SHINE, My Word this Year!

 

My word for this year is SHINE.
As I think back over the year I am not sure SHINE resonated for me.
I do know I love seeing the sun SHINE in unusual places
and on the faces that SHINE, but did I feel SHINE in my soul?
Sometimes when I pick a word and pay attention it does the
opposite of what I want.
There have been times when that little black cloud just
rested over my head and there was no sign of shining anywhere.
Maybe seeing that little black cloud and having the word SHINE
did push the cloud away a little quicker.
I am dedicated to the word until the end of the year
while beginning to think on a new word for 2014.

Are you finding a word for 2014?
I do recommend it, as it gives focus to your heart.

Monday's Quotes

 

The tea party is a spa for the soul.  
You leave your cares and word behind. 
Busy people forget their business.  
Your stress melts away, your senses awaken.  

~ Alexandra Stoddard

In the cup this morning is Celestial Seasonings
Candy Cane Lane. 
 A delicious decaf green tea for the holiday.

Baby It's Cold Outside

My view from my window this morning at breakfast.
The hummingbird watching and wanting breakfast too.
As you can see it is frozen.

We had two little birds looking for food.

So we took the feeder and sat it on Christmas lights to thaw.
One happy little bird found it and drank with delight.
The other one has yet to find it though he is fluttering about.

Hummingbird no food
Oh so very cold outside
Come, warm by the lights.

My haiku for this mornings adventure.

Happy weekend, dear friends.
May you take time to notice what you notice.

A Loving Heart

 

This is my grandson, 14 month old "D".  He is stepping out of his play house.
I am prejudice, I am sure; but he has the sweetest heart, a loving heart.

There is a 12 year old boy we see fairly often and "D" keeps trying
to get his attention to come and play.  The 12 year old has autism
and doesn't talk or engage with anyone.
A few days ago the 12 year old was lounging on the floor and
"D" wanted him to come and play.
He patted him on the head with both hands, but had no response.
He stepped away briefly and decided to go back and try again.
This time he sat on his hands and leaned into his chest to sit with him.
Still no response.
Briefly he left again and then turned and tried one more time.
This time he wrapped his arms around this 12 year old boy,
put his head on his shoulder, hugged him, and gave him a kiss.
The 12 year old sat up and had a small smile on his face.
"D" had done his job by showing love to someone
that is closed within himself.

Witnessing this just touched a grammy's heart.
The heart of this little one can teach us all lessons of love.
Now isn't that what the season of Christmas is all about?
Love!

Gentle is the Morning Light

 

All nature sings
and I rejoice!
The light of the morning
sings a song of gentleness.
Sweet light abides in my heart.
Waiting for the snow and the crisp
morning air.
REJOICE!
Shine!

Sing!

JOY of the Season

 

Are you feeling the JOY of the Season?
Or is your head swimming with sugar plums, packages to buy,
cookies to bake, and cards to send?
Oh how I want to just sit in a snowy scene by the fire
and sip wonderful cups of tea or hot chocolate
while surrounded by beautiful Christmas music.
I will let you know when all that makes an appearance,
but for now I must dash.

Let's each make a pledge to set aside some time
for what is important in the holidays.
A time for quiet moments.
A time for friends and family.
A time to celebrate the reason for Christmas.
Take care dear friends and soon we will feel the JOY.

Monday's Quotes

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, 
and behold, everything is 
softer and more beautiful.  

~Norman Vincent Peale