MAGNIFICENT MONDAY ~ Chirstmas Week is Here

Beautiful

Morning To all

Our world was built on Turtles' back,

the Eagle soars above

we are all connected

and the four directions

point to the

Universal Oneness within

Sssh, let's not wake anyone,

It's Monday morning, the coffee is ready!

Poured two cups,

sitting in the quiet of the lanai

in the event that you might like to join me

for a quiet beginning to the day!

All are still sleeping; even the 4 leggeds are quiet,

they are still tired from the holiday excitement

and

basketball

and

the baking, smells and wonderment

that fills the air here!

Yesterday

Little Star Hawk and his big brother engaged in a little

1:1 Basketball here on the lanai,

the stakes?

The loser had to be thrown in the pool!

It was a close game it was,

BUT

Big Brother D'Vante beat his little Hawk brother

and then proceeded to throw the

Little Star Hawk fully clothed including shoes

INTO THE 50 DEGREE POOL

not just once

BUT

Twice!

The screams and laughter could be heard along

with the

SPLASH

as a frozen little Star Hawk drippin wet then headed for

a hot shower!

And this morning

all is quiet

and the holidays are in full swing here,

as I sit and reflect on the many that have been shared

before,

I am ever so blessed.

STOMP

READY TO DANCE ON DESKS,

LAUGH IN CROWDS

SMILE AT FOLKS OUT THERE IN THE WORLD

JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN?

I wish you enough!~

The blessings of the holidays are met with

excitement by so many,

and

at the same time

others are preparing to share what is their last holiday with loved ones who are ill,

their first holiday since the death of a loved one.

It is a time of painful loveliness for so many it seems.

There are those who are conflicted

not sure of how or what to do as the holidays

are so near.

Many not wanting to have the traditions that once were so wonderful, for the fear of painful reminders

while others are changing their traditions or choosing what they can or cannot manage this year.

I've often tried to advise people to include loved ones who are no longer with them in their celebrations and holidays. Perhaps with a candle of remembrance, some choose an empty chair at the table, while still others sit a candle at the place where once a plate would sit.

It is an honoring of one no longer here.

BUT

it is also a way to let others know that it is perfectly a-0k

to say that person's name,

to honor them by including them in the day, the days

and the stories.

For it is in the remembering of those that we love

that we keep their memories alive within us and our families.

The parents of a young man

named

Landon Korbeck

are decorating a wreath as they face the first Christmas since his death.

It is a wonderful tribute to this 17 year old's life,

filled with keepsakes that speak to his life here.

His parents have found things that speak to that which holds a story, from pictures of him as a child, to a guitar pick, a dart with quite a story...

and his love of Bob Marley.

They have also invited the friends and neighbors to join them in the decorating of the wreath as well, each to add their own story, their own "thing" to this growing gift and tribute, while giving the parents the greatest of gifts.  That gift is that Landon will be very much a part of the Christmas that is shared through the tears of memories this year, making the day more tolerable, more lovely while acknowledging the profound sadness of his death.

Please be kind to yourself as this week gets to going,

it will fly, don't blink.

Please surround yourself with beauty,

with those that care.

Please know that balance is very important.

Balance solitude with socialbility.

Balance tears with laughter.

Balance food with drink.

Ask for what you need along the way.

Balance prayer with play.

Balance in all things makes for

Kindness and Compassion in all things.

This day

is 

the day we all have.

Enjoy each breath of it.

Each moment of it is wonderful

if

you want it to be,

if

you choose it to be wonderful for you.

I wish you a day of wonder,

of magic

of 

bliss.

The fire is burning brightly here,

the air is filled with sage and cedar

on the winds

to those of you in the prayer bowl,

and

those of you

YOU know who you are.

Walk In Beauty,

DRSES

http://www.drsherryeshowalter.com/