Was it a success?

When I began this blog last January it was quite clear that I wanted to change my focus from seeing the negative things that occur each day to seeing the wonderful things that occur each day.  Back then I wrote: 

"So my challenge for myself is to see something beautiful, loving, caring, funny, miraculous and awe inspiring each day and share it with you.  It will be a brief message, just a note to allow you/me to see and hear something positive. To know that you too can have wonder filled moments if you look for them."

As you may have noticed I discontinued writing this blog earlier this month.  At first it was not a conscious decision.  It was simply a matter of pictures not posting correctly or sitting at the computer and staring out the window with many wonderful thoughts, yet unable to write or share them. 

Through quiet contemplation and meditation it became clear to me.  I have accomplished my goal of seeing more of the positive things that occur on a daily basis then the negative things.  Both are always there.  It is easy to see the negative things that occur each day and complain and feel bad and even victimized.  It takes that extra moment to look back at your day, through the mundane and difficult, to begin to see the little miracles and wonders that present themselves each day, they are always there as well. 

Now through out the day, I see the wonder filled moments.  Today for example:  1) I woke up to kiss Hunny goodbye and send him off on his tour;  2) Then I went back and cuddled with the kitty in the nice warm bed for a bit longer;  3) Over coffee I Skyped with a friend, another Wonder Filled Moment;  4) A yummy breakfast burrito, that I enjoyed cooking; 5) Watching Kitty Chula curled up in the chair; 6) Watching the wind blow through the trees and listening to the song they produce and 7) Having the ability to write this blog at this moment.  All of this before noon!

Some may say, well aren't those just ordinary things that happen every day?  Yes! They are!  However, I see the wonder and the joy in each and everyone of these incidents.  That is the shift that occurred.  I can truly see how it is up to me to determine how I feel about my life and if I see any of the wonder and joy that pass through my screen everyday.  I could be thinking about the cold chill in the wind or find some other negative thing to put my energy toward, but why?  Why have we been taught to see those negatives.  The friend I spoke to on Skype told me, when she was in Jamaica last year, one of the locals told her, "We have no problems in Jamaica, we have difficulties that we work through.  No Problems!"  I like that.

My challenge now is to keep up the positive attitude and continue to see the wonder in all of the moments through out the day, as truly even the difficult moments are often things that stretch us to grow.  Find your Wonder Filled Moments and know if there is a difficulty, there is probably a silver lining not to far behind.

YES, I do believe this undertaking has been a success.  If ever you are down and these little notes helped, come back and remind yourself there is a wonder filled moment just waiting for you to witness it.  Thanks for allowing me to share this journey with you.

In Love & Gratitude ,

Linda G

I will be concentrating my energy on updating my website and my other blog.  Check them out at: www.letspiritleadtheway.com and www.letspiritleadtheway.blogspot.com

I have a Fiance'

Today at the Jewelry show, a lady had the same last name as Hunny.  So I told her "My Fiance has the same last name as you."  She asked if I was going to take his name and I said, probably not.  What made this my Wonder Filled Moment of the day is it was the first time I called him my Fiance'.  Also,  yesterday I asked him if he felt any different than he did b/4 we got engaged?  He said "yes, he feels happier."  I was glad to hear that as I feel so much happier too!
In Love & Gratitude,
Linda G

The Proposal

We are engaged to be married and we are so happy.  Hunny decided it was okay for me to post his picture this one time.  This past weekend Hunny planned an afternoon at one of our favorite spots in the red rocks.  We went to Mystic Vista, a place where we both like to hike.  Once there and seated comfortably on a blanket, Hunny played a song on his bambo flute.  Then he knelt down on one knee in front of me and asked, "Linda Marie, will you marry me?"  To which I happily replied "Yes, I'll marry you." and proceed to give him a big KISS!

He brought along a little picnic and some bubbly, but we decided instead to go home, have a fire and then pop the bubbly. 

