creative loafing .........

Don't overlook the importance of play.

The balance of mental and physical activity can be a powerful formula.

I am finding a balance between work and play and trying to make my work seem more like play. And then there are the times of doing nothing. I find that harder to do then either work or play. To allow my mind and body to just be, and to let everything rest in the present moment.

No children?!

This week when my son Matt came over to visit we got to talking about having children. Neither of my son's wants children. It is hard for me to imagine feeling that way because that is all I EVER wanted. The first job I ever had was working at a day care. I can respect their feelings and am glad they feel it's okay to not have children but it triggered a deep sense of guilt for the less then normal lives I gave them (afraid this may have contributed to why they feel such a deep opinion on that subject-concluded from memories Matt shared about his growing up experience). Growing up in the shadow of someones addiction is never easy and for my part in allowing it to happen is hard to swallow. I know I can't go back and change their experiences and looking back only leaves you feeling guilt and shame which servers no purpose unless you can do things differently. I am working on forgiving myself and staying in the present moment because that is where the beauty lies. I have three awesome, beautiful children whom I get to spend each and every day with. Whom I can share laughter, make good memories, try new things, enjoy family and friends, share great food, visit new place and live, laugh and love in the present moment together, for that's all we really have and all that really matters- is NOW.

Perception......

Every Minus is Half of a Plus

Its time to consider the possibility that what I thought was "wrong" with me may actually be what's "right" with me. I placed judgement upon myself and that is easy to correct - a change in perception. Here is a list to help you ponder "what's RIGHT with you"

NEGATIVE POSITIVE

apprehensive - cautious, vigilant, reasonable

class clown - tension reliever, lighten-upper

controlling - leadership, take charge, stay on purpose

daredevil - risk taker, over comer if fear

dark past - preparation for higher service,

advocate for downtrodden

demanding - claiming rights based on worthiness

disabled - over comer, shift focus to unusual

areas of ability, inspire others

dreamer - visionary, poet, mystic

judgemental/critical - discerning, discriminating

miserly - prudence, self control, wise

misfit - independent, inner-directed

naive - innocent, virginal, pure heart

non-committal - willing to live the truth in the

moment, adaptable to change

obsessive - thorough, detail-oriented

reclusive - inner-directed, contemplative

rebellious/argumentative - challenger of status quo

stubborn - persistent, demands rights

I hope this list will help you see yourself in a different light and celebrate with me!

Needed a good laugh.....

I decided to borrow someone else's joke....... Enjoy the laughter! : ) (I did)

This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things.

He immediately phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and George said no and explained the situation. Then they explained that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be there when available.

George said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again.

"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them all."

Then he hung up. Within five minutes three squad cars, an Armed Response unit, and an ambulance showed up. Of course, the police caught the burglars red-handed.

One of the policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"

George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"