Ashokan Farewell (unaccompanied cello)

Trees give us so much.

Trees caught my eye back when I was little girl.

 I hope you're enjoying all the colors that Spring has to offer so far. 

Here's a new post I had written to share with you this spring. 

Dona Anderson

Growing up on the Canadian prairies we didn't have many trees in the fields where we lived.

But I do remember the lilac trees in our front  yard blooming every spring and I just wanted to sit on the grass below and take in their beautiful smells. 

And what fun it was to take a bouquet to my teacher in those early years.

We were lucky to have a few older tress in our back yard, and the first one held the swing and the one further back later became our tree for sitting in and then the tree house My 2 sisters and I made that we were very proud of.

It was great and lasted all summer and fall until winter came and down it went with the snow. 

On our travels I like to notice all the different kinds of trees, their leaves, shape height colors. flowers. berries, fruit or whatever they offer. 

For some reason, I wrote a couple of relaxations that mentioned trees. 

They weren't planned, they just came like the rest of the relaxations and these weekly posts out of no where and start to appear on the pages. 

Perhaps life is somewhat similar ... 

it just happens. 

Everyday life we call it.

Our life activities, routines and habits. 

It's from here we grow, learn, feel, nourish let go and support our lives. 

We go through time, seasons and many changes like the trees.

They give us so much. 

They are important to the earth, our health and future. 

The 2 relaxations I mentioned above are in my book Moving Forward from the heart.

Forest of many trees p 84

and Tree House p 122

Now I live in an area full of forests gardens and lots of different trees from ones that are very tall to fruit and flowering trees and where lots of birds live. It's great that this world offers us so  much to be thankful for and protect.

Here's a few words from the meditation - Forest of many trees.

"Life even as a tree is busy and uncertain so just breathe, soften more, loosen the ties around Yourself, and spread out your branches ..." 

Check Check out Ted.com for Suzanne Simard's videos on trees.

to Have you heard about mother tree's before.?

If we get to know more about the tree's perhaps we will be

more proactive in conservation efforts.

And let's learn more about what trees do to protect

our life, health and the earth.

We all need to breathe.

PS. I saw this message on line and thought I'd share it.

'Be kind to the trees - they're busy saving the world."

If You were a tree - what kind would You be?

And don't forget the Maple trees and their amazing maple syrup!

Have a great Day!

Anyone up for a walk in the woods or around your neighborhood?

It's that time of year we get to enjoy natures beautiful 

gifts of  many colors!

PSS. While I'm taking some time off from my weekly posts I'm enjoying watching the spring bulbs and plants growing in the yard, the birds and even had a few afternoon naps with the dogs. 

Lots of posts to see and share in the Archives

And today April 18, I'm sending birthday love and thoughts to my Mom in heaven. 

Take Care until we meet again.

Links for sharing below.

7 words we hear often.

Please see the notice above in regards to future posts. 

The best things in life are free ...

We hear those few words a lot,

and they're important ones to remember.

Dona Anderson

Wherever you see friendship, loyalty, laughter and love...they hold a free treasure.

Whenever you see the sunset, walk in a forest of trees, feel the warm summer rain, it is free.

When you see a smile, share hugs or a laugh it is free.

When you feel the love of our family and pets ... it is free.

See the spring Flowers blooming ...the stars in the sky and the birds visiting your yard - it is free.

We may not have a list handy of our favorite things right now and it can change often but what comes up for you right away?

PS.

As our world continues to go through tough and disastrous times of stress, conflict dangerous weather, violence tragedies and more, we may need to take a few moments each day to remind ourselves of those best things in our life that are free.

Take care as we head into the joys of Spring.

The little things can add up fast!

Thank You for sharing these posts at the links below to help us travel out into the world and reach others to share a few moments of Wellness.

See my comment below.

What makes a good life?

     

Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? 

Lessons from the longest study...

Ask a hundred people the same question and and you may get many different answers but at the root of it you may find many similar they just used different words.

Have a listen ...

Dona Anderson

This is a great video about a study taken over many years that connected me to my life and ancestry list of 3rd and 4th cousins from generations of great grandparents and thinking about how they lived day to day and migrating across oceans, mountains and more.  How they found food, survived the cold stayed healthy and kept going to built there lives, family and relationships.

 I guess we're living though one of our generations tough times now. I wonder what they will refer this time to 20 years from now in the history books, and how did it shape the years after.

Are there some things You connected to?

Lots of comments on You tube.

Love his smile.

   

We all want to be happy and healthy yet often we go at it in different ways.

We want friends and family relationships but may not give it the time needed.

I hope this is helpful as we deal with all the stress of this time in our lives that will be for the future to observe.

Sharing his quote, 

"Good Relationships keep us Happy and Healthier Period"

He has some other videos on You Tube with more info.

Take Care.

Are there some things you connect to right away that could be changed?

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PS.   I'll leave you today with the ending of the meditation Living in Wellness from page 133 in my book Moving Forward from the from the heart.© 2015

My wellness is determined by my awareness, my acceptance of change, my relationships, my internal and outward communication, and my knowing that love is all around me and it is there for me to both give and receive.

I celebrate my success. 

Take Care and have a great day and week ahead.

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Thanks for your visit and links for sharing below.

Lots more in the Archives to view and share.

We go around the world each week thanks to your shares.

You don't want to miss her sing this song

    

 Heavenly - have a listen to Sissel sing ... 

