Friday, April 27, 2012

Light

This is another one from a different blog....trying to get them all in one place =)



Gentle words they speak
Flowing over spirit glides
Guiding and teaching
As we learn and grow
Teaching wisdom of times long ago
Hoping that you will come into the light
Where all is peaceful ..and all is right
No need for the stress and worry they say
We are here always...and always we will stay
Listen to our soft spoken words..
We offer you wisdom..
We offer happiness and hope
Please do not worry we give you free will
For we need you to come openly
Open your heart..your mind and your soul
Open yourself to the wonders of yore
The things that we teach have always been so
We offer a path for those willing to grow
You are connected to the infinite power
You can manifest all your needs or desires
Trust in us while trusting your self..
You have a such divine soul
You are the light
Hold fast to you....connect to the light
We are here always...

Monday, November 21, 2011

Death is Upon Us

Death is upon us
Icy fingers sliding down
Pulling away all of the what if and if only
Now....there is only now
Death is upon us
Nothing left to do
All of the attachments are leaving
All the big stresses now seem small
All of the ..someday I will
Those chances are now gone
Death is upon us
Moving in its sleek seductive way
Bringing light to all that was dark
Bringing peace where there was once pain
Death is upon us
It looks us in the eyes
Bringing forward all the memories of our life
All that we did and all the we neglected and failed
Becomes transparent while rocked in deaths embrace
Death moves upon us 
Sucking away the very essence of life
In this moment we see
All of the moments we sacrificed for this or for that
All of those moments that we can't have back
Death holds its icy grip 
The last moments of life begin to fade
The last moments of wishing we had just known
The moments of wishing we had just a little more time
Death hears us and nods while dropping us from his hold
Bringing back life in one sharp breath
Death came upon us to offer a gift
A chance to see all the ways we sabotage our light and our life
Death came upon us so that we would learn that we are here for just a short time
Reminding us to live our lives with love and light
To let go of regrets and be in the now
For when Death comes for us that is all that we have
Death is upon us
Lurking in the shadows 
We know not when or where 
 We will have to face deaths eyes again
So we live the lesson we were taught 
Now is all that we have

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

What a difference a year makes......

   My journey to eating for health and not just weight loss began, about a year ago, in May of 2010. I read Skinny Bitch, watched Food Inc and Food matters... and needless to say my view on food was forever changed. I was so moved by all that I had learned that I dove into my new lifestyle with enthusiasm.
  • I quit drinking soda
  • I stopped eating sugar
  • Quit eating meat or animal by products
  • Increased my water intake
  • Starting working out and doing yoga every day   
I started all this and then spent a good bit of time trying to figure out exactly to handle all of the changes in a real world setting. I was not just working around a vegan lifestyle .....I also was working around may different food allergies ( corn, wheat, peanuts, and black beans)...not easy to do.. ... but I was doing it and feeling better and better every day.

   Then life hit and the blow of losing my dad rocked my whole world on a level that I was not expecting. I was unable to keep any food down for weeks after he passed and soda was the only thing that helped so I scratched   Quit drinking soda off of my list and felt totally justified in doing so.
     Long story short the year that followed was full of some of the highest/greatest moments of my life as well as some of the lowest moments.

                        Greatest
  • Finding that I had the most loving support system full of family and friends
  • Getting a job at the Y in the field of fitness
  • Getting my certification in Yoga at the school I wanted Yoga Works...yaaay 
  • Finding that I can heal myself with support and eating well
  • Having time to spend with my kids
  • Watching my oldest get back on stage and act

     Lowest 
  • Losing my dad
  • Losing an uncle and three very dear friends
  • Staying sick more than not during the months that followed losing my dad
  • Losing my job
  • Losing myself
   So that was the past year in a nut shell. I found myself on a roller coaster of highs and lows all while fighting this sneaky little thing called depression. In trying to be a "strong" person ....I thought that depression was not something I would have to deal with. I managed to keep it at bay by throwing myself into work....then lost my job.  I refocused and put all of my energy into yoga training....then that ended. When all my distractions were gone, and it was just me... it hit me hard. Now I have to admit....it was taking its toll waaay before then. I just refused to see it until I was so covered in it that I had no choice. I stopped focusing on my own needs and quit going out unless I had to....or was just having a good moment. At the beginning of this summer May 2011....I started justifying adding crap back to my diet...sugar...white rice and potatoes....including chips....blaaa. *** These things are fine in moderation....just not as food groups.*** I stopped working out as much....and slowly my yoga and meditation practice sunk like the Titanic. That left me..... Tired....doubting and sick.
    I started doubting that eating healthy food had been making any difference. I thought I could just start working out again and just eat whatever I wanted. Wrong....eating the way I have been has not been giving my body the energy it needs...and no energy = short workouts  or no workouts...
 I was still unconvinced that any change needed to happen until a trip to the beach (another blog of its own) and discovering the small layer of fat that was protecting the hell out of my  semi well toned ...busted my ass to get them this way abs. That was my WTF moment......my lol......sigh...stamping feet....kicking wall...hissy fit....deep breath.....childs pose....New plan moment.
    I could feel how off my body was....but I had to see the effects before I would believe it...dammit.
 Now I know that I can't keep hiding in the dark.....can't hide from life....and sure as hell can't give up. I have so much that I want to do and  see .....so I have to keep pressing forward and taking care of me. That way I can take care of my family....and friends.....and have a blast living the life that I want.
Soo..here is the short list..... I have started
  • Working out
  • Daily yoga..
  • Revamping my diet
  • Letting go of sugar and soda...POUT
  • Loving more and letting go of fear and anxiety 
  

