Serendipity feels...

...like a big hug from the universe.

Timing is everything.

Celebrate these moments.

notes...

Rain showers on and off, all day in pj's,

The Story of David

popcorn and sloth mode with Angie.

the world is filled with beautiful things

go all out in love so if your understanding

of the truth changes

you're still good

a well nurtured soul

can actually improve your appearance

set your heart to listen

show up just

the way you are

be well...

xoxo

💝

"there is beauty in the mundane.

life doesn't have to be constantly

adventurous or exciting to fun or worth living,

there's beauty in spending a saturday baking

cookies and reading a good book.

there's beauty in taking a hot shower

after a hard day.

there's beauty in ordering pizza and watching

a movie with your best friend.

these things are just as worthwhile

as traveling the world

or skydiving.

you're allowed to appreciate

small joy, as well as big joy.

you'll be happier for it."

~unknown~

 

And then...

...it happens.

"One day you wake up

and you're in this place.

A place where everything feels right.

Your heart is calm.

Your soul is lit.

Your thoughts are positive.

Your vision is clear.

You're at peace, at peace with where you've been,

at peace with what you've been through,

and at peace with where you're 

headed."

~unknown~

be well...

xoxo

💖

 

Blondie's walk...

....from one end of the farm

where she was sorted out from her herd...

(Buddy's happy to see sissy)

 

(Blondie followed by Buddy)

...back home.

 Where she will stay, 

and enjoy living her life

out on the farm.

It's a very happy day.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Farm animals feel pleasure and sadness, excitement.

They are far more intelligent than we ever imagined."

~Jayne Goodall~

Thank you hubby!

xoxo

💝

 

To be aware...

...of the nudge,

is to be heading to my cozy nook

on the porch

with coffee in one hand &

 a basket in the other,

and Polly at my heels.

And end up at the lake during a 

thunderstorm, listening to the fish splash,

 and disappointing the cat.

Signs..(in order of sightings)

Woodpecker: 

pay attention

significant change

Eagle:

reconnect to your Spiritual path

listen & heed your spiritual directions

as well as your heart

allow them both to lead the way

stay grounded

Loon:

tranquility & peace

"spirit of the north"

pay attention

live in harmony with others

and nature

notes to self:

absolutely wonderful

God provides the guidance 

you need

life isn't about chasing more

it's about choosing better

sometimes the simplest moments 

are the richest ones

time is your most valuable currency

cease striving and simply enjoy being

present

pay close attention

inhale in a mindful way

exhale and let things go

focus on the goals that are closest to your heart

be intentional about what and who you 

decide to be available to

be engaged in things that impact your life

(or mind-numbing distractions)

it's your choice

be purposeful

the ability to choose and change

who you're being in this life

is a gift

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Peace comes when we invite it in like a welcome guest.

As peace enters our soul, we feel an expansion

where anxiety and sorrow once were.

When peace arrives we feel lighter.

To prepare your soul for peace,

take the time to breathe,

clearing the clutter of your mind

and opening to the expression of your spirit.

Welcome peace in by releasing the tight grasp

of anxiety and sorrow.

Let go of pain so that peace can soothe."

 

April 10, 2025

It was raining, muggy & warm.

Our nurse managed to snag the last

available oscillating fan.

I selected the Flintstones on TV, and my doctor

was going to lunch to eat spaghetti.

He didn't get to finish.

It's utterly crazy that it was 31 years ago!

Happy Birthday Brandon!! I can't imagine 

life with no you.

xoxo

be well...

💝

"Fall in love with the art of living.

Fall in love with letting things be.

Fall in love with listening.

Be still in the sun,

where the winds ever-gently blow,

knowing it is here,

in  moments like this,

you are living,

and you will grow."

December 23, 2025

It's 69 degrees and I've been pairing working in the yard,

with stretching and pulling my sourdough every 30 minutes.

The birds are singing, and the bluebirds are flying about.

A Blue Jay landed, with much to say.

It was carrying on so much that Polly hid under a chair.

I sat & listened until it flew off...then looked up the "sign".

I prayed last night for direction and clarity for something

weighing on me.

I fell asleep right away..., and had a dream about a room in my house

flooding.  I woke up...and had only slept for an hour.

So I looked up the "sign" for that too.

I've been experimenting with mindfulness, faith, and surrendering.

Being more intentional with my thoughts.

Practicing Philippians 4:8.

(my all-time favorite verse)

I enjoy testing things out.

To discover what works and what doesn't.

For me.

It's effective.

This year while I muttered, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

and "With God all things are possible."  while breaking old habits and patterns,

and talking to the cat...

 ...lately I've been muttering, "He will perfect that which concerns me."

while wondering why I've wasted so much time trying to "perfect"

things that really don't concern me.

