tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44842983943937324882024-02-22T05:50:18.346-08:00Carleana ~ A Soul Coach's JourneyCarleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-47767442672735566682015-01-19T08:08:00.000-08:002015-01-19T08:08:56.258-08:00Happy New Year ~ 2015! Cozality~Transition<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2014
brings to an end, many simple yet extraordinary events of the 21<sup>st</sup>
Century; one of which being, December 13, 2014 (12/13/14).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was the last numeric sequence date of
this century.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It all began as the 20<sup>th</sup>
Century came to an end, with January 1/2001 (01/01/01).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many entered the 21<sup>st</sup> Century full
of fear; fear of the new year, the new millennium; fear of the future over all;
but specifically for one’s self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fear
was introduced and planted by those whose primary concern was based on their own
fears for “their” money, “their” value and “their” positions in society and how
these changes would impact “them”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
don’t mean “just” the individuals, but also the institutions “they” represent
and what “they” valued....$$$$ and power. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It
began with Y2K and continued through to 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fear, FEAR, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FEAR</b>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fear of what tangible things we ‘might’
lose specifically, money, possessions and position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During these last 15 years, we’ve all been
forced to look at ourselves; and asking <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">those</i>
questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who am I?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where am I?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is this all there is? What IS important to me; family, wealth, how I
look, what others think....? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the core
of who I am....WHO AM I?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">And
when the world didn’t collapse at midnight of December 31, 1999 on eve of 2000;
or by midnight of December 21, 2012; and when we, here in North America, didn’t
collapse after the great black out in 2003 or after the tragedy of on September 11/01,
many began to realize fear is often used to control and weaken people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Healthy fear has great value for us as a
race, but unhealthy fear will destroy us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first I was going to say,
these events made very little impact at all and for others....the impact has
been truly life altering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the truth is...each of these ~and many
more~ have made a great impact on each and everyone of us, whether we realize it or not.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
dare say, the greatest impact each of these events has had on each of us is how
we view the world we live in; not only on larger scale but in our day-to-day
living.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we didn’t reassess our lives,
someone in our lives did; and their choices greatly impacted us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">How
many people lived days, weeks, months and years in fear of the world coming to an end on these dates?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How many people killed
them self based on these fears?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How many
people made huge life changing decisions, based on the fears planted by others, they
may not otherwise have made?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How many
people are happier for the changes they made based on fears; rather than on facts?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <em>Misery loves company!</em></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I’ve
always been a supporter of choice, and likely always will be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, in a discussion I recently had with
a person who believes them self to be very ‘powerful’, he echoed a quote I’ve
heard many times.... “Choice is an illusion between those who have power and
those who don’t.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess the point
is...there is always choice. The question may be...what’s your perspective
of power? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The
fact is, there has been a shift in paradigm, from the 20<sup>th</sup> to the 21<sup>st</sup>
Century; and it has been great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each of
us, on a variety of levels has been forced to re-evaluate our lives....our
purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For some, we’ve made our choices
by first, being still and looking within to find our purpose. For others, we’ve
continued to rely on the images and influences outside of ourselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both have a great impact, not only in our own
lives but in the lives of many.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What we
will NEVER realize is how many people and in what ways, our choices have impacted
others; and the world we live in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our choices not only become our
legacy; but they also becomes part of how are societies are developed and
maintained; what we accept; and what we reject.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our choices establish guidelines by which we judge and punish; as well
as live and love by.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">While,
for the most part, Christmas in my home was peaceful; it wasn’t without the drama,
which seems to now plague our holidays and special occasions; since 2012,
though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because this Christmas brought
with it, the additional drama of wanting to visit with a loved one, my children
and I decided the four of us would spend New Year’s Eve together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We did invite one special person to share our
evening though; and together....we said farewell to 2014 and in a quiet and
calm manner, we welcomed with positive anticipation, 2015!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">At
2:00am....New Years Day....grief came.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My eldest learned a cherished friend of hers (and single mom) had just
passed away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She and I spent hours
reflecting not only on the loss of a friend, but of the hopes shared and dreams
now lost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We reflected on how this death
would impact the very young child left behind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mother <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(parent)</span> and child....alone together....an amazing bond that existed,
cherished and shared.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Before
the weekend had ended, we learned of another loved one’s passing; and that two
more loved ones had been diagnosed with terminal illnesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The quietness of New Years eve clearly wasn’t only needed to recover from
the drama at Christmas, but also to prepare us for this news.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Within the next few days, we’d learn of yet
another death and the terminal illness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Would
2015 be the year we have been awaiting, hoping for and anticipating great
change in?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would it be the year, we’ve
been hoping to close an unresolved matter so we could finally feel ‘safe’ and
‘free’ to start to move forward; or will it be plagued with more heart ache,
uncertainty, and caution?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
wanted this year to be the year I could finally start to move forward again; on my terms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted this year to be
a year where I can FIANLLY be the one to ignite the changes in my life rather
than being forced to continuously</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> respond to changes forced upon me; and
my children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted my children to
learn what it felt like to experience the magic in life and not just the
consequences of life; particularly because of another’s actions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted this for 2015 so much, that in
December, just before Christmas, I gave myself a bitter sweet gift. It
will co$t me greatly, but this prison has come to cost me so much more than 'just' money. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I signed an offer to settle; and had it
presented to the “other side”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
been the better part of a month and still....I’m held in bondage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve conceded to and sacrificed so much; and
still....I wait; and my children wait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Instead
of allowing my brain to swim with all the questions and worries uncertainty contaminates
one’s mind with, I’ve chose to (for the most part) let go...let God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve given myself an amazing gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve invited myself to come back to the
present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rather than focusing on the
future, I am embracing and cherishing – right now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It’s
strangely interesting where mediation will take you, if you allow yourself to
be still; to be truly quiet and open at the same time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An essence of serenity often comes over you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The message you receive becomes simplex </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">(simply complex)</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">, comforting and yet
inspiring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And on such occasion, for me;
during a very deep meditation these words were being whispered to me as if the sun
and a gentle breeze were massaging them into every part of my
existence....<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Cozality” “Transition”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Now,
I’ve tried to find a “definition” for the word “Cozality” but the only one I
can find that seems to make any sense to me is the reference from the Matrix
movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cozality ~action/reaction; cause and effect.</i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>....Hmmmm, Newton’s third law of relativity
and Lorenz’s Chaos Theory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grade 10
physics class with an amazing teacher; Mr Grant!!!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As
I reflected on the word – Cozality-, the events that ended 2014 and greeted
2015; my word for this year would seem to be “transition”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remain very hopeful, that in the next few
days or weeks, at least my separation will be final enough that I will have
more direct influence over what happens in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will then be my choices that will have
greater impact on my life; rather than me being forced to react to impact of the
choices of others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
have had to say “until we meet again” so some amazing souls who have been great
comfort and strength to me these past couple of years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, undoubtedly, I will have to do so again
before 2015 ends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And....that’s all a
part of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But so too is choosing to
be open to accept new souls; new challenges and all the gifts God and the
Universe has to offer and give me; give you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
may not have a lot of “security” in our lives, but we still have the security
in knowing....the sun will come up tomorrow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And just as things end...so too do other things begin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you hold on to your past,
how do you ever expect to enjoy what you have now or be excited for the future?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We may not always have control over how,
when or what sort of transitions we will have in our lives, but we always have
control over how we’ll accept it; when we’ll accept it and what we’ll accept
about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2015,
will be a pivotal point in my transition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As I look back, on December 31, 2011 I made a paramount decision in my
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made it in consultation and with
the support of my then, dearest friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We contemplated my leaving a 'secure' career over several years and made our choice, not
on a whim, but based on much thought and research.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I did then, I still believe my choice was
right for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Cozality” ~
action/reaction; cause and effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">What
I couldn’t have seen then, nor did I ever imagine, was that the one I
trusted the most....the one I relied on the most....would bail on me; and on our children - our family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only did he walk out on me, but in the
months and years that have past...he would temporarily rob me of hopes and
dreams; shatter my security and open the door for me to question me; who I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
have NO idea how I will move through this, or what lies ahead, but...I do
know....I feel it in the core of who I am....I am ok!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still cherish and hold on to the same
values and morals I’ve come to trust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find
courage, comfort and strength these ethics and....I believe even at this pivotal
time in my life, they will guide me through this transition as graciously and
compassionately as they've always done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am excited to see
what transition(s) await me for 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Whatever
2015 holds in store for you....remember...take time to be still.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listen to that inner voice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have the courage to believe
in yourself; and the conviction to live your passion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cozality and chaos may follow, but so too
will their gifts and benefits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The heart
never lies!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In
love, light and kindness; cozality and chaos....Carleana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-19724782426005987672014-12-27T23:49:00.000-08:002014-12-27T23:49:03.149-08:00Are you surviving or thriving?
