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a little trip to the library…

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I’m not even going to lie… I’m getting desperate for ideas to get us out of the house. I know I’ve said it before, but winter is always hard around here, and this one has been the hardest in years. The temperatures have plummeted again and we’re set to get more snow on Thursday. It’s difficult enough that we’ve got so much to look forward to once the warm weather comes; but the fact that we can’t even leave the house — because it hurts(!) — is making my life flat out depressing. On top of that, I’ve been having some personal issues and a bunch of my close friends & family members are wading through problems and losses, too. Have I mentioned how ready I am for spring to get here?

Roman & I bundled up and sneaked out of the house yesterday for a little trip to the library. There’s not all that much that you can do with a nine-month-old in the library, but it was nice to get out and have a change of scenery. I picked up a couple of books — The Secret Life of Bees & Chickens for the Backyard Homesteader — and I’m trying to lose myself in them while I dream of warmer days.

To remind myself that happiness is not far away, I put together a little “warmth” collage from my manifest board on Pinterest. This is what it looks like in my daydreams… (Click the image to make it larger.)

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Dreaming of sunshine & sandy toes,
Dena
xo

P.S. I finished working on the invite for Roman’s party! Here’s a mock-up: Camp Roman Invitation. I’ll make a full update about my party plans soon. One more thing to look forward to! 😉

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    Are You Oblivious, Aware, or Getting It?

    This is a guest post from my friend, Andy Feld.

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    As I travel and meet new people all over our country, it seems most everyone falls into one of the three areas mentioned in this month’s title. What am I talking about? It’s the societal evolutionary change which is now in progress, although admittedly sometimes imperceptible. It is easy to see that violence rarely leads to anything but more violence. Overt materialism, absent integrity, brings happiness and abundance to very few. Additionally, centuries of male dominated insensitive energy added to a populace unwilling to take responsibility has us at a precarious tipping point.

    So, do you sense what I say is true? Are you oblivious to these changes in the air, or are you ahead of the curve and already taking the steps necessary to not only survive, but thrive in the years to come? Frankly, I am often greeted by individuals with long faces who tell me they will be happy again when things get back to ‘normal’. Normal for many means simply getting back to a life dominated by financial gain and the purchase of new things, but those days may be long gone. Banks are not lending money, our population is increasingly unemployed or aging and dependent, houses are not selling, there seems to be an oversupply of everything and worldwide competition is greater than ever. What if today is the way things will be for the next 20-30 years or longer? What are you going to do to be happy, prosperous, and emotionally abundant?

    Make no mistake, everything is changing and just about everyone is affected. Personally, my income does not approach what I once earned as a corporate CEO, my car is not as new and shiny as it once may have been, and I visit fewer restaurants, but my life has never been more pleasant. Would you agree that now is the time to not only re-evaluate, but also re-create our lives? If so, you are GETTING IT loud and clear, but if not, let’s look into what we can do about it.

    1. We are all One, connected with a common thread of spirit. When I say WE, I mean ALL humans, animals, plant life, earth, and stars. We all are of the same source energy, and understanding and respecting this Oneness is a key to thriving in our new age. Allowing all else to be, with love and respect, and without judgment of unique individual differences will open our portals to Universal Light. One cannot mistreat another human, the earth, our vegetation, and the animals without also mistreating oneself. We are all connected and what we put forth to others is what will always come back to us.

    2. Listen to our heart, our Inner Radar as I call it in my books, without the fear of judgment from others. We are all unique and different, and learning to reach within and hear that guidance we all individually brought forth to this lifetime allows us to grow and prosper in alignment with our life’s purpose. There is no better way to accomplish this than a regular practice of meditation and contemplation.

    3. Understanding the process for manifesting our life’s dreams. It takes quite a bit of practice and self-discipline, and you may be getting tired of hearing me speak about it, but we are the product of our thoughts, emotions, words, and actions. Very little we desire will manifest without the alignment of these four elements. Believe in this, practice and have faith and you will embrace your life like never before.

    4. Learn to appreciate all that you have. From hot running water, to clothes in your closet, and food in the refrigerator, most of us have so much to be thankful for yet rarely acknowledge. The beauty of nature, our relationships, our health and the list should go on and on. Write it down and truly rejoice in how many ways you are blessed.

    5. Diligently work on balancing your male and female attributes. We are all a combination of both masculine and feminine, and the more we keep these two in balance the more we vibrate with the earth.

    Yes, everything is changing. First, become aware and then jump on board, but it will always be the choice of the individual. No one, other than you is responsible for your rescue.

    Whether it is a business, an organization, or individual, the time for changing the status quo in right now. How to go about it in this new environment is what I speak about and teach. I would love the opportunity to work with you or your group.

    With much love and appreciation,
    Andy

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    Andy lives in Morrison, Colorado outside Denver. He travels the country as a frequent speaker on life inspiration and business sales. He is also a regular guest on radio programs across the United States and on local TV.

    You can read more about Andy at his website, Simple Happy, and you can find his books on Amazon at the following links.

10 Comments

  1. Sorry to hear things are getting on the rough side. Here we are down south getting all excited for snow and you’re just totally over it. It doesn’t linger and get old gross and grey. And yeah, adding personal and family problems on top of that, that’s never easy.

    But this whole birthday thing is exciting! I see Sam’s birthday not only a celebration of him being born, but also that it’s the start of spring and warmer weather. I bet it feels the same way for Roman’s birthday too!

    1. Thanks so much, Suzy! You’re so sweet. Yea, winter has been a tough time, but it’s temporary. Spring is around the corner and soooo much to look forward to. I can’t believe that ONE is on the horizon for our little guys! <3

  2. oh get out, that invite is way cute! sorry life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for you right now. that sweet little face and your kick ass day dreaming (um, can i join ya in all of those places??) should help get you through. hang in there 🙂

  3. Thinking of you! xoxo And I agree, heaps of troubles on your heart always seem more bearable in the warmer months. January is always just a terrible time. February is a bit happier. Before you know it itll be warm! And goodness, love library dates with James. Even if right now, all he wants to do is crawl up and down the aisles. Still fun though. 🙂

    1. Crawling up and down the aisles, yup. Oh and Roman occasionally pulls a few books off the shelf and attempts to rip out pages, too. Such fun! Hehehe… Thanks, love. <3

  4. If you like “The Secret Life of Bees,” the author just came out with another book that is pretty good: “The Invention of Wings.”

    1. Thanks, Jen. I am on the hold list for that one at my local library. Can’t wait to get my hands on it! 🙂

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