And I still talk to the cat.

Paying attention, and taking notes.

Signs:

* Bluebird: 'Is letting you know to choose happiness at all time.

Life may not be how you want it, Bluebird encourages you to count your blessings.

It reminds you to take control of your life & not let anyone or anything

steal the joy you have found.

Place value on the pleasant things growing around you.

Your about to enter a new chapter.

Be open and embrace any change.

All will be well.

"There's beauty all around us if you look hard enough."

~Bluebird~

* Blue Jay: Spiritual messenger. Communication. Courage. Protection. Truth.

Clarity.

And...the *flooded room dream interpretation:

Being overwhelmed by emotions or life circumstances.

Represents inner turmoil, stress, or unresolved issues within 

your personal life.

Facing a major life transition, feelings of loosing control, or a

need of emotional cleansing.

That sums it up nicely.

be well...

xoxo

💗

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,

whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-

think about such things."

Philippians 4:8

"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me,

or seen in me-

put it into practice.

And the God of peace will be with you."

Philippians 4:9

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December 6 2025

This afternoon we lingered at the farm

 savoring a beautiful day, and the simplicity of life

around us.

"Appreciate everything, even the ordinary.

Especially the ordinary."

be well...

xoxo

💖

Skunk :

Become more confident in your interactions with others.

Meet life's challenges with a calm and peaceful heart.

Courage to raise a stink to make right something that is wrong.

"Back off! Stop trying so hard

and everything will fall into place!"

~Skunk~

 

Fog

This morning I perched cross-legged in the open-window-seat,

as the cool air seeped in.

The steam rose and swirled  from my coffee,

and I listening to the heavy fog dripping from the leaves.

Polly jumped up & snuggled in my lap purring contently.

A gentle trill came from my neighbor's chickens just below,

and I find the way back to my beautiful faith.

"In silence we can hear our intuition speak.

But it can be difficult to find silence in the age of hyperconnectivity.

We must make it a priority to find the time to unplug

and create silence at least once a day.

All of the information and connection will still be there

when we return. 

A change happens when we learn to access stillness,

we start to crave the quiet in the midst of all the extrinsic

connection.

In stillness we find our balance."

be well...

xoxo

💝

 

Appreciation

Walking in the misty rain at feeding time.

Soft, gentle horse nickers.

A section of hay tossed over the fence,

a strong breeze blowing it back onto us.

Natures hay fight.

  Brushing. Shaking. Moving. Laughing.

Visiting a friend for coffee, which merged into 

a joined errand run.

Zippy country music playing over the loud speaker,

and a young man dancing happily in the isles

as he stacks the store shelves.

Random checks of good and not-so-good items on the Bobby App.

Giggling at our choices.

Making memories in the tasks of an ordinary day.

Heading out after my Tai Chi class.

"You looked very graceful out there!"

came from the sideline.

Not what my head was whispering at the moment.

She peddles her bike, and shares

a story of Tai Chi, & a trip to China when

she was younger.

"I was so young, 

that everyone looked old."

We laugh.

I thank her for her cheer.

My kiddo comes to visit.

He's smitten by a rock-bird I have on the window-sill

beside my flowers.

It makes him smile.

He sticks around for dinner,

 and we sit around the table chatting about our day.

    He left soon afterwards...

rock-bird left with him.

Journal notes:

Trust that the perfect needed connections 

always arrive at the right time & way.

There is a place that you are to fill 

that no one else can.

Something you are to do ,

which no one else can.

See your good.

Find the goodness in front of you.

Always remember you are free to be yourself 

and live your own life in serenity and joy.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Prioritize what matters most.

Decide how you want to spend your life-

every moment.

Kiss your children,

love your friends,

speak kindly to strangers,

hold hands with your loved ones,

and go for walks.

These will be the things you remember

when all you have left is today."

"One of the healthiest habits to learn:

Being grateful for the little things."

~Yung Pueblo~

 

What If

This morning...

there is a gentle rain, thunder, 

and I am throwing on my farm clothes to go do something I love!!

It's my fist day as a volunteer.

I am so excited to have this opportunity to work with kids, horses, and therapists.

My heart is happy!

 I think we're drawn to the things that teach us who we 

really are, that carries our unique nature....

that helps us connect to the music in our soul.

What if....

we maintained a listening attitude?

What if... we quit comparing ourselves to anyone.

What if ...we depend on God, 

rather than any earthly crutch,

and trust in His tremendous love and

awesome plans?

We have absolutely nothing to lose, and everything to gain.

be well

xoxo

💖

'You know that moment when you realize that 

everything has lined up perfectly,

perhaps serendipitously?