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">As I look back on 2014, it's funny how life
goes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I refuse to give in and believe
the world is a dark and sinister place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If it were as some would like me to believe it is, I wonder...why anyone
would want to live in such an evil place; why would anyone wish to spend their
time being cruel to another rather than living their own life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">I was going through
some papers I found with notes and wanted to compare them to my blog....clearly
I didn’t get those notes into my blog; yet it
would seem my word for 2014 might have been “surviving”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let me be totally honest here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so sick of “surviving”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I remember speaking with a group of ‘administrators’
about the impacts of bullying, who regularly used the phrase, “...they’ll
survive....” in reference to children who were being bullied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally I tossed down my pen ~ more
dramatically than I intended ~ but, I seized that moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I was being visually assessed, I shook my
head and glanced back around the table at the educators, medical practitioners, political
people, and parents who were there and I said, “Children survived the holocaust, but would
any one of you deliberately put a child, or anyone for that matter, in that
type of living condition?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aghast that I would make such a comparison, and with
their judgemental eyes focused on me, they initiated what became a very interesting discussion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>The point being, why would any one person
deliberately treat another person poorly and if, they weren’t aware what they were
doing was hurtful, why once it was brought to their attention, why would they
continue ~ especially if the person(s) being treated horrifically wasn’t doing
anything to them or that would impact their life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">Since August 1, 2012
most each day of my life has been living in ‘survivor’ mode.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve not only been directly threaten but I
have had to live with many “implied” threats <em>including writing on my blog</em>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was beginning to feel like the caged in bird again or worse, a trapped
animal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand this in not
uncommon when going through a divorce; especially where there is a real or perceived
imbalance of power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ahhhh, one of the identifiers of bullying</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">I am one of the first
people to say, every experience has a lesson to be learned; and that we're right where
we're meant to be when we're meant to be there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And my children’s favourite, 'we’ll get through this' and 'it will all be
ok'; ~ <em>forever and for always</em>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are
all true and....I do believe in these reassurances, here’s where I’m having
some trouble though...it’s easy to be put at ease by these words when you’re
dealing with a onetime occurrence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
becomes daunting and overwhelming when the actions are reoccurring and deliberate
acts of cruelty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Another, identifier of bullying</i>.</span><span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">It isn’t just myself
whose been forced to suffer such vindictiveness this past year <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(+)</span>, but my three children as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Christmas winds down, my estranged
husband and his family gave my children yet another ‘memorable’ holiday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For people who claim to love and care for my
children, one might think they’d choose not to behave so maliciously;
especially during the holidays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And over
the past three years since my husband walked out, one might even think, they would
have reached out to these amazing people with compassion; at least once.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alas, lies that have been told are starting
to step into the light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And rather than
showing kindness to my children, <em>their kin</em>, my children are forced to endure even more brutality
and denigration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">This is what I’m
talking about when I ask, “Children survived the holocaust, but would any one
of you deliberately put a child, or anyone, in that type of living
condition?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reality is....the answer to that question
is YES!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are people, who would do
that; who DO, do that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was once part
of a family who believes it is better to hurt another before they can hurt you
~ even if there is no real evidence that person would ever hurt them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also would deliberately hurt someone and
speak ill of them for no other reason than to try to build them self up. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some refer to this behaviour as bullying while
others might call it arrogance and intolerance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then, there are those who’d refer to it as narcissism or schizophrenia;
or maybe even signs of <a href="https://www.blogger.com/alcoholrehab.com/alcoholism/alcoholic-wet-brain/"><span style="color: #b6dde8; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome</span></a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">So where does that
leave the ones being hurt?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shy of years
of therapy and tons of medications?????<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Don’t
take it personally” <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">~ one of the four
agreements</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is their issue not
yours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You must continue to find the
courage and strength to distance yourself from these sorts of people so you
don’t end up believing their lies or worse, become trapped by their
toxicity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The challenge...most often these people are our friends, our loved ones, maybe even a spouse, parent or child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maintaining, if
necessary, a relationship with these people can be done but...it is imperative that
you create and maintain firm boundaries for yourself and that you be willing to forgive
yourself when you stumble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Make sure you have supports you can rely on, anytime of day and...that you trust. </span>These people
are smooth and used to doing anything to get their needs met.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often they are well respected, by those who
don’t or won’t see them for who they are; and worse they usually “attack” when
you are your most loving, or vulnerable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">I still can’t get my
head around people who do this or why they do it, but I can say....this year
has been one where discovery, not only of these personality types has been a
huge learning curve for me; but also learning how to recognize it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is value for these types in our society
but, in what roles? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They lack compassion
and empathy so, when they hold positions of power/authority; or worse they
think they have control, those around them are more likely to live in a
constant state of surviving, rather than thriving. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And in these scenarios, there is not likely
going to be any alli rescue missions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">If as Einstein said, ‘you’re
doing the same thing but expecting a different outcome’ and you're not getting it, you might simply be existing
in a state of insanity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you feel
trapped or as if you’re not living your life...change something; even if it’s
one little thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">Have the courage to
look deep within yourself; and believe in yourself as you take the step you wish
to take.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">Recently, I have taken steps that I believe will release me from my bondage and</span><span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">....even allow me an opportunity to move beyond surviving. Hopefully, my captor is getting bored with his subject <em>(my children and I)</em> and is truly willing to release all his perceived control over us; me. And, here's hoping the lessons learned on this journey will not soon be forgotten or implemented unjustly in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b6dde8; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themetint: 102;">Even if a door closes, remember it's on hinges which means, it can be re-opened. One only needs to knock; then decide to wait for an answer. Just don't ever put someone first, who puts your second.</span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-18012699650159047562014-07-24T10:03:00.000-07:002014-07-24T10:03:05.338-07:00Camino 2014 ~Day 7<br />
