Sweet Dreams

May your nights and days be peaceful and kind

May lessons be gentle, valued and

as the heavens deem appropropriate

May your laughter, 

light and love 

never be too far away

May your smile be just below the surface and

May all your sweet dreams come true

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Great Gifts

Great gifts abound in the slightest way, simple, gifts to amazing make me think how blessed one can be. How sad not everyone can say they feel blessed with gifts not small or big, simply absent. If only no one suffered or cuased suffering. If only everyone, everywhere could feel safe, cared for, loved and acknowledged.  I pray and send heartfelt hope and faith for blessings of peace and comfort, respite from lifes unfairness. I pray the hurting can heal and find a place in the world where things make sense and reality is not so cruel, ugly and unforgiving. 

I pray with gratitude for miracles and messages of a spiritual nature, mysterious and marvelous enough to make you wonder how we could ever question whispers from heaven, from sacred and holy places we all have access to.

The sign from earth as the heavens whirled by, read; 

Great gifts or small are appreciated, every little bit helps. 

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One Day

Really not too much to ask of the inhabitants of this world in all of it's fragil, resiliant, vulnerable, vast, microscopic existence in the seemingly infinitesimal universe. 

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DREAMS

Following the direction of our dreams and hopes is not always easy to figure out. It seems simple enough, just make it happen. Sometimes the call is clear and we navigate our way smoothly and directly toward a place or places we need to be with minimul obstacles to hinder our way. Other times the road is long, rocky, steep and unforgiving. Challenges seem unsurmountable and we want to stop trying to be or do our best.

In the moments of hesitation and doubt we search for something beyond earthly oppression and not so obvious, something greater more powerful than what the world offers. The heart and soul senses and responds with humble gratitude and at that moment peace takes over. The correct approach to troubles are revealed and we are once again renewed by the direction the great spirit takes us while in control of things that once seemed so out of reach. 

To keep trying, beleiving in ourselves and the possibilities, the opportunities to cease the day or the problem ajour is the best route to take and the most effective way to move forward, through it, up over and around the negative forces that would have us turn back on our sweet dreams that are eager to unfold no matter how grand or small. Whatever taps into a funny bone or tugs on the heartstrings or makes you happy everytime it pops into your head, these are things to pay attention to and pursue as answers to questions are discovered and steps are taken to live the best days of your life.

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Feathers

The saying; It's easy to be an angel when no one ruffles your feathers, holds true. When things are going well we find it easy to bring our best forward. It is when we are tested by a situation however small, insignificant or large seemingly unsurmountable that we get salty in a hurry perhaps over react or react in such a way that would be best to take a step back, breathe and collect ourselves. 

If it were that simple though when we are unwillingly thrown into a den of hungry lions or a place or predicament we would rather not be in. Something dreadful, uneasy, awkward or uncomfortable prompts anxiety and immediately messes with our nervous system, consequently emotions get out of whack. Our responsibility is to get a grip, keep ourselves together and take hold of those flighty knee jerk reactions that are so predicatable in their ability to get the best of us perhaps turn us into something we are not truly right with. We are faced with a necessary reconnaissance of sorts it is time to check-in with ourselves and find a way to disengage from something that attempts to wreck havoc on us, starting from within. When we make our way toward peace we can then thrive rather than live with a bitter attitude and not merely exist to traverse through the obstacle courses of life waiting for something to go wrong. Why deny ourselves the freedom to live with an open heart and mind and be better and stronger and braver for the wear and tear? When we are challenged to extract something good from the follies and foibles it is at that point we can fine-tune ourselves, progress and evolve into a new and an improved person. 

Life is easier when we choose the kinder path of a peaceful existance, forgive when it would be easier to hold on to anger, resentment, disgust or disappointment. For our own mental health and well being we look for and hopefully find a happy medium over and through trying times and not look for problems and reasons to be annoyed. No doubt it is much better to consistently set ourselves up to navigate through the sharp edges and bumps on the road, through all the plucking and ruffling of feathers and find our way to smooth roads that lead to calm waters, peace and much less hassle.

