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Merry Christmas!

This week has zoomed by. I had plans (oh yes I make plans)but needed to tweak them a bit due to an over-used back. But you know what? Resting, slowing down and even stopping for a short time was what was truly needed.

 This is how I imagine my evenings. A small cabin somewhere nestled in the woods. Maybe not the snow but I'll take it!

I encourage you over the next couple of days of busy-ness to take time to just be; to find that warm, cozy place in your mind.  Remember that you are loved and that you are LOVE.  God is with us and in us; with you and in you.  Honor the great spark of light and love that you are.  Those around you will see this in you.

Be safe, be loved and enjoy the holidays.

In love, peace and joy.
Doll

The Girl Effect - make a difference!

Where did the summer go?

Goodness me. Hot weather, humidity, time with friends and family and now back to business as usual. 

That's kind of how the summer went for me.

Lots to do this fall.  Choirs, students, church and more....

The Raw Divas is NOW Tera Warner.  Making some terrific changes and I'm excited to be part of it!

More to follow!

With the arrival of Fall time and changing leaves come some really hard, heart-filled questions that are causing me to really dig deeper.  Guess it's like digging those few inches to plant the tulips now that will bring beauty in the spring.  I'm planting, but this time, in myself.

Um and yes...it's only 6 months til spring!

Enjoy the day!

hugs til again,
Doll

I am satisified!

... with what I have, with the person I am, and all that I do.

Day 2:  Be Satisfied With What You Have

That is an affirmation that I use often.   For me, this is the basis of my life.  If I can be satisfied with what I have, then the journey to living small is so much easier AND I love living small.

Currently we're living in a very small 2 bedroom apartment (650 sq.ft)  We've lived in smaller and in much larger but at this size it feels "just right".  Moving from a 3 bedroom, plus extra rooms house, down-sizing was certainly a interesting task. Everything we didn't want we put on the front lawn on online in Free-Cycle  Most things went to new owners and to be honest there's very little of what we left behind that I feel I need or miss.  (except for the in-ground pool - I'll share about that another day)

I have no need to want what others have.  I might desire to replace a very large couch that seems too big for the room and non-too comfortable for my back.

Society gives us so many opportunities to want more; to make us believe we NEED and in fact CANNOT do without more.  The advertising, growing malls and out-let stores, all shiny and new, invite us to come, buy, enjoy and even to the point of pointing out that we cannot live without what they are offering.

How can this be sound teaching?  How can we model a better life for our children while we are running from store to store loading up the car and the credit cards?

Being satisfied with what I have means that I take time to be grateful for the goodness around me.

1. my loving family and friends
2. a warm, dry, safe home to live in
3. fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge
4. communication devices so that I can keep in touch
5. my work in music, in ministry and on-line
6. my body's ability to heal itself

Of course the list could fill the page but I believe you get my drift.

For today:  I will take notice of all the good things around me, enjoying the moments and loving life.  I am truly blessed!!!

Til again,

Doll