Autumn

I love this time of year. It is the season of change, with beautiful colors and falling leaves. Warm, sunny days  followed by cold, crisp nights to help us sleep. The days are getting shorter and all I want to do is put on a comfy sweater, leggings with fluffy socks and get cozy under a blanket while reading a good book. It's been a long time since I did that. 

Autumn is more than just the weather though. It is the time to celebrate the harvest and express our gratitude for the bounty provided. While we finish some of those projects, we also want to pause and find our balance. We need to slow down and rest because we have been working so hard.

More than ever, we should be asking for blessings, meditating and praying for peace and stability. Use Autumn as to not only reflect back on the past year, but also your life. Dream a little, be diligent and actually plan for your future. There is nothing wrong with having some goals, but remember, you need to stick to your plans to make those dreams a reality.

In the meantime, celebrate all of your successes. Give thanks to those who have helped you and don't forget to give yourself a pat on the back for making it through. Seek to bring balance into your life. You will rest easier and be more happy.

Wishing you moments to enjoy autumn!

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Peace

 You've been elusive most of my life,

while I've dealt with the pain cutting like a knife.

I thought I was doing what was right,

working hard every day towards the prize in sight.

Others always came first day in and day out,

but reality set it and I was left in doubt.

When I finally figured out what I had lost,

half my life was over with no replacement cost.

At first I was angry, sad and blue,

but decided to kit butt and said I was through.

Now my life is back and it's all mine,

and the peace I've wanted is like a sweet wine.

It's all about having the right attitude,

and giving thanks to Him in gratitude.

Now I'm more happy and feeling less stress,

The world is mine with peace as my success.

 Wishing you moments of peace,

 

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BFF #145 All I Want For Christmas

I have to admit that the last couple of years have been really tough to like Christmas. I just hadn’t been in the holiday spirit. In fact, you could call me a real “Scrooge”. I wasn’t all that happy, so why do anything to do express it. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I went through some of the motions. Bought gifts and made cookies and such, but my heart was really into it. Bah Humbug!

This year is different. My life is back on track and I have finally figured out what is important in life. The things that I thought were important no longer mean anything to me. It’s a funny thing. When I finally figured it out, everything started to turn around.

I admit that I struggled with it at first, and even attempted to get my old life back, or at the very least, get it back to as close as I thought I could get it. Then one day, I just let everything go. When that happened, when I let that struggle go, everything in my new life just clicked. I figured out what was really important and what I really wanted.

So, this year, I could ask Santa for “a million things”, but in reality, my wants are simple: peace, quiet and simplicity. Anything beyond that, well…it will just be a bonus.

Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas this year!



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