
Monday, December 29, 2008

Sunday, December 28, 2008
Compassion

Lama Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche-
My grandfather once told me the three C's of a relationship. The first being Communication, the second being Commitment and the third being Compassion. I've thought alot about the three C's and the one that always stands out for me is compassion. I know that commitment and communication are extremly important as well, but to beable to stand back and have compassion for another human being that is getting through life the best way they know how takes patience and understanding. I want to strive for a compassionate heart. Its not always easy and it takes much practice, but the journey is well worth it. I know when I've had troubled times Im grateful to have someone in my life that will help guide me through the darkness. Nobody is perfect and we all come with our own set of baggage, but I believe that through compassion it makes the load seem much lighter. I hope that the next time you have the opportunity to show compassion for another person you grasp on to it, because by helping them and guiding them you actually heal yourself. My father always said that life wasn't meant to be easy, but why make it anymore difficult. I hope your day is filled with happiness.
Namaste
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Christmas time in the city

I hope everyone had a great christmas. This is the view out of my office at my new job. I thought it looked so pretty outside. I have to say that I am loving the job. I am so happy that I took a chance and left the security of my den. Im enjoying life so much more now. I feel more productive. The whole thing is so amazing to me and Im so grateful to have found this wonderful job.
Yesterday in Wichita Kansas the weather was a high of 69 degrees and today its snowing. Unbelievable- Kansas weather is so unpredictable.
My family and I are celebrating the new year in Las Vegas. Im so excited to get out of town for a few days. We have some friends that are flying in to join us so it should be alot of fun. We always try and go somewhere for the new year. It just seems like after Christmas you want to get away and have a little vacation from it all.
I' m having a little trouble writing today. I stayed up way to late lastnight and now Im paying for it. We met up with all of our friends that were in for christmas and had some fun. I feel like Im all over the board with my topics. Theres really no structure, but I hadn't written since last weekend so I wanted to touch base. Take care and I think I'm going to go take a nap and relax awhile. Talk to you soon-
Namaste
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Christmas with the Family
I also wanted to talk about how my new job is going. I started last wednesday and I have to say, that I love it. I was really nervous about changing my routine, but it has really been great to get out of the house and be around others. I was really starting to struggle with my time and finding something to do with it, but I believe that I have found my nitch. I have felt so much better about myself in just three days. I feel that Im useful and more productive and I actually have more energy. Its crazy how things just happen when they're suppose to. All you have to do is grasp the opportunity when it comes your way.
Well I don't have alot of time today to write, but I just wanted to give an update on whats going on. I hope everyone has a great week and I will talk to you soon.
Namaste-
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Snow Day
I hope everyone is doing well and surviving the cold. I can't believe how cold it has been. But I do have to say, that the snow is so beautiful. Its really starting to feel like Christmas. Take care and I will speak to you soon.
Namaste
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Happiness during the Holiday Season
*Be grateful for what is good in your life, rather than dwell on what isn't. Write all the good things down and remind yourself of them each morning.
*Spend time thinking about what you DO want out of life, rather than thinking about what you DO NOT want.
*Write down 3-5 personal goals in the present tense as if you have already achieved the goals.
*Visualize and imagine the feeling of achieving these goals, which will act like a magnet to attract what you want in your life. Do this in the morning and just before you go to sleep.
*Try and eliminate negative thoughts, eaiser said than done, but do pay attention to your thoughts, observe them and analyze them. If you're constantly thinking about why you're not good enough or why you can't achieve something-change those thoughts. Think about why you are good enough and why you can achieve something. Practice it and in time it becomes easier.
Take care everyone I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Talk to you soon-
Namaste
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
I spoke with my grandfather this morning and we talked about how grateful we were for everything in our lives, but most of all we spoke about missing my father today. I felt so sorry for him, and listening to him cry for his son broke my heart. We had a nice cry this morning and it felt good to let it out. Time eases the pain, but you never stop missing them. I missed my father today, but I know that if he were here he would want me to keep living and enjoying the most out of life. He would smile that beautiful smile and tell me he loved me and my family and that he was proud of us all. He always said that life wasn't meant to be easy, but why make it any more difficult. Just take it easy. I hope everyone was able to take it easy today and remember all that there thankful for.
