Heaven exists on earth for those who maintain correct thoughts and actions.  B. Walker

I tossed the  coins this morning and the hexagram 11. T'ai/Peace unraveled..............

This hexagram signifies a time similar to spring; there is a strong flow of energy, and harmony and prosperity are the reward of those who correctly balance their higher and  lower natures.  It is by remaining aware of our inferior self while insuring that the superior self governs our conduct that we arrive in the state of peace.

See yourself as a young  tree now.  The ground around you is fertile; sun and water and wind are plentiful.  by maintaining your focus on moving upward toward light, clarity and purity you can reach great heights.  If you become entangled in inferior things, you will not enjoy the full benefit of this gracious hour.  Stay balanced, innocent  and correct and good fortune is assured.  

Brian  Walker- The I Ching Book of Changes.

Moon

Full Snow Moon

Since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month, native american tribes of the north and east most often called February's full Moon the Full Snow Moon. 

words

She said, "He has a good heart."

Words become everything and words become nothing.

Words give purpose and words shatter..
Words show love and words show hate.

Words grow peace and words grow war.

Words breed creation and words end civilizations.
Words open doors and words build walls.

Words tell truth and words tell lies.

Words cultivate real and words cultivate false.

Words make forgiveness words make grudges.

Words give acceptance and words give judgment.

Words are.........
everything 

meaningful 

love 

peace 

creation 

opportunity 

truth 

real 

forgiveness

acceptance

.........WORDS!

Serenity Facts

.......I am granted the........
....Serenity to accept the things I cannot change........

...Courage to change the things I can.....

.....And wisdom to know the difference....

Publisher

I made a change today!!! 

For exactly 10 years I have followed this one procedure step by step from A to Z.  

The results over the past 10 years 

produced mediocre feedback.  

Today I changed the method  

and my perception 

and the results 

were obviously 

outstanding,

noticeable

and different! 

WOW!!!

Thankful for letting go of the necessity of

routine,

consistency 

and repetition of  the old 

and creating 

new routine, 

consistency 

and repetition. 

Thankful for the ability 

to receive comments, 

judgment, 

feedback, 

love, 

words, 

kindness, 

excellent intention 

and

criticism. 

Thankful!!!

Rosie

• We introduced ourselves and she smiled.  As she walked into the Montessori classroom to begin her 3 day internship as a middle school student I admired her courage and self confidence.  Throughout the day she stopped in the office to say, "Thank you for having me and Thank you for letting me be here."  The number of times she said Thank YOU were countless. 

• Rosie's sweet nature and kindness became contagious.

• The day was off to a great start, for sure and I was feeling more and more Grateful with each passing minute. 

• In the afternoon I visited my Dad in the hospital downtown and he seemed to be doing exceptionally well after a 6.5 hour surgery.  A nurse walked in and then out, my Dad said, "Thank you."   Another nurse, in then out, He said, "Thank You."  And another nurse walked in and he said, "ROSIE, you have to meet my daughter."  We introduced our selves and smiled.  My Dad said, "This is Rosie, The BEST nurse in the whole Hospital, Thank you Rosie!!!!!!"  She smiled and said many Thank You's, administered medicine and continued with the Thank You delivery directed to my Dad.   

• Rosie's sweet nature and kindness became contagious. 

• I smiled and felt gratitude for both Rosie's and their wondrous love and kindness and ability to be in such BIG gratitude, (Thank you Mood)!!!!!!

Gaia

B  r  e  a  t  h  e

Buckeye

I stood near the buckeye and wanted to cry.  I laid my hand on the bark and asked, "How are we different?" With the silence  I asked, "How are we the same?"  I answered for both of us.  We are alive!  The buckeye has lived 500 years or more and I felt this age for just a moment.   I watered the roots with my tears and  sat beneath the branches  cocooning  myself in it's love and beauty.    Before I left we hugged  and  and I walked with a smile.

Lebanese

We sat at the show watching the musicians, listening and admiring the passion in their work.   My friend and I  both noticed some people sitting close talking, whispering and pointing.  My friend said, "Look they are in love with the lead singer."  We both laughed and wondered what it would be like to be  admired with such tenacity.  The two across the way continued, giggling, looking, whispering and taking pictures.  My friend and I both thought, "WOW( and other thoughts)."  After awhile one of the admirers walked over and inquired as to how to get a CD and went on to say,  "I  went to school with the lead singer and it is so to  GREAT see him  now, you know when I was in high school he was one of the few people who talked to me.  He made such a difference in  my life, for awhile he was my best friend, my only friend.  I have really missed him." She continued to express gratitude, smile  and share goodness with us.  And when she mentioned that she was Lebanese the connection between she and my friend clicked.  I am thankful the two did not begin rattling off a conversation in Arabic because I never understand an utterance of it...

