Thought for the Day

"There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness." ~ H. H. The Dalai Lama

Laughter is Free

...and smiles cost nothing!

Thank the Goddess for that!

I think it offsets all the other stuff in life. And laughter is such a tool for transforming a tense moment into something wonderful.

At times, I don't know how to invite in the laughter. Sometimes, even though my expressions are ultimately those of love, the words still come out wrong...and I just make a mess--even though I am being careful. (How does that happen?) I suppose that I can't always say the right thing and I suppose that part of the issue is that I can't do anything about the other person's issues. Hhmmm...

The only thing I can really control is how I feel about something and what I think about the experience over all. This is a huge thing for me to take care of myself and not take responsibility for the other person's stuff. It is feeling sort of awkward!

This is just a moment of my life--far less than the blink of an eye. In the eternities, the only thing that is going to matter is whether or not I have been kind, loving and compassionate. :)

I am doing my best.

So, I am off to find the freedom in a smile and the joy in laughter. And I am keeping the picture of a wet hen in my mind's eye! (Tee hee!) Teenagers!

Here, No Matter What

I am here, today, in this body, in this life...no matter what has happened in the past.

I release the past and live for this moment, this in-breath, my one and only here and now.

Our most important job in life is to be happy, no matter what. Being fully present in the moment supports us in getting to that happy place.

May we all live present in the moment and find the beauty and the joy of living...

Heaven in a Voice

My Crazy Dream

The other night, I had a dream that I was turning into a giant ladybug! Little ladybugs were crawling all over me, boring into my skin. In each of those spots, there was a perfect black circle. As the ladybugs would move underneath the surface of my skin, my skin would start turning red!

This is what I found when I searched online...

"After my mother died, each of my two sisters and I saw a multitude of ladybugs in our houses around the same time. Since it was in the middle of winter, that was quite an odd and unusual coincidence. We all felt that the ladybug must hold a message for us. Below is the information which I gathered and share with my sisters.

The ladybug is a member of the beetle family. They are found in nearly all climates. They are hemispheric in shape, have short legs and are usually bright colored with black, yellow or reddish markings. The females lay eggs.

Their life cycle requires about four weeks, so several generations are produced each summer. This cycle ties the ladybug to the energies of renewal and regeneration. Those who may have this totem are usually family oriented with strong morals and social values.

The name lady bug finds its origins in the middle ages when this beetle was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called the "beetle of our lady." This name links the ladybug to spiritual ideals and religious devotion. It also holds a link to mothers.

Past lives associated with religion or the church are common for those with this animal totem and some form of daily meditation or prayer is recommended.

This tiny little beetle brings with it a powerful message. Because the life cycle of the adult ladybug is short it teaches us how to release worries and enjoy our lives to the fullest. When it appears in our life it is telling us to "let go and let God."

An adult ladybug can consume several thousand aphids and other scale insects within a few months. Since aphids & other insects can be harmful to crop production, farmers and growers have long considered the ladybug a good omen. Because of its diet, the ladybug often has parasites and people with this animal totem need to take care of their digestive system.

The ladybug is also one of the few beetles that are well liked by humans. Unlike other beetles, the ladybug brings a feeling of joy to us. Its small size signifies a delicate and loving nature. It portrays the energy of harmlessness and can show us how to stop self harm.

The shell on its back protects it from predators. Its wings fold against the body serving to protect its soft underside. Ladybugs have sharp instincts and feel vibrations through their legs. This allows them to sense energy of whatever they touch and is another form of protection. In spite of the ladybug's size, it appears to be fearless.

Seen often as a messenger of promise, the ladybug reconnects us with the joy of living. Fear and joy can not co-exist. We need to release our fears and return to love - this is one of the messages that the ladybug brings to us.

Ladybug teaches us how to restore our trust and faith in the great spirit. When the ladybug appears, it is telling us to get out of our own way and allow the great spirit to enter into our lives." ~ personal experience from weareonespirit, www.experienceproject.com