In The Country

Growing up in Houston, TX, I never thought I would see the day that I wanted to live in the country.  I was a city girl in the heart even though I can feed chickens, gather eggs, feed hogs, pen up and feed cattle in the winter, harvest corn and hay, etc...
Moving from  Houston to Austin, then to Lago Vista and back to Cedar Park gave me an appreciation of living in the country or living the small town life, but having access to the city when needed.  I know, Austin is not considered a city, but it was city enough for us.  Now, I'm sure Austin is considered a city and Houston is considered "scary".  Moving the the suburb of Charlotte, NC (Mathews, NC) for a while, then out to the mountains of Banner Elk, NC was another big change.  When you live in the "highlands" of North Carolina (which are considered higher than the mountain communities), there are certain times of the year when you could possibly get cut off from everything below you due to the weather.  I didn't feel it much because we were self sufficient and didn't need to work outside of the home.  Tall, Dark and Handsome didn't like the cold though so instead of coming back to Texas (which I found out later, he really wanted to do), we moved to Destin, FL.  That was interesting, we lived in an upscale gated community with the bay on one side and the gulf on the other.  We downsized to a smaller community and ultimately lived in the country of Laurel Hill, FL.  I personally didn't like any part of Florida, but I adapt when needed.  We ended up here in the mountains of north eastern Tennessee not to long ago which I thought was the area we were staying in.  But alas, I am finally told the truth - he wants to move back to Texas.  He provided many excuses, but I know the real reason.  GOLF!  You see, in the Austin/Houston area, golf is plentiful.  There are numerous golf courses and now that Zack is learning to play and knows the game, he has someone to play with or at least teach.  He even knows the area of Texas he wishes to live in.  (Suburb of Austin - Surprise).  I was totally shocked at first.  After contemplating it for a while, I realized that it doesn't matter where we live, it is the family love/togetherness feeling I'm looking for and we haven't had that since we left Texas.  Wow, a big admission coming from me (who said she would never live in Texas again - ha ha).  So, another adventure is formulating.  We shall see where "in the country" we shall call home.

St Valentine's Day

What Day Of The Week Is It?

I used to not know what day of the week it was because we were off of scheduled time.  Now that Tall, Dark and Handsome works a scheduled time schedule (is that even proper English - ha ha ), I do know today is Sunday. 
We took the truck yesterday to the Chevy place to be fixed.  The part was ordered a month ago, but due to Tall, Dark and Handsome's schedule, it couldn't be fixed till yesterday.  Why is it that whenever it goes to the shop to be fixed, it costs at least $500 or more?  Well, anyway, I've been looking at the Mini Cooper Clubman or the Mini Cooper Countryman.  Both are super cool cars for our family,  now that we don't have 5 plus in the vehicle anymore. 
The quilt stand in the picture is something I'm keeping my eye on.  I'm decorating my perfect house and having quilt stands throughout with seasonal quilts are a must.  I don't usually go for lots of decor with the exception of candles and self created photos to hang on the wall, but the quilt stand is interesting.  My decor will revolve around a seasonal wheel of the year theme which I've always wanted (just didn't know it till now). 
Anyway, my coffee is calling me as well as the beds to be made.  Have a peaceful Sunday. (or is it really Sunday) I'll explain this later.  Learning about time in the book "Ordaining Reality" by Joseph Donlan.  Very interesting concept, time is.

Whose Your Best Friend?

I've heard and read all types of information regarding who your best friend is lately.  I guess, since St. Valentine's Day is next week, this has prompted the speculation. 

I'm my best friend or at least this is the concept I'm working on.  I can also say that Tall, Dark and Handsome is my best friend.  Zack and Conner Thor are my best friends too. 
I need to be my own best friend first.  I cannot depend upon anything outside of myself to make me happy, complete, satisfied, etc...If I do that, then I lose control over myself and who wants to do that.  Who wants to relinquish control of themselves to anything or anyone outside of themselves?  If you look around, just about everybody does. 
Humans want to "feel good" first and foremost.  So many humans base "feeling good" on external circumstances that are beyond their control.  I too am guilty of it.  It takes discipline of the mind to get your control back, but most want to take the path of least resistance because it is easier.  Let someone else to me what to do, how to act, how to look, etc...it is easier that way.  What a load of crap! 
I'm beginning the book "Choose Peace and Happiness" on Sunday.  Since it is an anual program, I'm doing week 7 which next week is week 7 of 2011 and week 1 together.  I'm doing two weeks worth of studying and exercises till I catch up.  Next year, I'll begin this book on January 1st just like the Abraham workbook that I'm currently working on daily as well.  So far the Abraham workbook has been a real "eye opener".  I began it on my birthday (August 2010) and it runs for a year as well.  For those that relish weekends,  todays photo is a memory of one of my favorite childhood cartoons, The Banana Splits.  They were popular on Saturday mornings in the late 1960's or early 1970's.  Have a peaceful weekend!

