Ain't It Grand

What a world we live in, in our own heads and as inhabitants of planet earth. The craziness, the incredible and unbelievable in peoples behavior, the wrong doing fueled by hate and fear seems more intense. The mainstream news focuses on up to the minute bad news, the dead and dying, war, abuse, corruption, desperation and dispair. The breaking news alerts the viewer of something different and new happening, probably not a good thing about the harsh reality of our world. It's the news, "it's what's for dinner". We consume it consciously and subconsiously as fear mongers in the media, corporate America and other places continue to shove the ugliness down our throats. Health and happiness does not sell as well as fear, doubt, inadaquicies, comparing yourself to others, confusion, judgement, hate, cynicism, complacency,  

Stress follows the discontentment as worry and uneasiness settle-in. Meanwhile, mental and physical health are comprimised. More effort is required to keep a good perspective, peaceful and positive. The attitude of gratitude is effective in curtailing the fretting but sometimes takes longer to get to that place. 

Faith and Hope are great detractors of the darkness of the world. Grace surfaces from a soulful, spirit, out of sadness, greif, trauma, after, during the moment we are most in need of the divinity and blessing. Out of nowhere like a mighty warrior to light the darkness from places beyond most human understanding, above and beyond earth's boundries from an unlimited, unconstrained place that is of peace, power and perfection, humble compassion-driven places of privilege. Our vulverability is front and center when we seek shelter from lifes storms. We look for and wish to connect to creators creations since time untold, here and now from on high to the lowest places, the lost, richest, poorest we all long to connect to such graciousness.

Attaching myself to the idea of somehing to turn to when I am not sure of which direction to go, beyond what the eye can see but what the heart and soul can feel continues to prove over and over that keeping the faith is a rock solid life-saving strategy, prayer and defense against a chaotic and unfair world.

To counter attack, appease, remedy, soothe, replace wrongdoing in the world means to cease the opportunity to lift the shroud of darkness whenver possible, in many situations at any time and any place. It is an ongoing summit of sorts, a cooperative based on our own willingness to offer a kind word or simple gesture of kindness and make life more livable. It is a no cost approach to contributing to the betterment of the world. To have the capacity to share our own gifts of faith and hope, joy and peace even as the darkness lurks around attempting to put out our light. Ain't it grand to realize we can share our light, our own preciousness our own peace and love. 

Happy Easter! 🕊🌷

May Blessings follow us and lead us into beautiful ways of blessing others. May memories of joyful gifts past and present be clear and make us better people.💛 

JAX 🐾

We rescued eachother over twelve years ago. It was as much of an adjustment to get used to having the big brutus of a Boxer around as it is now to adjust to good dog not being here now. His soul and great spirit remains and visiting me the afternoon following his send-off in the morning at the veterinarians office. The painful decision stemmed from advancing heart failure that was making it more challenging for him to get comfortable and move.

In the dream I sit at the dining room table and look up to see Jax standing in front of the loveseat. I stand up and walk a few steps toward him to make sure he is really there. It is so vivid yet I think to myself, this is a dream. I walk to the other side of the couch and good boy moves over to where I sit so that I can love him-up with kisses and hugs about his beautiful furry face and head. The moment with Jax dissipated into my awaking from the nap was taking. It was as powerful and heaven sent message for me as the butterfly incidents following brother Mark's death in 1994.

It is so amazing how much our beloved pets mean to us, their presence enriches our lives. It is priceless therapy to know the warmth, love and trust of a pet who makes life so much more enjoyable and fun and full of surprises and joy. 

I miss you quite much, Jax, my guy, my hito, companion through Covid, the good days and bad, the wonderful times and worrisome occasions that turned-out better just having you around, so comforting with the innocence, humility and heart warming ways befitting an angel. 🐾💔

Seasons Under The Big Top

 A month into a brand new year. Time seems to stand still while never stopping at all.  The days that make up a week, a month and the seasons create the big and little moments of lthe year. Every day is part of the big picture, the seasons frame life with particular sounds, scents, natural indicators of the time of the year.  

Like the big top that covers the circus, the year drapes over the days of our lives that include every emotion that comes with every experience, thought, dream ,encounter, intention, lesson, all the love, disdain, delight, dissapintment. It's all there each thrill and chilling moment that end-up defining the years. 

LIfe like the circus, as overwhelming as it is easy to take, exciting, inexplicable and full of surprises. We take our place and hope to have a good view of everything. We seek and find that certain thing that can leave us breathless or prompt prayers for things to go well, for safe paths and good health.