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Day 5 of Air Week:
Clutter – Energy Up/Energy Down: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Today’s affirmation: “Fresh,
invigorating energy fills my life”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Three Levels:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">#1 Energy Up/Energy Down
– get in touch with items in your surroundings; do they life your energy up or
do they pull your energy down<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">#2 Clutter Questionnaire
and clearing one area – The questionnaire lists a number of items in your home,
workplace, car, etc and asks you to answer yes or no to questions like, is this
in need of repair, do you use this, do you love this, etc<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">#3 Employ the power of
Metaphor – This activity takes level two to the next step...if you said ‘yes’
to something that was important to you...ask yourself why? What does it
represent for you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may even mean
looking at projects you’re struggling with and break them down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often things are not as overwhelming as the
initially appear; if....we can look at the situation in sections.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">With all that I’m going
through right now...I didn’t really do #1...partly because, a lot of my stuff is
already ‘sorted’ out and when the time is right and when I feel less sensitive,
frustrated and wounded....I will allow myself to do this with less contaminated
emotion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did look at #2 and used it to
look at the projects I feel more overwhelmed by, a loss of control over and in
essence...a little afraid of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without
getting into personal details, I will use a ‘metaphor’ to explain how I looked
each of these areas in my life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Imagine that closet or
worse...the “messy bedroom”; when we first open the door and we see the mess,
we look at it and think “OMG...this is going to take forever!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll never get this done.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And with that approach, that’s right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because, we’ll say...”I’ll do this when....”,
then close the door and forget about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Rome wasn’t built in a
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You move a mountain one shovel load
at a time. Each journey begins with one step.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Choose your analogy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Stop...turn around and let’s
open that door again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t look at the
whole room/mess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For now, this moment...let’s
pick one thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dirty dishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The focus is dirty
dishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are there any dirty dishes in
that room? If so, collect all of them up, take them to the kitchen and...either
set them on the counter, load them in the dishwasher or wash, dry and put them
away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a break and reward
yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great job <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">‘self’</i>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or maybe you’d like
to read a chapter of your book or, sitting and sipping on a cup of tea; or
enjoy a small piece of chocolate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now...back
to the room and the focus is on something else ~ garbage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anything that looks like garbage, pick it up
and put it in the bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When that is
done...ask yourself, can I try another task before I take a break and celebrate
or....shall I reward myself now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe
that’s a 5 minute break, lunch time or...maybe that’s all for that project
today and you close the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
reality is, tomorrow when you open that door....you’ve already completed a
portion of the task.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now you feel less
overwhelmed and your energy is up. You feel inspired and empowered to move
forward. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Often, I find when I do
this, I end up putting on some fun music, may be burn a scented candle or incense
to maintain my motivation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before long,
my ‘reward’ includes throwing in a load of laundry or taking out that trash or dusting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In no time, I’ve not only finished that initial
project, but a few others as well; that’s when I “Play Full Out” and really
reward myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe I soak in the bath
or dinner at a favourite restaurant or a new book, perfume....<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The point is....the reward becomes two
fold...the task is complete and...I’ve recognized and honoured myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED;
if you live with even one other person!!!!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I soooo get it ~ I no sooner get that one room cleaned, move on to the
next and....you’d never know I cleaned the first room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OMG....how frustrating can that be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though you’ll likely be the one to clean
it again....that is OK!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I said...the
point is....you set an intention, you achieved it, and the task was complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You MUST honour yourself for that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest....it doesn’t matter; at least for
now!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can discuss how to deal with the
“others” another time, but today...it’s about “me” and the moment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I pulled a card from my
deck “Messages From the Wee Folk”; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Wee
Folk meaning the Faeries, Gnomes, Sprites....the sacred energies and guides we
have in nature</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The card I pulled
was “Balance”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It reminds us that we are
multifaceted; each part of us is a very integral part of who we are as a whole
person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not “just” Carleana.... I’m
a woman, I’m a daughter, a sister, a mother, a friends, a mentor, an active
participant and leader in my community, I’m an estranged spouse, I’m a
spiritual guide, I’m a healer, I’m victim, an advocate, a visionary, an
explorer....and so much more, but bottom line...I am who I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And each of my parts makes me Who I Am!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I am proud of who I am;
each and every part of me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They give me
opportunities to be thankful, resourceful, assertive, strong, gracious, loving,
humble, protective... alive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to be all that and so much more...it
is important to remember to check in and maintain balance it all of my
life...in all that I am and can be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Two years ago
to....speaking of being gracious and strong...and balance; I began day 4 of my
Camino de Compostella.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t sleep as
well as I had hoped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My feet, while they
feel much better, are still sore particularly a couple of the blisters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shoes were a gift from the heavens and
all my guides; my reward!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even today, as
I allow my soul to go back to that moment....I feel the ease of pain from my
feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The soft spongy soles of these
shoes and...the freedom my feet felt; ahhhhh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The socks provided added protection and...the bandages, extra
cushion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Some of the things I remember
about this day was the foggy, chilly and dewy morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I walked, I felt the dew drops; my fingers
were numbed by the morning’s chilled air; but it was fresh and clear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The beautiful little “Ant
Cafe” and how I spent too much time, just sitting and enjoying how I felt
there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Walking around a bend,
into a ‘town’, and there before me....a herd of cattle, drinking from a town
water reservoir. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">And then...learning that
scent I had been enjoying....eucalyptus trees; forests of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The Camino can be done
in a variety of ways...I chose to arrange to have predetermined stops set, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">meaning I booked my hotels, with breakfast
and supper included and my luggage transferred from point A to point B daily</i>.