  I have lost a lot this year. However, I am also starting to see that I have also gained some invaluable wisdom and insight. I know that I am still going to have bad days......but I also know that I have family and friends who love me and  have never let me down or allowed me to stand in the dark on my own. I am blessed....

  Looking forward to all the upcoming adventures and looking forward to seeing where I am ....and what I have been through this time next year.

                              Light and Love

    



Sunday, July 17, 2011

Just don't ask me to stop believing in magic =)

    "It's just time to Grow up." This phrase is something that I have heard many times over the years and something that I have told myself on a daily basis. I have spent over half my life trying to figure out why I can't seem to fit in to this life of "adulthood." I have tried, trust me, but I always end up miserable and feel myself lacking and searching for this "grown up world" that I should some how be okay conforming to. In trying to do so I have dramatically changed me. I have outwardly become this timid, uptight, quite person because I am always afraid of letting the childish side of me come out. The reality of it is....its not working,and it never will because I am not being true to me.
    I finally get that I am a grown up and that growing up does not have to mean losing your spirit, imagination and zest for life. It does not mean that you have to cave to the norms of society. In fact when you settling for less than you really are leaves you living in zombie like state; not dead but not really alive. Its scary how many of us settle for that reality. I  realized that I was doing it all wrong while reading a book called Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill ((quick plug for the book....it is a must read for everyone.))  In this book I had to find something that I was passionate about.  Not something that I could live with, or something that would please others, but something that created in me a fire and drive.
     To do this I really had to get out of my head. I really had to let go of the shackles and chains of believing in self made limits. I had to just let it all go and believe. When I finally did .....I found it.....I found what it really is that I want to do with my life.. I am working harder than ever to obtain this dream that will be my life. My work will be something that will provide for my family, and will help others. It will be something that I feel blessed to have the ability to do everyday. Most of all it will allow me to remain to true me. I am still in the process of getting it all together. Putting tons of trust into the universe and allowing things to open up the way they should. I am super excited and will talk more about it when I have the fundamentals in place.
    I know that not everyone will understand or get me and that is okay. I wrote this more as reminder to myself when I am feeling  pressure from the world to conform.  Just please don't ask me to grow up~ if by growing up you are asking me to confine myself to a prison of being something that I am not. Please don't ask me to give up on the light and essence that is me. Please don't ask me not to believe in the light and magic of my life. I may not seem or be perfect.....but I can be perfectly me....and to those who love me that should be enough.
  So that being said ...here are a few things about me......


   In being me...I will never believe in a fear based organization. Going to Wal-Mart, a bank  or a gas station will always stress me out. I will never be in style. I will never fit in to social grown up norms. Air port security will always seem like a joke to me and stress me out. I will continue to work towards my dreams and educate myself. I will always take care of kids and make sure that they are loved, and that they are learning to eat well, learning to help others and learning about the magic of who they are. I will allow my children to dream and believe in a world full of hope and promise.
  I will always believe in :
~  Fairies, dragons, mermaids and other mythical creatures, Magic, Running barefoot in the grass, Imagination, Peace, Hope, Smiles and Laughter, Spending time watching the clouds, Yoga and Meditation, Dancing, in the beauty of imperfection, Fairy tales, Dancing in the rain, splashing in mud puddles, Road trips and Bill boards can change your life =), Adventure, Self  healing, Drumming, Moon magic, Dancing around camp fires,the power of wishing on stars, that there is good in everyone,that the beach is one of the most magical places on earth, travel, in not giving up on people, second chances, education, play grounds, making flower necklaces and crowns,  getting dirty, dirty hippie feet, Frisbee, outdoors, festivals, Mud pies and mud wars, growing things, wonder and awe, riding bikes, movie nights, hula hooping, swimming, trying lots of new things, being excited, spending lots of time with loved ones...friends ....free spirited people and children, music, spending time alone, writing, hugging trees, loving animals, in not eating animals,poetry, trusting yourself, helping others every chance you get, playing, exercise, breathing, forgiving myself and others, sunsets, letting go, trusting, one person making a difference, hugs, angels, my guides, trying new things, tarot cards, amusement parks, dressing up like pirates...fairies..harry potter character ect and just playing, love can conquer all, being true to yourself,  the Universe, those that love me, my kids, scared sounds,water falls, crystals, reading, chanting, living many life times, hand written letters,romance, candle light, watching birds, dragonflies and other insects, protecting our environment, Mother Earth, willow trees, honoring the rhythm of the seasons, taking lots of pictures, moon magic, gypsy life style,jingly coin belts, the sun, sun dresses, fire spinning, hippy skirts, healthy eating, wisdom of the Jedi, Yoda, taking in strays, cartoons, tropical breezes and drinks, water, good health, a home being full of laughter and people....not things, love, BFFs, holding hands, great sex, heroes, faith, power of Reiki and other energy healing, the magic of a kiss, fun, live theater, every person and encounter teaches us something, singing, life, joy, wisdom, sleep, herbal remedies, ....the list goes on and on  and will continue to grow every day...
 Namaste...