From an  observation point of view I calculated, judged, separated and surmised thoughts that were just shy of kind and loving and within minutes of embracing these thoughts I was confronted  by the source and  immediately  I changed my thoughts to forgiveness and gratitude.   

I felt like such a donkey for choosing  almost negative thoughts and frustrated that I did not just notice beauty in the two across the way.  

In retrospect, NOW  I am thankful for the experience  and the reminder that ..................

Life is a choice  

Perception is a choice  

Love is a choice 

Health is a choice 

Friends are a choice 

Forgiveness is a choice

Gratitude is a choice   

Abundance is a choice

Peace is a choice

Thank you Choices!!

Great Words!

Tea Bag

I looked at my mug and dangling from the rim,  
the cotton string that  held a small piece of paper  read, 

"Inspiring others towards happiness brings you happiness."  

I like this!  

Thank you YOGI tea!!!

Growing Positive Vibes

I counted 14 days back since she first said her throat hurt and each day since I have asked her, "How is your throat today?"  Each day she responds, "UH, it hurts, sore, but it's ok."  Today she said, as if irritated by the ongoing inquiry of her throat and typical Cortni peace n' love  way said, "Thank you for asking about my throat it's fine thank you, hurts yes and ALSO (since you are wondering)  my toes are fine, my elbows are good, knees good, kidney fully functioning, heart pumping,  eyes 20/20, nose clear, head on tight, heals good, toes good, arches good, hamstrings good, abdomen good, skin great, hair shiny, ears good, fingers good, hands good, thumbs working, wrists good, hips great, blood flowing all is great."  I laughed and laughed some more and loved this wake up call..... Thank you Cortni for reminding me to  think positive, be positive, act positive, say positive, respond positive, grow positive, see positive, breath positive and allow positive.... Growing positive vibes...now!!!

Leaky Roof

A typical   morning with all the greatness as most other Mondays but the difference I noticed was that the day was   Tuesday.   Very grateful for waking up and hot coffee.  Then having more gratitude when I was welcomed by little people and sunny faces.  The early morning flew by and  I found myself leaning against a door talking with a parent that involved me telling my  perception of a situation and hearing  her perception of the same topic.  We each  had a slightly different interpretation.  Soon we realized that the conversation was clearly a blessing for each of us  as well the ears whom it fell upon.  She claimed  that many things in her life were not where she would like them to be and wished to make changes regarding, relationship, career and living accommodations ASAP.  I reminded her that we all have what we want.  I suggested to change the focus off of that which is negative to that which is GREAT and positive.  Her eyes filled and the water released hopeful waves of letting go.  We continued to talk about the concept of letting go  and happiness.    I shared my story of creating crisis and unnecessary drama as a way of making myself useful and important.  She laughed and we both agreed this wonderful  blessing of addictive behavior is a sure fire way to self sabotage with 100% success.   She left the office and returned a short time later and said, "Krista, I have an analogy, I do not know what it means but here it is; So there is a roof over a living room and the roof is leaking water, lots of water so  I get cups to catch the water, and I keep getting cups and the leaks become worse and I have to get more cups and more cups and run to catch the water and I can't catch it all  and all I can think about is getting more cups to catch the water."  We looked at each other and I said, "Are you serious you don't know what that means?"  She laughed and said, "I get it, it's me catching the water and I must realize it's okay to let the room fill with a bit of water or maybe a lot of water.   I must  fix the roof!!!!!"
   

A blessing to have people in my life that toss their Rose Colored Glasses..... Thank you  O wise one... you are the sweet in  forgiveness, the beauty in abundance and the gentle in nature.

St. Francis

I am  an instrument of thy Peace.

Where there is hared, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon;

Where there is despair, hope;

Where there is darkness light;

And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

To be consoled, as to console;

To be understood, as to understand;

To be be loved, as to love;

For it is in giving that we receive;

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

And it is  dying that we are born to eternal light.

St Francis of Assisi   

1182-1226

one love

one love

Costco!!!!!!