It's remarkable and you should celebrate these moments.

Serendipity  feels like a big hug from the universe.

When life presents itself this way,

celebrate with gratitude and reverence.

Things line up when they are supposed to.

Timing is everything and when it's

least expected, it's most exciting.'

Healing

I have learned that discomfort is just a signal

that I am capable of more.

That meditation and journaling

are amazing healing tools.

And...

that I am willing to do whatever it takes to win on the inside.

Journal notes...

It is vital that you remain hopeful,

no matter what is going on in your life.

Peace is an inside job.

You do not need to present a different version

of yourself to earn love, acceptance, &

connection, and have deeper relationships.

Live the simplest version of who God made you to be.

Be authentic.

They will love who you really are.

The only adequate source of help is God.

'God helps you change and grow,

 and become spiritually mature & whole

in spirit, mind, and body.'

"Do not let your hearts be troubled

& do not be afraid."

John 14:27

Don't fight battles when you don't have a real way to fight them.

Keep your focus on things that are important to you.

You have the power to make today feel the way you want.

Find the tone you want to set for the day.

Breathe.

"Broom the gloom, & make room

for the blossoms to in your heart to bloom."

be well...

xoxo

💖

"I wish people knew that when we start healing,

we can also feel some sadness.

We realize how much we've missed out on.

How we were let down by others

and how we let down ourselves.

How much the past version of us actually deserved.

Healing involves healthy grieving;

cathartic crying.

The Japanese call it Rui Katsu

"Tear seeking".

A biological baptism,

born again anew."

~Dr. Will Cole~

 

Happiness

A day where I decided to take a road trip to see my kiddo.

A day where the sunroof was open,  

and the music a little too loud in the car.

A day where it felt like old times, just hanging out.

A day where we adventured on back gravel roads & 

sat under the biggest, oldest oak tree in Missouri.

A day where he fixed me a nice dinner, and we sat outside on the deck

talking about life.

A day where things were simple, and nothing was planned,

which made me ridiculously blissful.

A day where I decided it's time to lighten up, stress less, live more,

and just be happy.

A day where I noticed everything that was going right.

💝

A few nuggets from my journal...

Relax & be yourself.

Open your heart to everyone.

Refuse to worry about anything.

Don't close in on a problem.

Don't be afraid to surrender.

Exhibit the highest level of faith.

Don't try to control the situation.

Do your best. Learn & grown from your

mistakes.

Learn to love people instead of being right.

When you feel lack, it is because you

are not connecting with God at a deep level.

Quit letting fear call the shots.

Fear will rob you of your life.

Surround yourself with positive voices.

We will become what we spend the greatest amount

of time looking for.

Set your sights on hope & joy.

You know you are chasing the right things with your time

because they will be lasting and loving.

Open your heart, relax your mind &

breathe.

"I know that there is nothing better for people 

than to be happy & do good while they live.

~Ecclesiastes 3:12~

Be gentle with yourself.

Learn to live, enjoy your life,

& handle situations as they come.

Do not doubt your worth.

Your life is important.

You have an essential function in the universe.

Only you can do the job of being you.

'Your highest function is simply to be the person

you are capable of being,

and from that effort- the development of

your kindness & positivity

your vulnerability & availability to life,

your calling will emerge.'

Allow yourself to see the deeper truths.

God's love isn't as complicated as our

discussions about it are. 

Keep it simple: love everybody, always.

'Don't believe the people who tell you there is no hope.

It's everywhere.

It's like the smell in the air right after the rain comes.'

Focusing on your pain can make it stronger.

What you focus on is what you will feel.

What you keep your mind staid on 

is what will drive you.

"When the heart is at ease, 

the body is healthy."

Be happy & do good.

be well...

xoxo

💖

"You and I are not what we eat;

we are what we think."

 

Mood

Tornado season is in full swing.

Warnings and watches roll across the T.V screen.

Thunderstorms and high winds keep moving through...

 and it's all making me a bit janky.

A pair of Brown Thrashers are sticking around in my backyard.

"Someone from beyond is protecting you." I read.

 I can guess....

"....also a symbol of " Stability, balance, harmony, and inclusivity."

I received a letter from my Mom.

It was very sweet. I read it and re-read it.

I imagine one or two more times,

 before I tuck it into the drawer.

I miss her.

We were going to get together, 

but due to the storms we had to change our plans.

It's been a while.

This morning I 

found this prayer tucked into one of my books:

"God,

today help me set aside everything I think I know

about you,

everything I think I know about myself,

everything I think I know about others,

and everything I think I know about my own life

so I may have an open mind and a new experience 

with all these things.

Please help me see the truth"

be well...

xoxo

💞