As we say farewell.....

In just 5 days we will say farewell.  You've been good to me, I must say, although there have been some bumps along the way, there has always been a silver lining (gently tucked away).  Thank you for opening my heart to always see the silver lining, no matter what the circumstance. 

Despite that it will be farewell in just 5 short days.  You will become the past, 2011, and I, along with many others, will welcome in 2012.  Hard to believe, but true.  Where did you go?  You came and went so quickly, and now, soon, you will be gone, forever. 

2012.... wow!  Hard to believe.  Waiting silently, soon to make a grand entrance... count down.  I know you will be as true and good to me as 2011 was.  My much anticipated thought is ... even better.  So although I am getting ready to say farewell to a wonderfully good year, I know you, the new, will be even brighter.

Breathe

Breathe.... something, perhaps that is taken for granted.
You breathe in, you breathe out, without much thought, if really none at all.

Then one day you have to "think" to breathe.  It's frightening really.
Breathe in, breathe out, don't gag, don't choke, please airway stay open...
one more time and I can rest, my lungs can feel right

Sleep..... can be scary.  Awoken to the gasping for air because the
lungs don't want to work or are so restricted and tight it's like gasping
for air underwater.... doesn't work too well.

So I sit propped up, wondering will my lungs clear and relax?  Will the
act of breathing be that of not much thought?  Just something the body does
without struggle?

Be gentle to yourself, listen to your body, it speaks to you, lets you know
when it's stressed or trying to fight an infection......... find time to rest and take care.

This writer, for now, is thankful for modern medicine, nurses and MD's that are
helping me to breathe... my prayer and hope is soon it will be mindless and
not a struggle.

Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in breathe out.... soon it will all be carefree.

Blessings

Writers block -  is a condition, associated with writing, in which the writer loses the ability to produce new work. The condition varies widely in intensity. It can be trivial, a temporary difficulty in dealing with the task in hand.... ... sound familiar writers?  Oh... it does to me.   This is where I have to remember to "free write".  At least 20 minutes a day.  That in and of itself always seems to get the creative flow moving (or at least that is the hope)

A pleasant day today - spent the better part of the morning with family and friends over coffee.  Fun, jovial kidding around and simply enjoying the company of each other.

The rain fell, sometimes hard at times (skipping rain as we call it).  The fog seemed to lift a bit, a teaser that the blue sky might, just might make an appearance between the bursts of rain.  For a moment I did see blue sky which gave me a smile.  The artistry of mother nature is always constant, sometimes amusing if one pays attention.

A lone hawk graced my path more than once today... a message from the spirit world, lending the wisdom of it's kind.... the hawk spirit graced me with her attributes this day.... quietly I thank and listen for her message, careful not to let the world drown out my ability to receive.

Last night I saw Camel (yes a Camel) and I think of what the Camel spirit represents... Camel is telling you that even though things may seem difficult at the moment, trust that you have the resources to get through this challenging time in your life.

Two interesting totems to cross my path this day.......


As I sit and give thanks for the many blessings in my life, I give thanks to the heavens for guiding me on my spiritual journey of self discovery, joy and peace. I am surrounded by family and friends, a blessing.  I am surrounded by supportive and caring people, a blessing.  I am truly blessed and give thanks this day.