Some people rely on hostiles. Today, one of the stops required for the
passports was a hostile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OMG....Americans
– English as a first language!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was
a group of mission workers who were there working to help maintain this hostile
for pilgrims on their Camino.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t
compare this hostile to any others....but I can say I was very impressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing like any accommodations I’ve ever see
anywhere else either; but I dare say...the place really felt like it hadn’t
changed is the 1800’s when it was first built ~ the real 1800’s; not Hollywood’s
version of that time period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beautiful...the sun warmed up the air and...I made it through another day.</span><br />
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over head are dripping down upon the early morning pilgrims</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">This cow is protecting her calf</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Nature’s artwork</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The time committed to creating these works of art</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The village ahead</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Leaving the village </span></div>
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They store
harvested corn for live stock!</div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Arriving at a hamlet</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">And OMG...this building
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">This farmer and his
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">the cattle and chickens share the other side.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">An amazing and perfect
spider’s web</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Serene scenery </span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The farmer takes his
cattle into the village for water</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">New shoes and...my
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">On the road
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foliage became additional daily sights</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Still heading in the
right direction...next stop Brea</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">My favourite scenery on
the Camino!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nature’s tunnels.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Almost there</span></div>
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-90809306989435568212014-07-23T18:28:00.000-07:002014-07-24T05:15:42.678-07:00Camino 2014 ~Day 6 Camino Day 3 ~ Blisters<br />
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">And day 4 of Air
Week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The message today “I love and
accept who I am...and who I am is enough.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">With the focus on
accepting self and loving self for exactly who I am, the key to doing so is to
look at how we treat ourselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The word
is far more powerful than we give it credit for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try using phrases like “I’m recharging”
instead of “I’m exhausted” or “I’m open for love” rather than “I’m lonely”,
or...how about this one... instead of “I’m so busy” try saying “I’m seeing what
I’m capable of”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The heavier the
statement the more negative the intent...the lighter the statement the more
positive the energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know it will be
weird at first, so dare yourself to speak (or at least think) in a more
positive way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think of it as a game and challenge
yourself to find a way of expressing your frustration in a ‘fun’ way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The title of each of the
three levels today are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">1~Be the sacred
observer: observe yourself...how do you feel, how do you respond, what do you
do, take note of your feelings and your perception as to how you behave.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">2~Your faults can be
your virtues: instead of looking at your ‘fault’ as ‘bad’, consider what it is
and look at from a different perspective.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Make a list of those you feel are faults; now think of them positively...from
cheap to thrifty; stubborn to determined; flighty to spontaneous; resentment to
sense of justice....Try it yourself and see what you come up with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">3~Observing your core
beliefs: a core belief is notion that has become entrenched in your
sub-consciousness after having held on to or repeated it for a long period of
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Naturally, there are positive and
not so positive core values we have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some positive ones might be....the more I give – the more I get; no
matter what challenges find me, I always find a way to overcome them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Less positive might be...people in my life
always treat me badly; or....No pain – no gain ~ this is tricky one for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">So, two years ago today,
was Day 3 of my Camino de Santiago; heading to Ventas de Naron.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d been away from my family more than with
them since mid June and I was missing them dearly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t feeling well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was physically ill and worse...I was losing
my blister battle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t like the
saying “No pain; nor glory” because I’ve never bought into the “No pain; no
gain” even as an aerobic “instructor” in the ‘80s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me...if it hurts or doesn’t feel
right....that’s a good sign to stop what you’re doing a listen to yourself....</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I think that’s why I love Nia so much</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I have been known to
change my mind when needed, but I am not a quitter; I am survivor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I say what I mean and mean what I say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will admit, as I reflect on this day, I
remember it was incredibly hard for me and facing the possibility that I may
have to quit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even looking back on my
blog....I spoke about how challenging this day was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And while I wouldn’t say it out loud
then....I was scared I was going to have to quit my Camino because of my
feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t have that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I suffered through one more day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All my guides, angels, spirit friends, God,
Jesus, Mary, Isis...my grandmothers....all I’ve ever call on....carried me
through that day from the moment I awoke because I needed to vomit, while I struggled
to put my shoes on, from the first painful step to the last....they were
there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those I cherish most in my
life...have a nature spirit that is special to me and EACH and EVERY ONE of
them appeared that day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The butterfly,
bubble bee, lady bug, robin, sun, breeze, streams, all of them!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The walk that day was long, hot and
excruciatingly painful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a variety of
reasons I had to take breaks and getting started again....was more painful than
the last time I had to start walking, but....I did it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made it!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">At the end of the day, I
broke down and bought new shoes...not no crazy expensive “perfect” hiking
footwear again for this girl....but ugly, simple, inexpensive sandals....my
“Jesus” shoes as they’ve affectionately come known as.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My children think they are horrid but...they
are the most comfortable sandals I’ve ever had; at least for long term wearing
while walking! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And they were like clouds
to walk on after having suffered through those shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am BARE FOOT girl and love to let me feet caress
the earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those $160.00 sneakers (and
that was at 50% off) devoured my feet; even the expensive blister proof socks
didn’t help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t buy into this...”you
have to have hiking boots if you’re going to walk” crap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walk in what you’re comfortable walking
in...if it’s hiking boots...fine;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>if it’s
sneakers – wear sneakers; I would also recommend – and I think it saved my feet
from worse destruction – have extra shoes to switch into.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">As soon as I got to my
room....I rested my feet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I popped my
blisters after taking some Advil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I felt strong enough to do so, I took a
shower then went to have some supper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
soaked my feet in epsom salts and massaged them with arnica cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My plan for the next few days would be to
monitor my feet closely but not dwell on them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A metaphor of life I guess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">When things are out of
sorts...it’s important to monitor everything but...not to dwell on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can’t ignore the problems...or challenges
on your path – that is never good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s
when you make poor choices, or worse, no choice at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you acknowledge the challenges and keep
an eye on them....you’re able to consider your options and you make choices
that are in your best interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But don’t
dwell on them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the equal and
opposite reaction to ignoring them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Often when we dwell on challenges, we tend to make poor choices because
we’ve distorted the situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Phrases
like “always” and “never” are good sign we’ve succumbed to our frustrations or
distorted a situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pause to observe
before reacting ~ don’t take it personally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Remember, “I love and accept who I am...and who I am, is enough.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I may feel horrible, my feet may ache but </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">worth while!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">These flowers and a
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">will be constant companions along my way.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The roots of trees cling
to hillsides and provide not only breath taking images, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">but refuge for many species.
