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In The Midst Of The Storm

I am now wandering between waves, riding to the crest and abruptly finding myself engulfed by undulating walls of crystalline water; marveling at the magnificent beauty unleashed by the furious wrath that seems to emanate from the depth of the ocean.Dear friends: I am in the middle of painting the above scene and haven't had time to write. The fact that I have not been writing does not mean that I am not giving to others. I have been very much involved with my church, giving of my time and…See More
Jul 27, 2009
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TO ARTHUR (1985-2009)

Our morning walk, Arthur and I, he, after getting out lazily from his bed, now so eager to be out, I, still yawning and rubbing my eyes to wipe the wetness caused by the cold morning air. A very fine mist is coming down, I hurry down the road, prodding Arthur to take care of his business, he looks at me planting his front paws on the ground in a gesture very familiar to me. He is saying: “This is fun, I don’t want to go back home yet.” I desist of my desire to go back, and decide to live the…See More
Jun 18, 2009
Pat Halverson commented on Zeneida's blog post Hello Dear Friends
"Welcome back! Looks like your art classes are going very well! Glad to hear you are still saving the time to do them!"
Jun 3, 2009
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Hello Dear Friends

Isn’t it amazing how sometimes it looks like we run out of time to do the things that not long ago we did so comfortably? I feel as if the days don’t have enough hours to accommodate all my needs. I wrote my last blog on April 30; since then, so much of my quality time was taken by my friend’s needs, that I lost sight on what I was doing for myself, except, I am glad to say, for the two days on which I take art lessons. I have to confess that I am not so unselfish to give of myself so much, I…See More
Jun 3, 2009
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Jun 3, 2009
Zeneida left a comment for Zeneida
"Thank you for the flowers, I really needed them. As I wrote: I am too in the middle of a storm and the worse is still to come". Well I think it is here...Tomorrow I have to meet the District Attorney at 7:30AM, the hearing start at 9:00AM. I…"
May 18, 2009
Zeneida replied to genuine, wwt, welcomer's discussion Just for Fun: Writing Prompts in the group 29Gifts Writers Group
"What a wonderful idea! I will try to get out of my painting mode and try to get some inspiration. Number 7 made me laugh."
May 4, 2009
Dawn wwt commented on Zeneida's blog post I really miss you all!!!!
"i am so glad that you are enjoying your drawing class. it helps to restore your spirit. sounds like things with your friend are pretty intense. you are an extremely good friend to be there for her through this difficult time. i will keep you and…"
Apr 30, 2009
michelle chase commented on Zeneida's blog post I really miss you all!!!!
"Welcome back !!! Your support to your friend and her family shows just what a wonderful woman you are! We miss your wonderful blogs as I have learned so much from them. Hope to hear from you again. Best wishes"
Apr 30, 2009
genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Zeneida's blog post I really miss you all!!!!
"No need to apologize ... you've been doing some important give to your friend, really important ... you're giving a lot, and that's true even if you're not blogging about it."
Apr 30, 2009
Zeneida posted a blog post

I really miss you all!!!!

Sorry, it have been a while that I don't write a post. To tell the truth I am totally drained. My friend's life is in a turmoil right now, and I am finding myself giving support to her, her mother and her teenager daughter; even though I forsaw what is happening now, I can't help but feel so, so sorry for her. She is in total despair, sometimes even thinking about suicide, and all that for a man that doesn't deserve it. She has been refusing to see a psycologist but finally yesterday she went…See More
Apr 30, 2009
michelle chase commented on Zeneida's blog post Untitled
"Sometimes material things isn't what someone needs. You gave from the heart which outweighs any material gift. Helping someone find comfort during a turbulant time isn't easy when you are going through one yourself. How wonderful that you…"
Apr 22, 2009
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Today was such a busy day for me I did not have the opportunity to give any material thing except to the people that live with me. Like reading the bible together with my friend's mother, helping her find comfort in preparation to a visit with the surgeon, helping to prepare dinner, and so forth. Some of you asked me about the recuperation of my furniture. I wrote the following after the finding of part of it back in January. Some of the statement I make here are in reference to another piece I…See More
Apr 21, 2009
Zeneida commented on Stacey S.'s blog post Rd 9 Day 1~ Back to basics
"Thank you for reminding me about Earth Day. I have been so out of everything that I almost miss it."
Apr 21, 2009
Dawn wwt commented on Zeneida's blog post Day 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
"i am glad that you are feeling better now. i am impressed that you still thought to give though you didn't have much energy. i especially like the give to the man at the store, and that you took the time to notice how tired and stiff he was.…"
Apr 21, 2009