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Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! 

Thank you for being such a good mother.  

You did the best you could and made many sacrifices in the name of your six children's happiness and health. 

Happy Mother's Day to someone special at once tender and tough, thoughtful, a solid citizen who represented the strength of a women faced with many challenges and odds against you. Thank you for being my mother and loving me to death. In heaven we celebrate with crystalline tears of joy as we wait for loved ones living out their days. I hope they realize we are still very much a part of their lives, memories, magic and mysteries that remain.

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Attitude of Gratitude

Life is simply more enjoyable when we savor each day. The abundance is often taken for granted, overlooked all together or trampled on as if the conviences we enjoy are infinite, available and on the ready to accommodate our every whim, need and want. 

To appreciate our conviences, options and countless resources might seem meaningless and insignificant yet it is to live with an open humble heart and mind on the ready to recieve even more blessings and incites more ways of being a beautiful blessing to others.  

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Mining For Riches

El Santuario de Chimayo nestled in the rolling valleys and hills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern central New Mexico is a port in the storm for many, a reflection of people seeking and finding a focal point where Faith can lead one to soft landings, any place but back to places of regret, trauma, tragedy, uncertainty and fear, instead to places and situations that become more manageable accompanied by a spiritual revival and adjusted attitude, a resolve to receive blessings, unravel complexities and untangle life's gnarly knots.

From quiet sanctuaries and shrines unassuming chapels, temples and churches of every denomination to cathedrals and mosques, private peaceful places near and far, forests and natural environments prestine still undisturbed scattered around the weary world.  To find comfort and consolation in the peace and quiet of the moment is a reprieve based on Hope and a humble open heart able to breathe and beat better. 

Stake your claim on the richness of simple blessings discovered in plain sight as a glimmer of light flickers or glistens brilliantly through the darkness. Many things unseen yet felt and available to the miners seeking true riches. The soul responds in kind with humility and gratitude as Grace gives rise to inspired ways of traversing through tough times toward the light and love.

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PEACE ☮ Seems Simple Enough

It seems simple enough to have peace in the world. The challenge is in the launch pad and how we fuel the spacecraft we carry though life. We know peace starts within, yet we are inclined to blame the world for our own turmoil. Unrest, however, is an inside job the restlessness and rest begin in one's head and heart. All the aches and pains every triumphant moment brightly lit as well as all the dimly lit tragedies linger in our innermost being, the memories of every good and bad experience puddle-up and sometimes spill over to other parts of our lives in kind ways and in crazy ways, in ways that make us grateful and happy or sadder more solemn for the wear and tear.

Emotional intelligence is a preferred mode of operation generally and renders a nice happy medium, sounds nice particularly when something or someone, a situation comes at us side-ways out of nowhere we are blindsided. The times that test us as a person with a sense of reason, fairness and goodness are challenging and force us to evolve into stronger folk.

A solid route to take, to traverse through muddy waters is a resolve to come at whatever, whoever, wherever we are from a tolerant, patient, peace-loving stance. The approach has been tried and tested through the ages and proved to be a most effective way to cultivate peace from within, in the name of supporting and manifesting peace externally. ☮ Peace to you

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X2

As a twin there was a natural reverberation of sorts, reactions and actions X2 with constant nearby echos. Growing up a twin absolutely included life experiences in tandem like sports, games, education, religious rites of passage, even a duplicate consensus on political ideology. Our sense of right and wrong was usually in sync although twin sister was often the risk taker, daring and outspoken. 

We shared common ground on many levels in the formative years then became more out of sync about things as we developed our own individuality and sense of autonomy. In the teenage years the subtle separation from experiencing life X2 as twins and each other's shadow, back-up, wingman fading away on many levels was quite the trip, some contempt as misunderstandings, personality changes and miscommunication evoked resentment and anger. It may have been subconscious anxiety as we loosened the twin-ties even though we were eager to explore the world individually. It was scary, exciting, uncertain and we had to learn how to go about life without a sidekick nearby so dear yet annoying, smart, funny, inspiring and loved. 

