"How I Enthralled the First Day of the Year" 2013

I have an immense knack for classic/romantic movies. Also, I'm equally dazzled and blown away by the 70's genre of music. I love anything that makes my soul in awe...in a standstill, in a very revealing moment, be it soaked in reading or writing stuff that revives my heart into a leap of faith; what tunes my heart  to speak definitively... like the poetry of the violin, guitar and the piano in one piece.
Some funny and titillating things about me: I cry for anything. My eyes swelled with tears out of desperation as well as frustration. Why some of us can't get it till now! Why many of us just choose to be callous and unaffected? Such thoughts linger and hover.
 ...And so I watched "Overboard" movie starring Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn. "Cute" movie I must say. My sons watched it with me @ home which made it all a wholesome-family movie. After that, I had to dry plenty of clothes and folded them neatly. That wasn't actually a chore for me as long as I'm audibly inspired by good music on the radio.
I took an afternoon power nap. I could hear "Cocoa" snoring. That perpetuated my desire to go for a walk. We both need it. Cocoa needs to lose about 10 lbs. to alleviate mild arthritis on her left thigh. For me, it's more for an over-all mind and soul wellness. It has given me more for what its worth...healthy living.
And Today, my feet seem to be walking in a clearer path...
Lastly, I'm going to quote Dr. Henry Cloud's perspective: "We can only have relationships that equal our own ability. So if we want the great things that relationships offer- like love, security, and growth-then we have to be people capable of building love, providing security, and fostering growth. When we are, we can have the relationships we want. Until we are, great relationships will elude us."

Sharing the trails with Cocoa "with equal footing" makes more sense and endearing  than some things.   

To God Be The Glory

Welcome, 2013...The Good Year for Us!

"Christmas Mornings"

Today's Christmas Morning... Still in flannel-holiday print pajamas which was given to me a few years back by my sister Mhing. Fresh-brewed "Bustelo" coffee is always my prime source of adrenalin next to walking in the park... Enveloping Josh & Calvin's presence; the catalyst of why motherhood is the core essence of my time... "What a Wonderful Life" will be my tonight's surreal moment, just me and myself, a "throw blanket" and my mind, heart, soul in sync with each other---love it that way! And of course, my personal passion= beautiful words echoing in my heart, be it in a song, a book, your voice that wakes my dormancy or an image, a vision and that very special memory that fortifies hope, faith and love that some of us have let go... >Life can still be beautiful. Be in awe for that "wonder." Everything is going to be alright. It sure belongs to you, me, us, everyone. Let's hold it together, closer this time of year---my thoughts of today's Christmas morning. Merry Christmas And God Bless Us All! May you go out in joy and be led forth with peace; may the mountains and hills burst into song before you. And may all the trees of the field clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12

"The Good News"

After a morning jog/walk with "Cocoa" (my chocolate Lab.); I decided to de-clutter my writing space. I know you guys out there can all relate to procrastination as the most convenient excuse as it's always been my one of my closest nemesis.
I've seen old receipts that should have been tossed away and books & magazines that should have been shared-handed to other people. Hoarding non-essentials is always a habit to be broken. Having said that, at the eve of Thanksgiving, my own feast should be "less is more" by Robert Browning---to honor my space for writing.
Yeah, as they said, while in the process on tidying up your space, you have to let go first and foremost deep attachments to old things for new "gems" to enter in your life. Yup, as soon as I contemplated on that thought I came across this yellow-lined paper dated Feb. 07, 2001 that was just entreating me to blog it...I don't know but the words were just too colossal to ignore. What do you think?
Here it is:
"The good news is that pain---whether from loss of love, opportunity, health, or self-esteem---while sometimes soul-crushing is rarely permanent. 
And if pain is a thief, stealing away your security, it does leave your security in exchange: experience."

"Experience has taught me that hearts heal, souls mend, brains readjust, we move on. It has also taught me that feeling better---is a jagged process during which people say the most darn things in an awkward attempt to lighten someone's load.'

 I wish, hope and pray for everyone a healthy, blessed, & joyful Thanksgiving holiday.
In all things and everything, give thanks to God.

"There You Are"

"How to Lead a balanced Life" by Todd Stocker

So how should we keep our balance between our past, present and future? Try this: “Glance at the past. Work in the present. Focus on the future.” Glance at the past. When I was biking, it occurred to me that my problem wasn’t the look into what I passed but rather the length of the look. Glancing is better than looking. Your past is helpful but don’t get stuck. Remember past events with the attitude of a learner but only briefly. Let yesterday’s success and failure be guides for today’s activities. Five percent of your time should be spent here. Work in the present. In other words, be in the moment. Establish your priorities and goals and be diligent on what needs to be done today. Seventy percent of your activity should be engaged here. Focus on the future. Look forward to where you want or need to go. Where your eyes are fixed is where the rest of your “biking” will take you. Twenty-five percent of your focus should be set here. Finally, remember that God says not to worry about yesterday or tomorrow and not to waste the day that He gave you. He also encourages you and me to enjoy the journey with all of its bumps and success!

"Living in the Moment"