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Why I'm choosing to give:
It seems to me that the world is in so much need of love, compassion, forgiveness, caring, sharing; much more than material things.
What I'd most like to receive:
Love, friendship, understanding, health, and oh, yes, enough financial abundance to be able to sustain myself
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
Through Nipun Mehta
About me:
For 26 years was a co-founder and owner of a biotech company, then envy and greed found their way to destroy in two years what was so hard to built; through fraud, every material thing was taken away from me to the point that can not even pay an attorney to fight back. The positive side of all this is that having nothing to control, I am now free to live a simpler, creative life, discovering my spirituality and watching the awakening of my conciousness.
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LIVING THE MOMENT NOW

A walk under the mist.

Our morning walk, Arthur and I, he, after getting out lazily from his bed, now so eager to be out, I, still yawning and rubbing my eyes to wipe the wetness caused by the cold morning air. A very fine mist is coming down, I hurry down the road, prodding Arthur to take care of his business, he looks at me planting his front paws on the ground in a gesture very familiar to me. He is saying: “This is fun, I don’t want to go back home yet.” I desist of my desire to go back, and decide to live the moment. I start noticing the fine mist and it seems to me like heaven decided to give a facial to Mother Nature. I lift my face up and allow the mist to cover my face, a wonderful feeling spread through my skin and goes deep inside until it reaches my brain, causing a sensation that finally wakes me up. I feel alive, in this grey misty morning there is beauty everywhere. Arthur is all excited, he is sniffing non-stop; the mist has uncovered an amalgam of scent, it is laughable to see him recognizing them, for a moment he goes: Sniff and mark, sniff and mark, then he goes, sniff and lick; on this one lingering until I pull him out. I admire the display of toughness and sensuality of this little dog of mine, marking this road as his own, and delighting and enjoying the scent of a female dog. We keep walking and in the way back, now totally awake, I notice a brilliance reflecting from the trees and bushes. Indeed, the mist has washed out the dullness caused by the dust, and right in front of me, there is a display of greens going from a tender green to a deep mature green, dotted by some wintering flowers that shyly show their delicate hues of pink, white and purple, like colors coming out of an artist palette.
We are going up hill now, nearing our home, the mist has stopped, the sun, very softly is starting to send some rays that are coming through the pale grey clouds; we get inside, Arthur goes to eat his morning meal and I, tea cup in hand, walk towards the window, and a sound of admiration comes out of my mouth; in front of me, there is the old oak tree, with it bare branches covered with what looks like, crystal beads. The soft sun rays passing through the branches, playfully reflecting its rainbow colors on the beads, make me realize how full of life, how full of energy our surrounding is.


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In The Midst Of The Storm

Posted on July 27, 2009 at 12:50am 0 Comments

I am now wandering between waves, riding to the crest and abruptly finding myself engulfed by undulating walls of crystalline water; marveling at the magnificent beauty unleashed by the furious wrath that seems to emanate from the depth of the ocean.



Dear friends: I am in the middle of painting the above scene and haven't had time to write. The fact that I have not been writing does not mean that I am not giving to others. I have been very much involved with my church, giving of my… Continue

TO ARTHUR (1985-2009)

Posted on June 18, 2009 at 9:30pm 0 Comments

Our morning walk, Arthur and I, he, after getting out lazily from his bed, now so eager to be out, I, still yawning and rubbing my eyes to wipe the wetness caused by the cold morning air. A very fine mist is coming down, I hurry down the road, prodding Arthur to take care of his business, he looks at me planting his front paws on the ground in a gesture very familiar to me. He is saying: “This is fun, I don’t want to go back home yet.” I desist of my desire to go back, and decide to live the… Continue

Hello Dear Friends

Posted on June 3, 2009 at 12:33pm 1 Comment

Isn’t it amazing how sometimes it looks like we run out of time to do the things that not long ago we did so comfortably? I feel as if the days don’t have enough hours to accommodate all my needs. I wrote my last blog on April 30; since then, so much of my quality time was taken by my friend’s needs, that I lost sight on what I was doing for myself, except, I am glad to say, for the two days on which I take art lessons. I have to confess that I am not so unselfish to give of myself so much, I… Continue

I really miss you all!!!!

