Lightarted Living: Accepting Life as it IS

Lightarted Living: Accepting Life as it IS:   

Accepting Life as it IS

 

Life is much easier when we 

go with the flow life sets before us.

Accepting life as it is--

with all of it's challenges and blemishes.

Meeting life head on 

with courage and grit.

Showing ourselves to be forces of nature

able to maneuver the challenges put before us.

Letting go of what was;

accepting what is;

creating what must be.

 

Choosing to extract joy each day

despite the challenges, turmoil, and disappointments.

"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.

Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart.

Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow."

Mary Jean Iron

Thank you to Stefanie Oogawa for the quote from Mary Jean Iron

Accepting Life as it IS

 

Life is much easier when we 

go with the flow life sets before us.

Accepting life as it is--

with all of it's challenges and blemishes.

Meeting life head on 

with courage and grit.

Showing ourselves to be forces of nature

able to maneuver the challenges put before us.

Letting go of what was;

accepting what is;

creating what must be.

 

Choosing to extract joy each day

despite the challenges, turmoil, and disappointments.

"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.

Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart.

Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow."

Mary Jean Iron

Thank you to Stefanie Oogawa for the quote from Mary Jean Iron

Lightarted Living: Laying Calming Seeds in Times of Need

Lightarted Living: Laying Calming Seeds in Times of Need:   

Laying Calming Seeds in Times of Need

 

As life goes round and round, 

reach out to lend a helping hand

to those who are struggling

with a life that momentarily feels out of control.

Offer up love, hugs and practical acts 

of kindness to those in need of extra care.

Sit quietly alongside them to share a moment of calm.

When we freely reach out and touch someone in need,

without interjecting comment or judgment,

we can bring comfort and lay the seeds of calming

to help others rediscover their own strength and resiliency, 

making their path forward a bit easier.

So let us pledge to gather together to love one another 

by being kind and gracious in our daily lives. 

Let us freely spread the seeds of love and calming

that will surely come back to us tenfold.

Laying Calming Seeds in Times of Need

 

As life goes round and round, 

reach out to lend a helping hand

to those who are struggling

with a life that momentarily feels out of control.

Offer up love, hugs and practical acts 

of kindness to those in need of extra care.

Sit quietly alongside them to share a moment of calm.

When we freely reach out and touch someone in need,

without interjecting comment or judgment,

we can bring comfort and lay the seeds of calming

to help others rediscover their own strength and resiliency, 

making their path forward a bit easier.

So let us pledge to gather together to love one another 

by being kind and gracious in our daily lives. 

Let us freely spread the seeds of love and calming

that will surely come back to us tenfold.

Lightarted Living: Deep Within Us is a Strength of Spirit

Lightarted Living: Deep Within Us is a Strength of Spirit:   

Deep Within Us is a Strength of Spirit

 

Out of the depths,

Deep within us,

The high spirits emerge

To support us

In troubled times.

"You've got this!"

We're with you and

ready to guide you.

All is well for all eternity.

Live each day peacefully and with purpose.

Be of good cheer.

The High Spirits say 

"Other than having cancer, you're pretty healthy!"

 I've just found out that cancer isn't done with me.

The breast cancer I had in 2022 decided to hang around

and metastasize elsewhere. 

But since we live in a time when there are lots of treatments available

I view this as merely a continuation of my on-going 

post-breast cancer treatment as I work with my oncologist to 

find different treatments to deal with the sneaky little castaways. 

And I'll practice enduring what I cannot escape. (Mark Nepo)

The good news is 

I have lots of 'high spirits' within me 

to keep me in good spirits and 

on-track for staying focused

on enjoying daily living despite

the inconvenience of cancer.

So as the high spirits said,  

Other than having cancer, I'm pretty healthy, 

and I'll carry that with me as I tackle this new challenge.

Life is Good and All is Well

Deep Within Us is a Strength of Spirit

 

Out of the depths,

Deep within us,

The high spirits emerge

To support us

In troubled times.

"You've got this!"

We're with you and

ready to guide you.

All is well for all eternity.

Live each day peacefully and with purpose.

Be of good cheer.

The High Spirits say 

"Other than having cancer, you're pretty healthy!"

 I've just found out that cancer isn't done with me.

The breast cancer I had in 2022 decided to hang around

and metastasize elsewhere. 

But since we live in a time when there are lots of treatments available

I view this as merely a continuation of my on-going 

post-breast cancer treatment as I work with my oncologist to 

find different treatments to deal with the sneaky little castaways. 

And I'll practice enduring what I cannot escape. (Mark Nepo)

The good news is 

I have lots of 'high spirits' within me 

to keep me in good spirits and 

on-track for staying focused

on enjoying daily living despite

the inconvenience of cancer.

So as the high spirits said,  

Other than having cancer, I'm pretty healthy, 

and I'll carry that with me as I tackle this new challenge.

Life is Good and All is Well

Lightarted Living: Rest in the Quiet Joys of Life

Lightarted Living: Rest in the Quiet Joys of Life:   

Rest in the Quiet Joys of Life

 

Praying for Peace and Joy

Living in the quiet joys of life

we gather with others 

to pray for peace and joy around the world.

Resting Together

Gathering our strength, 

we rest in the present moment and

greet the moment with gratitude,

while greeting each other 

with grace, love, and acceptance.

Resting in the quiet joys of working together, 

we build our intention to create 

a sense of belonging for all, knowing we're

part of a tribe working for the greater good.

Quiet Joy

Committed to the tribe, each day we reach out and share 

our kindness and compassion with one another, 

bestowing that quiet joy and sense of peace upon each other.

Belonging

Each of us who longs to belong 

among friends, family, and community,

consciously puts out to others 

what we long to have given to us...

kindness, acceptance, love, 

and that warm sense of belonging.

Relax and Be Playful

In the quiet moments of life 

we commit to relax and be playful with each other.

This reminds us to enjoy 

the quiet joys that bind us together.

Gather in Peace and Prosperity

Gathering with others

in peace and prosperity

is the ultimate quiet joy of life.

Continue to gather with others

in the pursuit of peace and prosperity for all.

Be Quietly Joyful

In the midst of turmoil and unrest in the world,

retreat to rest in the quiet joys of life.

Find your calm in the daily moments and 

in your daily actions that build a better life

for all despite the turmoil. 

In your quiet moments

reflect on your hopes for the future

and how you will contribute to a better future.

Peacefully Create your Universe

Refresh yourself daily by returning 

to your peaceful and calm center.

Choose to be 'whelmed' rather than overwhelmed

by the events around you. Find and renew your strength daily.

This art was created from a photo of beautiful Greenland.