Guided Meditation and Reiki: THE STATUS QUO

Guided Meditation and Reiki: THE STATUS QUO: Good Morning!  Just back from walking the dog.  Poor baby kept getting salt in her furry paws.  Good thing I just bought very warm mittens j...

THE STATUS QUO

Good Morning!  Just back from walking the dog.  Poor baby kept getting salt in her furry paws.  Good thing I just bought very warm mittens just so I could walk her and not feel the cold when I wiped her paws.  Feels good to be back in my nice warm house.  Cold today but the sun is absolutely glorious!  Gives you the illusion that it is actually warm out.  I love seeing the sun no matter what the temperature is.  I can't turn winter into summer but I can make the best of my day.  So for today's thought, "If at the moment things can't change - make the absolute best of them."  I cannot possibly turn today into July but I can enjoy the warmth of the sun on my face and the way it shines on the trees and the snow.  I love listening to the quiet and even the occasional car.  We are all guilty of this but we should not wish time away.  Even when we are looking forward to something we need to really take one day at a time and concentrate on the present moment.  Tell me how hard that is to do!  I know!  I'm right there with you.  It is something I am trying every day to do.  But getting back to not being able to change a situation.  Do your best to find something, anything good about it.  I've talked a bit about my day job.  The day to day of it is well,  let's just say not particularly fulfilling, however; I have lots of time built into my day where I can take a walk, tend to other things I need to do while still there!  Who can say that?  I have a wonderful friend at work who I look forward to seeing every day!  Who can say that too?  Look at the bright side of where you are in your day, in your week and in life.  The change you want will come when you are ready and when the Universe sees fit for you.  Trust and believe!  It's what we all have.  So on this cold cold day, look to the sun and feel it's warmth upon your face and look at the beautiful sky but please remember to take care of your furry friends today!  ~Love, Amy

Guided Meditation and Reiki: YOU ARE YOU

Guided Meditation and Reiki: YOU ARE YOU: Made it through a week and now it's Saturday.  Here I am waiting for the snow.  Just came back from walking my furry friend.  It is COLD...

YOU ARE YOU

Made it through a week and now it's Saturday.  Here I am waiting for the snow.  Just came back from walking my furry friend.  It is COLD out there.  Just beginning to feel  my fingers but even so, what a beautiful morning it is.  Quite other than the leaves blowing, and the trees swaying.  I love that sound, like a wooden door opening and closing.  I'm really a beach girl but I love these days too.  The days when you can feel the snow about to arrive and all you have to do is wonder about dinner as you sit and sip your coffee.  How are you going to spend your day?  Snuggling up to a fire?  Shopping?  Watching movies?  What is your style on a day like today?  Here is my quote for today,"If your style is big and bold don't make it mousy and shy for someone else - be who you are."  All too often we conform to who we think people want us to be because we "think" we should.  Why?  Where did that come from.  I will tell you.  Insecurity.  The thought that people won't like us or respect us if we show them who we really are.  Well to that I say, STOP!  Be yourself always.  If someone does not like you because of your opinions or manner of dress then why do you want to be their friend anyway?  Of course I am not saying go on a job interview in a mini skirt and heels but in life if that is who you are then go for it!  Be proud of yourself!  It took a long time to get there.  We are always evolving and of course you should keep evolving but essentially  your style should always reflect who you are and so be bold, be shocking, be amazing and mostly be proud of who you are.  If you are not accepted for your true self - find those who accept wonderful, amazing you!  Have a fantastic Saturday everyone! ~Love, Amy

Guided Meditation and Reiki: WHAT'S IN A NUMBER

Guided Meditation and Reiki: WHAT'S IN A NUMBER: Good Morning and a very happy Friday to all.  I for one am very happy I can sleep tomorrow.  This getting up at 5 is for the birds and the b...

WHAT'S IN A NUMBER

Good Morning and a very happy Friday to all.  I for one am very happy I can sleep tomorrow.  This getting up at 5 is for the birds and the birds aren't even up.  So hoping for a small delay today but the weather did not bring the storm we all hoped for.  That's OK because the up side is it IS Friday after all!  Any big weekend plans?  I don't know yet what tomorrow will bring but I do know that tonight I will be celebrating the birth of my first born!  Yep!  Today my oldest turned 20.  Of course he thinks he is so old.  Out of his teens to him means he is a man.  Well, that's debatable.  No he is not 12 but to me, his mom, of course he will forever be my baby, my oldest but  young and with so much to learn and so much still ahead of him.  This brings me to today's thought and here it is, "You are old is you think you are old - you are young if you think you are young - there is nothing in a number."  A number is a way to keep chronological records.  I am quite sure that in biblical times they didn't count years.  There are indigenous tribes that also don't count years.  We count years as a way to keep track and keep records.  HOWEVER, there are those who turn a certain number and describe themselves as old.  My son for example was very keen on letting me know how old and mature he is now that he is 20.  Really?  Old? Definitely not!  Mature - maybe in some ways but as his mom, I know he has so much to learn.  When we are young all we want to be is old and of course the opposite is true.  Some people are born old.  Some people grow into their "numbers."  I prefer to avoid what a number should mean and that's a good question.  What should a number mean?  If you are 30 are you now mature and worldly with the weight of maturity on your shoulders?  If you are 17 are you naturally carefree?  What if at 17 you are the "man" of the house because of circumstances like your parents are divorced or sadly the man of the house no longer exists and you have had to be the responsible one?  What if at 30 you have been spoiled all your life with no real job, still living at home and having your mom cook for you?  Sounds to me like those numbers should be reversed!  Well they are not always.  So you see, age is merely a number.  You either fit into it or you don't and believe me that is perfectly fine!  I for one will NOT discuss my age!  Haha!  I feel good in the skin I am in.  My mindset is that there is SO much more ahead of me and whatever it is that my age says, I still feel that I have A LOT to learn!  My son, well.  He will get there one day, of that I am sure.  But for now, let him feel "old and mature," because changing from you teens to no longer in your teens is, well yes, a VERY BIG DEAL!  So for all you people out there young and old, but especially young at heart, have a wonderful and happy Friday~Love, Amy

Guided Meditation and Reiki: PRAISE NOT PUT DOWNS

Guided Meditation and Reiki: PRAISE NOT PUT DOWNS: Good Morning all!  It's cold today so prepare.  This is when people get sick.  Cold one day, warm the next.  People going to work sick b...