Every once in a while the Universe reaches over and gives us a little tap on the shoulder. Reminding us to lift our heads up, breathe deep and take a look around. To take a special look at the people we know and care about. The animals we share our lives with, and who give us unconditional love..... even if we have been too busy to play with them lately.
Look closely and think of how much you love and appreciate them all. How very dear their presence in your Life truly is. Do you express these feelings to them? Ever? Or just not often enough? Don't promise yourself that you'll be more diligent. Just do it. It won't take much..... a short phone call, a quick email, send one of those 'just thinking of you' cards. Whatever works for you. Just Do It!
Then be still a moment....... lift up your face....... and Thank the Universe for those beloved ones. Give Thanks that your Heart is open enough to Love them All....... past, present and future. And always, Give Thanks for your Life. Your Very Beautiful Life.
Signs of Spring everywhere! I bear witness to these new beginnings happening all around me. My heart sings with delight at each new discovery. And with all these come the stirrings of ancient ritual. An awakening that prepares me for the year that lies ahead. This ritual has been passed down through generation upon generation. You must be thorough! You can't let even the slightest detail slip past you. All things must be uncovered and brought out into the bright sunshine. All things must feel the fresh breezes of the season swirling around them. The useless must be purged....discarded. All must be free of impurities.
Yes.... I'm talking about Spring cleaning! Women's magick of the highest degree! DO NOT overlook performing this ritual. And in our modern times, men can certainly do it too. It truly does bring you peace, good health and blessings for the months ahead. So lets everyone clean with purpose and keep a joyful heart!!
This is one of those days when it seems that everyone needs an extra angel. So I'll share one of mine. Will put her on both of my blogs so that she can cover more territory!
Today Ronan decided to share the window with Fergis. So much contentment! All from a cool breeze and some sunshine. Oh, and the soft blanket too.
If there is anything I've learned from having pets.... its how to enjoy the simple things in life. Yes, I know there are volumes upon volumes of information written by "experts" about this subject. But I've been observing it in action for years now. And I can tell you that no human has it honed to its highest and purest form. Only the animals!!! We can learn so much from them. So relax a little bit and just let the Joy flow gently over you like a soft breeze. Then let it warm your body and Soul like Spring sunshine.
Thats right, act like a cat!
Ever notice how you don't think you're getting anywhere with a project and then things seem to fall into place easily. Well, I finally got to one of those points with the container garden! Moved the frame, used an old shelving unit for "tables", put the plants on them... and the energy transformed. I know that the arrangement will change several times in the near future. But thats the great thing about it. I have that "knowing" and I accept it. All things change... you just have to be flexible and adapt as the changes take place. I call it "walking in grace".
You can strive for it all you want....but you just need to set all that effort and expectation aside and step in and do it. Let the Flow carry you. Know and Trust that the Universe is taking care of you. Remember, Life is Beautiful.
The wisteria is starting to bloom now! As we are expecting a weather front to move through tonight, I thought I'd better take a photo. This plant has the most fantastic vines. You can train them to do darn near anything! So I was tickled to see an article about "growing" your own chairs on one of the blogs that I follow. Here it is: http://stoneartblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/grow-our-own-chairs-for-national-tree.html
Seems its National Tree week in Ireland. March 7th -13th. Lets all celebrate!! Actually, I'd like to see everyone celebrate trees all year long. The Standing People share so much with us....lets show them some respect and love. So yes, I'm going to encourage people to breathe deep ( Thank the trees for that one!),become quiet and calm...... and go commune with your favorite tree(s). Give them a long hug.... you might be wonderfully surprised by the energy you receive in return.
Made this pendant quite a few years ago. Australian opal triplet in sterling. I meant it as a symbol of respect for Grandmother Spider, but I also recognized the therapeutic effect. I happen to have a healthy dose of arachniphobia stemming from my childhood! Have found myself wearing it almost constantly the last three months. Perhaps helping me to weave together the threads of my life. Need to get to work on that tapestry!
This last week I've had two incidents where I found myself tangled up in large spider webs. The amount of composure I had truly surprised me! I was even able to get the spiders themselves off of me safely...... and not "freak-out" in the process. Thats a REAL indication of healing and growth for me. And I'm celebrating it!
