I just clicked over to my HTDT mainpage to see how my articles are coming along; I just submitted a new article on how to stay in the present moment and noticed I am a spotlighted member!
To be honest, it kinda freaked me out! Especially since there is a pumpkin puking on my head!
Speaking of which....Halloween traditionally known as Samhain is just around the corner now. As most of you know my husband is normally responsible for buying the kid's treats. I wonder what he'll come home with this year? Last year we had candy until Christmas!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
There are lessons everywhere
Yesterday I cleared the front lawn and drive of most of the leaves. While I was working away a baby squirrel scampered under my car.
It was hurt.
Probably hit by a car.
Poor little soul. It was alive but dragging its back end along the ground. It's beside the garage now. I'm afraid it didn't last the night.
I shared this experience over the phone with my MIL.
She said, "Don't even talk to me about squirrels. We are ready to ring all of their necks!"
I thought she'd have a little more 'feeling' for the poor little squirrel at our house. She continued, "We planted over 100 bulbs in the front yard. And the darn things pulled them all out! Now we have holes all over the grass from them digging around."
Now I knew why.
This morning I revisited the conversation again in my mind and realized something....squirrels, in the medicine cards, stand for gathering.
I realized quickly the message: they need to ask themselves what are they gathering? Or what are they buring and not dealing with?
As I analyzed their situation I realized the message was also for me.
I need to be mindful of what it is I'm dragging behind me. What is it I need to let go of? What am I gathering that is no longer useful for me; the dead weight?
It was hurt.
Probably hit by a car.
Poor little soul. It was alive but dragging its back end along the ground. It's beside the garage now. I'm afraid it didn't last the night.
I shared this experience over the phone with my MIL.
She said, "Don't even talk to me about squirrels. We are ready to ring all of their necks!"
I thought she'd have a little more 'feeling' for the poor little squirrel at our house. She continued, "We planted over 100 bulbs in the front yard. And the darn things pulled them all out! Now we have holes all over the grass from them digging around."
Now I knew why.
This morning I revisited the conversation again in my mind and realized something....squirrels, in the medicine cards, stand for gathering.
I realized quickly the message: they need to ask themselves what are they gathering? Or what are they buring and not dealing with?
As I analyzed their situation I realized the message was also for me.
I need to be mindful of what it is I'm dragging behind me. What is it I need to let go of? What am I gathering that is no longer useful for me; the dead weight?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
You know what I wish for today?
That someone would come and clean my house!
What a nice thought, don't you think?
What a nice thought, don't you think?
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Did you know
...there are ways to release phlegm naturally?
I remember when I was taught this series. I was pretty sure it wouldn't work. Now it is one of my most favourite things in my medicine bag.
It's an excellent thing to work with for colds, allergies or even pregnancy.
PS. It's already started. Some people have already started focusing on their fear. I will NOT have anything to do with ANY conversation that has to do with the recession. If we remember the LOA and all we focus on is recession and/or lack what do you think we are going to get more of?
I remember when I was taught this series. I was pretty sure it wouldn't work. Now it is one of my most favourite things in my medicine bag.
It's an excellent thing to work with for colds, allergies or even pregnancy.
PS. It's already started. Some people have already started focusing on their fear. I will NOT have anything to do with ANY conversation that has to do with the recession. If we remember the LOA and all we focus on is recession and/or lack what do you think we are going to get more of?
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Attitude change
Recently I received a letter for a questionnaire to fill out from the Ministry of the Attorney General asking me to be a prospective juror.
I'll admit, I wasn't happy about it. Mostly because I am a an entrepeneur and self-employed business owner.
Fear was my inital response.
I didn't want to take time off work; even for a civil duty.
Chances of me actually being chosen are probably slim, but there is still a chance.
Then something interesting happened....I spoke with one of my students who is a Judge here in town.
She said, "What an honour! Congratulations!"
I looked at her dumb-founded.
She continued, "Many people tell me it is a life altering experience. They learn so much about themselves and the system."
"But its such a huge responsibility!"
"Tell me about it," she replied. "Just realize you are a huge part of the person's journey. And just maybe you will have made a difference."
After speaking with her, in less than 5 minutes, my entire attitude changed about being a member of a jury.
Shift your perspective. Change your life!
I'll admit, I wasn't happy about it. Mostly because I am a an entrepeneur and self-employed business owner.
Fear was my inital response.
I didn't want to take time off work; even for a civil duty.
Chances of me actually being chosen are probably slim, but there is still a chance.
Then something interesting happened....I spoke with one of my students who is a Judge here in town.
She said, "What an honour! Congratulations!"
I looked at her dumb-founded.
She continued, "Many people tell me it is a life altering experience. They learn so much about themselves and the system."
"But its such a huge responsibility!"
"Tell me about it," she replied. "Just realize you are a huge part of the person's journey. And just maybe you will have made a difference."
After speaking with her, in less than 5 minutes, my entire attitude changed about being a member of a jury.
Shift your perspective. Change your life!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Optimist Creed
A few weeks ago Joe Vitale sent this out in his newsletter.....
Optimist Creed
"To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press onto the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the
presence of trouble.
To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you."
PS. I'm happy to report my articles on HTDT are being published! You can view them here
PPS. I am still blogging over at wordpress http://tammielc.wordpress.com/
Optimist Creed
"To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press onto the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the
presence of trouble.
To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you."
PS. I'm happy to report my articles on HTDT are being published! You can view them here
PPS. I am still blogging over at wordpress http://tammielc.wordpress.com/
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