Thought for a Sunday - 8 January 2012
Hi Everyone. Hope this finds you well and the first week of 2012 went well for you. Amazing that the holidays are over and I actually worked most of the week. In some ways it felt good to get back into the routine and in other ways I felt a bit stifled. I pondered over using the word stifled as I'm not generally a creative person and that's what I think of when I hear stifled. Yet, it definitely describes the feeling. I'm looking out my window this morning at a sort of gray/blue sky with a bit of a breeze. We are still experiencing an unusually mild winter...worried it will all kick in at the same time.
My week started off wonderfully with a visit to my friend who just became a grandmother. Her daughter and new grandson were visiting. I got to just sit and hold this beautiful sleeping child in my arms for an hour. It was a wonderful while to spend a little time. I chatted with the family the whole time and petted the dog with my other hand. It was so funny because the dog was so excited to see me and then made sure she stayed close so I could pet her. As I usually say - babies and animals love to have me around.
Has life settled down for you this past week? The decorations are away and the stores are loaded with Valentines decorations. Of course, lots of good clearance sales to help spend those gift certificates. I went to the mall yesterday for the first time in a very long time. I just don't enjoy shopping the way I did in the past. Many moons ago I spent all Saturday in downtown Boston with my friend Donna. We would shop, stop for lunch, continue shopping and then go our separate ways to the subway.
I went to the mall yesterday to meet an old friend and her daughter for lunch. I have not seen them in about seven years and it was wonderful. We just met at the food court, but wow it was good to catch up. I met a wonderfully mature 13 (almost 14) year old young women where a young girl used to be. She was engaging and interesting to talk to as her perspective of things are different. She spent much of the last seven years living overseas with her mom so listening her take on settling back in the area was interesting. She has a good sense of humor and seems to have a lot of confidence (love to see that). I'm glad I'll have the opportunity to see more of them in the future. How about you - connected with anyone lately?
I was out early yesterday morning and the color of sky was so gorgeous that I almost stopped the car to look at it. I was driving east so it was in my view for a little bit. I kept thinking even an artist could not capture the colors I am seeing and definitely not the feeling. When I got to my location, I closed my eyes for a minute and thanked God for what I had just seen. Even now, I can picture it in my mind's eye and it brings a sense of peace over me. Have you experienced anything like this?
All else is well in my world today and I do hope it's well in your world as well. I'm going to stop here today as I have a bunch of laundry and paperwork to catch up on with my other business. I hope you have a wonderful week. Chat soon. Take care. Marie
The following was written by Nic Askew who has a website titled Soul Biographies. He prepares wonderful short films about real people. They touch the soul in so many ways. He also writes words or poetry to go with the films. He actually does everything for the film except speak or be the center of attention. This was published this past week and it really touched me. Check out his website if you have a few minutes. website for Soul Biographies
I have no idea who you are.
I know what it is that you do,
and where it is that you go.
But I have no idea of how you
face the perpetual challenge
that each day brings.
Or of what it is that
hurts your heart.
Or gives your very soul
cause to wake.
And in not knowing you,
there is a part of me
that will lie
forever asleep.
Of this I am certain.
My week started off wonderfully with a visit to my friend who just became a grandmother. Her daughter and new grandson were visiting. I got to just sit and hold this beautiful sleeping child in my arms for an hour. It was a wonderful while to spend a little time. I chatted with the family the whole time and petted the dog with my other hand. It was so funny because the dog was so excited to see me and then made sure she stayed close so I could pet her. As I usually say - babies and animals love to have me around.
Has life settled down for you this past week? The decorations are away and the stores are loaded with Valentines decorations. Of course, lots of good clearance sales to help spend those gift certificates. I went to the mall yesterday for the first time in a very long time. I just don't enjoy shopping the way I did in the past. Many moons ago I spent all Saturday in downtown Boston with my friend Donna. We would shop, stop for lunch, continue shopping and then go our separate ways to the subway.
I went to the mall yesterday to meet an old friend and her daughter for lunch. I have not seen them in about seven years and it was wonderful. We just met at the food court, but wow it was good to catch up. I met a wonderfully mature 13 (almost 14) year old young women where a young girl used to be. She was engaging and interesting to talk to as her perspective of things are different. She spent much of the last seven years living overseas with her mom so listening her take on settling back in the area was interesting. She has a good sense of humor and seems to have a lot of confidence (love to see that). I'm glad I'll have the opportunity to see more of them in the future. How about you - connected with anyone lately?
I was out early yesterday morning and the color of sky was so gorgeous that I almost stopped the car to look at it. I was driving east so it was in my view for a little bit. I kept thinking even an artist could not capture the colors I am seeing and definitely not the feeling. When I got to my location, I closed my eyes for a minute and thanked God for what I had just seen. Even now, I can picture it in my mind's eye and it brings a sense of peace over me. Have you experienced anything like this?
All else is well in my world today and I do hope it's well in your world as well. I'm going to stop here today as I have a bunch of laundry and paperwork to catch up on with my other business. I hope you have a wonderful week. Chat soon. Take care. Marie
The following was written by Nic Askew who has a website titled Soul Biographies. He prepares wonderful short films about real people. They touch the soul in so many ways. He also writes words or poetry to go with the films. He actually does everything for the film except speak or be the center of attention. This was published this past week and it really touched me. Check out his website if you have a few minutes. website for Soul Biographies
NOT KNOWING YOU
I have no idea who you are.
I know what it is that you do,
and where it is that you go.
But I have no idea of how you
face the perpetual challenge
that each day brings.
Or of what it is that
hurts your heart.
Or gives your very soul
cause to wake.
And in not knowing you,
there is a part of me
that will lie
forever asleep.
Of this I am certain.
Posted by Beacon Coaching - Marie Nagle at 1/8/2012 11:52 AM 
Categories: Work, Emotions, Friends, Feelings, People, Family, Gratitude
Categories: Work, Emotions, Friends, Feelings, People, Family, Gratitude
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