Today, being that it’s 11/11 on the calendar, is a big day for manifestation according to many. Since I love to share what I learn with you, I thought I’d send it along. Your word is your wand my friends so be careful how you speak today for what if your words came true?
Think about that for a moment. What if what you said were to come to fruition? If you declared some tragedy or that you are fearful that something wouldn’t work out and then it came true? You’d be so disappointed, wouldn’t you? So, let’s begin simply with today to speak with positivity, encouragement and joyfulness. Let’s put our particular enthusiastic spin on what we think, say and do today. Allow the presence of peace to expand throughout the day and spread with endless joy, strengthening with each moment of kindness and tranquility. For once, just let go of the worry and concentrate on what it is you want and not what you don’t. Let’s not predict the possible future horrors, but instead take steps in the opposite direction – the direction of ‘what could be positively possible’ and let’s work from there…
We’ve made it to November 1st! WOWSZA! Even Sandra Boynton has gotten into Rabbit Rabbit! If you’re not familiar with today’s mantra for luck, check rabbit-rabbit-white-rabbit-white-rabbit/ so you’re in the know!
I awoke this morning very early and just laid in bed thinking. Of course, the first words whispered were the obligatory Rabbit Rabbit, etc. I am not so naive as to go against tradition! My next thought was of my Dad who celebrated his birthday on All Saint’s Day. Cue the giggles because he always enjoyed telling everyone what day he was born on, especially when he was acting naughty! LOL
It’s been many years since he passed and I still miss him. I’m sure he’d have a lot to say about how life has changed since his death. Always one to give his opinion, he never shied away from sharing what he thought about politics, people and the state of the world.
We are coming into the chilly part of the year, filled with an abundance of harvest colors and holidays. May you continue to share your joys (and your luck) with others and spread gratitude everywhere!
The weatherman is predicting big storms for the next two days – a Nor’Easter as we say in Jersey. Torrential rains and high winds are predicted along with coastal flooding. So, we’ve been battening down the hatches (mateys – lol) and we’re as ready as can be. Fingers crossed and making a sign of the cross for good measure. It is Sunday!
There’s a strange energetic current in the air today too. Do you feel it? Perhaps it’s the storm rolling in, but even the animals are feeling it. When I took the pup out for his walk this morning, the winds were bothering him and he was a bit skittish. Even the local deer herd were stirred up. It’s not that I blame them for I’m feeling it as well.
But I have always loved a rainy Sunday (barring the storm aspect). There’s something peaceful and tranquil about a rainy Sunday, the day of rest, to prep for the week ahead. I always feel that quiet sigh of tranquility on a day like today. Blessed to be cozy and warm (and dry) in our home with my sons. All is well in our world…all are healthy and safe. I count my blessings now more than ever because, as we’ve all learned, life can change in an instant.
I’m sending out heartfelt hugs to you today with much gratitude for being here with me. May your Sunday be full of blessings too.
Bear with me as I’m dancing and singing and smiling. This song just makes my feet want to move! Does it have the same effect on you? I never quite knew all the lyrics, so I thought I’d share this video that I found with you! Feel free to sing along with me!
As a tribute to the date – September 21st – I thought I’d pass this one along – so please allow me to present the song September by Earth, Wind and Fire. Happy Sunday!
Twenty four years and counting still…I can’t even begin to imagine if there will come a year that we don’t pause and think of those we lost and of the tragedy that unfolded before our eyes live on television as our world as we knew it came crashing down on that fateful day.
God bless all…we still think of you…you may be gone, but not forgotten.
Shine On!
xo
“On September 10, 2001 … 24 years ago:
246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights.
2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning.
343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift.
60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol.
8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift.
None of them saw past 11:00am Sept 11, 2001.
In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.
Happy September 1st! If you haven’t already, quickly say it now – rabbit-rabbit-white-rabbit-white-rabbit for good luck all month long! Did you say it? If those weren’t your first spoken words this morning, don’t fear – just say them now…all will be well!
I know it’s the first of September, which in New Jersey is commonly thought of as the end of summer and beginning of the school year, but the Jersey Girl in me just couldn’t let go of the beach, hence the photo! I want it to last just a little longer…and my first words were Rabbit Rabbit so I figured I would get my lucky wish now! Ha!
I hope September brings you a month full of kindness, luck and that all goodness surrounds you. With the astrological eclipses, moons, etc. I think we could use all the luck that the Rabbits can hold! May my post find you healthy, happy and looking forward to a new month!