You Were Always on My Mind 
 Amazing  

Happy Valentines Day. 

Dona Anderson

I've listened to many of her songs but this one ...

    

So tender like the song was just written for her.

Dona Anderson

Her voice melds into every type of music and this love song felt very comforting. 

The simple location in the video added even more presence and feeling, like a spot they may have visited one afternoon for a date or quiet picnic for 2. 

I hadn't heard her voice in this type of song before and it quickly made tears come to my eyes. 

Go to the reviews on you tube to see what others said. 

They spoke of a life still remembered, loved and a sorrow felt.

Love is full of feelings and emotions to experience, and it can be different for each of us depending on what we need and how we feel.

PS.  With our busy lives full of so many things,  I hope you have lots of love in your life for the many places and people that have helped fill your days and heart.

I'll be doing many repeats

for this one.

Thanks for sharing at the links below

to help spread wellness out around the World.

New posts every Tuesday.

It's always nice to let others know they are loved and

appreciated for being part of your life.

What's your favorite love song?

Bye for today, Take Care.

What fun to brighten our day.

Don't worry

Be Happy

Dona Anderson

The new year is already into the second month!

and it's Time for some Fun!

Bobby McFerrin -  Don't Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video)

 

I hope you're enjoying the gifts of winter or other season depending on where you live in the beautiful world. 

Much thanks for this song that lifts our spirits and reminds us to be happy.

The guys dancing is hilarious. 

Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video)

A Great song for us to join in to smile, sing or get up and dance if you like.

Take Care

Links for sharing below.

New posts on Tuesdays.

Thanks for sharing with others around the World. 

Lots of thankful comments on YouTube.

We all need those minutes to breathe, open our hearts, ears and have a bit of Fun.

If you can,  whistle, sing or dance with them - go for it.

Have Fun.

Great reviews on You Tube.

lOVE IT lOVE IT lOVE IT

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS.

 I sing along every time I hear it.

MERYL STREEP BETTE MIDLER CHER OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN GOLDIE HAWN 

What a Wonderful World.

Great Performance from these ladies.

It's always nice when several great stars sing together. 

In the comments on You Tube are some nice memories of Olivia Newton John.

PS.   I hope you had fun singing along with these beautiful ladies.  

It's not often we get to really feel a song like this. 

Take Care and have a wonderful week ahead.

I appreciate your shares out to others. I'm sure they 

will love to watch this too.

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The last few days there's been visitors from United States, Canada Germany Malaysia France Ireland Belgium Brazil Hong Gong Japan Sweden and more.  

Who's your favorite singer of this Song?

The Journey from Grieving, to Feeling and Healing

Dr. Edith Eva Eger | TED...

amazing Lady and story.

We all go through feelings of loss, depression, loneliness at various times in our lives.

What we do with those feelings is up to us.

Have a look at this video and her story.

Dr. Edith Eva Eger 

Holocaust Survivor.

    

Dona Anderson

I don't know how she had her tremendous strength to go through what she did and then go into a profession helping others to heal from their loss and traumas.

As an older person now I've lost grandparents, parents, aunts & uncles, friends, and many pets.  

As I think of what to write my eyes are full of tears.

We don't get through life with a free pass to not have those losses.

She had so much to endure from a young age and thankfully she found ways to cope and shield herself from the many dark places that could have taken her in an opposite direction.

I've gotten to experience the many gifts of being part of a family, having a mix of friends from different times and places and hear their stories to tell. 

Our differences can often be opportunities for 

learning and sharing.. 

Our time here on earth is not known, 

lets not waste it.

PS. there are many great comments on You tube for her books as well. 

Thanks for your visit.

New posts every Tuesday and lots in the archives that you can visit, save & share.

How do you feel when You wake up?

Bruce Lipton 

always has the right words to help us.

Dona Anderson 

Wake up Happy

How do You wake up?

Over the years and ages waking up has been quite different from those days of going to school and having to walk there, then to working, having kids and getting  lunches for all of us and out the door to getting the bus.

Now being retired and older it has changed again. Much more relaxing.

I usually don't wake up too energized because I don't sleep well and if I sleep through the night once a year I wake up startled and wonder what happened.

Lucy & Kelsie

But within a few minutes our Westie dog Kelsie is up on the bed for her morning kisses and rubdown.

Our Scottie dog Lucy who claims most of the bed finally moves over and is taking her time to get up then they both  head to the kitchen to wait for their morning cookie. 

I hear the kettle on for my tea and in comes my hubby to get me moving or close the door and let me rest for a bit longer.

We all probably need some help at times to put that smile on our face to go out into the world - or to pull the covers over our heads for a while longer.

Tonight lets make a plan to wake up happy tomorrow saying 3 things we're grateful for. 

We could try it for a few more days even if the 3 things are the same everyday.

Let's wake up happy and make those daily choices to pause, smile, and make the changes you need to support your day and life or whatever it is.

We have to make our lives healthy for us and the world.

I thought this might be a good ending for this post. 

It's a few lines from the meditation Living in Wellness from my book Moving Forward from the Heart on page 133.  

My wellness is determined by my awareness, my acceptance of change, my relationships, my internal and outward communication, and my knowing that love is all around me and it is there for me to both give and receive.

I celebrate my success.

I guess my 3 things are already above that puts a smile on my

face and in my heart.

PS. Soften your whole body, and invite a smile

to fill your face and your heart.

Have a great day and week ahead 😀

I really appreciate your shares that help to send wellness out into the world.

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