Friday night, we listened to Island of Black and White at Borders, ate at In and Out and on our way home I turned quickly   into the Costco parking lot.  We  decided to stop for essentials, dog food, dried apricots and coffee.  I was walking down the main aisle heading to the back of the store and realized I needed photo albums and I remembered they had moved their location and had overheard a clerk say they were in the back near the bakery.   Once near the corner I searched everywhere and could not find them.  There was a man dolled out in Costco garb: walkie - talkie, vest, grippey shoes, clip board, lanyard with a Costco tag  and jeans so I said, " HI, excuse me I see you are counting beef steaks, but do you have a minute?"  He replied, " Oh, hi, hello, yes!  :)   How can I help you."  I told him I was looking for the photo albums and wondered if he knew where there were and I suggested he just point because by the look of him he was important and busy.  He left his post near the meat and began walking with me in search of the photo albums.  We walked up and down each aisle and could not find them.  He told me to wait there at the end of the aisle and he would be back.  Soon he did return and said, "The person I asked did not know either, so let's find them."  I said, "OH NO, No worries, I will look on my own, thank you, really it's not a big deal."  He said, " Well more eyes are better, we will find them  TOGETHER"  He stayed with me and we found them.  He Cheered!   We almost hugged and I went on my way.  I was pushing the large cart toward the check out area and he came up next to me and said, "Have fun inserting 600 photos into those albums, he smiled."  And when I looked at him again  I flashed to:  

A time about 2 years ago, when my cousin was here visiting from San Diego.  We were driving the Gillapi and stopped into Costco to get Thanksgiving, Homemade, Pumpkin Pies and Land O Lakes whip cream.  On our journey we found the middle, clothing section and lolly gagged about trying on clothes and laughing at each other.  My Cuz decided to buy a fleece and so in the cart it went along with the other items. We went through the check stand and to the bathrooms immediately as we  could wait no longer. It was here Cuz pulled the tags from the fleece and put it on because she was cold and she looked smashing.  We headed to the check out, pushing the cart and laughing all the way about nothing and were  first cleared by the young man at the door.  We took two steps and another man bolted in front of us and asked to see our receipt and demand we halt.  Wow, his demeanor was definitely not kind and loving and his attitude was very harsh and odd.  He looked at the receipt and pulled out his walkey -  talkey, ALL CLEAR!!  I said all clear what?  He said, " You, can't go in a bathroom and pull tags off a coat and wear it out of the store."  Cuz said, " I bought it  and, thank you very much, I will do what I want with it, it's mine!!"  Well, he looked at us in an odd way, very unhappy and Cuz not so content as we were just accused of STEALING, that we just looked at each other and went numb.... Wow, It all happened so fast, that it was not until we got home that we really calculated what had happened.  

Landing back into the present and thankful he choose to see me in a different  light on this day and escort me around Costco for last 15 minutes  to find photo albums, I said, "Thank you, I will!"  

On the drive home I realized that I have a choice of my perception regarding people and their choices too.  I can react or not.  

Life changes constantly, all matter changes, this is evolution.   Even at Costco there is evolution!  Excellent- Thank you Man at Costco!!!

Dirt

YOSEMITE!  

Half Dome!  

Dogwood! 

Rock Climbers! 

Bears!  

Hippies!

El Capitan! 

Water Falls!  

Nature!

Pizza!

Patchouli!

In the  early 90's I was sitting on a bus in Yosemite Valley when on walked a woman wearing pieces of fabric tied over, under and around her body, macrame hemp tied around her head holding matted hair into a large bun,  a big over stuffed shoulder bag made of burlap and no shoes with a scent that made me stare.. I was not sure if I liked the smell or did not.   I heard a man say peeeyouuuuu!!!, that chic is wearing a load of patchouli!  I made a note to remember that name (Patchouli) and look into to it when I got to town.  I continued to stare at the woman, her organic clothes, cool style and dirtiness that made her shine in a clean sort of way.  

One of my first stops in town was the health food store, where I inquired about Patchouli and   listened for about 20 minutes on all the scientific facts and data on the plant:  Patchouli is a  bushy herb of the mint family.  Patchouli is native to China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and the Philippines.  In the Plant Kingdom it's Genus species is Pogostamin cablin.  Uses of Patchouli include;  hair shampoo, conditioner, perfume, air fresher, antidotes for venomous snake bites, incense, detergents, aromatherapy oil, lotion, insect repellent, medicinal uses include; headache, colds, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and more.  Its' name is derived from Tamil Patchai.  The clerk wanted to keep talking, I wanted to buy some.  So I grabbed a bottle, paid and left eager to try it out.  Since this day I have bought Patchouli products of many kinds and like the way the smell moves me earthward.  