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the road..remember?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Walking along the
highway.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">This is a four lane highway, notice though, ALL the lines are white!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">More
Camino pilgrim signs...not just for us</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Introduction to
beautiful gardens to come</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The two other species of
flowers that will accompany me<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">and decorate my path in
the days ahead</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The horizon from a
different perspective</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Fiddle ferns waking and
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Not
sure what this is....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">some thought it was the vine that strangled the life out
of this area</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Notice the traffic/road
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">No passing. LOL Not a whole lot of space for "two lanes" either.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">This was apparently, a
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Coming into a hamlet</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I’m on the Camino and I
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Lady working...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">she was gathering all
the crumbled stone and dust and putting into tubs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Me holding one of the
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The next few pictures
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Six in all.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Blisters after the
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">after a good epsom salt
soak and arnica cream massage...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">they don’t look too bad...do
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><o:p><em>“I love and accept who I am...and who I am is enough.”</em><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-44292145471675709712014-07-21T10:36:00.000-07:002014-07-22T06:34:09.271-07:00Camino 2014 ~Day 5<br />
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Today is also day 3 of
air week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As part of clutter clearing
today, the focus is on the bathroom and bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OMG...I’m glad I started with my bathroom the
other day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I looked at my bedroom
and thought how will I EVER get through this...I didn’t!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having said that...I did go through my
closet, dressers and one area of my bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m proud to say, I was able to sort things into I really love, I use,
donate, recycle and trash. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The I really loves, are put
away (for now).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The I use are returned
to where they belong and the donate, recycle and trash are also in appropriate
containers for me to deal with later, such as garbage day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">There are four bathrooms
in my home...two powder rooms and two full bathrooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The basement bathroom....didn’t even touch
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main bathroom, was already
cleaned so...that leaves the two, two piece bathrooms; and yes....the both were
cleaned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Today is also a day to
celebrate what you’ve accomplished....because that is VERY important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had done the “Playing Full Out” level today
and to celebrate....I enjoyed a small hot fudge sundae.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Yesterday, I had
purchased a new set of Oracle Cards; Cheryl Lee Harnish’s “Path of the Soul”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you look at these cards, they have no
words them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have breathing taking
images which seem to hone in on you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When you look at them....you can’t help but feel something.~ and
yes...that means different things to different people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway as I was shuffling them the #1 card fell
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No big deal...but it fell out a few
more times so I set it aside, (I’ll talk more about this another time) and
continued shuffling until I felt it was right to pull a card; #28<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vibrant and beautiful, I sat gazing at the
cards for a few moments before referring to the accompanying book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">#1 – Creation:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It speaks about how we are each our own
creators in our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How we, through
our actions, words, and thoughts we manifest what happens around us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How many times have you thought about
something and it happens...maybe not right away or exactly how you envisioned
it, but it happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our time schedule and
that of the universe’s are not always perceived the same way but....it does
always happen exactly when and if its suppose to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember to do your best to be clear in your
thoughts, speak softly and kindly and....most importantly....be very mindful of
your actions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As said it childhood, “Actions
speak louder than words”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">#28 – Dreaming:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We don’t always pay to much attention to our
dreams but they are very important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
is where the soul communicates to us directly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes this is done through images, but also through feelings,
sensations, sounds and smells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
there are 1000s of books on decoding what these things mean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, it is my experience dreams are far
more personal than ‘generic’ understandings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is there crossover....absolutely, but first I suggest when you awake
from you dream share it in a journal or...record.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allow yourself to time to feel (not think) on
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Answers to questions we have can be
found in our dreams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ideas or
experiences we’re meant to have but haven’t yet...will come through our
dreams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needed advice, without
prejudice, will come to us through our dreams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our dreams are our soul’s opportunity to reach out to us; to remind us
who we are meant to be, direct us back on track, inspire us...they are our
truth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more you learn about yourself
and your truth...the easier life will become for you to live it with purpose
and joy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Two years ago
today...was Day 5 of my Camino de Santiago; Morgade to Portomarian.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Yesterday, the taxi
picked me up at Morgade....today it dropped me off in Morgade where my journey
begins...km marker 99.5.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The cab driver was
crazy; but I survived.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today seemed to
be the first “real” day of my pilgrimage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can read more about it by visiting</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: #f2f2f2; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 242;"><a href="http://carleana-csc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/day-2-portomarian.html"><span style="color: #f2f2f2; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 242;">http://carleana-csc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/day-2-portomarian.html</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">but here are some of the
highlights I remember.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In Sarria...there
were many items that had the saying “No pain; no glory” under an image of a
pair of blistered feet....today, I’m feeling my blisters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I met a Korean man who went to London, On for
a vacation and enjoyed our cite ~ “a lot of construction though” he
shared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He and his wife had started the
Camino at the beginning in France having complete 720km sort far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I learned about “Beun Camino” today and how
pilgrims greeted each other with this simply yet sincere greeting as a means of
support, encouragement and honouring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The day was magical; as
if I were walking through a fairyland and sometimes travelling through
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would have been so easy to succumb
to the landscape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt secure; as if I
was being watched, encouraged and...protected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I witnessed an ‘older’ couple lead their cattle from their place to a
pasture down the road; I stopped to admire a cross decorated with clothes; I
watched a snail cross a rock, and listened to an old man tell me his
stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As he spoke he would laugh, sometimes
his eyes would welled up; he’d turn as he point in a variety of directions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His voice was soft and kind and....he smiled
one of the softest smiles I’ve ever seen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We must have stood there 5 minutes or more visiting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I only wish I knew what he was saying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t have a clue at all what he said,
but....I enjoyed it and...I enjoy thinking he was sharing stories of other
pilgrims, his life in the area and....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">And...then...it was back
to reality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I approached km marker 90.5
heading into Portomorian.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I rounded
the bend there it was....the bridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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going to comment a lot on the photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The terrain photos I’ve posted show you where I’ve walked – up and down
these hills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Up to the top where I could
look down into the heart of the land and survey the skies for as far as my eyes
could see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the top of one hill I
just climbed, down into the valley or town I was heading to and up to the top
of the next hill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And all the treasures
I noticed in between.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">The famous donkey</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">My frientd</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">My favorite place to walk</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Where my jolly little friend and I visited</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Between where I stand and the next hill top, in the valley lies Portamarian</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Camino signs appear everywhere. Keep your eyes open.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">A grandmother's love</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Jayja spirit</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Heading into the mist Another famous image of the Camino</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">But first a Hamlet stop. Remember, this is a road, watch out for vehicles</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Soles carrying souls</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">CAR!!!! this was amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Sometimes there'd be two vehicles and...people that would need to share this pace.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">No horns, no unkind gestures but rather smiles and waves.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Looking back and what do I see...wind turbines</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Getting closer</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Behind me,</span> <span style="color: #fff2cc;">Portomarian</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">The BRIDGE!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">First steps</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Here!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">I've survived the bridge, now the stairs....</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">and more stairs</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">and more stairs</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">I've reached the end of the stairs. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">One more bit of the hill and I'm done for the day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Getting further from the wind turmines</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Heading to the church and looking back on that which I feared.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">The church where we get our passport stamped</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">One of the famous Camino icons</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Portomarian town square</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">At last...days end. Looking out through my room window...wind turbines in the horizon </span></div>
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-37149880182644076422014-07-20T15:48:00.000-07:002014-07-20T15:48:34.353-07:00The Boar ~Pig: “Face your problems head-on with confidence and courage, and you will emerge victorious.”
