Surround Yourself With Those That Love You..................

Yesterday seemed like a long day, not in a bad way, just a lot was going on at work.  I can not complain because I love where I am professionally and work almost feels like a second home to me. A second home because if you think about it, that is where I spend the majority of my time on weekdays pretty much 8 hours a day.

We had a retirement luncheon for a gentlemen that has worked for our program for over 9-10 years.  I also supervised him for a few of those years.  There came a time where we all had an opportunity to say a tribute to him, including myself.  There was lots of tears, joy, laughter and memories shared.....it triggered me to begin thinking that each and everyone of us touches lives in our own unique way.  We all have love and support around us, and are probably affecting more lives than we think.  I have this motto and that is to surround yourself with those that love you, and who are only going to lift you higher. I was just telling someone the other day that I have surrounded myself with amazing individuals in my life.

It also got me to thinking that nothing ever stays the same, change is constant.  Change at times for me is not comfortable for a short period of time, but yesterday helped me to see that when things change in our lives or we are going through hardships, new opportunities open up for us and it is during the hard times where lessons are learned to only make you stronger.  I have a friend that gave me a little plaque.  I have it in my bathroom, and look at it each and everyday as I am getting ready in the morning or going to bed as a reminder to: Believe, to believe that all things happen for a reason.

As I look back on what has transpired in my life so far, I can not complain. So grateful for what life has provided to me, and comforted in knowing that when things get tough....I am surrounded with love and support....all I need to do is reach out....my friends and family will always be there for me.

First Class-Business Class-Economy-Standby-Hmmmmm....something to think about.

I have been reading more and more lately, something I have not done a lot of in the past. Curiosity I guess and something to keep me grounded when things feel tough.  I came across this book called-Traveling at the Speed of Love by Sonia Choquette.  I can not believe how small the New Age section was at Barnes and Noble-very surprising. It was the last book on the shelf and it was meant to be that I got this book. I just started reading it this weekend.  The book has just begun and it there are already parts of the book that have really struck home and taken my breath away.

The title of the book pretty much says it all, "when we travel at the speed of love, we choose to live in a frequency of unconditional love. Today, most of us travel at the frequency of fear and exist in a victim consciousness. " Something to really think about is, "we are all traveling in this universe together, the speed, the tone, and the quality of our journey differs greatly from person to person.

We choose our way just as when we travel on airplanes we choose our class: first class, business class, economy, or even standby."  Never looked at life like this, and for sure do not want to be in economy-First class or standby would be nice.  I see standby as in living life spur of the moment and letting life unfold as it is ready, or first class as in giving myself what I feel I deserve and surrounding myself with like minded people.

The book is just getting started, but there was a section that stood out which speaks to when you travel first class, " you meet the best fellow travelers " (for the most part)  "Because like attracts like, people who choose to travel in first class meet kindred spirits, like minded souls who share the same values and priorities.  These are giving people who are generous of the soul and full of heart and make your journey through life richer in every way.  The make traveling companions, and open doors to wondrous opportunities."  So grateful that I am surrounded with these kind of individuals in my life-my friends and family.  I started a blog series called Paying Tribute, and I think that it is so important to be grateful to the people in your life. Those that open and heal your heart vs surrounding yourself with people who bring you down.

Funny how the card I picked today off of Sonia's website speaks to Starting A New.  I feel like I am slowly just doing that, and so the journey continues...........

Celebrate

The past couple weeks, a common theme has been standing out for me-Celebrate.  A word that can be interpreted in different ways, for me I look at this as a celebration of where I currently am in my life and my journey that lies ahead.  

This word has been coming to me through dreams, songs, and tonight through just picking a daily wisdom card off of Sonia Choquette's website.  Something that I would not of noticed in the past, and it seems that when things just seem like coincidence, think again.  As you look within yourself, and open your heart to the unimaginable, you will start to see little small miracles start to happen.  I have had many small miracles happen to me the past few months, but to me I consider them huge....cause it is just one step closer to living a more peaceful life, even sometimes in the midst of chaos.  Take time to celebrate all of the good that is going on in your life, which includes your health, family, friends and loved ones.....Celebrate with a thank you to that special someone, or a hug, or a letter, or dinner with a special friend or loved one, and the list goes on.......Celebrate good times.

The Shift Video Segment

Ran across this segment on U Tube, it is a series of Wayne Dyer's movie called The Shift.  Been watching some of the segments and it has really struck home for me. Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. To look at life in this way is truly amazing. "Put your attention on how may I serve. Not being attached to outcome and putting attention to service." This video is so powerful, I wanted to savor it somehow.  What a better way to save this video than in my blog series.  " Wherever you are, at whatever age, you are only a thought away from changing your life. " Thank you Wayne Dyer!

Patience is a Virtue

I ended last night feeling grateful for my life, my family and friends, my job, my co workers, my health-oh and my little man of course.  Oddly enough, I dreamt about a birthday cake and looked it up in my dream book. What I got out of my dream is that my wishes will soon come true-with action of course.

Had an off day today for some reason.  Really off day.  Could of been the Hay House Radio I was listening to last night-heavy stuff.  I could'nt even concentrate at work.  Guess we all have those days.

Was doing some casual searching on a website of Sonia Coquette earlier tonight, picked a random daily card off of her site, and this is what showed up for me:

How convenient and a fabulous way to end my night-this is so right on.

  I am recognizing that  I just need to be patient and let things go where they need to go. 

All in due time.  All in due time. 

  

Paying Tribute Part 6-Marjorie

I first met Marjorie back in January 2006 when I first interviewed for the Operations Supervisor position.  She was on my interview panel.  I remember leaving my interview Scott was waiting for me in the car and I told him I did not get the position.  Wow-what confidence right-lol.  I got the offer that week.

It was not until after the first year, going more into my second and third year at Head Start that Marjorie and I started to develop an actual working relationship that lead into a friendship.  I was asked to become the Acting Operations Manager for the program.  We worked closely together running the program, keeping it a float and along the way came many challenges for myself professionally and personally.   She helped me through those challenges.  She would always use Yoga and its philosophy during those times.  She even got me started in Yoga.  

Marjorie has always been there for me when I needed her.  I remember when I got my wisdom teeth out she took me to get them out and took care of me following.  She would spend hours just sitting on the couch with me while I was healing.  A memory to treasure for sure.  One out of many. Margie has always been in her love to me maternal in some ways, and always made sure that I was taking care of myself. She would always say to me, Be Kind To Yourself....now I know what she meant. It took me a while to figure it out as I have made strides in my spiritual journey.

After about five years of working with Margie she announced out of the blue in a meeting that she was leaving the program.  I felt a like someone had hit me in the stomach.  Hard news to hear at first for someone who has always been there.  The place where I miss her most is at the Yoga studio since that is where our friendship truly evolved.  As time progressed I came to accept it and was so happy that she was embarking on a new journey-new adventures.  She has moved out of state to San Francisco and I know that she is only a phone call or plane ride away if I ever need her.  

Margie and I at the Yoga Studio