One day I was in Costco, standing in line with my mountain size  pile of things in a cart and  4 customers back from the check out and heard the Cashier say, "I smell dirt, WHO has been working on a tractor?  DIRT  !!! Do you guys smell that?  I really smell dirt and it's is getting stronger.  Are they working in a field nearby.  The dirt is strong."  She was talking VERY LOUD!!! Everyone was looking around for a large mound of dirt!  I wanted to do the boogie and sing-  IT'S ME!!!!!! It was I that reeked of dirt and WOW!, I was choosing embarrassed because everyone now new she smelled dirt and I knew it was me.  My turn at the cash register and I said, " Do you still smell dirt?"  She said, "YES!, Do you?"  I laughed, " Yes I do, and YES that dirt smell is me."  I told her it might be the Patchouli and I let her sniff my arm and she roared with laughter and said, "Yes, Yes, that is it."  Since then I call Patchouli, DIRT, very fitting name for me and my style of perfume... Thank you lady at Costco!!!!  I LOVE DIRT!!!!

Worthy Thieves

Moving fast to unload the car after a music show, they made several trips and  carried instruments, cords and cases to  the house.  The clouds were dark and the rain drops heavy, flooding the pot holes in the streets and local creeks.  Always a relief after a show, to be home, relax and chill.  I could tell this must be one of his favorite parts of his whole day.  The next morning he awoke startled and realized he had left his lap top computer on top of the car, in the rain.  He ran outside to get it and noticed his car had been entered by people/thieves and everything was gone, lap top, class ring and  sentimental gadgets and gizmos from  his car.   When he called to tell me this news I listened and felt his disappointment.  Yet, he surrendered to the situation and seemed calm in a way that, every thing will work out.  I commented that since he left his lap top out all night in the rain and people took it  that it  was a good thing because what would he do with a water logged lap top?  He said, "Yea?"  

The day was clear and on caller ID the number was blocked, he answered and the caller said, "Hello, are you Chris and he replied "yes," the caller said, "we have some items that may  belong to you can you come down to the station?"  He met the officer and there in the box were all of the items that were taken from his car, almost everything!  The officer said, " Yea, we busted 4 people who have been breaking into garages and cars, you would not believe their pile of loot." Chris left with all his goodies and in good cheer.

A few days later he was doing something with his computer and had it turned upside down when  I noticed the bottom of the computer was missing and I boasted, " Gosh, so they took your computer, but why did they have to disassemble it, keep the bottom,  I mean how rude."  He said,  " Mom they took the bottom off  to dry it out from being left in the rain, and because they took the bottom off, it dried out and now works fine.  They probably had not put it back together because they were still drying it out.   Because of what they did, the computer works great."  I wanted to disappear into the couch, my negative thoughts made me feel queer.  He sat  and dilly dallied a bit more  with the computer   and I   had time so quickly changed  my thoughts about the people who stole  and sent gratitude, peace, love, abundance, forgiveness, energy and kindness to all four.   As well I admired Chris's ability to forgive with ease and express love for all people equally including these four. 

Thank you Universe!