Three years ago I had my aortic valve replaced with a cow valve. Unbeknownst to me, I had a birth defect that was never detected until I began to have issues…dramatic ones…so I was whisked into surgery and given a cow valve. My sister being who she is (I adore her!) made it as fun as she could, showing up to the surgery with a cow shirt which said – I’m feeling mooooody – and so we named my valve Bessie (get it?)!
Recently, I had a check up with the heart doctor. He’s a very nice man, but strict and to the point. Never cracks a smile and is extremely disciplined in all areas. I am not. We do not see eye to eye on some issues and while I understand his point of view, I want to live my life as well, so our visit wasn’t going well. Until he asked how long ago my surgery was and I told him that Bessie would be 3 years old tomorrow!
He looked up from his tablet and stared at me. Dumbfounded.
“What?”
“My cow valve Bessie and I will be together 3 years tomorrow!” I smiled big and then laughed.
He stared at me for a few moments with an almost dourly, straight face and then suddenly burst out laughing…I joined in with him for the briefest of moments and felt that connection with him. It’s not the first time he didn’t know what to do with me or with something I said to him.
“I’ve been doing this a long time and that’s a first for me,” he replied still smiling. His eyes were crinkled by the smile and I thought to myself, so you do have another side to you!
In my head I was jumping for joy as I’d finally cracked him! He showed emotion and laughter! I was giddy with delight honestly…he’s allowing his human side to show! Wahoo!! Mission accomplished!
So I quickly explained how my sister showed up to the surgery with a cow shirt and how we decided to name her Bessie because that’s how we roll…we’ve found that inserting humor into difficult situations helps immensely…and we’ve been through some rough stuff together, so we know it works!
He visibly softened for the first time in 3 years of my seeing him after my surgery as the follow up doctor. His demeanor changed towards me which was a bonus. I felt like he saw me as a real person and not as a jumble of numeric lab results to decipher and fix. It was a lovely moment.
So if you see me, I’ll be smiling because I’m still here. My gratitude overflows in so many different ways for all of the help I’ve received over the years…I named this blog The Presents of Presence and still it fits my life!
Thanks for taking the time to read my post…may you enjoy each and every precious moment today and always…we only have this moment in time so make it count with love, laughter and smile!
Have you said it yet? Quickly – say Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit, White Rabbit – for luck all month long! I do hope that the month of August brings you all the happiness and luck possible! Don’t forget to share this tip with friends and family. If you don’t know the tradition, you can read all about it here!
While I haven’t seen many bunnies lately, the robin is on her nest, even through the storms yesterday so I’m thinking we may have babies coming! How exciting – new life – baby birds!
August is the 8th month of the year – 8 the number of infinity – the word August describes something esteemed and regal. The number 8 denotes balance, power, and success (materially). So this is definitely a month you don’t want to skip in our tradition! When placed on its side, the figure 8 is all about balance, infinity, eternity and interconnectedness. Sounds like an amazing month ahead for us all!
I awoke this morning thinking of Forrest Gump and that famous scene with the chocolate box. Do you remember in the movie where he says:
“My momma always said, “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”
Well, now my mouth’s watering for a good chocolate caramel – no nuts please and nooooo coconut! What about you? Do you prefer dark or milk chocolate? Are you one who loves Godiva or would a Hershey bar do just as well?
Like Forrest, I love to hear people’s stories about their lives and how circumstances beyond their control (or perhaps pre-destined?) shift them in subtle and often, not so subtle ways. In simplistic terms, I think that before arriving here in the physical body, we may have been given the opportunity to ‘choose’ our generalized life lessons like we chose our classes in school in order to challenge our mind/body/soul so that we could grow, experience and expand ourselves while here on Earth. I could see me there checking off a lot of boxes to experience as I’d want to pack in the most I could in this lifetime and make it count. HA!
Of course, there have been times when I’ve questioned this – as in “What was I thinking?” but then again, I’d not change a thing thus far because each strife, each heartbreak, each challenge has helped me to expand, to learn and to grow beyond what a comfy life would have given me. How about you? Do you like the chocolates you’ve chosen or been given? What do you think of my theory about choosing the experiences and learning from them? Or do you think it’s all random circumstances over which we haven’t any control?
There are some people with whom I’ve shared this train of thought and everyone seems to believe a little differently which I find fascinating! I feel like I learn from everyone so please – talk with me! What do you think about this life journey? Do you believe that we pick and choose growth moments in life or is it by chance? Are we given choices along the way or is it pre-destined? Do you believe in soul contracts?
What do you believe? Or do you think my post is full of hooey? Giggle Giggle!
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