Posted on April 30, 2009 at 12:13am 3 Comments

Sorry, it have been a while that I don't write a post. To tell the truth I am totally drained. My friend's life is in a turmoil right now, and I am finding myself giving support to her, her mother and her teenager daughter; even though I forsaw what is happening now, I can't help but feel so, so sorry for her. She is in total despair, sometimes even thinking about suicide, and all that for a man that doesn't deserve it. She has been refusing to see a psycologist but finally yesterday she went… Continue

Untitled

Posted on April 21, 2009 at 11:35pm 1 Comment

Today was such a busy day for me I did not have the opportunity to give any material thing except to the people that live with me. Like reading the bible together with my friend's mother, helping her find comfort in preparation to a visit with the surgeon, helping to prepare dinner, and so forth. Some of you asked me about the recuperation of my furniture. I wrote the following after the finding of part of it back in January. Some of the statement I make here are in reference to another piece I… Continue

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At 3:35pm on May 18, 2009, Zeneida said…
Thank you for the flowers, I really needed them. As I wrote: I am too in the middle of a storm and the worse is still to come". Well I think it is here...Tomorrow I have to meet the District Attorney at 7:30AM, the hearing start at 9:00AM. I have not seen the perpetrator of the fraud since 2007, and this is the first time in my life that I have gone to court, so I am a little anxious, and at the same time relieved that finally I will be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you
At 6:21pm on April 11, 2009, Dawn wwt said…

Happy Easter!
At 8:38am on April 8, 2009, michelle chase said…
This is what I am writing you about. You are in such a place where you are at peace and hope inspite of that broken trust. I don't know that I can be that strong. Trust is most essential in life. I can relate a bit. My bosses were selling out the company for their own personal gain without regards to the employees who relied on them. Some employees thought I had something to do with their dealings because I held such a high position. They soon realized I was out in the cold as well. Why do people have to be greedy? They already
made enough money through their salaries....this is why it's hard for me to let go. I don't have any positive thoughts to replace this pain and uncertainty. I enjoy opera (can't splurge on that at the moment) and some crafting ( don't have such creative imagination) . Perhaps I can look into a hobby. I had just started taking some dancing lessons. We were learning "salsa" when I last participated. I haven't had the energy or spirits to go out and find some enjoyment. I guess i am still in mourning about the loss of my job. I went on line and looked up the author that you commented in one of your blogs, Eckhart Tolle, and I think i want to read his books. Which one did you read? . I am happy i joined . I can't seem to talk to my close friends about what I am going through since they have great jobs, families and perfect husbands they won't relate and much less sympathize. Not that I need anyone feeling sorry for me but I could use a shoulder to lean on and I found it here . Did you have a network of friends or acquaintances that helped you with your crafting? Or was it a solo event. It just seems like a lot of work. How long did it take for you to reach the "now" moment? I also want to comment on your friend who provided a home for you...what a great person. I guess it's moments like this when you find out who your true friends are. Is this the same friend whose daughter doesn't respect her? Hopefully the daughter learns from her mothers actions. You are an inspirational human being . You offer such lovely and caring thoughts to your friend and her mother. Again, inspite of all that you are going through. Do they know what you are going through? I hope you are right ...that one day I will live in the "now" with positive thoughts. I am looking forward to this challenging journey.
At 8:32pm on April 7, 2009, michelle chase said…
How do you keep strong? I am without a job and ready to fall to pieces and you've lost so much more ...i have no words. I read your blogs and from what I gathered you were defrauded out of a job or business? Was it due to the recession or wallstreet and have you forgiven the people responsible? I am not or don't know how to forgive the corporate officers that partook in corporate malfeasance which caused the company to crumble and left many of us jobless. I need to know how to let go and only think of the now. But when I try i realize i keep going back to that day and thinking of the different things i could have done or said to perhaps change the out come . I am well aware now that there wasn't anything I could have done but I can't seem to get that through my head. I too want to discover that part of me . I want to feel carefree and hopeful. Thank you for your words of encouragement.
At 10:19pm on April 4, 2009, genuine, wwt, welcomer said…
I just got done reading your latest blog.

Great job moving on and restablishing the frienship ... and sounds like a great job doing her hair and corsage too.

If the term "Jill of all Trades" didn't exist before, it does now ... I'm definitely going to use it!
By the way, my "real world" name is Jill. :D
At 2:53pm on March 27, 2009, Zeneida said…
Thank you Rebecca, that image really put a smile on my face.
At 12:19pm on March 24, 2009, Elly Rose said…
Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs. Your story is amazing. Can't wait to see how it unfolds.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
 
 
 

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