Is it coincidence that this is more or less my logo for my company, Lifting Limitations?
What a stormy, windy squally morning here today … I really wanted to stay in bed under my covers!! But I love how the grey skies and whipped up seas made the ocean look so turquoise. The weatherman have been calling it, although it’s hard to see on the big radar where this is coming from. A perfect kind of day to stay inside and finish off my painting, and get my house back in order :)It was with much delight when I briefly checked my email this morning, that Elephant Journal emailed me the above poem. It’s one of my absolute favorites, and I’ve been waiting for the right time to share it. And it’s just right for stormy weather !! The poem always hung on my wall at my various offices in PC Paradise. When the retail and service customers got to be too much for me, I could escape into my office in the back, breathe for a bit, and stare at the poem. It would always reinvigorate me to get back “in the ring” …“If you can dream – and not make dreams your master;
If you can think – and not make thoughts your aim ….”
~ Ruyard Kipling
I actually enjoyed running retail. I suppose I just like being of help, and being able to help someone find just what they are looking for was always a pleasure. On the other hand, service customers, who usually are in pretty dire straits – ie, their computer was usually dead – can be the absolute worst of humanity. You’d think that since they truly need your help, they would be kind. But no, most of them liked to take their problems out on the front desk, retail person. It was a big life lesson in how NOT to act. Never bite the hand that feeds you, right ?!?
“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
What a beautiful still morning to sit and contemplate. I’m so happy that yesterday cleared off to reveal a sunny afternoon for all my friends down at the chili cook off. Spencer headed out for the festivities, while I stayed home for a peaceful day, working on finishing off a graphics project for a client. While the cook-off was over at sundown, Spencer was still not home when I woke up at 1AM, which gave cause for a bit of worry. Just another reminder to offer our love, as our loved ones depart for their day. One never knows when might be the last time we’ll see someone. I was so happy to find him fast asleep on the couch after my meditation this morning ❤
“When you know who you are; when your mission is clear and you burn with the inner fire of unbreakable will; no cold can touch your heart; no deluge can dampen your purpose. You know that you are alive.”
~ Chief Seattle, Duwamish (1780-1866)
Wow, what a stormy morning here in the VI with lots of thunder and lightening, which always make me feel very connected to mother earth. The colors of the sky were really amazing and ominous! The heavy thunder prompted me to search out for an American Indian Teaching. And as I do so, I’m sending out positive vibes that this little wave will hurry out out of here for all my friends participating in our Annual Chili Cookoff today. Good luck one and all !!!
As things are winding down here, so is my work with my clients. And as it’s crunch time, I’ve been amazed at what has just magically appeared.
I cannot re-iterate enough how important it is to journal, to dream board, creatively doodle, etc. And keep all of these things organized, to be looked through at least once a year. When we are truly tied into our divine higher being, which appears when the thinking mind lets go, I believe the creations that come of it hold the answers to our true purpose and passion here on this planet.