Well outside our kitchen window this morning, deer are just running wild. It's the time of the year now, that the old bucks start romancing the little does and it's so much fun to watch their frolicking around in the fields.
It's a beautiful zippity doo dah ding dong day in the canyon this morning. The sun is shining as bright as can be and the trees are full of color and there's just the feeling of a new beginning in the air this morning...at least for me.
I was reading yesterday....a little bit about Elizabeth Kubler Ross. Elizabeth was born in Zurich Switzerland in 1926 and was one of triplets. All during her growing up years, she wanted to be a doctor, but for some reason, her dad didn't want her to. She thought it was important for one to follow their dreams, so she persisted and when the time came, she entered medical school. Then in the early years of her marriage, she found herself in the family way and was not allowed to finish medical school to be a pediatrician...so she started studying psychiatry. And I'll bet she was a good one...because I found quotes by her that were just power house thoughts on life and living.
For instance, she said "People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within."
THAT made me wonder if my little light that I thought "I" had...is as bright as it SHOULD be...because I have sure had some down days over the last 12 weeks. Geezzzzz it's been 12 weeks today...since I broke my leg and here I still sit in this leg brace with the crutches propped up right beside me. I could have handled this a LOT better than I DID. And I'm really sorry I didn't do better...because I sure had a prince taking care of me.
I had been spoiled/blessed with such good health for 66 years...I didn't know how to handle pain and discomfort.
Elizabeth also said that "There is within each one of us a potential for goodness beyond our imagining...for giving which seeks no reward; for listening without judgment and for loving unconditionally."
And she said people take vacations to find peace and rest...but "There is no need to go to India or anywhere else to find peace. You will find that deep place of silence right in your room, your garden, or even your bathtub" So I'm sure it's all about our mindset and 'how we look FOR peace and rest...
And she said "The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat and suffering and struggles and loss and have been to and found...their way out of the deepest trials." Because she said "These people have an appreciation and sensitivity and understanding of life that fills them with compassion and gentleness and a deep love for people and things around them." She said "Beautiful people....don't just 'happen".....WOW
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Elizabeth and her thoughts on life and living. But even with this power house of a mind and special thoughts. Her husband asked her for a divorce in 1979. I guess she was too wrapped up in her work, because it sounded like she was into about half a dozen huge projects at that time....and with all her knowledge...maybe she didn't realize that 'a husbands happiness' is a huge project all it's own.... :-)
I just know that while this has been the absolutely most miserable 12 weeks of my life. I HAVE LEARNED TONS!!!!! And it's a new beginning for meeeeeeeee.
I also lost 24 pounds during this 12 weeks. Bad way to lose weight....and it wasn't intentional. In fact, I was so surprised. But I just can't eat since the accident...even now. Nothing tastes the same and only a couple of bites will do me of anything...even chocolate.
During the first 8 or so weeks...I was so weak and woozie...geezer would bring whatever I was having...on a tray to the love seat for me...I'd take a couple bites and he'd have to take it back...because I'd get so sick so fast. And then when my tummy would settle down...he'd bring me ONE SQUARE off of a Hershey Bar :-) And those of you who know me well...KNOW...that before the accident...I could EASILY eat TWO WHOLE Hershey Bars in one sitting. :-) I've managed to find 8 of those pounds and put them back on...but that's because I was drinking tons of milk...because nothing tastes good. And milk adds fluid so I still have my pudgy face...but now I've backed way off on the milk...and I expect to lose most of that 8 pounds again. I haven't even had the equivalent of one coca cola during this 12 weeks...because it just tastes yuck to me.
But I'm getting off track here....the thing we need to remember IS "that when our hearts are full of love...there is beauty and potential all around us."
Peace and love from the canyon...I love you all gobs and gobs and thanks so much...for stopping by.
It's a beautiful zippity doo dah ding dong day in the canyon this morning. The sun is shining as bright as can be and the trees are full of color and there's just the feeling of a new beginning in the air this morning...at least for me.
I was reading yesterday....a little bit about Elizabeth Kubler Ross. Elizabeth was born in Zurich Switzerland in 1926 and was one of triplets. All during her growing up years, she wanted to be a doctor, but for some reason, her dad didn't want her to. She thought it was important for one to follow their dreams, so she persisted and when the time came, she entered medical school. Then in the early years of her marriage, she found herself in the family way and was not allowed to finish medical school to be a pediatrician...so she started studying psychiatry. And I'll bet she was a good one...because I found quotes by her that were just power house thoughts on life and living.
For instance, she said "People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within."
THAT made me wonder if my little light that I thought "I" had...is as bright as it SHOULD be...because I have sure had some down days over the last 12 weeks. Geezzzzz it's been 12 weeks today...since I broke my leg and here I still sit in this leg brace with the crutches propped up right beside me. I could have handled this a LOT better than I DID. And I'm really sorry I didn't do better...because I sure had a prince taking care of me.
I had been spoiled/blessed with such good health for 66 years...I didn't know how to handle pain and discomfort.
Elizabeth also said that "There is within each one of us a potential for goodness beyond our imagining...for giving which seeks no reward; for listening without judgment and for loving unconditionally."
And she said people take vacations to find peace and rest...but "There is no need to go to India or anywhere else to find peace. You will find that deep place of silence right in your room, your garden, or even your bathtub" So I'm sure it's all about our mindset and 'how we look FOR peace and rest...
And she said "The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat and suffering and struggles and loss and have been to and found...their way out of the deepest trials." Because she said "These people have an appreciation and sensitivity and understanding of life that fills them with compassion and gentleness and a deep love for people and things around them." She said "Beautiful people....don't just 'happen".....WOW
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Elizabeth and her thoughts on life and living. But even with this power house of a mind and special thoughts. Her husband asked her for a divorce in 1979. I guess she was too wrapped up in her work, because it sounded like she was into about half a dozen huge projects at that time....and with all her knowledge...maybe she didn't realize that 'a husbands happiness' is a huge project all it's own.... :-)
I just know that while this has been the absolutely most miserable 12 weeks of my life. I HAVE LEARNED TONS!!!!! And it's a new beginning for meeeeeeeee.
I also lost 24 pounds during this 12 weeks. Bad way to lose weight....and it wasn't intentional. In fact, I was so surprised. But I just can't eat since the accident...even now. Nothing tastes the same and only a couple of bites will do me of anything...even chocolate.
During the first 8 or so weeks...I was so weak and woozie...geezer would bring whatever I was having...on a tray to the love seat for me...I'd take a couple bites and he'd have to take it back...because I'd get so sick so fast. And then when my tummy would settle down...he'd bring me ONE SQUARE off of a Hershey Bar :-) And those of you who know me well...KNOW...that before the accident...I could EASILY eat TWO WHOLE Hershey Bars in one sitting. :-) I've managed to find 8 of those pounds and put them back on...but that's because I was drinking tons of milk...because nothing tastes good. And milk adds fluid so I still have my pudgy face...but now I've backed way off on the milk...and I expect to lose most of that 8 pounds again. I haven't even had the equivalent of one coca cola during this 12 weeks...because it just tastes yuck to me.
But I'm getting off track here....the thing we need to remember IS "that when our hearts are full of love...there is beauty and potential all around us."
Peace and love from the canyon...I love you all gobs and gobs and thanks so much...for stopping by.
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