Peace in Japanese

A-Z for Peace

Altyerre- Peace in Australian

Beke-  Peace in Hungarian

Courage

Damai- Peace in  Indonesian

Equanimity

Fred- Peace in Danish/Norwegian

Good

Hoa-binh- Peace in Vietnamese

Itsikyata- Peace in Crow

Japa mala

Kapayapaan- Peace in Tagalog

Loloma- Peace in  Hopi

Maluhia- Peace in  Hawaiian

Natarajana

Ofa atu- Peace in Tongan

Paix- Peace in French

Quartz

Rauha- Peace in  Finnish

Siochain- Peace in Irish/Gaelic

Taika- Peace in  Lithuanian

Udo- Peace in Ibo

Vrede- Peace in  Flemish

Wolokota- Peace in Lakota

Xero

You

Z peace is yourZ

Giving to Self

FOR GIVE  

 your  self

first

LOST

I lost my car!  I said as I entered the Yurt.  The look on his face read, " ARE YOU SERIOUS?  You have got to be kidding? Is this a joke?  What am I going to do with this lady?  Is she delirious? Why is she staring at me?  Does she mean, lost as is someone stole it?  Ok, breath, she seems normal, but how do you loose your car!!! Maybe I will get her some free hot chocolate?  Maybe I will walk her out and re-direct her to security or the bathrooms, WOW!" Yet he said nothing,  but smiled,  tucked his chin and kindly began to  lead me out of the Yurt  to I don't know where, so I threw  my hand out to introduce myself and say sorry, I was just kidding, I was sent here by Cortni to say Hi, So, Hi there....!!! He said, " You know about first impressions, laughing?"  By the look of salt  still  in his hair from the last surf stop in Northern Australia and his shimmering California smile and the winter snow tan, he obviously lacks no self confidence and   brings peace and love to everyone he meets.  His charisma and charm make him one of a kind.  We stood and chatted about California and Australian art- the small dots and earthy tones and how someday he will adorn his pad with native art and artifacts from the Outback.  Time to go, I mentioned I was off to locate my car, we laughed and he reassured me that the one who sent me  was certain to receive a fair amount of serious razzing!   He said he had a pocket full of artillery for her which sounded both good and interesting..... I bounced in the direction of my car, hoofing it with hands and arms full and when I saw  my car  in sight I let out a breath of relief that I really had not lost my car.

So much fun moving from Yurt to Yurt and the PFZ (parent free zone), stop and go lift (love grandview), beenie launching, snowball tossing, saddened children, stoked children, PARENTS (wow), ride lessons, hot chocolate, long hair, magic carpet, snow mobile -wheelies, walkie takies, witty kids, laid back and relaxed peeps,  missing name tags, super bowl (gotta go's), kids, kids, kids- Everyone I met this day 
   Lovely. 

ACNE

From the look on his face, he's in Love.  When I asked how things were going, he replied as I thought he would,  with a smile.   His eyes told the whole story and he commented, 3 weeks together!!  I, of course, asked many questions about what exactly transpired in the 3 weeks, he smiled.  He said, "For now, I   am a closet boyfriend ."  I said, " Well by the looks of ya and that Lavender, button up shirt I completely understand why she has you in the closet :) ."  He laughed!    Before we parted ways I said, " Thank YOU, This is the best part of my day, Thank YOU!!!   

Before this, the best part of my day was when a student told me I was pretty, and another student over heard this comment and said, "Well, Ms. Krista you are pretty but you have those bumps on your forehead, if you wear a hat, stay out of the sun, use proactive and don't touch your face  the acne will go away and then you will really be pretty."    Thank you Universe for letting love shine on and on..... He is in love and I am with hat ON...

DOG LEASHES

"He lost the dog leashes," I said.  She did  not understand, by the look on her face, so I said it again," HE LOST THE DOG LEASHES."  So, she with her whimsical and loving way said, " So, are you saying, HE!!  lost the dog leashes?"  "Wow, Yes,"  I said.  Seems simple, however not so, she asked again and I replied the same, "Yes, HE lost the dog leashes."  Slow as I am, born unto a quick, witted, sharp as  a new tack daughter, she realized I was not getting it, so she said, " How did HE get the dog leashes?"  I replied, " I gave them to him to hold for awhile."  And she said, "So, HE  lost the dog leashes (head bobble)?"  I said, "Yes."  She said, "Did you make sure they were in the truck after the walk?"  I said, "NO.... Ok, so I lost the dog leashes, I lost the dog leashes, I lost the dog leashes, I lost the dog leashes."  I chanted this louder each time of at least 10 in hopes it would sink into my pea size brain.... That I lost the dog leashes.  She laughed, I almost cried, clearly I wanted to blame someone for this nonsense... And, thank you daughter of the Field for reminding me to take responsibility, stand up straight, laugh at myself, and scream to make sure the whole neighborhood heard who lost the dog leashes.  I DID!!!

A few weeks later, She calls me, frantic, she was locked out of her Tahoe house, barefoot, no cell phone and her dog inside.  She had walked to a neighbors house who she just met, asked to borrow his phone, called me and this explained the odd number I did not recognize.  I offered, ideas of how to break in, kick the door, break a window, scale the roof, visit the interesting, odd, weird, strange, kooky neighbors, call a room mate and others.  She was irritated, cold, we hung up.    She called about 4 hours later to say her friend, J.O.E.S. and friend, used the ole' credit card trick and - in they were.... Thank you J...... 

