Love

I decided to link an article I did recently about love.  One of the bloggers here, Carrotspeak, whose work that I read inspired me to talk more about love, helping others and our planet.  Great job you're doing girl.  Keep writing.

I know that we believe that we couldn't possibly make changes or effect them in others but that is so untrue.  You never can tell how profoundly your words or what you do can have an effect on someone.  To me that's what's so great about writing.  I can honestly say though that I do get caught up in feeling that maybe I'm not reaching enough people.  When I change my perceptions I feel happy that I can write my feeling here.  So thank you to whomever reads my contributions.

Health

This week my daughter who's a tween, that's not yet a teenager, came down with the stomach flu.  Let me give out my disclaimer right now.  I'm not a doctor and anything I say here you should check with yours first.  That's done.

My sweetie, started coughing and since she has asthma, I knew this was a cold.  It just sounds different.  I started right away with all the remedies that I could think of.  I gave her oregano oil for her sore throat and the cough along with garlic tea and ginger too.  In the night, I rubbed vick's on her chest because it has  menthe in it.  Then she started throwing up and couldn't keep any food down and being a child, she had a fever too which is the body's way of fighting an infection. 

I bathed her in cool water to get her temperature down and also used cold compresses on her face and neck.  It took a couple of days for her temperature to finally get back to normal.  She seemed to be doing better and then the cough came on strong again.  She coughed throughout the night.  I gave her the oregano oil three times a day with ginger tea and honey with lime and orange juice to soother her throat.

Finally, six days later her cough has subsided significantly.  I'll continue with the oregano oil until her cough is completely gone.  She still doesn't want to eat but I'm encouraging her to take it slowly to get her strength back. 

Reading this you can see that I prefer to take care of my daughter using as many natural products as I can.  That's just my personal preference.  I would rather know for sure that what she's taking will make her better and is good for her body too.

Thanks for sharing this experience with me.  I am thankful that she's recovering well and will get back to school soon.

Hope

I don't know who to give the credit to but thank you to whomever wrote this.  I'm passing it on right here as it is so very much appreciated at this moment especially.


If you can look at the sunset and smile,
then you still have hope.

If you can find beauty in the colors of a small flower, then you still have hope.

If you can find pleasure in the movement of a butterfly, then you still have hope.

If the smile of a child can still warm your heart,
then you still have hope.

If you can see the good in other people,
then you still have hope.

If the rain breaking on a roof top can still lull you to sleep, then you still have hope.

If the sight of a rainbow still makes you stop and stare in wonder, then you still have hope.

If the soft fur of a favored pet still feels pleasant under your fingertips, then you still have hope.

If you meet new people with a trace of excitement and optimism, then you still have hope.

If you give people the benefit of a doubt,
then you still have hope.

If you still offer your hand in friendship to others that have touched your life, then you still have hope.

If receiving an unexpected card or letter still brings a pleasant surprise, then you still have hope.

If the suffering of others still fills you with pain and frustration, then you still have hope.

If you refuse to let a friendship die, or accept that it must end, then you still have hope.

If you look forward to a time or place of quiet and reflection, then you still have hope.

If you still buy the ornaments, put up the Christmas tree or cook the supper, then you still have hope.

If you can look to the past and smile, then you still have hope.

If, when faced with the bad, when told everything is futile, you can still look up and end the conversation with the phrase..."yeah...BUT.,"
then you still have hope.

Hope is such a marvelous thing.
It bends, it twists, it sometimes hides,
but rarely does it break.

It sustains us when nothing else can.
It gives us reason to continue and courage to move ahead, when we tell ourselves we'd rather give in.

Hope puts a smile on our face when the heart cannot manage.

Hope puts our feet on the path when our eyes cannot see it.

Hope moves us to act when our souls are confused of the direction.

Hope is a wonderful thing, something to be cherished and nurtured, and something that will refresh us in return.

And it can be found in each of us, and it can bring light into the darkest of places.
NEVER LOSE HOPE!

Feeling Good

I want to feel good all of the time.  It's that simple.  I just did an article about this topic.  See, I keep falling into a slump especially when I believe that the Universe is moving slowly on the things that I want to show up in my life. 

I've been bitchy and grumpy and that's fine for a short while.  It makes no sense to keep the negative energy going.  It is my desire to feel good.  Where do I start?  In my head, I will focus on things that I like.  For starters, I love my kids and they make me feel good.  This is the best start that I can have.  It's like a snowball when you start thinking good thoughts it gets bigger and bigger. 

When I keep my mind healthy with good thoughts the others will slowly fall to the wayside.  I will meditate every day for at least fifteen minutes because it brings me closer to Source Energy and feeling good.  The more I feel good is the more good things will show up for me.  That's all I can ask for.

Bitchy

It's one of those moments.  I admit it.  I feel bitchy.  Yeah, you know griping and belly aching when there's so much to be grateful for.  Just because.  I'm a "nice person" yet there is a bitchy side too.  I am who I am and that is a multifaceted woman. 

I can't wait for the new moon to come in.  That will be on Sunday, I think.  That means that the energy or light is growing again.  Then I should get out of my slump, hence my mean mood.  Oh I'm not blaming Mother Moon for my sour mood.  I accept that sometimes I can feel blue.  Why try to run away from feeling emotions when they are part of who I am.

I want to be present with myself even if I not at my best.  Some days suck and I can accept that too.  I'm working on acceptance of myself and living for today.

Thank you to anyone who reads my blogs even if you don't leave a comment.  Thank you for being there.  I think my sour mood is gone now.

Giving Thanks

Yesterday was Thanksgiving.  I celebrated the traditional way with turkey and gravy  and the whole  nine yards.  Although, we ate our turkey on Sunday and we now will continue to eat the left over until it's all gone.

I know that giving thanks is a daily ritual.  I try to give thanks for what shows up in my life because I imagined it here intentional or not.  I like most of the big holidays because it gives my family a chance to get together as it's usually a day off. 

I really love the fact that my family can get together and truly enjoy each others company.  It's such a precious time.  The warmth, love and laughter shows through during these occasions especially.

Several years ago, I was unable to be a part of the family rituals.  I severely missed every moment of the togetherness times.  I always want to be there, surrounded by my family as long as I am able.

I give thanks for my family and all of my loved ones and this planet that we live on.  It's truly a blessing to be living in our time.