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Shut-up and Take My Money!

An all-time favorite commercial we loved to watch around Christmas time in the mid 60s, was the Norelco razor commercial. Jolly St Nick went dashing through the snow rolling happily up and down the hills as a Burl Ives type voice encouraged viewers to buy a shaver. The best closest shave of all that beckoned joy, jingle bells also a sporty, sleek clean shave and happy times

It was a showstopper no matter what we were doing. If the television was on and the Norelco Santa sliding down the snowy hill on a fun razor appeared, things came to a screeching halt, and we were transported to the playful snowy scene. It was magic and may have well prompted the Christmas shopper to consider it, if not say out loud; "Shut-up and take my money!" No doubt someone got a razor for Christmas weather they needed it or not. Meanwhile, we were aware that baby Jesus was really the reason for all the fuss and gift giving, good cheer and glide tidings! Cue the bells!! 🔔🔔

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December 12th Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Wikipedia say's: Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe, is a Catholic title of Mary, mother of Jesus associated with a series of five Marian apparitions in December 1531, and a venerated image on a cloak enshrined within the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The basilica is the most-visited Catholic shrine in the world, and the world's third most-visited sacred site.

When we were in the 6th grade at QofH Elementary Catholic School, a few of us were chosen to more or less act out a pageant play in the church, depicting apparitions of Our Lady. It took place in honor of The Feast of Our Lady, It was special and it is a sweet memory.  Mark was a bishop, and I played a guard for the bishop. My mother treated us to a wonderful spaghetti dinner afterwards at Caruso's, a nearby Italian restaurant. 🌹

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GIVING THANKS

Thankful for so much. Thankful for the love, joy, a peaceful existence, resources and people who care. Grateful for the mornings, afternoons and nights that occur like clockwork all these years, the sun that rises and shines then drops out of sight to make room for the moon to rise and shine and fade once again, into the heavens. 

The biology, theology, psychology involved with our presence alone is spectacular and complex as the environment, the atmosphere, gravity, all the physic's, forensics, symmetry, geometry, balance, rhythm, the cycles of life and death. The impermanence of everything should keep us in check rather than simply carry-on like there is endless time, energy, health and opportunities to live life to the fullest and to the best of our ability. 

Yes, Thankful for bountiful, beautiful blessings, for things I am not even aware of but should appreciate with the gusto of a hungry bear awaking from a peaceful winter slumber.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

September 23, 1957 Mark Allen Joseph is joined by twin sister, 

Mary Ellen into a new world. Hold on mother and twins, it's gonna be one hell of a ride!!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Mark and Mary, 

Happy Birthday to you.

May the Dear Lord Bless you, May the Dear Lord Bless Mark and Mary,

Happy Birthday to you.   So it is.    Yes ~  

Once a twin always a twin!! It is not a singular but two-times, twice, double the fun, also shared heartache, happiness, sadness and sweetness. To double down on the special unique experience of twindom, beautiful stuff! it remains quite something x2! 

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Twins Forever

No doubt I will always be a twin, my twin brother is in heaven as far as we can tell. He keeps in touch through fluttering butterflies that fly close enough to notice and get a glimpse of a celestial frontier we can only imagine. You are missed, Mark, your absence has settled in my bones but your special cameo appearances reassure me something is happening, quietly, beyond words beyond reason and meant for me to see, these moments are always welcome, you and the sweet signs that hint of your presence.

The connection remains strong intact, apparent and recognized with love, peace and gratitude. Thank you for the partnership, I do not forget my twin brother and womb-mate. We showed-up only a few minutes apart one after the other. I do not wonder where you are, if you are OK, I believe you are excellent and here, near mama and me and other precious loved ones who miss you quite terribly still. For me, I take a great deal of satisfaction knowing I am your twin sister blessed with a beautiful twin brother, angel and we are twins forever.

