Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hi or H. I'm glad that I have now " met " you! I was wondering who the mysterious was that everyone was missing on the weekend. We all need to get away and escape once in a while ... it does wonders for the soul and your reflection is beautiful. I promise to share Debby with you! lol. She is a wealth of info and I am very glad to have found her and everyone on this site. I'm going to have to start taking notes to keep track of who is who and how old the chillens are etc. Your son with RSS is 2.5 years old? When was he diagnosed? ttyl Dawna Matt 12, 10, Kaitlyn 8, and Noah 3 (RSS) > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > share my thoughts. > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what it > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > living. > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was allowing > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And, > I'm a much better person because of it. > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put aside > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily > lives. > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments - > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me! > > - H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hi Dawna. Well, my son was diagnosed at 9 months - with my advocacy of course - but, that's a long story. If you are really interested - I'll share. Oh, and if you are able to keep track of everyone here and their children - do me a favor - share with me your talents because I'm actually not so good at that!! I usually take notes - but, the older I get - the worse my memory gets! It's nice to meet you too. I'm really not that mysterious LOL - pain in the butt maybe, but Deb will fill you in on that! LOL - H > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > > share my thoughts. > > > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves > > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what > it > > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this > > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > > living. > > > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering > > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking > > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was > allowing > > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers > > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these > > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of > > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within > > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And, > > I'm a much better person because of it. > > > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put > aside > > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care > > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of > > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily > > lives. > > > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments - > > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me! > > > > - H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 What a beautiful reflection. You are a very poetic writer; I could just visualize exactly what you were feeling. I have found that peace when I go for my nightly walks now. Mind you I have the walkman on {blaring tunes} but to me, that is peace, just a chance to let my mind wander {and give me the chance to check out the inside of other people's houses through the windows as I walk by LOL} Yesterday I was on a tear to clean and organize and do, do, do and yet it was so darn nice outside I wanted to be " out " there. I had a ton of school work to do but thought {for the first time} " hey go and sit in the backyard at the patio table and do your work " . Well it was like you described. I sipped my coffee, looked at the blue sky, listened to the wood pecker having a snack and I calmly completed my work. It was so peaceful. I never EVER sit in the backyard {I am a front yard gal where I can see the action on the street} but it was so peaceful. Thanks for sharing those reflections, it made me feel so peaceful {insert exclamation mark here LOL} Deb Reflection Time > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > share my thoughts. > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what it > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > living. > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was allowing > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And, > I'm a much better person because of it. > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put aside > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily > lives. > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments - > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me! > > - H > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 well said H!!!! jodie c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Deb - OMG - I thought I was the only one who LOVES to look in other peoples houses! LOL LOL When my dh and I are driving around for whatever reason at night time - I always have to remind him to slow down so I can see what kind of " decorations " people have chosen for their homes! LOL Your mindfulness sounds beautiful. The backyard sounds beautiful. I love birds. I have an Audobon book that I tab every page of every bird I've seen. My favorite is the Great Blue Heron and the Loon. Such graceful birds. I'm so glad to know that you took the time to reflect and enjoy the beauty of nature. It's worth reminding ourselves and each other how important it is. Thanks for the kind words. I LOVE to write. By the way, any chance you can get that " da_ " keyboard fixed? LOL - H > > What a beautiful reflection. You are a very poetic writer; I could just > visualize exactly what you were feeling. > I have found that peace when I go for my nightly walks now. Mind you I have > the walkman on {blaring tunes} but to me, that is peace, just a chance to > let my mind wander {and give me the chance to check out the inside of other > people's houses through the windows as I walk by LOL} > > Yesterday I was on a tear to clean and organize and do, do, do and yet it > was so darn nice outside I wanted to be " out " there. I had a ton of school > work to do but thought {for the first time} " hey go and sit in the backyard > at the patio table and do your work " . Well it was like you described. I > sipped my coffee, looked at the blue sky, listened to the wood pecker having > a snack and I calmly completed my work. It was so peaceful. I never EVER sit > in the backyard {I am a front yard gal where I can see the action on the > street} but it was so peaceful. > > Thanks for sharing those reflections, it made me feel so peaceful {insert > exclamation mark here LOL} > > Deb > > Reflection Time > > > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > > share my thoughts. > > > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves > > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what it > > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this > > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > > living. > > > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering > > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking > > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was allowing > > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers > > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these > > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of > > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within > > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And, > > I'm a much better person because of it. > > > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put aside > > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care > > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of > > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily > > lives. > > > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments - > > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me! > > > > - H > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 That my dear sounds like you were in North Dakota on my Porch. Where i often sit and watch the wild turkeys run thru my yard, or a Rooster Pheasant sunning himself or a mother dear and her Fawn eating vegetation in my yard. Or at night's with a full moon listening to the coyotes off in the distance. You see that is what is so great about ND. I live in the Country and my closest neighbor is a mile away. Its not all like this but there is alot of places like this so come vist and relax anytime Love Sheldon (Gods Country) Reflection Time During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would share my thoughts. As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what it was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily living. We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed eaters chomping on ragweed. It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was allowing me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And, I'm a much better person because of it. Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put aside our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily lives. I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments - no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me! - H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 That is really beautiful. Sounds like a beautiful poem. I'm glad you had that experience. B 5 3/4 and Kelli 3 advocate22003 wrote: During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would share my thoughts. As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what it was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily living. We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed eaters chomping on ragweed. It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was allowing me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And, I'm a much better person because of it. Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put aside our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily lives. I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments - no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me! - H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Can I join the nosey group too?? I am like you, . I like to look at how other people decorate. Shoot, I need to get some help somehow and GOD knows I can't afford to PAY someone to come in and redo my house! ) I bet there are others on here that like to nib too, huh?? Come on girls! Jodi R. > > > > What a beautiful reflection. You are a very poetic writer; I could > just > > visualize exactly what you were feeling. > > I have found that peace when I go for my nightly walks now. Mind > you I have > > the walkman on {blaring tunes} but to me, that is peace, just a > chance to > > let my mind wander {and give me the chance to check out the inside > of other > > people's houses through the windows as I walk by LOL} > > > > Yesterday I was on a tear to clean and organize and do, do, do and > yet it > > was so darn nice outside I wanted to be " out " there. I had a ton > of school > > work to do but thought {for the first time} " hey go and sit in the > backyard > > at the patio table and do your work " . Well it was like you > described. I > > sipped my coffee, looked at the blue sky, listened to the wood > pecker having > > a snack and I calmly completed my work. It was so peaceful. I > never EVER sit > > in the backyard {I am a front yard gal where I can see the action > on the > > street} but it was so peaceful. > > > > Thanks for sharing those reflections, it made me feel so peaceful > {insert > > exclamation mark here LOL} > > > > Deb > > > > Reflection Time > > > > > > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > > > share my thoughts. > > > > > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the > leaves > > > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > > > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten > what it > > > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > > > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > > > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > > > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this > > > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > > > living. > > > > > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the > hammering > > > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the > honking > > > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > > > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > > > > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was > allowing > > > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > > > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > > > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > > > > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > > > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the > bulldozers > > > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these > > > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites > of > > > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > > > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > > > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides > within > > > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. > And, > > > I'm a much better person because of it. > > > > > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put > aside > > > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take > care > > > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of > > > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our > daily > > > lives. > > > > > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull > moments - > > > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind > me! > > > > > > - H > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Oh heck yes if the curtains are open it's an invitation to look! There's a new commercial on tv for some paint or something where all the people are looking in the windows from the street. We are not alone. > > > > > > What a beautiful reflection. You are a very poetic writer; I > could > > just > > > visualize exactly what you were feeling. > > > I have found that peace when I go for my nightly walks now. Mind > > you I have > > > the walkman on {blaring tunes} but to me, that is peace, just a > > chance to > > > let my mind wander {and give me the chance to check out the > inside > > of other > > > people's houses through the windows as I walk by LOL} > > > > > > Yesterday I was on a tear to clean and organize and do, do, do > and > > yet it > > > was so darn nice outside I wanted to be " out " there. I had a ton > > of school > > > work to do but thought {for the first time} " hey go and sit in > the > > backyard > > > at the patio table and do your work " . Well it was like you > > described. I > > > sipped my coffee, looked at the blue sky, listened to the wood > > pecker having > > > a snack and I calmly completed my work. It was so peaceful. I > > never EVER sit > > > in the backyard {I am a front yard gal where I can see the action > > on the > > > street} but it was so peaceful. > > > > > > Thanks for sharing those reflections, it made me feel so peaceful > > {insert > > > exclamation mark here LOL} > > > > > > Deb > > > > > > Reflection Time > > > > > > > > > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > > > > share my thoughts. > > > > > > > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the > > leaves > > > > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > > > > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten > > what it > > > > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > > > > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > > > > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > > > > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that > this > > > > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > > > > living. > > > > > > > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the > > hammering > > > > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the > > honking > > > > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > > > > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > > > > > > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was > > allowing > > > > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > > > > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > > > > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > > > > > > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > > > > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the > > bulldozers > > > > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with > these > > > > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites > > of > > > > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > > > > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > > > > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides > > within > > > > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. > > And, > > > > I'm a much better person because of it. > > > > > > > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put > > aside > > > > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take > > care > > > > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness > of > > > > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our > > daily > > > > lives. > > > > > > > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull > > moments - > > > > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind > > me! > > > > > > > > - H > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Sounds absolutely beautiful. I've never seen a rooster pheasant - I'll have to check those out. Thanks for sharing. - H > That my dear sounds like you were in North Dakota on my Porch. Where i often sit and watch the wild turkeys run thru my yard, or a Rooster Pheasant sunning himself or a mother dear and her Fawn eating vegetation in my yard. Or at night's with a full moon listening to the coyotes off in the distance. You see that is what is so great about ND. I live in the Country and my closest neighbor is a mile away. Its not all like this but there is alot of places like this so come vist and relax anytime > Love Sheldon (Gods Country) > Reflection Time > > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > share my thoughts. > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what it > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > living. > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was allowing > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And, > I'm a much better person because of it. > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put aside > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily > lives. > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments - > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me! > > - H > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Jodi - LOL...... - H > > > > > > What a beautiful reflection. You are a very poetic writer; I > could > > just > > > visualize exactly what you were feeling. > > > I have found that peace when I go for my nightly walks now. Mind > > you I have > > > the walkman on {blaring tunes} but to me, that is peace, just a > > chance to > > > let my mind wander {and give me the chance to check out the > inside > > of other > > > people's houses through the windows as I walk by LOL} > > > > > > Yesterday I was on a tear to clean and organize and do, do, do > and > > yet it > > > was so darn nice outside I wanted to be " out " there. I had a ton > > of school > > > work to do but thought {for the first time} " hey go and sit in > the > > backyard > > > at the patio table and do your work " . Well it was like you > > described. I > > > sipped my coffee, looked at the blue sky, listened to the wood > > pecker having > > > a snack and I calmly completed my work. It was so peaceful. I > > never EVER sit > > > in the backyard {I am a front yard gal where I can see the action > > on the > > > street} but it was so peaceful. > > > > > > Thanks for sharing those reflections, it made me feel so peaceful > > {insert > > > exclamation mark here LOL} > > > > > > Deb > > > > > > Reflection Time > > > > > > > > > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > > > > share my thoughts. > > > > > > > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the > > leaves > > > > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > > > > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten > > what it > > > > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > > > > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > > > > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > > > > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that > this > > > > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > > > > living. > > > > > > > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the > > hammering > > > > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the > > honking > > > > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > > > > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > > > > > > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was > > allowing > > > > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > > > > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > > > > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > > > > > > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > > > > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the > > bulldozers > > > > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with > these > > > > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites > > of > > > > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > > > > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > > > > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides > > within > > > > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. > > And, > > > > I'm a much better person because of it. > > > > > > > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put > > aside > > > > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take > > care > > > > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness > of > > > > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our > > daily > > > > lives. > > > > > > > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull > > moments - > > > > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind > > me! > > > > > > > > - H > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Dawna - I agree - if the drapes are open - what else are we supposed to do? I can stare at my feet for the rest of my life! LOL - H > > > > > > > > What a beautiful reflection. You are a very poetic writer; I > > could > > > just > > > > visualize exactly what you were feeling. > > > > I have found that peace when I go for my nightly walks now. > Mind > > > you I have > > > > the walkman on {blaring tunes} but to me, that is peace, just a > > > chance to > > > > let my mind wander {and give me the chance to check out the > > inside > > > of other > > > > people's houses through the windows as I walk by LOL} > > > > > > > > Yesterday I was on a tear to clean and organize and do, do, do > > and > > > yet it > > > > was so darn nice outside I wanted to be " out " there. I had a > ton > > > of school > > > > work to do but thought {for the first time} " hey go and sit in > > the > > > backyard > > > > at the patio table and do your work " . Well it was like you > > > described. I > > > > sipped my coffee, looked at the blue sky, listened to the wood > > > pecker having > > > > a snack and I calmly