Between the Raindrops
“Do you go for a walk between the raindrops? Run an errand? Weed the garden? Sit on the patio with a cup of tea? Hop on your bike for a quick cycle? Head to the café to meet up with friends? Take the dog out? Set out for the day’s hike? Pack up the car for a weekend getaway? Hang out at the market? Visit your dad? Hang out the wash? Mow the lawn? Catch some rays at the beach? Settle in a comfy chair with book and coffee? Or settle in a comfy chair and do nothing. Between the raindrops seems a good place to be.” To your Happiness,...
read moreGive Me a Piggyback Ride
“Tell me, was it your dad, older brother, uncle, big sister, best friend, camp counsellor who gave you piggyback rides? Do you remember your first one? Excited and a little scared at first? Getting on her back: no problem but when she finally stood up, there you were – feeling like you were dangling from the edge of a steep cliff expecting to fall any moment. But you didn’t and so you asked for another ride. And then another… It was so much fun! Trusting and knowing deep inside they would never let go, let you fall. It’s the same...
read moreSit in the Realm of Peace
“How can you sit in the realm of peace with all that is going on around you? You have the power to do this both figuratively and literally. Imagine a favorite place to be – the beach, in the mountains, a forest, the family cottage where you think of thoughts of beauty, joy, good times and peaceful moments, too. Take in the pleasure of this image, this memory you have and gently place it in your heart. Once softly settled there, watch it grow – filling your body and expanding beyond you until it envelopes you in its beautiful realm. How...
read moreBe Led
“Be led by the pathways, opportunities, and events that are opening up to you. Some you have planned, are aware of, and have hoped for; others are unexpected – complete surprises that catch you unaware. You may initially hesitate, wonder about, question the validity, even run away from what faces you. But, if you can trust, have faith, and courage, allow yourself to be led. It may feel like you are blindfolded as you tread along your path. “Where is the light?” you ask. “I can’t see in this darkness.” Asking for inner guidance and a good dose...
read moreDifferent Paths
“You’re visiting a friend, on holiday at a new destination or moving into another neighborhood. Each of these choices you have selected of your own accord (for the most part) – desiring the company, the adventure or the life change. However, once there: in their home, at the resort, in the community, you feel anticipation and excitement but also some uncertainty in how things will go. “Will you get along?” “Do they like the same foods you do?” “Will you like your room?” “Is it easy to find your way around?” “Is the bedroom big enough to...
read moreClosing your Eyes
“Closing your eyes to what is around you; escaping perhaps but more so to enter into stillness, calm, sanctuary, the quiet within…Closing your eyes to seek relief, refreshment, renewal, reality as you “see” it; closing your eyes to sleep, to dream, to repose, to rest; your lids are heavy from fatigue, strain, conflict, tension, worry…so close your eyes and bathe them with your sweet, soothing waters – the internal tears that comfort and bring bliss to your body and soul.” To your Happiness, Kita
read moreSeeing Things Differently
“Seeing things differently can be interpreted as awakening to a new perspective or understanding a greater context or sharing another opinion. These represent a concept rather than something concrete. However, have you noticed that you are literally seeing things differently? Walking down the same street yet noticing a shaped driveway, the huge tree, a backyard swimming pool, cobblestone path, a garden shed, that you swear you haven’t seen before? Up in the sky, there seems to be a myriad of clouds – so diversely shaped, coloured, layered,...
read moreNavigating Icebergs of Conversation
“You’re ready for it this time. The topic, the phrase, the theme, the comment winds its way to you for response. Mindful of its dangers like the innocent tip of an iceberg that can be easily navigated, you answer confidently. Good – smooth waters so far as you ease yourself into the stream of conversation. Out of the blue, an emotional reaction assails you; you thought you had avoided the brunt of the iceberg but it’s facing you head on. Too late to deke it out, you crash into the throes of a testy discussion. Unexpected, unwanted, and...
read moreLocation, Location, Location
“You’ve heard the real estate clarion call that “Location, Location, Location” is the most important element in selecting a home to ensure a healthy resale value. If the same principle is applied in a greater context, its significance is diminished. Physically locating elsewhere still necessitates all those things you did previously. The flow of living and doing continues like water flowing down a mountain. Nothing stops because the locale has changed; all activities proceed albeit adapting, modifying to suit the new surroundings. It seems...
read moreWander in the Wonder
“The early days of spring are here. Take them in with gentle consideration. Before you know it, they will have slipped by and you will ask yourself where the freshness, greenness, newness disappeared to. Though the day is yet to heat up as it does in summer, bask in its presence for it is calling out to you, to have the eyes to see with, and the ears to hear with. How clearly the birds call out; how lovely the first flowers sprout; how majestically the clouds roll by; how musically the wind breezes by; how bright the sun shines – all is...
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Wherever You Are
One In A Million Dragon