Happy 2015

2015


I'm still freaked out every time I say those numbers.  Today I left someone a message and for the first time this year and stumbled over saying January 2nd ... LOL 


It feels like 2000 was about 10 minutes ago.


Today I finished my Vision Board for 2015.
I'm not sure how you make yours but I use Microsoft Publisher and then go to google images and look for pictures that represent what I'd like to see create in my world.  Then I copy and paste them onto some photo paper and put it in our bedroom.


It's nice because its the first thing I see when I wake up.


This years has many little words phrases of "Thank you" all over it.  I am so very grateful and blessed to live this life and I want to remember this more often.


Ok, now I'm finished with the vision board, my first blog post is complete so now its off to finish tiding and then to script this year.. now that I have the images of what I'd like to have happen now I'll write the story of it all!  Works wonders.


Have a great week!


I am wishing for you a wonder-filled 2015 with continued blessings, joy, health and peace.


Namaste,
Tammy


PS.  I came across this quote today from        

  Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

(Here's his tube Channel link.... well worth the time spent here!) 

"If you want to be miserable think about yourself. If you want to be happy, think about others."

Awesome!

The little things

In my last video I said I re-potted my Bonsai tree.  Here he is before the repot he has a much larger home now and is really happy!

I've had some time over the past few days to journal..

I adore how the colours came out on this one - and even the girl's funky blue hair!  I ended up painting the flowers hot pink after this was taken but this is to gives you the idea...

Years ago I fell in love with this idea, 

"The Secret to Life..... 

All you have to do is be happy.

Do you know how to do that?

Just be happy!"

This paper was in my window for years.  I decided to put it into the journal.  Funny enough the dog was not originally in this piece.  

While I was working out I peaked over to see it and there he was!  After I finished the mass sweat (yes I'm still doing Jillian Michaels cardio) I had to add him in.

Silly Google flipped the picture again...

Then I was searching the internet for a perfect quote to add to this page as it had so much extra space and I came across Donna Downey's upcoming art class and it had this quote on it... "Always believe something wonderful is about to happen."  I loved it so much I had to score it!  I've added it here and onto another project I may share later but for now here's the journal page.

It was still empty so then I added the little Book of Life... this was so fun!

I must say I think we will look back at life someday and realize it is all about the little things and how happy they make us feel.  As you know by now all you have to do is be happy!  LOL

Thanks for dropping in!

Tam

xo

PS.  I got a kick out of a Napoleon Hill video I was watching while making this art.  He said to take 5 minutes every morning and have a good belly laugh.  He said something along the lines of "be sure you aren't in the company of others" as you do this!  LOL 

PPS.  May you have a good belly laugh today!

Chinese New Year

Here's my art journal post inspired by the Year of the Wooden Horse. 

 From another perspective - I find it hard to get good lighting for pictures right now but here it is...

Say look at these more closely and tell me if you can see the lady on the right side of the page (so kewl)!  

This one is on a flat canvas board which will eventually make it over to my Etsy shop (yes I've been lazy with that recently).  Again the picture doesn't do the painting justice, but you get an idea....

May the Wooden Horse gallop into your life & find you prosperous and well!  

PS.  I'm also fully addicted to astrology & horoscopes (always have been although before it was always about tarot cards and psychics).  Truth be told I don't question the future as much anymore and work toward being here and now.  Which I guess is why I adore art journaling so much. 

Anyhow... a great site if you are interested in learning about your sign and the year of the horse is:

http://chinese.horoscope.com/

I'm sure there are many other sites, but I do enjoy this one.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Peace Love Happiness (*Metta*) Meditation

This is a technique you can use to meditate - eyes open or eyes closed.

I know that sounds funny but one of my teachers, Lil an 85 year old Yogini, said she never closed her eyes to sit down and meditate.  She revealed that everything she did was done in a meditative way.  (Including being seated and putting her leg straight up by her ear.... I still have no idea how she could move in some of the ways she did... guess that's why it's all about practice).  Anyhooooo..... yeah and if you watch to the end you'll see some art from my brand new Esty shop!  Exciting times indeed.

Enjoy & Namaste,
Tammy



PS.  Here's the link to my shop and mini journal https://www.etsy.com/listing/154433910/40-day-mini-healing-and-gratitude - let me know if you have a shop too and I'd love to follow along and see what you create! 
 

A Place to be Free

When I was a kid we used to have a tree fort.  I loved that place as the magical center of the universe in those years.  Truth be told it was my brother's fort, but I used to love to climb up into it myself.

We lived on a hobby farm which had 4 acres of land.  Behind the house you would walk down a ginormous hill and at the bottom was the Dunford's rickety old fence which lead to where their dairy cattle grazed.  Just inside their fence was a huge Maple tree.  My Dad & brother built two platforms in the tree.  I remember how scared I was to climb to the top platform.

The memories of that tree always bring me such peace and happiness.  The years may have had challenges for other reasons, but for the moment in time it brought so much joy. 

We need to rekindle these feelings as adults. 

We need not be SO serious all the time.  And the places that bring these joys need not cost a lot of money, nor be far away.  (I mean, come on, I adore the Caribbean but I can't go there today.)

What places can you go to bring about the feelings of joy, playfulness in your life?  Where can you go back to basics where the simplest things made your heart sing?

If you don't have an answer, you're homework my friend is to find it.

You seriously need to.

Wishing you much more love & abundant play!
Tam
xo

PS.  Sending you the best eagle arms, warrior hug... ready.....

 

How to Meditate

I was watching Utube last night and came across several video's on meditation. They were so amazing its gotten me fully excited about meditation again. The process has never really left my life. I was introduced to it years ago and have practiced many different aspects and variations of it. One of the things I've wanted to do for awhile now is to add some free meditation downloads onto reikiandyoga.com Over the holidays I made time to actually set up this page. If you haven't seen it yet you'll find it by exploring the site. Today, my intention is to upload another free meditation using Chakra clearing. I truly hope you enjoy it. This free meditation emphasises some of the work that helps us to find peace, happiness and harmony in our lives. If we are already thinking peace, happiness and harmony we are sure to reap and get more of these wonderful things. Enjoy this free gift and this Monday!

My Christmas Wish for you

Expect many miracles, happiness, peace and laughter this holiday season and it will be! We only have a few short days left to prepare for the festive events. As you are working toward being ready for the day, remember these days are not about gifting; it is about feeling. Give yourself permission to feel each and every moment. Permission to embrace your loved ones and family -giving and receiving love to those you share your life with will bring many festive moments.

Photo by Harry Heidelberg, Kandersteg, Switzerland.

Let's start today with ordinary miracles!

Happy Holidays!
Om Shanti
TL-C