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I have not become lax in
my Camino, and I have been writing my blogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, several things might suggest differently so....I’m taking this
time to check in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">First, as I mentioned I
have been writing my blogs and until this morning, I thought I had posted
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clearly, somewhere in the process,
I’ve not completed a step.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next
couple of days will be busier but I will endeavour to ensure those posts are
updated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The second thing that
has taken my attention is the matter of my divorce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OMgoodness....I can’t believe this!!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never in a million years would I have ever
imagined I’d go through what I’m going through....I know I’ve said this
before....and not for a second did I think I was immune to the possibility; I
was simply naïve enough to think we were a little more mature than all this
drama and BS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I am so tired and, in
truth...I’m pissed off, (sorry for the language) but I am dumb founded by the
attitudes, behaviours and the system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have conceded to ‘consider’ waiving certain issues; in the spirit of resolving
this quickly and too...on numerous occasions I’ve accepted offers that left me
and my children at an extreme disadvantage financially.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve reached the point where I’m accepting the minimum of what the law
states we are entitled to and...you guessed it...even that has been an issue
with the EH - estranged husband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Whatever...he and I had a traditional marriage, WE worked together to acquire
what we have...no one of us did it all on our lonesome – and certainly not ‘the
big guy’....and together we had three amazing children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just because he said “I don’t want to be
responsible anymore” doesn’t mean he has the right to deny our children or me
what we are entitled to; but an honourable person wouldn’t need to have the law
involved to ensure what was right, was what was being done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again....whatever!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Newton’s third law of
relativity....for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I’ve no idea how or when
this will finally be resolved and...when the “reaction” comes knocking at the
EH’s door....I hope the universe shows more kindness to him then has been shown
to us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Which brings me back to
the Boar....being an animal most don’t really give much thought to except at
our breakfast; bacon....its spirit is actually quick ingenious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a day where I was feeling somewhat
defeated and completely at a loss of what to do next...I pulled a card from my
deck “Messages From Your Animal Spirit Guides” oracle cards; the Boar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">“Face your problems
head-on with confidence and courage, and you will emerge victorious.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">What a powerful message
to read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Associated words such as:
Courage; Self-Reliance; Protection; Security; Tenacity; Determination; Hospitality;
Balance.... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">When considering
conflict – especially relating to affairs of the heart – and hoping to overcome
them so all may maintain dignity....these are empowering and inspiring
words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m speaking to the conflict and
not the individuals or the situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The situation...is what it is...when individuals make the situation
about power and control over another, using vindictiveness and revenge against
the other; managing the matter ceases to be about the situation but rather...it
become about the conflict. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And for no
other reason than for EGO....money is wasted, time is dishonoured and
worse....people are devalued.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The Boar’s message to me
was reassuring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will continue to do as
I feel is just.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will continue to pause,
take a deep breath or two, and look at what is happening around me to ensure my
actions remain in alignment with my spirit and soul.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I love life....and I
want to live it to its fullest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And...like the Boar...that means sometimes my feet will get muddy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess what’s important for us all to
remember is...mud washes away; it even dries up and falls off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes...muddy feet put things back into
perspective and...sometimes...mud squishing between the toes feels good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are people who pay a ton of money for “Mud
Cleansing” too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The point is....muddy
feet is no reason to panic, cause drama or even escalate a situation into a
crisis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">In honour of the Boar –
at least for today – I will not eat my bacon or....any pork product.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Today, tomorrow and for
always....believe in yourself and...have the courage to stand in your truth
with confidence and compassion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">In kindness....Carleana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-8844724044401549532014-07-17T18:55:00.000-07:002014-07-17T19:04:33.807-07:00Camino 2014 ~Day 4<span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">Ok....see here is one of the
differences between doing a Camino away from home vs at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“No choice”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">Today was one of those
days....you know when you’re just over tired, a bit out of sorts
and....well...almost no energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When my
children were small we called them “jammie & movie days”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At work, we called them “mental health days”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never under estimate the need and power of
these days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And....whenever
possible....take advantage of these days. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Catch up on your sleep, enjoy a massage, a
walk, some shop, others play golf or fish....these are important days to
removed as much negativity from your energy so you can recharge and put things
back into perspective.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">The fact is, sometimes....it’s
not that easy to take full advantage of this need and meet it; such as if one were
on a Camino away from home because....you have to get to the next point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At home, you 99% of everything stressing
you....will be there tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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commitment to change your life; and the book affirmation is “I honour my
commitments to myself and to others.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And the intent is to become even more aware of the air around you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">With all this in mind
and....it being “one of those days”....I allowed myself an easy day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It didn’t hurt that I slept in.....<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took a book I’m reading...”The Toltec Path
of Recapitulation” and a cappuccino then went out on my deck, sat in a comfy
chair and read for awhile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoyed the
gentle breeze; sometimes pointing my face in its direction allowing it to
caress my face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I listened as it made
the leaves on the walnut tree (Melissa) whisper to the maple trees who
responded in kind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Birds took advantage
of the thermal winds guiding gracefully across the sky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some birds perched themselves around the yard
as if they too enjoyed watching the flowers dancing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Calm, quietness and...peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was honouring my commitment to myself,
committing to change my life which included...getting outside, becoming more
aware of the world around me – especially....nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">From my, Self Care Cards,
I drew my affirmation....”Progress ~ Charge forward ~ be willing to make
mistakes.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">I did move my altar to a
more secure location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My children and
one of their friends helped me deliver some items to the Goodwill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And we
picked up a few things while we were out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One daughter had to work, another visited with friends and...my
remaining daughter and I enjoyed some quiet mother/daughter time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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night, did I realize I didn’t do my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But, no problem...I knew the task would be waiting for me when I woke
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<span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">Two years ago July 16, I
took my first steps on my Camino (because....I had no choice).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The past couple of days, I enjoyed the sites and
flavours of Sarria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also purchased
some of the traditional “Pilgrim” items, like a shell, the gourd of course....a
walking stick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That wasn’t all I
purchased but, hey....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">The other thing every good
pilgrim must have is their passport.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is stamped at each stop along the way, so when you arrive in
Santiago, you are registered at the Cathedral and you receive your certificate
of completion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After enjoying a
tradition European breakfast buffet.... and my backpack filled with everything
I’ll need....I started out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sarria for the last time and took my first step to Santiago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First stop, at 11km, is Morgade.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f2dbdb; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themetint: 51;">Here is the first arrow
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many shells I’ll come to rely on along my Camino.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These and yellow arrows are often the only
directions one can rely on as they walk through the country side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But keep your eyes open, sometimes they are
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tree....I fell in love with it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its character
is amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How many people saw this
tree, took its picture....noticed it? Who sat under it to take advantage of its
shade or protection from the rain?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and...there are those hills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the
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animals that roam freely; I took this photo with my daughter Chelsea in
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your eyes open...you might be surprised at what you see like this slug....When
we were on Vancouver Island in BC we went to the Cedar Cathedral. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The BC slugs were a favorite of Courtney’s.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f2dbdb; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themetint: 51;">There’s those shoes
again....the cross is one of the places, you’re invited to leave a stone, but
for me...in this photo, I had to pee so badly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the back ground you’ll see two buildings....the first for quite some
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The building directly behind my
head is the only stop between Sarria and Morgade with a “water closet”
(washroom).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Relief you might think
but...here...you pay to pee <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">or whatever</i>!
