Happy Halloween!

Thank you David Avocado Wolfe.

Decided again this year not to do the candy giving or decorating. Not that many kids come anymore, none I really know live around so just easier to not do any of that again this year.  The candy has gotten so expensive, I don't want leftovers in the house because I will eat it... so better I don't buy it at all.  I did see a photo of an orange pumpkin with a white pumpkin inside it... and a big blue iris painted on the white one with a cut out in the shape of an eye on the orange... so it looked like an eye in an orange pumpkin.  Really a neat idea, but again, don't need to spend the money on pumpkins either.

It is snowing off and on, cold, and not a great day. But, I don't care about the weather, am considering it a nice day and just ignore what is happening outside.  Trying to stay positive and at least content if not happy.

That post was one that made me stop and say, Oh that is so true! Unfortunately we don't often do His calling because we don't trust we will end up qualified! 

I like the above post, it really is how I feel. I would like to think we all compliment each other with our differences, makes life interesting, but not all feel that way.  

On that note, I am going to go fix dinner and relax.  Have a great rest of your day and again, Happy Halloween!!

A lightly snowing Monday.  

It is not bad enough that it is a Monday for most people, but to have it icey and snowing just adds insult to the day. I keep hoping for at least 2-3 good days to deal with the leaves and finish the last of the winter exchange of mower/blower, etc.  It may or may not happen! We will see. Otherwise I will be doing it in the rain.

Thank you Tiny Buddha.

Speaking of precious moments, the new kitten was out playing this morning, trying to get my attention while I was on the computer. Hey... Mom... I want attention! 

Thank you Daily Dose of Inspiration!

Thank you Terry Hershey!

I do think there is some truth to that statement.  Often, when someone is so depressed,  grieving, broken, they don't think "I will have a happy day".  They are just too consumed by whatever they are going through.

I know on Smoothing Ragged  Edges I will post something and some will disagree with it.  I certainly don't always agree with everything I post, but I know someone out there will and may need to see that post! I just don't understand why, when you don't agree with a post, you don't just think...well, not me, but perhaps someone... and move on. 

On that note, I am going to say have a good rest of your Monday! 

 

 

  The angels among us...

I have always felt that our pets were like angels, there to comfort and love us and often make us feel calm and safe.

Taking a chance is a fearful thing. What if we fail? What if we get hurt? What if.... We mustn't let our fears stop us.

Thank you Heartly Simple!

https://www.facebook.com/HeartlySimple

Calm and warm. Wouldn't it be awesome to have that feeling all the time? 

Thank you to Become Your Own Hero.

Yes, it all happens for a reason, mostly reasons we don't understand and my never know.  Guess that is where faith comes in.

You have a wonderful Sunday!!

 I just realized I missed yesterday!

But in my defense, I ran errands and then went to the local animal pound and got a new kitten.  Guess that was too exciting and I just didn't think about posting after that! Today I am tired as she cried off and on all night and is still in hiding.  When I am holding her she is fine, but put her down and goes into hiding. But this is all new to her. She will adjust.

Thank you Tartan Lane! 

https://www.facebook.com/tartanlane

That took me a couple of reads before I really understood what it was saying. When we assume, we stop listening and have already formed a judgement...neither of what we should be doing. 

Thank you Soar With The Rising Phoenix

Ok, I try and be gentle with them. Sometimes I don't do the transitions well, sometimes not at all and sometimes they happen without me noticing. 

Thank you Spirit Trails.

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=spirit%20trails

Yes, that happens.  Sometimes it is the opposite way, new worlds emerge and then the old patterns are broken.  Either way, it definitely happens.

Thank you Heartly Simple/Simply Heart

https://www.facebook.com/HeartlySimple

I think most of us have to be, otherwise we would not keep going. There are lots of unknowns everyday. 

Thank you With These Wings.

Thank you Being Better.

Ok. I don't think I truly agree with that.  If we don't question who we are, how will we know who we are?  Sometimes we have to question ourselves to figure out where we need more growth as well. I am sure Stacie Martin had something in mind when she said that... but? I still don't agree.

This one, while true, hit hard. I have had very few 'true' friends and probably less 'true' love.  I am not sure I ever met my soul mate, if I did, I either didn't realize it or because of circumstances, it didn't work. 

It is also a very fine line between caring and being too involved. When you then back off, is it thought you don't care? I think each situation is different, but none are particularly easy.

I think, we are our own worst enemy. Without even realizing it. We say negative things directed at ourselves without thinking how they may impact on an continuous basis. It hurts when others say things negative, but do we listen when we say them about ourselves or to ourselves?

Have a great Saturday!!

Rainy Thursday

And, for a change recently, I shared my thoughts more. I also got some good sleep last night, so that helps.

  I look around and see rain, rain and more rain, but I think the post is talking about awareness of our inner self? Anyone else have thoughts about it?

And along those same lines, the above post. I am working very hard on letting the rest go and only trying to attach to those thoughts that bring peace or looking forward. Often the past intrudes way too much on my thoughts, or the what if's. Oh, can't forget about the but maybe's either!

Totally off the subject, but on my mind... I have managed to finish canning the potatoes, 28 pints. I could do more but will eat the rest fresh, they are all small. Glad to see the end of cleaning potatoes!! 

The splitter left today to get some TLC.  I will know later how much it will cost me to have it all fixed. Kind of hard to deal with around the holidays and limited funds, but, we will see. 
 
Not just grief.  I also learned that grief is not just the death of a loved one. It is any change, sudden or not, that you were not ready for or did not want. Too often we think of grief as a loss of someone we love, or a pet. It is so much more than that, and so much more.

Thank you SQMBP

I do know this is true, but not always possible.  Often when we are at our worst, it is difficult to go out of our 'inner place' to help others.

Thank you Coach Tim.

A friend was over today and we were actually discussing this very topic. I think in 'most' ways it is true. The exception being outside influence to the point that it changes one of the people so much the friendship just cannot bounce back.  I have had friends over the years that we may not speak for months, years even, when we do, that same warm feeling is there and we just catch up and enjoy.  Others I have known my entire life and because of outside circumstances, that friendship has just passed. But it was real at one time.

Thank you Whispers of Positivity.

Thank you Spirit Trails! 

https://www.facebook.com/SpiritTrailsCanberra

I think it is in the midst of change that we are forced to have our wings, or we don't always make it through the changes that are happening. 

Thank you Dark Irish Witch.

Thank you Heart of a Witch, Soul of an Empath.

I wish you a great rest of your Thursday!!