“SHARE SOME LOVE”

“SHARE SOME LOVE”

by | Oct 16, 2021 | Blogposts

Little rock and stones I’ve found on local beaches have become transformed into what I’ve been calling Kindness Rocks … as in the act of kindness rocks … and also these are Kindness Rocks.

After painting the rocks, words/phrases/images/colour were added and then the rocks were hidden outdoors in the hope  in the brief moment of discovery, finders will experience a gentle momentary respite from worry, fear …  whatever is robbing them of smiling, enjoying the moment, celebrating life, sharing love.

Have I had fun making these? You bet! And I’ve been having fun hiding them and giving them away, too.

By the way, while there are no design “rules” for the Kindness Rocks, recently I seem to be focused on a theme: love … hearts.

The hope of the latest Kindness Rocks is that finders would share some love … hide the rock for someone else to find … do an unexpected kind deed for someone … tell someone how they are important in your life … smile at a stranger … wear a mask … get vaccinated.

Let’s share some love.   💞    💓    💕

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Here are two sites for viewing and hopefully encourage you to make some Kindness Rocks too. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrSkDX2ELmU
http://thekindnessrocksproject.com/how-it-all-began

“Be a KISSer-Apache Blessing”

“Be a KISSer-Apache Blessing”

by | Oct 15, 2021 | Blogposts

I admit it, I’m a KISSer
… KISS philosopher … KISS theologian … KISS human being
a believer in living an approach to life reflective of “Keep It Simple, Sweetheart.”

The Apache Blessing’ resonates with my spirit:
“May the sun
… bring new energy by day.
May the moon
… softly restore by night.
May the rain
… wash away worries.
May the breeze
… blow new strength into your being.
And may you walk gently through the world
and know its beauty all the days of your life.”

The Blessing was supposedly written in 1947 by Elliott Arnold in his Western novel ‘Blood Brother’ and popularized by the 1950 adaptation of the novel in ‘Broken Arrow,’ a movie by screenwriter Albert Maltz.   Whatever its original source, I love its simplicity and message.

 

May the simple gifts of sun, moon, rain and wind bless us
in ways we cannot ask or imagine
in terms of peace, hope, healing and goodness.
 
 
 
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“WELCOME NEW MONTH!”

“WELCOME NEW MONTH!”

by | Oct 1, 2021 | Blogposts

It’s the beginning of a new month.

Mmmmmm, what new challenges will be placed before me?
What new friends will I encounter?
Where will this month lead my creative soul?
How will I respond to the “still, small Voice within”?
What learning will there be if I
… respond
… face the challenges
… listen to that Voice within
… consider possibilities

What learning will there be if I
… don’t respond
… don’t face the challenges
… don’t listen to that Voice
… don’t consider possibilities
and see only problems?

Problems.
There will always be problems
of some sort or another.

Possibilities.
May possibilities surface!

Welcome new month!
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Photo taken on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

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“MS. SQUIRREL CAME FOR A VISIT”

“MS. SQUIRREL CAME FOR A VISIT”

by | Sep 29, 2021 | Blogposts

 
As I looked through the patio door, I saw her.
Ms. Squirrel.

 

She was eating the seed I’d put out for the birds.
I grabbed my purse and muttered
“I see you!  Those seeds are *not* yours! They’re for the birds.  Your food is over there.”

Did she listen to me?
Of course not.
She was on a mission.
She needed to find food to store for the winter.

So Ms. Squirrel stuffed seeds into her cheek pouches
and stuffed some more and more and more quickly.
Very quickly.

As I quietly inched my way closer to the patio door to take her photo
she stopped
looked up
waited.
I stopped moving.


Not sensing danger, Ms. Squirrel began to stuff her pouches
with more and more and more and more quickly.
Very quickly.

I inched forward a bit more, camera poised.
Ms Squirrel stopped, looked up.  Waited.
I stopped moving.

We danced this dance for a minute or two
and before she darted away
I took her photo.


Today, Ms. Squirrel came for a visit.
She stuffed her cheek pouches
and brought a huge smile to my face.

 

She also brought a reminder
‘winter is coming’ and

many will be hungry.

 

Not just squirrels or birds.
Our local Food Banks will need us.

Thank you for your visit, today, Ms. Squirrel
and your gentle reminder.

 

 

 

 

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“EVEN IN THE MIDST”

“EVEN IN THE MIDST”

by | Sep 18, 2021 | Blogposts

It rained yesterday.
Oh how it rained and rained and rained.
We really needed it!

And this lovely rose from the garden raised its sweet head, welcomed the raindrops and smiled, blessing me with its beauty, its colour, its sweet scent.

A gentle reminder from the Universe that even in the midst of rainy/difficult times, there is beauty.

May I always look for the beauty and be given the grace to see it.



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“One At A Time”

“One At A Time”

by | Aug 20, 2021 | Blogposts

We can’t change the minds of all who are opposed to getting vaccinated or think the pandemic is a hoax, but maybe the following will give encouragement and be a reminder that love shared with one another can impact the hearts of family and friends … one at a time.

This is a true story shared by a friend. Though the actual conversation wasn’t recorded, it’s close to what transpired and the outcome actually happened.

He said “I want to come and visit. I miss my family! How about I come next weekend?”

She replied “We’d love to see you. But, you know that we are vaccinated, have an eight year old who cannot be vaccinated. Mom is 79 and we’ve decided no one comes into our home who isn’t fully vaccinated. Let us know when you’re fully vaccinated and we’ll find a date that works. We’re looking forward to seeing you again, too.”

He said “I don’t believe in that pandemic stuff. It’s just like the flu. I don’t need to get vaccinated.”

She replied “It’s your decision. We’d love to see you, but won’t until you are fully vaccinated.”

He said … after a long silence “Are you serious?”

She replied … “Yes.”

He said “I’m family. You don’t want to see me? What about Thanksgiving and Christmas and Mom’s 80th birthday?”

She replied “It’s your decision.”

He’d had a similar conversation with her husband, many times and continued to refuse to get vaccinated.
This time was somehow different.

Several days later, he phoned and said “Okay. I’ve made the appointment. I’m getting my first vaccination on Monday. Let’s talk about a visit at Thanksgiving.”

And that is how it can be done.
One way to change hearts and minds
… one at a time.

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