completed my work. It was so peaceful. I > > > never EVER sit > > > > in the backyard {I am a front yard gal where I can see the > action > > > on the > > > > street} but it was so peaceful. > > > > > > > > Thanks for sharing those reflections, it made me feel so > peaceful > > > {insert > > > > exclamation mark here LOL} > > > > > > > > Deb > > > > > > > > Reflection Time > > > > > > > > > > > > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I > would > > > > > share my thoughts. > > > > > > > > > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the > > > leaves > > > > > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time > in > > > > > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten > > > what it > > > > > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > > > > > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an > amazing > > > > > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > > > > > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that > > this > > > > > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > > > > > living. > > > > > > > > > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the > > > hammering > > > > > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the > > > honking > > > > > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and > weed > > > > > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > > > > > > > > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was > > > allowing > > > > > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > > > > > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > > > > > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > > > > > > > > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing > with > > > > > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the > > > bulldozers > > > > > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with > > these > > > > > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two > bites > > > of > > > > > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because > he > > > > > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > > > > > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides > > > within > > > > > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. > > > And, > > > > > I'm a much better person because of it. > > > > > > > > > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to > put > > > aside > > > > > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to > take > > > care > > > > > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and > calmness > > of > > > > > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our > > > daily > > > > > lives. > > > > > > > > > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull > > > moments - > > > > > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will > remind > > > me! > > > > > > > > > > - H > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 If you send me your address to my e-mail ssime@... i will send you the picture of the one in my back yard they are absolutely beautiful and very colorful. Sheldon Reflection Time > > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > share my thoughts. > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the leaves > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten what it > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that this > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > living. > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the hammering > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the honking > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was allowing > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the bulldozers > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with these > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites of > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides within > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. And, > I'm a much better person because of it. > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put aside > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take care > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness of > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our daily > lives. > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull moments - > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind me! > > - H > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Great! Maybe you can send it via e-mail? Thanks! At some point, I'm hoping to become a member of the Audubon Society. I just don't have the time now. I love photography too - although, i don't have time for that either - I'm hoping someday I'll be able to take some pictures of some of my favorite bird species at some point in my lifetime! My dh and I took a trip to Lake Tahoe when his sister got married about 4 years ago and I took so many pictures - I drove him crazy - but, I'm proudly displaying some of my scenery shots in our guest bedroom. Thanks for thinking of me! - H > > That my dear sounds like you were in North Dakota on my Porch. > Where i often sit and watch the wild turkeys run thru my yard, or a > Rooster Pheasant sunning himself or a mother dear and her Fawn > eating vegetation in my yard. Or at night's with a full moon > listening to the coyotes off in the distance. You see that is what > is so great about ND. I live in the Country and my closest neighbor > is a mile away. Its not all like this but there is alot of places > like this so come vist and relax anytime > > Love Sheldon (Gods Country) > > Reflection Time > > > > > > During my weekend I had some time to reflect and thought I would > > share my thoughts. > > > > As I sat on a bench, listening to the breeze gently blow the > leaves > > on the trees above my head I became aware for the first time in > > months of the quietness that surrounded me. I had forgotten > what it > > was like to feel the wind on my shoulders, the sounds of birds > > chattering and dogs barking in the distance. It was an amazing > > feeling to let my mind wander, with no particular thoughts of > > discontent of any kind. It was also amazing to realize that > this > > quietness and peacefulness was what I was missing in my daily > > living. > > > > We become so accustomed to the buzzing of a computer, the > hammering > > of new homes, the screeching of tires turning corners, the > honking > > of horns, the loud engine of a tractor mowing the lawn and weed > > eaters chomping on ragweed. > > > > It was as if time was standing still. It was as if GOD was > allowing > > me the chance to see nature in its purest form, the smells of > > boxwood, the crunching of leaves underneath my feet, and the > > delicate hum of a hummingbird. This is what I am missing. > > > > Today, as my children are joyfully and exuberantly playing with > > their toys, as my neighbor hauls out his tractor, or the > bulldozers > > yet dig another road for a new home - I'm able to deal with > these > > noises much better. As I watch my youngest take only two bites > of > > salami and cream cheese for lunch, or my oldest whine because he > > wants water instead of milk.......I'm able to deal with their > > behaviors much better. The peacefulness that still resides > within > > helps me cope with the goings on of yet another typical day. > And, > > I'm a much better person because of it. > > > > Let's remember to be good to ourselves. Let's remember to put > aside > > our worries, our fears, our concerns, our daily issues to take > care > > of ourselves. Let's remember to enjoy the beauty and calmness > of > > nature and seek the peace that will all help us deal with our > daily > > lives. > > > > I'm going to remember and cherish each of those peacefull > moments - > > no matter how brief - and if not, hopefully someone will remind > me! > > > > - H > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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