Seeing It Is Believing It

Have you ever heard the words, "seeing it is believing it"?  Did you ever actually wonder what they meant?  Most people see this as a "physical seeing" or seeing it with your own eyes.  I see this as seeing it in your mind.  Did you know if you can see something in your mind, it can happen so you will see it with your physical eyes?  I've been practicing seeing several self constructed scenes in my mind so they will manifest and I can see them with my physical eyes.  It has been fun if you don't take yourself to seriously and by this I mean, expect it, but don't force it.  The fine line between expectation and force.  When you try to hard with action, you are forcing it.  When you sit back and see it happening over and over in your mind with emotion, feeling the wonderfulness of it, that is expectation. It sounds easy and it is probably easier for some than others, but try it.  Make a pact with yourself to try it at least once every day and see what happens.  You might be surprised!
P.S. the photo above is the coolest attic I have ever seen.  The stairs go up to the tower which extends upward from the roof.  Wouldn't you just love to have an attic like this?

Meditation

Some people think meditation, YUK.  I personally had forgotten exactly what meditation could do for me.  It can bring be everything I want and more.  Jeffrey Thompson makes the ultimate in meditation programs if one needs assistance in the process.  I have used "Awakened Mind System 2.0" and "Theta Meditation System". They are all wonderful products if you need guidance to learn the meditation process.
If you want to know more about Jeffrey Thompson, Google search his name.             

 I have also had much success with the DNA Activation program through Shapeshifter which the first level is listed above. (The first level is my favorite).  I can listen with headphones or just play it all night via stereo speakers.  It has a very haunting sound to it. 
Talked to Tall, Dark and Handsome last night.  He has gone from Kingsport, TN to Richmond, VA to Winchester, VA to Lawrenceville, GA to Atlanta, GA to Knoxville, TN and it was only Tuesday evening.  What a full week so far.  "Ole Blue" gets to go to the Chevy dealership Saturday morning to get repaired.  A whole $600 worth of work (ouch) but it needs to be completed.  I've been looking at Mini Coopers.  The new Club Wagon looks promising.  Sounds like a plan for 2011. 
Well, I'm off to get organized.  Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Dream Your Reality

I'm dreaming my reality. I've collected photos and began the dream yesterday with the sofa scene which includes Conner and I. I'm editing my dream today after reviewing the photos I've collected and then I will dwell in the wish fullfilled. I've collected additional photos of playscapes for the backyard and a Mini Cooper which is the car we wish to be driving.  Once the scene is completed,  I will re-enact it over and over feeling its reality via emotion and feeling during meditation or prior to drifting off the sleep.  The more you do it, the easier it gets.  It worked before and I know I've been using it unconciously since I was a child. Dream your reality.

Seeing Through Different Eyes

Have you ever wanted to see through different eyes?  I began looking through different eyes this morning.  I'm making every effort to see everything in the now without pre-judgement filters.  We have been taught from the beginning of our lives to pre-judge everything with the filters our caregivers (parents, etc.) put into place.  Some are productive and some not so much.  Accept and appreciate those around you for who they are.  We can "look" exactly alike and be so very different or we can be so very "different" and look exactly alike.  I'm creating more depth and meaning in my life.  Feeling it now and basking in the wonderfulness of what it is.  Life is grand, live it like it is grand NOW instead of waiting for whatever it is you've got to have to make it GRAND.  Share, enjoy, bask, do what you want.  BE HAPPY NOW!

New Beginnings

Today is the day of new beginnings for me.  It began at the commencement of 2011, but it has been reinforced weekly and now is going strong. 
It was time to take a walk in a purifying rain, to wash off dishonesty, lies and deceit.  I am who I am and I love who I am.  Life is grand.  Life is exactly what I create it to be and I create love, happiness, joy and endless bliss. 
Live your week in bliss, I know I will.

Winter Stillness

I'm actually ready for Spring which is a surprise since I seem to revel in each season.  I love snow and having four seasons, but my family does not. 
Tall, Dark and Handsome is getting ready for work.  He's going to Richmond, VA.  I'm wanting a really good book to read and all of the books I'm in the middle of reading just aren't doing it for me.  Maybe I'll go to Amazon and see what I can find.  Have a wonderful Sunday!

A Place To Call Home

Now this is a place I could call home.  Southern plantation style with ancient stone work.  It is overcast and cold today, but not real cold.  I hear Texas and other southern states are much colder with snow.  I'm glad there hasn't been the snow in the last couple of weeks.  It makes it hard to get around in the Apalachian foothills. 