It was a Wonder Filled Moment I'll remember forever.  Thank you Hunny for the perfect location and of course the beautiful way in which you proposed.
In Love and Gratitude,
Linda G

Seeing an old friend

After work today I stopped at the grocery store to pick up a few things and I saw a friend I had not seen in a very long time.  It was such a joy to see her and visit for a few moments.  Sedona can be such a small town, it amazes me I do not see some people I know more often.  The woman I saw today was one of the first people I met in Sedona.  My how we have changed.  Her daughters are now teenagers, not babies and we both seemed very happy and satisfied with our lives.  What a Wonder Filled Moment it was seeing her after so many years.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

A Nurturing Day

I had a relaxing visit to Namti Spa here in Sedona Arizona.  I started at 10:00am with a facial (something I've never done before), and finished off with a reflexology (foot) massage.  It was divine.  My entire body feels better.  My energy bodies feel good too, receiving all that beautiful healing energy from kind loving therapists.  I left about 1:00, wow! That was quite the treat.  I have been very prosperous this month and felt the need to share the wealth and take care of myself at the same time.  Now, it's time for a luxurious bath and then playing cards in front of the fire place with Hunny.  It is a Wonder Filled Day.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

My New Computer

How fun it is to have a new computer.  I am fascinated at all of the "apps" and programming included in this lap top.  I am learning how to use tiny bits of it at a time and I accept it is a process.  Two of the things I liked right away were, the speed and the solitaire game.  The one on my last computer just didn't do anything for me.  Oh yeah, the third thing would be the Majong Tiles game.  I had forgotten how I liked to play games and listen to music.  My Wonder Filled Moments were cranking the tunes and playing solitary games.  (I actually had to turn down the music, as it was interrupting Hunny. ;-)  Still my favorite moments of the day. 
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Smiles, tears, joy!

As I was thinking about what to write, I thought of all of the smiles I saw today.  I was selling jewelry at one of the resorts in town and of course, it is part of my job to smile.  However, I genuinely enjoy chatting with the people who come to the show and occasionally we meet someone who makes an impact on us.  Today was one of those days for me.  I met a lovely couple who had been married 53 years.  When they first came in, I told the man he reminded me of my Dad.  As they were leaving we began to talk.  They were telling me they had six children and ? # of grand children, maybe 16 great grand children, and they wondered if any of them will have kids.  We were talking about how things change between generations.  (I think?)

I told them how when I was in my 20's I was pressured to get married and others were disappointed when I did not.  How in my 30's when some of my cousins began to get divorced, I was told I was smart to wait.  Now in my mid 50's I'm thinking maybe it's time.  So I proceeded to tell them how I met Hunny at the same time my Dad passed and that I felt my Dad had something to do with our getting together.  The next thing I knew I had tears in my eyes.  Then I said I don't know why I'm telling you this, I'm sorry and she reached over and held me, comforting me while I cried.  I was surprised by my emotion.  They were such a loving couple and maybe their love reminded me of how my Mom and Dad were with each other.  I don't know, but may we all have a love like that in our lives.

I saw lots of smiles and enjoyed giving many in return.  I also had the opportunity to shed a few tears and what Wonder Filled Moments those were.

In Gratitude,
Linda G 

 

I'm back

Hi All,
It's been a while since I've taken the opportunity to write.  As you may recall I was having many issues with my computer or internet not working well.  So, I thought maybe it was a message from Spirit that I did not need to continue sharing my wonder filled moments with others.  I now realize it was simply time to upgrade the computer. 

This is my first post with the new computer, so far so good.  I have had an amazing few weeks.  I had a client here from Kuwait the first week of November.  I think it was a powerful learning experience for us both.  No doubt she is a "Soul" sister.  I feel much more clear and I know with out a doubt how when we truly trust, and be in the allowing miracles do happen.

It has been a beautiful fall in the High Desert, warmer then usual which we love.  We had one cold week in October and since than it's been like, what we called an Indian Summer, in Minnesota.  It seems to be cooling down though.  Last week we were in the 70's and this week the 60's, and I heard 50's predicted for next week.  Of course we've hit the freezing point at night already.  I've taken pictures here and there over the past few weeks, I hope you enjoy them. 

