Look Forward with Hope

Hope is a friend that I've been missing recently.  Hope moved out of my life when I had trouble finding work, when Mom was sick, and of course, when Mom died.  Hope is a fickle friend.  She visits occasionally, gets me all psyched up for something, and then leaves as quickly as she came. 

But today, Hope is visiting and she seems to be lingering.  I've created a quick Hope meditation for you to use. (see download below).  I'll be back with more in New Year. 

Sending you hope, peace and love for the New Year!

Hope meditation (click once to play, or just right click to download to your computer)

Dreaming

I've been thinking a lot about things that I want for my life.  Maybe it's because I realize that my Mom had many things she wanted to do but didn't have the opportunity or the stamina to get them done.  So, I've been dreaming. 

There are big dreams and little dreams, but they are all important.  I've found that writing down my dreams and posting them in my house works best for me.  If I see my dreams front of me, I am more likely to remember to put things in place to achieve them. 

Back in 2000, I started dreaming about taking a Polar Bear Photo Safari.  I created a vision wall, and plastered it with pictures of polar bears, tundra buggies, etc.  And the saving started.  In 2007, I achieved my dream and went on an amazing trip to outside of Churchill, Manitoba to photograph Polar Bear in their home. If you want information about my guides, drop me a line and I'll be happy to share.

I've got new dreams now, and I want to help them to come true.  I am sharing my new Dream List with you in an effort to get them out into the universe. 

This list is by no means finished, but thought it would be fun to share.  I'm going to post it on my bathroom mirror, in my front hall, in my bedroom.

Are there things you want for your life?  Claim them!  Create a list for yourself, and share your link here!  Or, just share one wish in the comments.  I'd love to hear it!

Holiday Spirit

I'm trying to get into the holiday spirit here.  Today, I didn't get out of my pajamas but I decorated my house.  It looks like Christmas threw up in my living room.   I call it progress in my grieving process.

Lights over my doorways, windows, tree lighted and hung with a mishmash of ornaments.  Pandora.com on my laptop playing John Denver's Rocky Mountain Christmas and Amy Grant's Tennessee Christmas. 

 

Fir tree and Cinnamon scent candles light with abandon.  I had bought my Mom these Willow Tree ornaments, so I've borrowed them for my holiday tree this year.

Can you tell I'm desperate to change my mood?

For dessert, I made some Cinnamon-protein Banana Soft Serve Ice Cream.  Yummm!  I can't get enough of cinnamon, and I can convince myself that it is a somewhat healthy dessert since it's made only of fruit and protein. 

Just pulse frozen bananas, a tablespoon of cinnamon, and a scoop of plain protein powder for this deliciousness.

Hope you're having a good Wednesday!

Love Thursday

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