than likely not see this again in my career.

I truly wish for Beth the retirement that she so very much deserves. I will look back on her career as I saw it and know that I worked alongside a one-of-a-kind nurse. There will never be another Beth. Best wishes to you in your retirement and enjoy each and every day!!

A Gift

I was given a gift the other day. It was a copy of the pattern of the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France and a piece of plexiglass that this copy will be traced onto with a paint. When finished it will allow me to do a finger meditation by following the pattern. I was flattered that she had thought of me in regards to this giving of a gift. I felt very honored. In her words she said " It's not often you find a kindred spirit". What a blessing......

Early morning songbird ......

I awoke this morning to the most wonderful song outside of my window. It turned out to be a cardinal and not only the male, but the female also! It was so lovely to have them both in my back yard! A sure sign of Spring for me! ......at least I can hope for that !

Btw....this picture is from last year, but who knows maybe its the same one....

Where am I ?

It's so interesting that at each and every point in our lives we feel and believe as though we have a full grip on it and are doing and living exactly the way we should be. I know that for me that has usually been the case. And if we look carefully we can see that given where we were 'at', at the time it makes total sense. But when we have moved on from that time and space for whatever reason we can then look back and see just how mistaken we were. But then again, I guess for that time.....it was right so there are no mistakes. It gets pretty deep and introspective, because I have come a long way on my journey and today I feel the most grounded I have ever felt and yet I have thought this before. There is a difference though. There were times in the past that I was convincing myself to believe this and now it feels the most real that it ever has. There is no urgency and there is no convincing that needs to happen. It just 'is' and it feels the best yet. It is somewhat difficult to explain. More later..............

Changes.....

I have been away from here for a year and a half.......So much has changed that I barely know where to begin. Alas, this blog is for myself so I can begin where needed. I will return soon to share with whomever all that has gone on and how I am now living my life.

Until then.........