Tales From Twisty Lane

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Breakfast Tacos to Gardens

My day started off at 8 AM with a walk to Reckling Park

to see a college baseball game.

The visiting team had a plane to catch in the early afternoon

so the game started early.

Instead of the usual ballpark food:

hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, peanuts, sunflower seeds,

we had breakfast tacos, orange juice, coffee and donuts!!!!!

After the ball game there was plenty of time to work in the garden.

I had some ground cover trimming to finish.

With my trusty Canon around my neck,

I took shots of some of the new blooms in Musashi's Garden.

The amaryllis is not quite at full bloom.

The little apricot rose is one of my favorites -- so delicate looking.

I potted the ivy geraniums that I found at Costco.

I couldn't resist their color.

Gerberas are such happy flowers and this orange is a real knock out.

I'd like to thank
Mary at Mosaic Monday
and

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
for being wonderful hosts.

Wishing you Well and a JOY filled week.

Friday, April 1, 2011

A Special Goodnight

I've been busy. Lots to do around here and time seems to be getting away from me. I wanted to share this DAILY OM with you. I hope, with time, I'll be able to catch up with all my blogging buddies, blog more and visit more with you. It's a beautiful day here today and I wish you well and a JOY filled weekend!

March 29, 2011
A Special Goodnight
Creating a Nightly Ritual

Behind us lies the previous day and all that has come before; ahead of us, dawn heralds all that is yet to be.

At the end of the day, as the sweet, dark stillness of night beckons us to lay down our bones and rest, we find ourselves at a clear transition point: Behind us lies the previous day and all that has come before; ahead of us, dawn heralds the unfolding of all that is yet to be. While many of us have morning rituals that connect us with our center and help us to set intentions, we may want to explore the magic and power of nighttime ritual as well. It holds for us a beautiful chance for self-appreciation and blessing. Before you go to bed each night, you can send gratitude, compassion, and healing to the being you have been up until this moment. And you can send lightness and love into the future for the one you are in the process of becoming.

Though simple, this action honors the journey you have taken thus far, while opening you to the wonderful possibilities still ahead. When you consciously engage with your own evolution this way, you may find that your sleep gets sweeter, filling your night with a deeper sense of trust and relaxation. As you rest, you can surrender to these peaceful hours, knowing that the road behind you has been seen and acknowledged with respect and kindness, while the path ahead now holds your own benevolence and well wishes.

This bedtime ritual empowers you as the only one who can determine the meaning of your own past and the hopefulness of your future. By setting this special time aside each night, you can begin to orient yourself on your path of growing. It allows you to let the past have its place, to trust that the future is taken care of, and to simply rest yourself in the graceful arms of the present moment.

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