Frosty ~Day #2

Kool & The Gang – ‘Celebration’ song:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M)

Man!

This morning was a frosty one – not dangerously frosty, but definitely nippy and ice-kissed.

I was glad I put that extra blanket on the bed last night 😉

Today was also my second {teaching} day, and on the whole (taking into consideration the full two hours) it went smoothly.

A hot cup of coffee was the first order of the day 😊

Then, I got my face on – dressed warmly – and headed off.

Sparly 'Gentle' for brow, & 'Tango' for eyelid.

Glittery Navy Blue for eye 'liner'.

'Coral Ember' Creme Blush, & sparkly 'Coral Crave' Lipgloss.

Auburn Eyebrow Gel & Black Mascara.

Before grabbing my purse, I had received a phone text from one of the participants needing a ride: I could do that, and company during the drive would be welcome. Shortly after turning off Coal Creek Road, I noticed a heron standing in the middle of my lane, on Old Pacific Highway; so, I waited until it strolled to the edge of the road before continuing on.

The roadway was clear … but I did see signs that Jack frost had been busy, on Terry Ave. Street., when I turned down that road to pick up my passenger:

A Great Blue Heron standing on Old Pacific Highway; off Coal Creek Road.

Frosty patch on Terry Ave. Street.

Frosted little red ornamental shrub; Terry Ave. Street.

But that’s the only place I saw Jack’s handiwork, the entire day 😉

Second Day: Topic today was peace and happiness. And I have to say that I am glad for every hurdle I cleared since September 2018: without those hard lessons I know I would not be able to do what I am doing today. As difficult as it is to face that knowledge, I am truly at a place in my New Life where I can honestly accept – and say, without tearing up – "everything happens for a reason."

Today’s objective was to ask everyone (including moi), to “put yourself in the driver’s seat of your life. Take control by asking yourself some difficult questions even if they make you uncomfortable.”

A little disruption occurred half way through the class – two people came in and immediately started disrupting things, like unruly high schoolers. We ignored the rudeness, and continued on with the discussion:

What kind of life do you choose for yourself?

Are you consciously living the very best life you can?

Are you making choices that support growth for a life that is meaningful and fulfilling?

THEN, we gave our attention to the rude intruders: they were not present to participate; they simply came to investigate, try to intimidate, and generally instigate problematic issues. Their actions were shut down by everyone else (except one, who obviously had been expecting them and their behavior); and they eventually got up and left ('the one' trailed out the door, too). I was proud of everyone else 😊

Already they are demonstrating that they are willing to seek peace and happiness.

Finding peace and happiness in life enables us to make better decisions, have better relationships, increased capability at your job, experience less stress … and enjoy better health. Finding personal peace and happiness is unarguably waaaay more fun than being miserable all the time 😉

Thrust of today’s discussion: THIS IS YOUR LIFE and you get to decide how you want to live it.

“Figure which parts of your life are causing you distress and start taking steps right now towards improving them.”

Be decisive in your quest to live the very best life you can.

Choose happiness.

Choose love.

Choose you.

Everyone got a hug before leaving … except the three that left earlier.

THIS CHAPTER

I am really enjoying these Mondays and Tuesdays 😊

I’m waking up happy, and motivated: purpose is a good thing.

The frosty temperature this morning, had me pulling my hiking boots our of the closet – they keep my feet warm, and have soles that will keep me upright even on the slickest surfaces.

1952 ‘Good Morning’ song:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB2yiIoEtXw)

Sparkly 'Mauve' for eyeshadow; Sparkly Navy Blue for eye 'liner'.

Rose-tinted creme Blush & Cobalt Blue Mascara.

Auburn Eyebrow Gel, Rose tinted liquid Blush, Cobalt Blue Mascara, & Rose-tinted Lip Balm.

Face in place ... and a little flash of color.

Charcoal jeggings, lacey navy thermal top & traction-soled Hiking Boots (clod hoppers).

I’m meeting new people – potential new friends: these aren’t rigid meets, they are life-enhancing gatherings 😉

I’ve been chosen to lead Monday and Tuesday Meets because of my life experiences (I’m ‘relatable’, given I’ve experienced just about every life-altering lesson life can throw at a person over the past 62 months & 14 days). Life is about learning and growing and the really hard times are the very best teachers. Hardship makes us strong and resilient – and stretches our growth spurts in ways the cushy times never will. Life has an uncanny way of challenging us again and again until we absorb what we need to learn to move on from where we feel stuck. The primary question everyone is asking (including myself), is “Why am I in this predicament and what is life trying to teach me?” The breakthrough moment is much easier if we see ourselves as badass warriors (I’m a {natural} badass warrior 😉) rather than victims of our circumstances.

99% of the time, we will never know why life is throwing us curve balls; but through the process of careful and compassionate examination of our lives, we learn, we grow and we improve.

I’m also learning, and being encouraged … as well as teaching, and encouraging others. I am pleasantly surprised that I actually look forward to being in the thick of things concerning mixing with people – this developing {new me} is not someone I would have encouraged a few short weeks ago. But because others have faith in my ability, and actively nurtured this purpose for my new life, the “stepping up” wasn’t that hard 😊

Our meets are low-key, laid-back, and easy flowing; just like the coffee, brunch fare, and interactions. I don’t think I could be comfortable in a structured, ‘point-centered’ environment. I need flexibility – and so do those who are coming to the meets. And because the topics being discussed are personal topics, I won’t be discussing them with anyone but those who come to the meets.

But I can say here, that I like watching the wheels in people’s heads turn as they ruminate on what’s being said, and shared. And I love those “ah-ha!” moments when the light comes on, and they grasp the concepts they have been pondering 😊

This Chapter in my New Life feels really good.

IT'S A NEW DAWN ... AND, FEELING GOOD

I normally do NOT like scat music … but I DO like this song ;-)

It speaks to me, in this … my new life.

Bob gave me the confidence I need to face this new life, that is now mine.

And Elohei gives me the strength to move forward with the confidence my husband – the man Yeshua blessed me with – built up in me.

While I move forward, I will feel wrapped in the love of BOTH of them built up in me, as I feel their arms ready to catch me – and right me again – should I stumble.

“This old world is a new world: a bold world for me. It’s a new dawn – it’s a new day – it’s a new life for me: and I’m feeling good.”

[Intro]

Birds flying high, you know how I feel; Sun in the sky, you know how I feel; Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel

[Refrain]

It's a new dawn - It's a new day: It's a new life for me, yeah - It's a new dawn - It's a new day - It's a new life for me, ooh: And I'm feeling good

[Verse 1]

Fish in the sea, you know how I feel; River running free, you know how I feel; Blossom on the tree, you know how I feel

[Refrain]

It's a new dawn - It's a new day - It's a new life for me: And I'm feeling good

[Verse 2]

Dragonfly out in the sun, you know what I mean, don't you know? Butterflies all havin' fun, you know what I mean; Sleep in peace when the day is done, that's what I mean; And this old world is a new world: And a bold world, for me

[Verse 3]

Stars when you shine, you know how I feel; Scent of the pine, you know how I feel; Oh, freedom is mine; And I know how I feel

[Refrain]

It's a new dawn - It's a new day - It's a new life for me: And I'm feeling good