Monday, June 20, 2011

Fairies 

In the quiet silver starlight
Under the careful watch of the moon
Magic is abound across every forest and meadow
Tiny dancers out to play…making mischief come what may
Spreading their wings they fly
Grateful to be not bound of human things
Twinkling in the dark night sky
Tiny little rays sun
Bringing goodness by having fun
Charging the energy of the night time air
Together they play with out a care
Do fairies exist??
 I have to say…
We could not have the glory of the day
Nor hear the laughter of the trees
Nor feel the power of the flowing streams
No happiness could be found…without our fairy friends around

Monday, June 13, 2011

Life Moment

This is also an older blog post from myspace ....when I read it today it really hit home because I had a few moments last week where all I could do was just breathe. The biggest difference between then and now was how long it took me to feel better...It didn't take hours and hours...it took minutes.....I have the tools of reiki, meditation and yoga now....  and it didn't take long to come out of this place. I have so much love surrounding me everyday that I can't allow myself to not see it......sooo that being said here is the old post


Holy Crap!!
Have you ever had a day when the reality of everything punched you in the stomach..Out of no where you find yourself "emotionally" laying on the floor willing yourself to breathe....just take a breath............................breathe....
You want to close your eyes and hide from all the unknowns all the things that just seem so bleak...but you know you have to be strong.  You have to smile and be the one who makes everything ok, the one who makes it all work. You know that YOU out of everyone must be the one to maintain a positive outlook, because so many people are relying on you to be there, to be strong and to not fall apart....
SO you pull yourself up....paint the smile on your face....you hide your anxiety and fear...and move on to the next step...
Praying that you will be able to keep it up...praying that everything will be okay and this is as bad as it will get...praying that nothing else will knock you back down....praying for strength and wisdom if it does
So you find yourself breathing, praying, hoping and taking small baby steps....getting stronger with each one.
You begin to start focusing on the positives of your family and friends... Being blessed to have loved ones to talk to..who always have your best interest at heart......being blessed to have someone you can share with and "fall apart" around...even in a temporary moment.....
Focusing on the positives gives you the faith that while you may not understand why all this is happening...there is a reason and in the end it will make you a better.... stronger person
Having that faith and love makes it all easier to do...One step and one day at a time. .
Feeling better and breathing again...because I have so many blessing and so much love in  my life...how can I lose faith when I am  blessed so much........   DEEP BREATH ...* smiles*

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Sunset Memory

I was able to go outside and spend some time with the kids...I spent some time with John swinging on the tree swing...he loves looking up at the sky and swinging..he loved the fact that the leaves were all changing.

We did that and then I was able to just watch them play. It was cool out and the sun was beginning to set..there was a magic to the sunset today....and in the magic of that sunset... when the suns brilliance was shining and dancing across the blades of grass...reflecting on the skin and hair of my children..casting shadows that followed and chased them around the yard while they laughed and played. In the magnificence of that moment... time seemed to stand still...and all the worries..all the fears..all the unknowns seemed to disappear.  In that brief moment it was almost as if I granted the gift of seeing through a veil of all the things that hold me back and caught a glimpse into the joy of what what is...the simple joys you can't put a price on. The magic of today's sunset is one I shall never forget....it will forever be engraved in my heart and spirit...because at that moment "my heart took a picture." 


~This is an old post...my kids are all about 5 years older.......but one of my favorite memories. Posted it before Blogger had its glitch and it was erased....so re posting