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GiT Thursday — 08.05.10

Introducing: GiT (Give it Thanks) Thursday: My weekly list of gratitude for the huge & the tiny things that I am thankful for.

SeahorseThe sea. I am convinced that I was a mermaid in my past life. As a toddler, I was thrown into the swimming pool to sink or swim. I swam. People are always amazed to see me swim or tread water for hours on end without exhaustion. The truth is, being in the water feels far more natural to me than being on land. The sea is my sweet surrender. It calls to me when I am away. My favourite thing about summertime is visiting the ocean & spending time near the sea.

Matthew & Bella at Island Beach State Park | July 12, 2010

SeahorseCrystal moon. Denver, Colorado is a treasure trove for finding lovely, little trinkets. Last June, I carried home a crystal moon that now hangs from my rear view mirror. During each morning commute, the crystal catches sunlight & throws prismatic, rainbow beams across my Jeep.

SeahorseTrip planning. Oh, heart. There is nothing I love more than exploring new places. Planning my explorations is often just as fun the actual exploring! I am currently plotting an autumn trip to Paris & it’s making me shudder with excitement. (If you live in or near Paris & want to meet up/give me a tour, do let me know.)

SeahorseBaby Brian. My nephew is the sweetest little boy this side of heaven. No, really, he is. I really must devote a full post to his saccharine sweetness sometime soon so that the rest of the world can swoon with me.

SeahorseSummertime. Northeastern winters are the hardest. Being a Jersey girl born & raised, I’ve seen my fair share of blizzards, ice storms, and “Nor’easters”. Throughout those icy months I dream of sweet summertime, sunshine, humidity, & sexy beads of sweat. It’s August & I know that autumn is just around the corner, but I am taking full advantage of every day of warmth that’s left.

SeahorseMika. Mika is my cat. She has bright, icy blue eyes. She is grey/white with a dark, ringed tail like a raccoon. Mika means “raccoon” in Sioux. She is both the sweetest & the most mischievous little girl that I’ve ever known! She loves me like heck one minute & then raises hell in the next. I wish she would stop bringing me presents—chipmunks, moles, sparrows, blue jays, snakes, and so on—but she is a tremendous little hunting tigress. And I don’t mind her keeping the mice out of the house.

Mika on the Front Porch | Winter 2008

Itty Bits…
I am also thankful for: the gigantic cucumbers & the ridiculously delicious tomatoes from our garden; finding new blogs to fall head over heels in love with; scoring a babysitting job on Saturday night—cash(!); Emma’s 3rd birthday party this weekend; date with my bestie tonight; & plotting/planning/recharging my 2010 goals.

Tell me, loves, what are you thankful for this week?

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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.

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  4. I am thankful today for my Mom..healthy and vibrant, wise and pretty, strong and courageous, my best friend –who turned 72 today

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