Reflections of Reflecting Back on life!

The Beauty of Reflections

I was reflecting back on the people I have met in 2012, my lessons, the gifts I received from my new friends as well as old ones, I am in awe of this past year!

It made me wonder about reflections... And reflecting back on life. Not living in the past, but receiving and growing by reflecting on the past.

I meet some wonderful new people in 2012 it was my best year for personal growth on many levels.

I lost a friend to "choice" she choose to walk way, I choose to grow in Love... Waiting for her return...

I had a "break up" ... A life lesson in Self Love and honoring Me!

I "hit bottom" at one point, a place I had to go in order to be at the incredible place I am now.
For that I am extremely grateful ...

I joined a dating sight for the first and last time.... What I learned was acceptance of others...and that's where I found self love!

I found that amazing Love, which I have searched for my whole life...
Self Love...
What a journey that was...

I followed my passion for Living life filled with Love, Awe and Wonder. That passion allowed me to travel, meet incredible people, and learn more about myself and the world around me than ever before.

This year I signed a contract to publish a book... Not even sure how that happened... Except I followed my dream... I loved, I was in Awe and I wondered more about Life then ever before...

As I continue to reflect on some amazing people, places and experiences I am looking forward to what 2013 has in store..
Maybe More!!!

Have you sat quietly and reflected on this past year? You will be amazed at the blessings you will find...

Here are a few of mine....
(Old and New in no particular order)

Pam, Patti, Stella, Chuck, Addie, Patty, Deb, Cyndi, Diane , Corrine, Jimmy, Ginger, Clark, Jim, Joanne, Ken, Donna, Ray, Brad, Cindy, Marvin, Roger, Doug, Sharon, Bob, Jodi, Carla, Nick, Jon, Kate, Mark, Karolyn, Sue, MaryBeth, George, Nicole, Lisa, Cher, and the year ended with a special treat, Michael...
And that's just to name a few....

What a gift I have received this past year!

In Awe of my blessings...

"Want a Sandwich? no thanks but I could use a straight jacket"!

Caring For Loved Ones is Truly a Gift...

I'm honored to be caring for my parents at their age. My mom 87, with dementia and my dad 88 with some failing physical health.

Living with dementia is very difficult for anyone, let alone an elderly person who has their own health issues.
After a very frustrating hour with my mother refiguring out the Christmas gifts and cards I knew my dad was frustrated but in a loving way. He is a care taker by nature and continues to care for his wife and adult children the best way he can at his age.

To have my dad around is a gift to me. I am moved to have the time to be able to spend with him at this point in our lives. The love and care he has always shown me, blesses me daily.

His humor is another gift to me, as we spend our time together I love his one liners and am amazed at his quick wit.

I asked him if I could pick him up a sub sandwich for lunch and his reply was "no thanks but I could use a straight jacket"!

I just laughed, he smiled, we connected once again on a very special level.... Both of us looking at my mom insisting on recounting the boxes in the bag, we both felt the deep connection with each other and a love and appreciation for one another....

My goal is to keep him as safe and healthy as I can...
Care taking loved ones truly is a gift!

Love unconditionally,
Embrace generously,
Listen wholeheartedly...

Are there loved ones in your family who could use some TLC?

Living life filled with Love, Awe and Wonder....

Silenced...

Silenced ...

I've been silenced by the tragedy last week in Newtown CT. I'm not sure how to process what happened, my mind goes into shutdown mode, a denial of sorts I guess. I'm not one to read the paper or even watch much TV. Not because I don't care about what's happening in the world because I do. I guess sometimes the sad events of this world affect me in away I would rather not have to think about. I pray for all the families that have lost loved ones... This whole country has been affected in a way that I pray will change for the good.

Heaven received its share of little angels last week, we received a lesson on living in the moment and loving in the moment...knowing no hour is guaranteed.

My heart breaks for the lost lives of this sickening tragedy.

Love someone today ... In spite of any "stuff" you may be holding on to.

Live TODAY ...
LOVE today
BE Present Today...

Sending my love warmth and peace to Newtown CT....

The Sugar Plum Fairy Danced in My Head!

Intentions

My intentions were good
But may be misunderstood
I intended to eat Less
But got myself in a mess
Two days later
Cookies and such
I found myself I had eaten to much
Looking forward to the gym
I couldn't wait to spin
Why do holidays do this to us?
As we over eat, we make such a fuss
Those sugar plums
that dance in my head
Next time I'll leave them instead!
Give me fish, give me veggies
Give me food that is healthy and such
I feel better when I don't eat so much!
Some judge their holidays
By what the scale may say
Some use their ribs to
guide there extra display..
I say there's always another day
It's what's in our heart
that makes the difference anyway
Off to the gym
Off to my class
On dancer
On prancer
To work off my ass...

A weider 12.26.10 6:00 am

The Gift I Opened

The Gift I Gave Myself...

I've come to realize my gift to myself this past year was learning many life lessons from others.... And opening the gifts I have received from them...

This saying came to me a few months ago ...
"My past is not my future but it has taught me to live in the present"

To be able to live in the present is another gift I have given myself this year.

When I look back at all my connections with others and allow myself to understand the depth and timing of each connection, I am amazed at what I have learned....

Here are a few lessons I have personally learned from others that have crossed my life path over the past several years...

What did "They" Teach Me?
To honor myself
To accept myself
To love myself
To free myself
To forgive myself
To find my authentic Self
To be honest with myself

What I found in myself was...
My Truth, personal acceptance, love, Awe, wonder, an authentic Centeredness, living in the moment and more love for others and myself then I ever thought possible.

The Gift... Self Awareness!

What non tangible gift have you given yourself this year?

In Awe of the one true Love,
Self Love...

The Eyes

The Eyes

The eyes of the unknown

         What do you see?

In the eyes of another?

             Could it be?

     Sadness or despair
Joy and belief
     All in the eyes
Of someone you see…

A Weider  12.1.11©

Everyone Has A Story....

The Depth of People

I was at a holiday reunion party last night, what a wonderful time. I loved seeing old classmates, which made me wonder. All the faces of the once young teenage friends now all aged with wisdom lines, wrinkles to some, life lessons to me.

I love people and their stories, where they have been, where they are going. I can never listen enough. There is so much wisdom to be shared once you can get past the mindless chatter of what people think they are suppose to talk about.

Life has moved fast for all of us...
No longer foolish teenage, now, hopefully wise adults...

Taking the time to listen to someone keeps me in Awe...

At a second venue last night I met a man, that I sensed had an incredible story to tell. I shared with him how I loved to write and I wanted to hear his life story... I innocently ask to listen to a stranger... His reaction surprised me.
He looked shocked, flattered, and even honored to think "someone" would care enough to want to listen to his story . He said I made him feel important, to which I replied, "not important but Special"
And I thought...
We are all Special in Gods eyes...

For me listening to someone's life story keeps me in Love, Awe and Wonder.
I love people, I am in Awe of their stories, and I wonder what lessons can be learned...

Will you Listen to someone's story today, and be open to a life lesson?

In awe of people ...