I've been awaiting the book "Choose Peace & Happiness: A 52-Week Guide" by Susyn Reeve.  I don't really know how I came across the book, but I think I was looking at other books at Amazon and found this one listed as well.  When it is received, I'm going to start and do two weeks worth till I'm caught up for the year.  Hopefully it will come today or Monday. 
Tall, Dark and Handsome came home at about 8:30 last night.  He had an interesting week and he had to leave his trailer hooked up to his truck and park it in a dock at the yard for Monday's delivery.  It is full of liquor.  He picked it up in Kentucky and has to deliver it Monday morning in Richmond, VA. 
Today is the last day of a most deliberate week.  May next week be a little more deliberate in its creating than this week. 

Imagine More - Do Less

Imagine more, do less.  Sounds interesting, lets explore where this is going.  Imagine what you want to look like, where you want to live, what type of career you want, what type of mate you want, how you want to be.  Feel these "wants" or "likes" as if they are already here and do this often.  The action or "do part" of the equation will be easy, once you follow this formula.  Imagine empowering beliefs, happiness, love, etc.  whatever it is that you want and do it over and over again.  Take the 30 day challenge.  Do this as much as possible in a 30 day period and then look at what you have created.  Believe it real (I know, it sounds like fluff but it does work for me and has since I was a child).  When I first heard of this concept, I laughed and said "wow, other people can do this too!".  I had been doing it unconcsciously since I was a child.  Not with everything I wanted, but with some playful, carefree kind of stuff and it worked.  Start today and see what you can create in your life.

Make Peace With Where You Are

Make peace with where you are now, no matter how lousy you think it is.  If you can make peace with it, all will get better.  Why do we want?  We want because we think what we want will make us feel better not realizing that it takes us feeling better now to get what we want.  I struggled with this concept over and over, but I realize now that if we adopt the feeling of the desire fullfilled (What would I feel like when I have what I want, am what I want, have gone where I want, etc.), the desire has no choice but to be fullfilled.  Have fun while your waiting instead of depending upon the outcome.   What a concept that changes everything we have been taught our entire lives.  Easier said than done, well yes and no.  I am determined to make it work starting NOW.  Honesty in everything, no matter what the consequences are.  This will be a complete 180 from how I was raised.  Everyone in my family sugar coats everything or hides it till it blows up in their faces.  If it works for them, cool, but it no longer serves me.  We shall see how life changes!

Candlemas

Candlemas is the Christian variation to our Pagan Imbolc.  Purfication is extended to all the magickal candles used throughout the coming year.  I purify my candles as I intend to use them, but some traditions purify and bless their candles on this day. 
Today just happens to be the New Moon which signals new beginnings.  If you follow the moon cycles as I do, today would be the day to begin new projects and spells intended for growth.  As the new moon grows from dark (now) to full, your projects and/or spells do as well.  On the full moon, you use the moon's full PUNCH on anything that needs an extra kick and after the full moon you utilize the moons power to dissipation magicks or spells.  As the moon goes from full back to new, it is used for the disappearance of what is not wanted or needed.
It is also Groundhog day for those in the U.S.  I believe if the Groundhog sees his shadow today, we have 6 more weeks of winter, but if he doesn't see his shadow today, spring is right around the corner or something like that. 
Tall, Dark and Handsome was on his way to the Georgia/Florida state line and was intended to go to Orlando, but wasn't going to make it because the load he is carrying wasn't ready when he arrived to pick it up.  SIGH!
We shall see what is on the menu for our lives today.  If I have been following the Law Of Attraction like I should, I will enjoy whatever it is since it is in the process of creating all that I currently want out of life.  Happy Wednesday all!

Imbolc - Purification

Our family theme for Imbolc is Purification.  The boys get purification baths today as well as I.  Tall, Dark and Handsome is out on the road so I don't know how much of a purification bath he will get to take, but we will keep him in our ritual thoughts.  White is a befitting color for this sabbat as well.  Our Imbolc crafts consist of candlemaking, candleholder making and some type of stitchery which can all be completed indoors since we are still in the predominantly dark time of  year.  Altar decorations could be Ice sculptures, white flowers, white candles, colored yarn or string for knot magick, baby animals, etc.  Choose the theme that resonates with you. 

We finally talked to Tall, Dark and Handsome last night.  He was outside of Knoxville, TN to deliver to the Honda plant.  I directed some energy to get him a 1000 mile run today after his delivery.  That should keep him busy for a while.  It will be a rainy Imbolc eve today, but we will fill it with fun and merriment and I will end today with a Purification bath to begin the Wheel of the Year once again.  A good sabbat entertaining book is "Sabbat Entertaining" by Willow Polson along with some sabbat tradition in "Candlemas" by  Amber K and Azrael Arynn K and of course a staple book in our family tradition is "Ancient Ways" by Pauline Campanelli. Do whatever connects you the sabbat day.   I used to purchase Ritual kits online for the celebration of our sabbats, but that got old after one wheel turn.  Today, I will purify myself, my thoughts and our home in preparation for the completion of our current desires.  Life, love and an abundance of family.  Live for the bliss!