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Moonstruck

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Brother Butterfly ><

Did that white butterfly make a sound or is it my imagination? It did not sound like one would imagine a butterfly sounds. It was a clacking in two or three beats not a delicate melodic sound. It happened lightening fast in harmony with the surrounding natural sounds. The chirping birds broadcast their news of the moment as the rustling trees sway in the breeze reminding me of the sound of ocean waves.

The bouncing butterfly flutters toward the marigolds, near the sprawling, stirring dog, Jax, who is stretching on his back and rolling across a rug. The wind chimes gently and the daily spiritual meditation encourages me to "orbit around the sun" a beautiful metaphor for staying in the light and keeping The Holy Spirit on my radar.

I give thanks for countless blessings, angels among us, the presence of divine intercessors and whispers from heaven. Thank you for strength and peace, comfort, joy and the people, pets, places and things appointed to be part of my life.

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It All Adds-Up

Days of our lives add up to months and years. The people once on forefront and now no longer here and life goes on. The shared experiences, the love, memories, laughs, tears, disagreements, misunderstandings, shared challenges, trials and tribulations are still in place, still points of reference and you come alive in the reflection. 

How could I not acknowledge your presence, the impression you made resounds and reflects the best of you and your love, the laughter, lessons we learned. What a very special time in my life. I believe I appreciated how special, precious and powerful your presence in my life. I want to say; I miss you very much yet I know every bit of your goodness and great spirit is going strong and is alive and well in those who love you still.

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The Bell Tolls For Us

🕭 Illusions, grandiose delusions or simply holding on to and imparting the comfort found in hope no matter how hard life feels, looks, is. From our miniscule place in the universe as we know it, it appears suffering and happiness vibrate out and into the world in ways that beautify or bruise other souls. Hearts swell with love or breaks for the same reason somewhere, a place before or perhaps beyond into a different realm.  Life so full of surprises, left curves and turns, tumbling, twisting, what was once normal, predictable shifts due to the health and safety of everyone everywhere. 

How could that be in this part of the world in this day and age when everything is more or less moving along in accordance with every other day. What unfolds right before our collective and individual eyes are the worst and best of people in a time of uncertainty as fear mongers instill more fear, doubt and despair. Good health and happiness are not money makers for machines that manipulate what and how we think and conduct our lives. 

The preciousness of our existence, here today gone by the end of it. The very air and water we depend on in peril, politics and government gone wild, people desperate to find comfort in uncomfortable times and insecurity and fear lead to irrational behavior. Somehow, respect, common sense equitability and equality took a backseat as the acute need for peace has been diluted by too many. The good news is corrective measures are simple and render peaceful results that strengthen  rather than destruct and cause so much damage. Yes, the salve for such raw, bloody open wounds include kindness and a spirit of peace. With the under current and backdrop of mystery, in surround sound, we would do well to consider and appreciate that my heart skips a beat with joy and cries hot tears of sorrow with yours.  "For whom the bell tolls" indeed. The bell tolls for you and me. 

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Change

Change after a year that felt like a blur, goes by, like you unplugged from life the way you knew it until things changed beyond recognition. And here we are after looking around at others wondering which one of us may not make it through. A tidal wave of death came over the world plucking people out of our midst near and far, loved ones gone without a goodbye. Life today feels tired and sore yet hopeful about the horizon. Changes occurring right before our eyes. 

To cease the day and reinvent new ways to live together respectfully, peacefully, lovingly, happily, means to evolve into better people. It is possible in our immediate worlds, the probability on larger scale depends on factors that are within and behond our control. Cultivating peace of mind, voting, contributing in some positive manner, lifting someone up, making something better for someone. We shed skin, plant new seeds in our lives, grow into goodness as we recalibrate and cultivate the beautiful, do simple acts of kindness and repeat. Peace, Love, Blessings to you ~

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