Reminder

I have been reminded this week in various ways about who and what I am.
I am spirit, first and foremost, in a body. I KNOW this inside my heart to be true.
I can be and do anything I desire within some sort of self defined limits. I am always loved, always cared for. I don't have to worry about what will happen tomorrow, but keep my eyes on NOW.
It is true that sometimes this old ego in the body takes over and drives me to worry and fret, to blame and anger, but I don't have to listen to it, I can turn my attention elsewhere. I can look
out at the sparkling snow, I can listen to the rain hit the roof, I can watch the birds or the sunset or a leaf falling to the ground. It always seems that nature grounds me and calls me back to who I am, always reminds me of the grandeur that abounds.
I am spirit, I am light as a feather and if I could only remember this I would be carefree.
Care Free. Happy Go Lucky.
No matter what happens, embrace whatever pain comes, it will leave, it never stays.
Live. Breathe. Smile. Love. Spirit.
Wishing you a carefree weekend.
Love you mom. Love you Renee.
XOXOXOXO ♥

Sharing the adventure

A peaceful life can’t be provided for in a comprehensive way — taking care of the imagined future, for instance, or reaching out to the larger surroundings to insure security and comfort, a certain way of living. How to have a peaceful life really comes down to a very small thing: how to have a peaceful moment. This is a doable thing. -Jan Frazier

This post is my attempt to share my spiritual journey with you. I know many of you are also on your own journey and this post is for you. I also have many readers who don't give a fig about any of it and that is okay too :-). My story of how I came to this place today in my journey would take a zillion posts to relate, so I will try to explain it in a way that won't put you to sleep :-).
Since I was small, say 6 years old, I have known that I have a spirit inside and I have had a deep relationship with it. The last year it has grown deeper still and now I am on a cliff ready to jump into the adventure of my life. To dwell always in the blissful energy that is my soul. I have had many teachers on my way and the one who is helping me at the moment is a wonderful writer by the name of Jan Frazier. She has written a powerful, awe inspiring book called"When Fear Falls Away" The story of a sudden awakening. This book shows us what is possible and I relate because I have already tasted of the nectar she so beautifully writes about. Is it possible to be in a state of love, bliss and trust all the time? Yes, yes it is and she is proof. The most amazing thing is that it is our choice to do so if we wish it. If you have an interest I would urge you to check out her site and her book, it will blow you away. Happy Monday! XOXO

My Adventure in Trust

This life I am living is turning into something I never dreamed nor even thought of.
A life lived moment to moment (as it should be)accepting whatever comes and falling in love with it on a daily basis. Is there stress? Yes, if I allow myself to worry and listen to the stories my mind cooks up. Do I give in to stress? Sometimes, but less and less as I trust more and more.
What exactly am I trusting? First, I trust spirit, I trust the direction I get from spirit and I trust myself. Just as all jobs were done, and bills were paid, I got a little nervous because I had nothing scheduled and knew what little I had left would not last long. Then like clockwork I got three calls for jobs. The phone is silent for two weeks then three calls in one day :-). And the best part is that I have a lot more wonderful time to do my art and play and visit friends. I am more able to live in the now and trust more everyday. When I start to get nervous I ask myself if after 53 years of being superbly taken care of, spirit would suddenly take time off :-).
How much do you trust? Any stories to tell about how trust and bravery paid off?
Happy Tuesday! XOXO

Just in time...

Well, some jobs came in. Short, time wise, but intense physically, so I may go missing for a few days this week. I am so thankful for the work. I would rather sell paintings, but spirit knows what it is doing, so I won't complain :-). I am getting the hang of this new life of living by the seat of my pants and I am developing quiet a taste for it :-). Much more exciting way to live than 9-5. There are many more important things than security, which is false anyway. In other news, my friend L had a wonderful show yesterday, many important people came and many pieces were sold! I love it when my friends are a success. Congrats L! Today, is another 24 hours in which I can do what I want, so I think I will go for a run, lay low and read, work on Erin's painting and watch an art video on Alice Neel, now she was my kind of painter! I am always so inspired by artists who are true to themselves, and she was an original. What are you up to today?
Have a wonderful Monday! XOXO

Spirit

Today I am thinking of how we define ourselves and I am also wondering why we think we have to define ourselves at all. We tend to define ourselves by things like what we do for a living, or how old we are, what we drive or how much money we have. People also assume many things about us by our own definitions, sometimes they make up some labels for us. In reality we are not any of those things. What we are is spirit. That is what I believe. We are spirit, always alive, always loving and forever. Whatever else we are is ego and really of no real power. So, anyway that is what is on my mind. Have a happy Sunday. The beautiful photo is by Geraint Smith.