Sweet, aromatic roses, any color!

I'll be in the Emerald City painting the horses of different colors.

Actually, I have very bad motion sickness and I've been on 5 cruises. I start taking Dramamine about 2 hours before setting sail and make sure I take one each day and I've been fine each cruise but my first. I learned my lesson on that one about starting the meds before setting sail! lol



I can't find the thread about this one....

Make it milkshakes Danny boy and then you're getting two for the price of one.

Good morning Everyone, I hope your day is filled with smiles and laughter.

Alive In Joy
Dispelling Drama

There are scores of people in the world who seem to be magnets for calamity. They live their lives jumping from one difficult to the next, surrounded by unstable individuals. Some believe themselves victims of fate and decry a universe they regard as malevolent. Others view their chaotic circumstances as just punishments for some failing within. Yet, in truth, neither group has been fated or consigned to suffer. They are likely unconsciously drawing drama into their lives, attracting catastrophe through their choices, attitudes, and patterns of thought. Drama, however disastrous, can be exciting and stimulating. But the thrill of pandemonium eventually begins to frustrate the soul and drain the energy of all who embrace it. To halt this process, we must understand the root of our drama addiction, be aware of our reactions, and be willing to accept that a serene, joyful life need not be a boring one.

Many people, so used to living in the dramatic world they create, feel uncomfortable when confronted with the prospect of a lifetime of peace and contentment. The drama in their lives serves multiple purposes. Upset causes excitement, prompting the body to manufacture adrenaline, which produces a pleasurable surge of energy. For those seeking affection in the form of sympathy, drama forms the basis of their identity as a victim. And when drama is familial, many people believe they can avoid abandonment by continuing to play a key role in the established family dynamic. The addiction to drama is fed by the intensity of the feelings evoked during bouts of conflict, periods of uncertainty, and upheaval.

Understanding where the subconscious need for drama stems from is the key to addressing it effectively. Journaling can help you transfer this need from your mind onto a benign piece of paper. After repeated writing sessions, your feelings regarding the mayhem, hurt feelings, and confusion often associated with drama become clear. When you confront your emotional response to drama and the purpose it serves in your life, you can reject it. Each time you consciously choose not to take part in dramatic situations or associate with dramatic people, you create space in your inner being that is filled with a calm and tranquil stillness and becomes an asset in your quest to lead a more centered life.

Time to take care of dinner.....

Ya think he might be tryin to stir up our Irish ire?

Half of me is Irish. Let's not discuss my other half!

I get these in daily weekday emails. I'll post the website in case anyone wants to subscribe but I do plan on posting them here anyway. These are a little bigger than a thought for the day but it does give you something to think about, relate to and/or incorporate within your own life. Take what you want/need and leave the rest.

The Daily OM


Experiences To Savor
Magical Moments

Most of us are adept at seeing the big picture. Caught up in the hectic pace of modern life, we feel compelled to immediately distinguish what is important from what is not. The assessment is an easy one to make when we are mired in the daily grind, everything relating to success seems significant and everything else seems comparatively trivial. But what is most precious in this life cannot be measured in affluence or influence. The truly noteworthy events in our lives are often the least momentous yet the most wonderful. They are the magical moments in which we are simply awestruck by the wonderment of life. Though our perception of magical moments may be blocked by worldly concerns, our days are filled with such moments. To experience them fully, we need only open ourselves to their existence.

Magical moments are not measured by the composition of an experience but rather by our reaction to it. Since such moments come and go quickly, they should be consciously savored and noted. They stick with us only when we recognize the impact they have had on our mood, our day, and our lives. In such instances, we may find we are suddenly and blissfully aware that we have evolved or that those around us have changed in some positive way. We may stand in awe at the beauty of a familiar object or derive great pleasure from an everyday activity. Or we may witness incidents of supreme kindness and compassion that do not directly involve us yet touch our hearts intensely. Nature is a constant source of magical moments. When we cherish such occurrences, we condition ourselves to take note of them when they happen and appreciate the value they add to our lives.

An idea for increasing your awareness of the magical moments in your life is to record all such happenings in a journal kept for that purpose. As these moments are personal, your journal can be a documentation of small joys or a testimony of grand revelations. You may begin to notice that there is more magic in your life than you initially imagined. In striving to make the most of each of these magical moments, you grant yourself permission to experience new levels of joy, surprise, tenderness, and personal fulfillment.

Great presentation!

I don't think that always rings true. There are quotes which can remain contemporary as well as provide inspiration and motivation daily. Like these:

"Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
~ Abraham Lincoln

Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.
~ Albert Einstein

If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.
~ Henry David Thoreau

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.
~ William Arthur Ward

Rainy and dreary here too.......I need another cup of coffee......wondering if Terry and Julie really feel safe and sound across the river...

I have taught my clients how to style their hair at home once I cut it for them. I also taught them how best to keep it healthy.

Then, as a sales manager I taught workshops on sales techniques, recruiting, product knowledge and party planning.

Now I teach youngsters fine art and all that goes along with it.

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I learned, while I was quite young, that you never REALLY know a person until you live with them.

Do ya think Oprah is sufficiently embarrassed that she "introduced" him to the world at this point?

WOW! So what IS that he's doing on the telly.....evangelism?

Hi Charles, I hope you're well. Thanks for the space to say hi to friends.

Yes!

One of my kindergarten students was very excited to show me her art work but she had perfume on and it gave me an asthma attack. There I am coughing like crazy, using my inhaler, had to sit down and this other little girl says what's the matter Ms. K did you run out of gas?

I get those but not on this site. I just tell them I'm in Africa on business at the moment.

By the way, I discovered, through messing with a scammer, that many of them steal their pictures from this site: http://www.focusagencyhawaii.com/index-main.htm Without fail, every contact I've ever had with someone pictured on this site has turned out to be a scammer.