1. Its the first day of school after vacation. Just left them and got back. The house feels very empty. Usually this is the time of most activity during the vacation. But I admit, I do like the Quiet House.
2. I wonder how they get some coffee to be strong and some so light. Do they boil them before roasting so that their potency is less?
3. I am watching the Hurricane across the Amercian east coast,Flood situation in Pakistan, Landslides due to floods in Gautemala and China, Aftermath of the Hostage situation and backlash from Hong Kong in the Phillipines. My attention is drawn to the impermanence of life, while wishing I could be objective, as I view these happenings.
4. We reviewed our summer yesterday and the children told us that they had the best summer EVER...well, that made me happy. That is incentive for us to plan for the next summer.
5. I am working at getting better organized with my life as I know it has its advantages as much as my attitude to go with whatever is happening as it happens.
6. I had an encounter with a lady with teenage children and well her experience with her kids made me worry about what will become of my children...In some obscure place, my rational knows that it is so irrational to worry about it. I try to keep the attitude of "we'll cross the bridge when we come to it" but on this occasion I seem to have picked her vibes of sadness and frustration, and overshot my worry into the future...Why am I so foolish?
7. The quote that has been with me this week is "Practice is an effort to secure steadiness." I want a Balance in my Life, so I need to learn to be steady, consistent while being flexible. Am I asking for too much?
8. We have a dreary day today.
9. My children said they have butterflies in their stomach. I am hoping their teachers will set the tone for the year by making their first day in their class an enjoyable one.
10. Knowing something and applying that knowing in practice, is like life on two different planets.
Have a wonderful day. Remember your favorite songs, times and loves and Smile through.
Peace
Rashmi
6 comments:
1. lol .. Why not say it...It's ok .. I can remember those 'first days"... My body and the rest of me gave a most delicious sighhhh the first instant the quietude showered. ..;)
2. From what I understand .. there are processes some coffees go through... It is quite a sizeable list of possibilities when it comes to coffee. And now a days it pays to do a little research on the companies involved...especially if you ingest several cups a day... Some have chemicals , some are water processed.. some are roasted in flavor enhancers, some are naturally roasted. The ones with flavors injected can be an adventure in itself... I buy a naturally roasted coffee processed with water to take out a major portion of the acid , while retaining the potency of caffiene. As acids can be a major problem in any body.. (raises heat, inflames joints, causes cystic conditions, bladder inflamation , and many more situations.. All caused by acid buildup in the cells.) But I love my one cup of coffee each morning.
3. It certainly seems as if Mother Nature is getting all revved up lately. And as Bilbo would say " I am quite ready for another adventure".... NOT !
4. uh oh .. Now ya gone and done it, Mom... The "Try and top this one" syndrome is upon you...he he
5. Oh cool..! I have been cleaning up and clearing out for several days now... I had put on a few pounds and realized I was reflecting my surroundings .. so.. yeah .. shedding pounds everywhere..and it feels good ! I shall have quiet conversations with you while I reorganize ..;)
6. Your are not foolish , Rashmi... only if you maintain this non-existent projection. The future is NOW... and your children are here in the NOW with you... That is the most important place to be.. Projections have a way of manifesting.. I will helpfully project a most pleasant maturation on the parts of all...
7. Are you asking too much for balance and steadiness ? Balance happens when all the baggage is jettisoned. Steadiness happens when you understand how to ride the waves and have fun with the challenges of the navigation.
8. We are having an overcast day also.. I think I shall switch gears today and pull weeds since the sun will not bake me .
9. That damned umbilical cord sure does get tweaked sometimes.
10...hmmmm..Well , here's the thing Rashmi.. Life will never be boring.. Your creation of it won't allow that. So why have the same challenge twice?.. You are doing a fine job of moving on to bigger and better challenges... Learning while you go kinda thing... Might as well go First Class.. and get as comfy as you can by doing that balance thing...Jettison and good steering... S'all ya need.
Have a wonderful First Day, Rashmi...:)
oh those school day butterflies are the worst, I hope your children only have them today
hugs
Impermanence so true..make the most of all that you do! and enjoy it too!
I do believe that there is a master plan Rashmi....have faith and practice it.
Especially where your children are concerned.
Keep then enjoying their lives and watch who they mix with. Being happy and joyous yourself has an amazing effect on those surrounding you.
Yes, it was only yesterday, they came back with smiles from the school and excited about their class, teacher and classmates, so I guess all is good for the coming year :).
@ Jackie, Like you I love my early morning cuppa.
Lol @ 5, I have cleared out so much stuff, now I need to decide whether I want to sell them off of just send them to charity. I am thinking later as there are less hassels on my mind once they are out of my sight.
Thank you :)...My husband is of the same opinion, he says, if you are aware of doing something foolish, you arent foolish yet...
I did the de-weeding with my children on sunday and literally got ourselves baked golden.
I believe that too, I just wish I knew exactly what that is so I could feel confident with what I do around them. I hesitate a lot on issues that seems to be a no brainer with other parents.
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