Valuable Vitamins

                          
  H20 +fresh fruity herby vits = more natural energy

Most people know how important it is to be hydrated,ongoing.
And getting the balance right is vital.
Do we realise how lucky we are to be able to turn on a tap,and voila,there is water,running freely and clearly?Or to walk to a store,and find springwater from around the world,ready to drink? Miracles and blessings indeed!Or the best of all,to drink with cupped hands from a spring bubbling up from the ground?
First thing after waking,I usually find a bottle of spring water (if I'm on a travel day) or a favourite glass or jar,if I'm staying in one place for the day.My go-to simple choice is sparkling water,ice,a sprig or 2 of fresh thyme and a slice of lime.
Here are a few combos to add extra vitamins,colour,and tastes to your hydrating experience,always with ice if possible:
Fresh lemon and basil
Grapefruit and mint
Strawberry and lime
Orange and ginger
Watermelon and rosemary

The pleasure is in imagining what you can create,and trying out the variations!
What's your favourite way to drink more water?

Flying through Your Day

This time last year,I wrote a blogpost about how to begin every morning with the intention of experiencing a wonderful day, every day.
It's not only possible,it's inevitable,because your focus changes from selfdoubt to trust and faith.However for some people,this seems unlikely.All the usual excuses,objections and also,valid reasons why this may be impossible for them, come up.Yes,life can be challenging,but ......
I say it's just that their focus has been on the confusion rather than the bright spots and beauty of life.You can change your focus and thoughts at any time,in whatever circumstances you may find yourself, and the results will miraculously add up to a life you love.

"You just think lovely wonderful thoughts,and they lift you up in the air" ~ from Peter Pan by JMBarrie

May Delights

                                                         Cherry Blossom Blue Sky

May holds so many spring delights in this part of the world. This weekend  heralded the birth of a royal princess,and what better timing  than the glorious month of May.
What do you find to celebrate at this time of year?
Seek,explore,discover,be delighted.

"What sunshine is to flowers,smiles are to humanity"  ~ Joseph Addison

Points of view

                                                                        Views

When I took this photo,I was intending to share the spectacular and glorious colours of the sunset as I arrived in Oban,Scotland .15 minutes earlier,fiery reds,exuberant orange,schiaparelli pink,violet and golden glows had lit up the horizon and cities of clouds beyond.
In the time it took to find my phone disembark and cross the road with my luggage to take a memorable photo to share,this is the result!Ah well,a little more mellow and a lot of blue!
What's your best view today?

Making Ends Meet (part 1)

       This phrase has been around for quite a while historically,and there doesn't seem to be a clear answer on exactly where it originates from.But when people talk about trying to make ends meet,they want to make sure they have earned more than they have spent,and paid their dues.This suggests that they have the good sense to live within their means.And it suggests that the circle of trust may or may not be intact with the people they love,and with all those who are helping them succeed on the road of life.
       The phrase speaks of integrity,or the intention of it,anyway.A willow hoop is a great example of this.It starts out as a slender and flexible branch on a willow tree,and is bent to form a circle,to create a dreamcatcher.This creates a circle of trust,and is a fine example of making ends meet.So,too is a wedding or engagement ring.The happy couple hope to always keep the circle of trust strong.The gifts of a watch,bracelet,earrings,necklace may also be seen as sacred circles within the hoop of life.And a drum is a fine example.

       Every time we drink from a cup,we're nourishing ourselves within the circle of life (depending on what and how much we're drinking,of course!)So much in the natural world is round,and of course,our planet.So it stands to reason that it must be natural and easy to make ends meet.
       We all have a tendency to overcomplicate our lives.But if we make our lives simpler, more loving and truthful,then we would strengthen our ability to" make ends meet" more often than not,I believe.

     " All life is a circle"

Meditation

Meditation

A calm mind,emotions in balance,my body at ease and relaxed,and my spirit connected to the divine is how I would describe myself when meditating twice a day,every day.In other words,happy,relaxed, and loving my life. 

                          However,yesterday,I read an article about meditation that I found quite troubling.It made me realise how lucky I am to have learnt TM.There's a lot of hype about meditation these days,and the choices on offer would be enough to make me feel stressed!

Forgive me if I sound like an advert ,but TM is absolutely effortless.It's a relief from all the stresses of daily life.You sit for 20 minutes in a comfortable place,close your eyes and silently say the word of wisdom you have been given.You can feel worry and stress dissolving there and then,and you reach a level of calm,sometimes bliss which is completely effortless.You don't "try" to do anything.All you have to do is to find the time to practise twice a day in a comfortable place.

The result is a natural unfolding of your day where ease and joy are present in every moment,and you are truly thankful for your life.For me,the hardest part is remembering to meditate regularly,but if you are connected to a group,then life becomes easy,joyful,effortless,and fun.

Safe Emotional Expression

             
                                   A safe way to express bottled up emotions

        This is a wonderfully effective practice from Ataana,especially when your work involves being with other people who are very stressed.Or when you are experiencing a difficult family situation,and don't know how to handle all the conflicting emotions.
       All you need is the willingness to keep on practising it whenever you can.