Happy Thanksgiving!

My friends!

We have reached that time of year that Geoff likes to call the Holiday Slide! It begins with Halloween and before you know it the new year is picking up steam! I love this time of year!

Over the many years that I’ve enjoyed the privilege of working with you, a common theme keeps coming up. I don’t know if I’m attracting this because of the energy around me, or if it’s just human nature. May I be so bold as to say, this year we need to make a change, and the change begins with us.

Brigham YoungA very wise man who lead a church across the prairies of the US and re-established it in the wilderness of Utah in the mid 1800’s said, “He who takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense is intended is a greater fool.” That man was Brigham Young. Do you know of a time when a family member offended you? Were they really trying to offend you? Sometimes family members can be real stinkers and will lash out because they are hurting. It takes a lot of fortitude to be able to set one’s own feelings aside and not be offended when someone you care about displays a little tantrum. In a society that teaches people to think only of themselves, and be ultra critical of others, maybe some people are just holding on by a thread, trying to survive another day. Believe me, it’s so much more pleasant to endure day to day when there’s not emotional scars looming over.

It is my hope that we can celebrate Thanksgiving this year with a heart full of gratitude. List all that you’re grateful for. List all of your blessings. Then I want you to list your mistakes and how they’ve become blessings to help you not repeat those mistakes. Also list your trials and look at those trials with new, open eyes, and see how they have been blessings in disguise.

One trial I thought I had was that we didn’t make enough money. I fretted about it for many years. Then one day I realized that we have never gone without the basics… food, shelter, warmth, water, safety. We have always been cared for. Now I’m grateful for that trial so I can feel security knowing we are always taken care of. It has been so helpful during years when there were employment issues hovering around us.

Geoff at Skyworks cafeI hope with all my heart that you will feel the heartfelt gratitude that comes when you realize all the blessings you’ve been given and continue to receive. This year I am so grateful we have made it to retirement! It’s been wonderful having my precious husband with me all day every day. We have had such fun together just being together. It’s been fun sharing the household chores and watching the old TV shows together. We go to the gym and shopping together. What a blessing he is to me!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Holding Hands

Do You Hold Hands?

holding hands with childA child holds hands with their parents for protection. I use to tell my grandsons, when they were little, how much I loved holding hands with them. Then when we walked from Kindergarten, I explained that there would be a day when they no longer wanted to hold my hand. They both protested and exclaimed they would ALWAYS want to hold my hand. Now they are 13, and I cannot recall when the last time was that we held hands. I do recall, though, that when we did, it was their choice, and as they held my hand, they said, “See, I will always want to hold your hand.” They are such darling boys.

Holding Hands Transfers Love

My husband and I still hold hands. Amid all the comments when friends see us in public like: “Ah, look, they are older now, and they still hold hands. Isn’t that cute?” My husband HATES being called CUTE! But still enjoys holding my hand. We hold hands while watching a movie, while walking, holding hands childrenwhile sitting in church, and as we are falling asleep at night.

 

The connection involved in holding hands is incredible. I held hands with my mom, my mother in law, my sister, all in our adulthood. I have always enjoyed the love transferred from one hand to the other.

 

Holding Hands Transfers Energetic Vibrations

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I don’t see many people holding hands anymore. I think it’s a gesture of love that should never be overlooked. As an energy practitioner, I recognize the act of holding hands passes a high vibration and assists the vibration to rise in both participants. So I ask, do you hold hands? I would love to hear from all of you, and hopefully bring this practice into a more conscious awareness of the importance of it.

Summertime Breeds Silliness

The heat of Summer may have WARPED my brain!

But I find comfort in laughing. So my mind has wandered to hairstyles. You may ask, what’s so funny about hairstyles? Let’s see if you can find the humor in this… I’m not bashing anyone, just making an observation, free of political correctness…

Hairstyles of the 20’s20

20mSophisticated, demure, short… and if a woman didn’t want to follow the trend, they would put their long hair in a few buns so it would look short. Men’s styles were also very sophisticated, every hair in place.

 

Hairstyles of the 40’s

40Ladies allowed their hair to be long again, enjoying a fuller look. The styles were very elegant, glamorous, classic, romantic and terribly 40mchic. Men’s styles didn’t change too much. Still neat, tidy, and I’m assuming, comfortable under a hat as hats were worn often.

 

The 60’s Revolution

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For those old enough to remember, the 60’s were all about revolting against that status quo. The Age of Aquarius was an age to rebel 60against anything from the previous years. Hair styles dictated this. I grew up in the 60’s so I participated in the styles. The early 60’s were different than the mid to late 60’s. Style were constantly changing.

 

The 80’s Brought New Expression

 

I feel like the 80’s brought full and sexy hair in the lime light. I loved 80m80’s styles. For the younger man, the mullet was in, which began the transition 80back to shorter hair for men though longer hair was still enjoyed as well.

 

 

Fast Forward to 2017

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What possessed him to embrace this style? Why would a woman be considered attractive with hair that might hurt someone? Will people in the future look at our styles today and wonder, “What were they thinking?”

Just me, seeing the humor in some hairstyles today… it’s just silliness, and not intended to offend anyone. These styles are actually attractive, and those who wear them, wear them well. Hope you can find the humor in this and in all things. A sense of humor is the best remedy for life. Let’s not take life too seriously. Find opportunities to laugh today and everyday.

 

Surround yourself with those who bring you strength

Life is full of ups & downs…

It doesn’t have to be gut wrenching and depressing! Here’s a little tip…

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What do you do to keep going? What makes you tick? We would love to hear about it! We are here to lift each other and to help one another along. Your words may be what helps another. Please take a moment to share.

Do You Feel the Love?

The Month of Love

It’s been awhile since I did a blog post… I’ve been busy with my businesses, but I had to sit down and write this today… February traditionally is the month of love – at least that’s what society wants you to focus on. It’s big business after all, and gets the mind moving forward. But for many people nowadays this time of year is a very dark time. We are designed to need to be loved. Male & female needs differ in order to combine together and become one to procreate. However there seems to be a real disconnect going on with all the single people I am surrounded by. People are no longer able to commit to relationships for whatever reason. They are not able to commit to the ability to receive the level of companionship that is what the human body & soul crave. I’m grateful for the ability to shift energy, and have the pleasure of working with so many on this topic. How about doing something today… right now… for you… to ease that burden of not having that one person to feel one with – and I’m not just talking just intimacy here. Being one means being one in purpose, goals, intent, commitment. It’s companionship on all levels.

love all aroundShift the Energy with Me!

Maybe, just maybe, take moments throughout today to recognize the love all around you. As you recognize this love, express gratitude for it. As you express gratitude for it, that love will magnify. And as you feel gratitude for the love… I mean as you truly have heart felt gratitude for the love around you, you will attract more love to be grateful for. Now breathe deeply and exhale and allow yourself to feel the love… set aside all skepticism. Do you feel the love? Now… express gratitude and go throughout your day recognizing all the love – in all forms – and even share love with others! I would love to hear of your experiences!