Just For Fun

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Pat

Future Self Photo by Eddi van W. on Flickr

Future Self – Photo by Eddi van W. © Jun 2010 in Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/spiritual_marketplace/4680075318/

Slade Roberson at Shift Your Spirits recently wrote a post (with same photo) called “Please, You Must Be Eccentric” and it got me thinking. What would it feel like to have no inhibitions and, just for fun, let go, let it rip and totally set our imaginations free?

What would be the first thing you’d do ― dance around, shout for joy, sing, laugh, take off for Paris, get married????? The imaginations are endless when we just let go of the what-if’s! Continue reading →

Are You Doing What You Love?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Pat

Downtown Chicago – Photo by Pat Ruppel © March 2011

I woke up this morning thinking about doing what I love going through the checks and balances in my heart and mind. I have to admit practicing this has had its challenges since I retired early last year in 2012.

I no longer have the typical, daily routine of commuting and the structure of the corporate world where your day is laid out creating work for someone else.

You may ask, “You have a problem with that?” No! It just comes with a few pleasant and happy challenges in the rearranging of life disciplines and attitudes. Continue reading →

A Thought….That’s All It Takes

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Pat

: Contemplation – MSN Clipart

A thought…that’s all it takes…another thought, then another. They seem to
come in waves one after another with energy and a life of their own.

I wonder where they come from. We all have them. It’s not unusual, uncommon or
unique. Yet, one thought if entertained can change the world. Continue reading →

Craving Sweets Anyone?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Pat

Sweets Photo from MSN Clipart

Unfortunately, I crave all the typical sweets – too many to count. There’s the sweet creamy “natural bliss” for my coffee, the leftover candy canes and chocolates. And don’t get me started on the pies, cookies and pumpkin rolls from Christmas not to mention the Tootsie pops or jelly beans year round.

Oh yes! I know about your sweets!

I recently came across a story Oriah Mountain Dreamer wrote on her site “The Green Bough” where she talks about sweets in a different context. Continue reading →