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Can't the past ever go away ?
Perhaps it doesn't have to stay
Perhaps there is a better way
Than to its tempting lure fall prey
Indeed life is quite a journey
Hardships, burdens, and come what may
Why carry those of yesterday…"
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Treebyleaf commented on Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's video
One Million Prayers for Jody
"Jody--
May the Divine bless you and guard you,
May the Divine shine face and grace upon you,
May the Divine be gracious to you and grant you wholeness.
Be loved."
Mary Johnson replied to Treebyleaf's discussion The Month of Elul: A Month of Opening to the Other in the group Blue Pomegranates"The 29-day challenge aligns well with Elul. I hope you will continue to post - this is a very interesting education for me. I'm Catholic (more spiritual than religious) and love to learn about other religions and cultures. Please continue!"
Mary Johnson replied to Treebyleaf's discussion Rabbi Luria's Would-Be Student in the group Blue Pomegranates"My first thought is usually wondering if my husband needs anything ironed or if he wants breakfast before leaving for work.
The second is thanking God for another opportunity to live fully.
As to what are the "chickens" in my life..., I…"
Treebyleaf posted a blog post"I have absolute faith you can do this."
I usually write the intentional gift I gave at the top and the gifts I received from the day beneath, but this was not the usual day. I give by the Jewish moon-months, which mostly have 29 days, but sometimes have thirty, and after reading Mbali's post on the importance of intentionally giving to ourselves, I promised myself that on Day 30 I would give myself 29 gifts in a day.The sun is coming down on that day, and I am writing first of the one wholly miraculous thing the day gave to me, which…See More
Treebyleaf posted a blog postThe Gift of Learning
Today I rode a bike unsupervised for the first time in 25 years.I learned that the more momentum you build up, the easier it is to keep going straight.I learned that two good ideas-- like sitting up straighter and looking around more, and pedaling harder to get going faster-- may not be good together.I learned that the best part of the path is the part that isn't paved.I learned not to let anything startle you into taking your feet off the pedals without slowing down first.And I learned that…See More
Treebyleaf posted a blog postToday I give you an itty-bitty froggy.
(Yes, it's real.) Hope it made you smile like it did me.See More
Adine commented on Treebyleaf's blog post At 6:48am this morning--"That's a great gift to get to exercise first thing in the morning!"
Lefty commented on Treebyleaf's blog post At 6:48am this morning--"Isn't it great to accomplish exercise first thing in the day? Something to be proud of and not have hanging over your head. Great job."
Treebyleaf posted a blog postAt 6:48am this morning--
I had woken up and given myself the gift of doing my exercises *right away*.Then I came up the stairs and the first fellow living being I saw today was a hummingbird sipping flowers just out the window.- - -Anything else that happens today is officially "bonus."- - -Am struggling to restabilize after the long trip and extended serious difficulty recovering from jetlag.This morning's experience empowered me to pull together the first post in the "Blue Pomegranates" gifts from Jewish tradition…See More
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- I, too, need to stop feeding my disease by focusing on my own pain and inabilities.
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"I have absolute faith you can do this."
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 6:17pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I usually write the intentional gift I gave at the top and the gifts I received from the day beneath, but this was not the usual day. I give by the Jewish moon-months, which mostly have 29 days, but sometimes have thirty, and after reading Mbali's post on the importance of intentionally giving to ourselves, I promised myself that on Day 30 I would give myself 29 gifts in a day.
The sun is coming down on that day, and I am writing first of the… Continue
The sun is coming down on that day, and I am writing first of the… Continue
The Gift of Learning
Posted on September 1, 2010 at 9:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Today I rode a bike unsupervised for the first time in 25 years.
I learned that the more momentum you build up, the easier it is to keep going straight.
I learned that two good ideas-- like sitting up straighter and looking around more, and pedaling harder to get going faster-- may not be good together.
I learned that the best part of the path is the part that isn't paved.
I learned not to let anything startle you into taking your feet off…
Continue Today I give you an itty-bitty froggy.
Posted on August 27, 2010 at 11:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
(Yes, it's real.) Hope it made you smile like it did me.
At 6:48am this morning--
Posted on August 18, 2010 at 10:43am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I had woken up and given myself the gift of doing my exercises *right away*.
Then I came up the stairs and the first fellow living being I saw today was a hummingbird sipping flowers just out the window.
- - -
Anything else that happens today is officially "bonus."
- - -
Am struggling to restabilize after the long trip and extended serious difficulty recovering from jetlag.
This morning's experience empowered me to pull…
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- At 4:41am on May 10, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… - HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!
- At 3:57am on May 10, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - WISHING YOU A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY~ TREEBYLEAF!
- At 3:25am on May 10, 2011,
Michele wwt said… - Happy birthday! :)
- At 8:51am on March 30, 2011,
Christopher Stewart said…
- hey !
Can't the past ever go away ?
Perhaps it doesn't have to stay
Perhaps there is a better way
Than to its tempting lure fall prey
Indeed life is quite a journey
Hardships, burdens, and come what may
Why carry those of yesterday ?
When the future is on its way
Promises of a brand new day
From gloominess do shy away
Forgive oneself, hurting allay
And allow guilt its holiday
Listen to the musicians play
They sing the song of the blue jay
Let the sun outshine the clouds grey
Trust only joy to show the way
hope you have an inspired & fulfilling week ! :o)
« Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future. » — Albert Camus
blessings,
Chris
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Missed you so much...it's been a hectic few months, but hope to be back in full swing very soon. Love, Lacy xoxo
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- ~ Happy 4th of July weekend to all my American friends & their loved ones ~ have much fun & celebrate your wonderful country ~ xoxo
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