A friend recently moved into the neighborhood, so we've gone on a few walks.  The views are Fabulous.  Clicking on the pics enlarges them.

I went on tour with Hunny to the Grand Canyon.  I love taking a stroll along the rim and feeling the energy of this beautiful place. 

I am ever Grateful for all of the Wonder Filled Moments I experience on a daily basis. 
Linda G

 

GC Tour With Hunny

As you may or may not know, Hunny is a tour guide taking people to Hopi, the Grand Canyon and various other places.  Last Saturday, there was an open seat so I decided to go on tour with him.  While the folks were having lunch we took our lunch out to the rim and enjoyed the views.  I must say, I learn something new every time I go on tour with Hunny, he has loads of information to share. 

I am always in awe when I go to the Grand Canyon.  I can still remember my first visit, when the only word I could think of was "surreal."  It is an amazing place, quite magical.  Watching the sun play on the rocks, imagining the river 5000 feet below the rim, knowing that people hike in and out of there almost every day!  Then I got lost watching the Ravens and other birds play with the drop off the canyon edge.  Once again I did take some beautiful pictures, however, I have been unable to figure out how to get them onto my computer in a format that I can use here.  So, imagine the sun playing on the red rocks of the canyon as the birds soar below you.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Happy Halloween

It has been a while since I last wrote.  I've had major issues with my i-phone pictures since the last upgrade.  Although I have taken a few amazing pictures to share, the only way to get them here is to send them to my e-mail address and then upload them to my computer and on and on.  This was frustrating to me, thus every time I was prepared to post a note, the laborious process impeded me.  Today, I decided it was time to take a break from my other writing and finally get back to my Wonder Filled Moments.

Since I last wrote I spent a luxurious 3 hours at the creek with a friend.  We were pleasantly surprised by the lack of other people and were able to experience the fullness of nature.  From the sounds of the birds to the ripple in the water and oh, the beautiful reflection of the colors of the leaves in the creek water, breath taking.

We've received two boxes of yum yum produce, today's greens are a bit complex to me, so I must do research to determine how to use them.  How fun is that! ;)

We had a going away "for a while" party, for a friend.  It was so wonderful to have yummy food, good company, croquet in the backyard and a small fire under the stars.  Woo Hoo!

This week we had fun working/playing with the tourists and have been very prosperous.  Today, the staff where we had our jewelry show were all decked out in costume, that was fun to see.  One lady was Pippy Long Stocking, braided pig tails turned up!  I smiled every time I saw her.   Then I had lunch with a few friends and Hunny was able to join us. How wonderful is that!

Even though the energies of late have been a bit erratic, at the end of the day when I place my head upon the pillow I am so grateful for all of the love and beauty in my life.  My life continues to be full with many Wonder Filled Moments.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Floating through the sky!

Spirit Beings floating through the sky!  I want to go!  Watching them pass by was my Wonder Filled Moment of the day.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Completed!

Have you ever worked on something for so long that you wondered if you were ever going to complete it.  Then one day you look at all of the pieces and see how they fit together and it all makes sense.  I had one of those moments today.  It was my Wonder Filled Moment. ;-)
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Simple Pleasures

I was sitting in the swing under the Lilac bush and looked up.  I felt like a little girl for a moment as I stared at the leaves, the way the light played on them as they danced and moved in the breeze.  Then a few moments later a flutter of wings and a flock of birds left the tree and circled the house before they flew off.  Wow, it is the amazing and simple things in nature that often allow me to fill wonder and often begin to dream.  Those were my Wonder Filled Moments of the Day.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Interesting occurances

As you may or may not have noticed I have not been posting my blog daily nor as often as I think about posting something.  Part of the reason is that I am having issues with either my computer or the internet on a regular basis.  When this occurs rather then get frustrated and upset (as can easily occur with me and computers) I've decided that it is a sign telling me that I do not need to write at this moment.  Today, is another one of those occasions.  Last night as well. 