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none fenced in live stock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This photo
was not photo shopped nor did I zone it in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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below...will come to be a normal site; Pilgrims taking a break at officially recognized
destinations along the way, at local cafes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Camino<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://carleana-csc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/day-1-of-our-pilgrimage.html"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">http://carleana-csc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/day-1-of-our-pilgrimage.html</span></a></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-76214258043527687372014-07-15T19:44:00.000-07:002014-07-15T19:44:09.981-07:00Camino 2014 ~ Day 3
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Today is July 15, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I’ve actively begun my
Camino with deliberate action.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The 28 Days to Discover
You Authentic Self is a wonderful journey for those wishing to rediscover their
soul’s truth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a Certified Soul Coach</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "X-Cryption","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">®</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"> </span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">who trained directly
with Denise Linn</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">, I offer workshops on
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As well, I’ve had the privilege,
and been invited, to journey with individuals through their discovery to their
authentic self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really is an amazing
and awakening experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Because I’m adding my
Discovering as part of my Camino in this blog...I’m not going to spend a lot of
time explaining the details of Soul Coaching</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "X-Cryption","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">®</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"> , but if you would like
more information or individual support, you’re welcome to contact me directly
at</span><span style="color: #f2dbdb; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themetint: 51;"> <a href="mailto:carleana@itbeinc.ca"><span style="color: #f2dbdb; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themetint: 51;">carleana@itbeinc.ca</span></a></span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may wish to purchase Denise’s book “Soul Coaching - 28 Days to
Discover You Authentic Self”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">What I love about Soul
Coaching</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "X-Cryption","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">®</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"> is that there is no right or wrong
way; it’s YOUR soul’s way and that can’t be wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even the 28 Days to Discover You Authentic Self
is a NO FAIL process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no need
for ‘starting over’, or need to ‘catch up’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The 28 days are divided into four sets of 7 days and aligned with the
four elements; air, water, fire and earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each week has an intent and each of the 7 days in each week has some
suggested activities, three levels each called, “Committed to Change” “Going
for it” and “Playing Full Out”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No
matter which you choose to do....you will invoke change and no matter how much
effort you put into these 28 days....just by reading this...your soul has
already received and engaged changes for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">This should NOT be a
daunting exercise, but fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be
emotional and that’s....OK!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just
remember to be kind to yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember
CLUG: compassion, loving, understanding and grace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think of someone or something you
treasure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How you treat them/it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s how you should honour yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is what this 28 Days to Discover You
Authentic Self is about!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">First seven days; Air
Week: Clearing your Mental Self<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">This week focuses on
assessing and evaluating your life; clearing your clutter; making commitments
that Empower you; stop procrastinating; getting organized; examine your core
values (are the aligned with your life style); Breathe...and become aware of
the quality of air you breathe and surround yourself with; notice the sounds
around you (do they inspire you); use your voice – in kindness; and communicate
your truth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Two years ago today....I
arrived in Madrid Spain, caught a connection flight to Santiago were I was
picked up by – I forget the lady’s name – but she was wonderful and shared her
experiences doing the Camino and gave me lots of interesting insights to watch
for and experiences to consider while on my Camino; as she drove me to my hotel
in Sarria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sarria would be my final
destination for today, but it would be the starting point of my 111km
pilgrimage back to Santiago over the next 9 days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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gate where travelers walk out of the secure area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was really nice to see her and her sign;
especially with my name on it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">111Km Cafe & Bar.... I didn’t get a chance to go into this place as it
was closed, but I thought it was cool; considering Sarria is the 111km point of
the Camino.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sarria is also known for its
witches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found that surprising....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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villages and hamlets I visited...this is what the roads/sidewalks looked
like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a very hard time remembering
this is actually a road and not just walk way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And the yellow arrow you see on the corner of the building....these are
what thousands of pilgrims follow for hundreds of miles from Jean Pied de Port, France,
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Today, I spent some time
to mediate– to be still, – to listen to my soul and consider where I was two years
ago, where I am today and where I see myself in two years from today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I created my altar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I created and signed my scared contract.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve prepared by journal and as part of my
daily affirmation, I will be using my Oracle Cards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">My affirmation for today
comes from my Soul Coaching</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "X-Cryption","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">®</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"> Oracle Cards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The card I drew is: “POWER; I am a radiant, glorious,
powerful being.” – The message reads: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Express
your strength with grace and take back your power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s safe to own your gifts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Accept that within you is a place of divine
strength and inner ability.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>A nice
reminder; I know who I am to be brilliant and...not only that it’s ok but
more importantly....I’m ok with it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">And this is my “Air” altar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the
next few days, I’ll add to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth
is...I’ll likely move it to a larger surface that is more secure than where it is
situated right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The drum pictured
here is Celtic designed and was a gift from my daughters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bell, St Francis, was a gift from Denise
Linn handmade by Tibetan Monks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Buen
Camino Pilgrim was a ‘gift’ from an artist at Mount Goza Spain, just before
entering Santiago. Kokopelli, is usually not too far from anything I hold dear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This one was a gift from my mom. My feather was
given to me by a little boy who saw me picking up nature’s trinkets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He smiled and said, “This comes from a pheasant”
and so...I have it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My parents gave me
the ‘wind’ carving which was done by a First Nations’ artist named Lorreen
Henry and...I used a pink scarf (likely purchased at the Dollar Store or Ardene’s)
to set my base. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And...I’ve placed my
Power affirmation card on my altar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Today, the wind seemed
to know I’d be more aware of its presences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes it was blowing furiously as if to say....let’s get this
cleaned up....and other times, it was as gentle as a soft stroke offering comfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cleaned the main bathroom and...I made a
list of all the repairs my home needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
done as productive inventory of my life and my home as I can today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now...I will celebrate by taking some
time to enjoying some food (homemade pizza) and spend some time with my children before
calling it a day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Oh, and today...I
realized I’ve been spelling “Bon Camino” incorrectly...you’ll notice I’ve
corrected that!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-49064535283413739082014-07-15T08:27:00.000-07:002014-07-15T08:27:31.375-07:00Camino 2014 ~ Day 2
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I love my
camera!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been a great
purchase!!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The photos I take….are
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I’ve been away from most
all news and information sites but I believe this full moon was the “Super Moon”
and what a wonderful time to start my journey!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Yesterday was quite a
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spent most of it addressing urgent
matters, which I will not focus on; at least not now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to stay in my positive place as much
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I also got a few smaller
projects done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know how many of you
live with others, but my laundry always seems to be chaotic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every so often I’ll clean it right out and
get it organized but….it never fails…within a day or two….one would never know
it was ever organized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time….I didn’t
do a full out culling, but….I did manage to find a happy medium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The “garbage” stuff has been removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Items that could be put away are and…the
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">These are older
photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the most part things are the
same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There have been a few items
moved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, the sunroom ceiling has
been repaired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It needs it again around the