Goodnight and I hope to be back with the writing. Sorry I have been absent. Im still trying to get the hang of it.
Namaste
Monday, November 17, 2008
Good Afternoon
Friday night my husband and I went to dinner at a restaurant called Cibola. We had a nice quiet dinner and after dinner we decided to go check out the Candle Club. A good friend of ours just bought the place and we wanted to show our support and finish off the evening with a night cap. I have to say, that I love the Candle Club. I remember my parents use to go there for dinner and dancing. I think probably everyones parents use to go there back in the day and now its attracting the younger generation. Im happy to see the tradition living on. Anyway, while my husband and I were sitting and having our cocktails I happen to glance over and see someone that looked very familiar. After a moment I realized it was Kim Peek, the man who inspired the movie "Rain Man." People were taking to him and having ther picture taken with him and I told Phil that I wanted a picture with him. We walked over and met Mr. Peek and his father. Earlier when I had noticed him we saw that there was an Oscar on the table, so when we walked over to meet him, his father let us hold the Oscar. Later, when I got home I researched Kim Peek on the internet and read about the most touched Oscar in history. The man who wrote the story of "Rain Man" shares the Oscar with the Peeks and when they travel around the country they let people hold it and check it out. It weights about 8 lbs. So now on Phils phone there is a picture of me holding the Oscar with Kim Peek and his father. I couldn't believe just sitting at the Candle Club one Friday night would lead to holding an Oscar and meeting such an amazing man. Just goes to show you that even in Wichita, Kansas you can be having dinner one minute and holding an Oscar in another.
I hope everyone has a great day and I'll talk to you tomorrow-
Namaste
Friday, November 14, 2008
Brew of the day- Pumpkin spice
I spoke with my sister lastnight and she and I had an interesting conversation about this holiday season. I have spoke with several others about the same thing and wanted to share it with all of you.
With the economy the way it is and people having some hard times and the future being unknown at this time, we had an idea about Christmas gifts this year. I come from a very large family and every year we buy gifts for everyone on the list. Well, the list just keeps getting bigger and bigger. We came to the conclusion lastnight that maybe this year what we will do for our family Christmas is only give gifts that are homemade. Not only will this cost less, but it will make the gift giving a little more interesting. The more I have thought about this idea the more excited I have become. It seems to me that the time has come that we all need to get back to the basics of what Christmas is all about. When you have to think about creating a homemade gift for someone there is alot of thought that has to go into it. I think its actually going to be much tougher than just going out and buying something. Im really going to have to sit down and think about each person and come up with the perfect homemade gift. Its going to be challenging and I have to say that Im ready for the challenge. What better way to spend time with your loved ones. I also feel that it will teach my daughter some valuable lessons about life as well. She and I both come from a generation of instant gratification and this will teach patience and creativity and that love and togetherness are the real meanings of Christmas.
If anyone has any ideas or feelings about this I would love to hear your feedback.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day and I look forward to your comments.
Namaste
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Good Morning
This morning I wanted to discuss an article I read in the paper this morning. The title reads "Fla. boy abandoned under safe haven law" An 11-year-old Florida boy abandoned at a Nebraska hospital wednesday, just days before lawmakers meet to change the much-critized "safe haven" law. The boy is the 31st child abandoned since the law took effect in July.
As I read this article this morning my heart immediatly sunk for this poor child. Can you imagine the fear this child must be going through? As I sit here at my kitchen table I imagine this poor boy just lost in the world trying to make since of why his family can know longer care for him, and now what will the furture hold. I know they have put this safe haven law in effect to give parents a choice of a safe place to take there children in hopes of someone giving them what they have decided that they could no longer provide. But it still doesn't change the fear and the loss and feeling of abandonment that this child will now have to indure.
When I come across articles such as this one I always take a step back and really examine my own life. Whatever issue or problem I think I have or things that I wish were different, they become non existant. There is a child that woke up this morning and is alone in the world. I want everyone to remember this as they go throughout there day,week,year, and there life. Have compassion in your heart and really take a step back and examine the issues you feel are troubling in your life. I feel stories such as these can become a real wake-up call to the rest of us, to take a step back and really open our eyes and our hearts.
Namaste
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Good Morning
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Thoughts for the day
Live with compassion.
Work with compassion.
Die with compassion.
Meditate with compassion.
Enjoy with compassion.
When problems come,
Experience them with compassion.