So although I continue to have many Wonder Filled Moments, I am not sharing them as much for reasons beyond my control.  Let me see if the pictures I wanted to share will show up now.  They did not earlier.  Nope, they do not want to attach here.  My Wonder Filled Moments yesterday were walking around the Medicine Wheel with a rattle and enjoying the trans like state created by the rattle.  As well as visiting with a friend and sharing our Yum Yum Produce.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Out for a drive

I was out for a drive at the beginning of September and pulled over to take this shot.  The texture in the clouds was amazing.  It is my Wonder Filled Moment today as I just found the picture on my phone and remembered that day. 
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Tea with Hunny

Another Wonder Filled Moment with my Hunny.  Hunny had been in the backyard working on his fence when I completed my project and decided to have a cup of tea.  I asked if he would like a cup as well and he responded yes.  Taking our tea out back to watch the final vestiges of the sunset was a real joy.  The red rocks were glowing and the temperature was dropping.  Bundled up in my sweater kept me cozy and warm until the wind picked up.  But it was a special moment and my WFM of the day.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

My State of Mind

I can not believe it has been so many days since I last wrote.  It has not been because there have not been many Wonder Filled Moments because there have been.  It's just that I haven't felt like it.  It seems that time is escaping me in some way.  The energy of late seems to be quite intense, causing feelings of sadness without any reason to be sad.  Communication has not been easy either.  On a few occasions when I have responded in the affirmative to another they somehow heard something completely different and thought I was disagreeing with them.  It has been an interesting time and I am doing my best to be the observer of these situations and not get pulled into disagreements.  I trust that all is as it needs to be, whether I understand it or not. 

A Titmouse, like on the bush I speak of.

Yesterday, I took the time to just sit in our backyard and be.  We live below the airport mesa and there must have been a celebration going on as I heard an announcer and some good ole rock and roll music.  But I did not want to listen to rock and roll.  So I got my phone and put on some drum music and quietly enjoyed that.  Upon completion of the ten minute journey music I removed the headphones and found myself surrounded by numerous birds singing. 

The Raven of course caught my ear and then all of the little Titmice birds in the bush.  It was an amazing moment.  I watched them flutter between the branches and at one point there were two on the lowest branch just inches from the ground.  Then I noticed Kitty Chula, tail stiffly moving, eyes focused on the two birds.  They suddenly noticed her as well and moved onto a higher branch and then to the tree on the other side of the fence, as did many of the other Titmice that had occupied that bush.  It was a great moment and my Wonder Filled Moment of the day. 

In the chaos of the world at large may you too find time to just be and to notice for a moment the beauty all around you.
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Backgammon

Hunny and I played a few games of backgammon last night.  Hunny is an old prow at this game and it is something that I've only played to pass the time.  So, as you can imagine Hunny won all three games. At one point I had two checkers on the wall and twice rolled double sixes that I could not use.  I was simply happy to be spending time with my Hunny, those were my Wonder Filled Moments of the day.        In Gratitude, Linda G

Croquet and Chili

Elk Wicket

A friend of ours stopped over for a game of croquet and a yummy bowl of chili.  The afternoon was perfect.  Nice temperature, no jackets needed.  Hunny started off the game with a nice bump through the 1st two wickets.  When it was my turn I hit straight through the first two wickets as well.  Then I proceeded to hit Hunny's ball giving me two more chances to go through the third wicket and woo whoo I made it.  I led the game right through to the last wicket when I fumbled the ball and Hunny passed me up winning the game. Way to go Hunny!

On to a splendid chili with plenty of veggies.  Not to spicy, just a bit of a bite.  A Wonder Filled afternoon of friendship, croquet and Chili!
In Gratitude,
Linda G

Farmers Market - Yummy Veggies

The Farmers Market is a wonderful place to meet people and enjoy all of the smells and colors of fresh produce as well as tasty treats from a few vendors.  Friday, may have been the last one for the summer season and they will soon begin on Sunday afternoons.  Hanging out with like minded souls, listening to music(some days) and purchasing yummy veggies and fruit were my Wonder Filled Moments of the day.
In Gratitude, (this weeks finds!  Multi-colored finger potatoes, Spaghetti Squash, Egg Plant, Yellow Onions, Pears, Apples and local raw Honey - mm,mm good ;-)
Linda G