Instantly - You became part of a Commercial

You said to yourself, this would be a great commercial.

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This one was for Volkswagen!

Years ago we had a couple of Volkswagen Jetta's so of course their commercials got our attention and I especially liked their slogan, Drivers Wanted.

I guess it was May of 1998 when we drove down the Western States into northern California.  It was foggy on the coast so we decided to head inland and started going through one of the Worlds most beautiful places, California's Redwood Forest.

 Us two older folks and our dog Betsy

 out having a blast!

Away from the coast it was a sunny warm day, so with the windows and sunroof open, and some great classical music loudly playing we zipped down the curvy roads in our Jetta.

I remember saying to my husband, this would be a great commercial! 

Hope You have had one of these commercial moments.

If you get to visit the forest and have time, also check out the beautiful Crater Lake in Oregon.

On the way we had lunch at a picnic table along the road and had lots of fun sharing it with a few little hungry visitors.

It was one of those days that will always be in our Memory!

It's fun to make those special memories!  

Take Care!

Sorry photo is not from there. It's local, beautiful British Columbia Canada

Information on Redwood Forest California

Crater Lake

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The beauty of pollination

Remarkable time of year!

Gardens are Growing

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We think we do all the work to create a garden but looking at this video we certainly don't do it by ourselves.

There's a lot of help happening out there.

I always love noticing what visits our yard and this will make me notice even more.

We all have jobs to keep us busy and being part of the ongoing cycles of life.

Enjoy!

Outstanding

Thank you so much to those whose joy and passion it is to remind and show
us what we sometimes can't see.

Come Along ... see what happens

Breathe in, Be full ... Breathe out, Be empty ...

What holds special meaning for you today?

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The Guided Relaxation in Simply, One Breath At a Time titled, I Give Thanks on page 115 takes us to a calm place and invites us to express gratitude for some of life's riches and pleasures.

What goes unnoticed in your busy life?

I thought I'd share the ones I wrote, and I know you will have lots of special ones of your own to add in.

Enjoy a few minutes to rest and give Thanks!

For the wonders of earth,                    I give thanks

For each drink of water,                       I give thanks

For warmth from the sun,                    I give thanks

For the beauty of nature,                     I give thanks

For each gift of a breath,                     I give thanks

For kindness in a smile,                       I give thanks

For the chance to laugh,                      I give thanks

For the grace to dance,                       I give thanks

For the notes in music,                        I give thanks

For the love in my life,                         I give thanks

For this present moment,                    I give thanks

For all this and much more…              I give thanks

Namaste.

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 I hope you're in a place where you can go out and enjoy the breathtaking beauty and magic of Nature today or sometime soon.

 Spring is a wonderful time of year for a Walking  Meditation.

 Explore all your 5 senses - See, Hear, Smell, Touch and check if there's something to Taste. Maybe something in the garden (we have some tender chives and parsley growing). 

 There is information now about a 6th sense that talks about extrasensory perception, feelings, common sense, emotions and imagination.

I think a Spring walk would be the perfect time of year to tune into all of these.

Celebrate the GIFTS of Spring!. 

If you don't live in this part of the World, please enjoy the season where you are.

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Joe Cocker - You're so beautiful (lyrics)

You're catching me Repeat myself again!

One of my all time FAVORITES

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Time to Relax!

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No, I don't have time

Yes you do.

We can always find a couple of minutes to focus on a few breaths.  Here are a some places to try this out.

Bathroom time is great.

Before going to sleep or upon waking.

A stop in traffic.

On hold on the phone.

Slow computer.

TV Commercial.

Waiting for the drive through goodies.

and of course you will have others that are part of your day.

Change your day and your life.

Simple little exchanges can grow into making a huge difference.

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10 Gifts from Yoga.

What Yoga taught me ...

Where do you receive your Gifts from?

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I never imagined ... that I would do it let alone teach and write about it.


     Never say Never!

People ask me at shows what my background is or about how I started this wellness and writing journey I'm on and I tell them all it was from YOGA!


I first discovered the gift of freedom to be myself and do what I was able to do instead of having to have it look like how others did it.

I discovered changing and modifying to help myself is a gift not a weakness.

I discovered the gift of feeling strength and acceptance for myself and my body as I  AM.

I discovered gifts from exploration, standing tall in my space and not staying hidden

I discovered the gifts of learning about breathing and different ways to relax and open my body.

I discovered the gifts found in bringing more awareness and presence into each day.

I discovered the gifts I received from having more compassion and gratitude.

I discovered gifts from the new passions that challenged me and grew from my weaknesses.

I discovered gifts of freedom from letting go although sometimes it is still hard to do as we seem to hold on to and guard those places that hurt.

And most of all ... I discovered the Gifts I receive from Doing and Sharing what I love to do and knowing that it helps others!


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Well I guess there's more than 10 gifts here but who's counting.

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Calm the Body & Mind

April 1st already - where does the time go.

Spring is a busy time and we've been busy trimming and getting rid of some things that are too much work so the ivy in this picture from last year is leaving and not sure what will replace it. 

I'm sure it will take a few years for whatever it is to  fill in. Maybe some heather or something else that works on a retaining wall that isn't invasive. (any suggestions?)    

Enjoy Your Weekend! 

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