It's been awhile.... Let's talk about change!

So from the outside we are experiencing a transition from this......

   to this..........

and before long.....

Now that is quite a contrast in nature.... but effortlessly the seasons change without self-doubt, fear or worry.

And within ourselves...we are all knowing, all loving ...self-doubt, fear and worry should not be there either.

if we live thru spiritual eyes....

But very often we allow our human side to control our path filled with self-doubt, fear and worry and here's a good point...

It seems to me that it all goes back to "CHANGE".  

So from today forward.... make a daily "CHANGE" in your LIFE.  Wake up everyday and EXPAND your LIFE.  Don't allow youself to become predictable because I believe that will "age" you quicker than the number of birthday candles on your cake.  Live BIG and live LOUD and become the oldest kid on the block.  Because if you can see life thru the eyes of a child, you will see that spirit connection that embraces change.

ENJOY!!!!!

Just Beachin That's All

Yes, this is the view out my window except we are getting a little rain this morning.  But rain, shine doesn't matter as I am at home here, one of the few places where I find total ...peace. 

It's Wednesday, the week is going fast and before I know it,  I will need to bring home this sense of peace and carry it thru until the next time I am able to be here.

But along with the beautiful views, weather and sense of peace that I am experiencing....I realize something.  The best part of vacation is with the company you keep.  And even though we will be going home in a few days, the best part of vacation will be coming home with me, my husband and my sons.

So enjoy the space you are in today... whether you are on vacation, at home today,  going to work or whatever the situation.  It is the enjoyment of everyday life that we all should strive for.  Don't let life pass you by waiting for the next vacation.

Enjoy... it feels good to write and thanks Nora... saw your blog post and it motivated me to get back to this blog.

Also, please subscribe to our YouTube channel for  Tripping Over Enlightenment. We are going to be filming on location at places we talk about in the book, overviewing chapters and continuing discussions as we go along.  We will post these videos once a week.... Enjoy!          

Gotta Dance!!

This morning the words "Gotta Dance" came into my mind.  So as I went out to look for an image/video that matches the thought, I came across this one.

"Cut the thought... play the video"

Now, if that doesn't make you think about the joy of living a "free" life,  I don't know what else to show you! :)

Age really has no boundaries.  There are possibilities in every moment if you believe in them, if you are willing to go into the realm of your own imagination to find it. 

When you take time to devote to others as you do when you make a choice to be a parent or in reverse help your own parents, there is a point in time when you are left standing once again as an individual, filled with endless possibilities.  And this can be at any age.

Dream big, embrace the thoughts and live out loud like the folks in this  "Gotta Dance" video.

Think about YOUR next big adventure and ENJOY!!!



I like the message above.  Today I want to briefly talk about "gathering our thoughts".  Often times this is difficult to do as everyday life is an ever changing influence.  So through all the emotions that a day can bring, we need to find our core... the thoughts that keep our dreams moving forward. And as we sort thru the every day thoughts that come and go, remember to take time to gather those thoughts in the background that are the dreams and passions of your life remembering to take time and bring them into your reality.  Short and sweet today... ENJOY!!!!

It Should Be Called...  "Mentalpause"

As I was writing yesterday morning, all was well, finished my big cup of coffee and before I got out the last sentence... it hit.  My mind became scattered, I felt anxious and I wanted to cry all at the same time!  I was thinking...  "What the !@#@?"  and it bothered me that I couldn't get a handle on it.  In fact I didn't really get a handle on it until after I exercised and engaged in activity last night when I went to a play rehearsal.

Menopause is in full swing this season! I've moved into a "mentalpause" state of mind.  I looked up caffeine and menopause... not a good combination, so good-bye to coffee for now. 

This morning I am sitting here writing you drinking orange juice anticipating the caffeine headache later on, but feeling I am in control of my emotions.

I am trying to sort thru this mystery of mid-life. It is certainly a challenge when all of a sudden you feel you don't have control. 

I am starting to believe that being active both mentally and physically certainly helps.  And so I will move thru this passing stage, taking time to acknowledge it for what it is... a life change

So if you see me, ask if I am in a "happy", "angry" or "confused" state of mind like the woman in the picture above.

Remember the song  "In The Mood"?  Well, I am actualy experincing "In The Mood Swings" part of life... BIG DIFFERENCE but I have to try to find humor in it all.

Enjoy your day!!

Taking It All In...

I am not certain how to talk about this, but my dear friend Nora and I opened up our first box of "Tripping Overn Enlightenment" books.  My mind flashed back to all the joy, tears, talks, walks, lunches, great desserts with a splash of wine :) that we experienced to reach this moment in time. 

It is an accomplishment that I hope my mom is very proud of.  Even though she is passed, she is the influence that brought us together that developed into a wonderful friendship, one where we both can be ourselves 100%.

So I am taking this all in with a very humble heart as I smile knowing anything really is possible.  Hmmmm, is that another tsunami on the horizon?  My mind is filling with excited anticipation of what is next! 

It's fun knowing changes can be around the next corner



Go forward today and dream... dream big and when that "aha" moment finds you, enjoy the path that leads you down your road to accomplishments.  ENJOY!



Is Life As Predictable As The Weather?

 If it is, you better take sunglasses and an umbrella today! :) 

The joy of life is the anticipation of what your day will bring to you.  It is like a weather girl (or man) prediction.  Some days we will be spot on with what it will bring and other days we will miss the weather pattern completely.  I often wanted to be a weather girl, because you can say it is going to be a sunny day as you look outside and see dark storm clouds approaching. And you still get to go back to your job the next day to try...try... try again!

So we can "forecast" our day accordingly, I know I always spin in the direction of forcasting a good day.  But we all know that isn't always an accurate prediction.  So we have to be prepared for what the day will bring us.  I always have both my sunglasses and an umbrella with me when I start my day.  That way, I can prepare for the day knowing life is full of serendipity.  It can hold pleasant surprises on a rainy day or you can feel the heat on a sunny day. Some days it can even be partly cloudy or partly sunny. If you remember to see it thru with positive energy and light you will find the silver linings that move you forward in life.

ENJOY!