A couple days pass by and she stops in for a visit, to walk the ONES and chat.... We leashed up and made our way to the field for creature play and smell time.  She said, " You know you missed an opportunity."  I said, " Oh yes, I miss many, which one do you speak of?"  She squawked," When I could not get into my house and  was locked out and   was blaming everyone, you know, it was really my choice- I lost the keys."   EPIC.....  I continue to learn on this marvelous journey of life.... loving each step and YOU!!!!

Be a Mountain!

I chose conflict, anguish and  despair.  I sought advise from family and friends and this is what they said, " Fight BACK, Give it to um hard, You let them know who is BOSS, Call the police, Tell the authorities, Go to the administrator, Call the president, Tell someone, Call the people about the problem, Be Still Like a Mountain, Take them to court, Stop them, Do something  and You can't just sit there."   I tossed the ideas out like bad habits and hung on to one, made it my home and found peace within the stillness.  I became Still Like a Mountain.  I noticed the peace I emanated rippled back 100 fold.  I found myself surrounded with solution, abundance and goodness.  Thank you friend who shared this lovely solution.  

Later the same day I saw another  friend who I have not talked  with in  several months.  She said, "I have so much to tell you, things are going GREAT, I have good news about all areas of my life, EVERYTHING is fabulous, and I just want to thank you."  I said, " Oh, thank you, but, thank me for what?"  She said, " For so long you have told me To Be Still Like a Mountain."  I finally stopped and peace flooded my way launching  waves of greatness.  "Thank you," she said, "Thank you!!!" 

BLUE PEACE

PEACE 

now

Life is Funny

He said, " Thank goodness NOTHING lasts forever."   He said it just like that and with no warning as we sat on the bench.    I became irritated at his demeanor and body language as he spewed this out between a bite of falafel and sipping water.  "Why, that is absurd," I commented, "things do last forever and what exactly do you mean?"  I was reminiscing about my attachment to things, people and situations. Mentioning my difficulty with change and stating  that I seek similar, consistency and  predictable as a way of life.  He looked at me and kept eating seeming to pay no attention to my irritability and jabbering on and on about my desire of  seeking the perfect life.  His calmness reminded me   screaming was an option, which I wanted to do, however refrained.  He ate and I continued to talk about life, this and that.  I mentioned how I was challenged with a student.  And just like a door swinging wide open, slamming shut  and pinching my fingers,  with his arms raised high, he shouted, "THERE, THAT'S IT, THAT'S WHAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR, SEE!!!! THANK GOODNESS NOTHING LASTS FOREVER!!!!"  I chose pain, it  hurt! Then I made another choice, thanked him  for his sage message and finished lunch while  he watched the birds.  As we were walking away he said, "Life is funny." My fingers still ached.

Miguel Son

Our paths crossed at the junction of, " I am on way to get coffee"  and "I am on my way to run".  The inside of his jeep was decorated with typical 20 year old male items such as, neck ties, ranch dip, BBQ sauce, In and Out ketchup, Styrofoam containers, papers of all colors and textures, debris from yesteryear, shoes of each type, 1 sock  & a menagerie of other odds and ends that might have fit in a large Uhaul.  I found myself distracted by  the many shiney things in the passenger seat while we chatted that I thought he may have assumed   I was uninterested, no, just entertained with the display of knick knacks and delicate placement of each.     He sat in his jeep while I stood on the road, moving to keep warm and Sidd sitting by my side.  We chatted about his upcoming move, roommates and change, how he misses some of his friends and forgets names of others.  I listened and laughed continuously at his native humor.  He invited himself to Tahoe with me, however I did not go.  He also thought he might stop by, like the old days for rice and tea, this would be nice.  We talked about banking, teaching, choice and music.  All really great stuff!!!   It was time and I realized I was freezing, as he put it in drive, I exclaimed, "My feet are cold, can I put them on your engine for a minute,"  He extracted a wolf like cackle saying, "Well, no one has ever asked me that before, how dare you, NO."  I stood laughing, began to warm up, he put the pedal to the rubber mat and sped away like Santa in a sleigh, laughing all the way and still my feet were cold.  

I ventured on and away 

with nothing to say

and continued to find people 

along the path with something to mumble

giving and sharing

and I was daring

to share the gifts-

breathing, running, rifts!

Namaste

ENORMOUS

Today!

Wellness, Healing, Gratitude and  Forgiveness! 

Thank you Life 

and

Self 

for the daily opportunity 

to work with diligence 

and 

perseverance 

rendering a place of 

peace