Yes, these are crazy, scary times.........

Here are seven things we can do:
1. Breathe. It can be tough to tell friend from foe these days. Oxygen is your friend.

2. Do what you do. If you make something – keep making it. If you sell something – keep selling it. If you’re running for an office – keep running.

3. Choose - from information not fear.

4. Laugh. If it’s tough finding subject material – don’t turn on the TV – find some kids and/or animals.

5. Visit. If you’re in business, talk with your favorite customers. If you’re not, talk with your favorite people.

6. Hope. Do a little leaping. No matter how rugged the facts look – a little hope never hurt. We all know s*%t happens – nets do too.

7. Breathe.

Happy New Year!!!

The January word is Awaken.

Awaken possibilities that lead to probabilities.
Awaken that wise person hidden in your doubts.
Awaken that playful child buried under your guilt.
Awaken that attractive person who's been trapped in the cracked mirror of your comparisons.Awaken that style that's yours and yours alone.

Awaken that healthy body that's really in there.
Awaken that spark you thought you'd lost.
Awaken that silliness that's given way to responsibilities.
Awaken that passion you thought you'd given away.

Awaken that sleeping giant that may now be your dream come true.

Awaken your commitment to being who you want to be.It's time to WAKE UP and smell the coffee (or tea)and be who you want to be.


Thesed words of the month are sent to me by my dear friend Lisa at Cheap Therapy. I love her insight. You can follow her blog at

http://fromcheaptherapy.wordpress.com/ and purchase her paper art at www.cheaptherapy.net .

This years Christmas Charity

Because our family is so blessed, we have tried to focus on less fortunate families for the last few Christmas seasons. Typically, we adopt a family and provide food and gifts for them. This year we are doing something different and I invite you to join us. Please go to the Heifer International website for more information.

http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.204586/

Just a thought

I found this quote this morning from one of my favorite shaman/authors Ross Bishop , that I just love.

“Life is not about becoming something different than you already are. Life is about finding out that it’s safe to let go of what you’re not - of all the protective things you cling to that hold you back. You are already the magnificent being you are ‘becoming.’ The evolution is in your consciousness. Your learning the truth is the crux of the transformational process called enlightenment. “

Blessings to you all.

July word of the Month

The July word is WAIT.
The next time you feel pressured to choose, act or react - WAIT.Wait before speaking.Wait before choosing.Wait until the mud settles and your answer is clear.Let THEM wait.Let's face it, things happen when they happen. IT'S not up to US. So wait.

While you're waiting, realize that waiting doesn't prevent you from being IN the moment. On the contrary. Waiting is being where you are as IT IS. Waiting is not fretting, planning or negotiating. Waiting is what IS.

Wait with patience - avoiding tapping your finger or toes.

Wait with hope - overshadowing you fear.

Wait with breath - not exaggerated sighs.

Wait in calm - knowing All Shall be Well (honest!).

So the next time you hear someone calling for a WAITER - let it be you.

Father's Day

Oh how I hate this holiday. I just feel sad all day. I am reminded of the dad I had who is gone and the one that is still here but I dont really have. This holiday always manages to show me my broken places. It just sucks.