sky light, but until I can repaired the roof, I will have to endure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">In these two rooms I
enjoy reading, sipping tea, chatting with friends and doing my healing
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most everything in these two
rooms, I have received as a gift from someone dear to me and usually when I
needed it most; including most ALL the furniture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the library, the sofa, chair ottoman and
wooden table were gifts from my friend Marianne.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the other furniture was gifts from my
parents, to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And…many of the items
you see came from my children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These two
rooms bring me bliss and tranquility. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
them and with my treasures, I am comforted and feel secure to explore; which I
did, on Monday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">With the scent of sweet
grass, sage and tobacco, I played my drum and my crystal singing bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vibration each creates….fills the house
with enchanting echoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know for some
this is foreign and they don’t understand it but…for others….you get exactly
what I’m referring to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s almost a
euphoric sensation, without any ill side or after affects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I took my daughter to
work; came back home and did a bit more tidying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, we picked her up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all shared a treat and called it a night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Now, I will get refocused
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-848952885496029772014-07-13T19:43:00.000-07:002014-07-13T19:43:48.384-07:00Camino 2014: Getting Started ~ Day 1
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Today was a day spent
mostly preparing for the beginning of my pending pilgrimage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many projects around the house that
need to be done and I would like to prioritize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was also contemplating my reason for this event and my intent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m getting excited!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">The other thing I did,
while in Spain; I completed the 28 Days to Discover Your Authentic Self; which
is part of the Soul Coaching</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "X-Cryption","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">® </span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">work I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I’ve decided I’m going to add this
re-discovery process to my journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
well, I’m also going to make a real effort to add into my daily practice, things
I enjoy doing, but have let them fall out of my ‘normal’ activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I have several beautiful
singing bowls, bells and drums....I love not only how they sound but how their
songs make me feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve several other ‘toys’
I enjoy working with such as my many Oracle Cards, Runes, Scarabs Stones and my
scent items such as oils and incense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And then....there are my beautiful crystals. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often I use these, either alone or in a
variety of combinations, to quiet my thoughts in order to hear my heart and
soul during meditation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~ Side bar:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Years ago, I met this amazing man named Jim; who owned and operated the Enchanted
Peddler in Wortly Village; which I visited regularly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While he carried many items, it was his
crystals I loved most.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a few
visits, I was blessed to call him my friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I would go into his store and say, “Jim, I have $50.00 to spend, please
pick me a crystal.” Most days I had less than $50 and some days, I was excited
to have more but every time....Jim would pick me the most amazing pieces
and...I know he always gave me wonderful deals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When the time came that he decided to close his store....we spent even
more hours talking. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Jim had finally posted
his “Store Closing” sign; and with it, he was offering some wonderful savings
30-50% off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had some money from
Christmas and birthday presents I’d been saving for some special purchases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Enchanted Peddler had beautiful gems,
jewellery that would qualify as a “special purchase” but, what I was really
interested in was a crystal ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had perfect flawless spheres in many sizes
and colours such as blues, greens, reds, yellows and of course clear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">My eye was set on the
mid-size clear crystal ball that sat beautifully on an ornate metal stand; but
it was $700.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often I said to Jim, “When
I make my first $1000.00 I am buying that piece.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other crystal ball I was very attracted to
was, the smaller indigo blue ball; a little bigger than a golf ball – but flawless
and it captured the light beautifully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was priced at $150.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I took $250.00 of my
gift money and decided to spoil myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was hoping to get the blue crystal ball, one of ‘my’ crystals and perhaps
a piece of jewellery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">When I entered the store
that morning, Jim was sitting quietly in his chair, reading one of his
books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hugged him and said, “Jim, I’ve
come with $250.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m hoping to get the
blue ball today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, would you mind
picking me some other pieces from your crystals, gems and jewellery?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was there for the better part of two
hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We laughed and cried as he told
me about his adventures picking out each piece and what The Enchanted Peddler
meant to him; and to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My phone
started to vibrate and I was needed elsewhere. Our visit was coming to an end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Jim put all the pieces
he had picked for me together and asked if these would be ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the basket he prepared for me was two one
of a kind crystals he had specially made for himself, a crystal butterfly (for
my business It’s the Butterfly Effect Inc), a heart shaped crystal citron ring,
a rose quartz tear drop pendant and....the mid-sized crystal ball I was hoping
to purchase when I made my first $1000.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I reminded him I only brought $250.00 and that I didn’t have any more
money to offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">“I’ve put this together
for you Carleana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For all of it, taxes
included, it comes to $175.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t
forget your $250.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please accept this
gift.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OMG!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He added, “I hope you don’t mind, but I
switched the base from the metal one to the glass one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that crystal ball looks much better
on the glass base than a metal one; don’t you?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He was right, of course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I smiled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With tears in my eyes, I accepted his gift.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Literally, the value of
the items Jim gave me that day easily exceeded $1000.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I offered to give him the full $250.00
but...all he’d accept was the $175.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To this day, I wonder, why $175.00; but....I was extremely thankful for
his gift.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">In the remaining days,
while the store inventory dwindled, I would pop in to see how he was doing and
pick up another trinket or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had
these three beautiful glass display units too; historical pieces in fact from a
dairy farm in the Tilsonburg area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
wanted one so badly but, even though he offered them to me at a great
price....I just couldn’t see how I would get them in my house, let alone where
in my house I’d put them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My philosophy
in life is....if you put it out there and if it is meant to be....be ready; it
will be!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I told many people of
the Enchanted Peddler over the years and how amazing I think Jim is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people went to him and others.... didn't. One
such person who went to Jim’s store was my friend, Kat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After one of her visits she came over to
share the items she purchased.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few
days letter, she came over with two men and a truck....Kat and Jim worked out a
deal and....Kat had purchased all three of the units and....she gave me one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so surprised and excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so beautiful. When I look at it the
unit from Kat and all the treasures I received from Jim....I am reminded how
blessed I am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">These will be some of
the many treasures I have in my life, which I will remember and focus on during
this pilgrimage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">For now...I will end
this entry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And as I bring my day to an
end...I will appease my grumbly belly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"> ~</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 20pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Bon Camino</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-45032485237758764052014-07-12T19:07:00.000-07:002014-07-12T19:07:41.514-07:00Back on line, and just in time.....
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Two years ago today....I
posted my</span><span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"> <span style="color: #d9d9d9; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 217;"><a href="http://carleana-csc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/welcome-to-my-blog.html"><span style="color: #d9d9d9; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 217;">very first
blog entry</span></a></span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">When I came to the world
of blogging....it was with great excitement and anticipation for a future, I
expected would be filled with wonderful surprises for my family and those I held
dear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I looked forward to meeting so
many wonderful people and...I anticipated spending more time with the man I
married; looking back at all we had overcome and celebrating the rewards of our
hard work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And so....as I prepared to
leave for my Compostella de Camino de Santiago in Spain, I started my blog to
share my journey with my family and friends. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One person I gave a lot of credit to, was my
husband; my “soul mate”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">At that time...I
believed he deserved it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, had
I been privy to the secret he was holding onto....I may not have given him as much
credit, especially considering what transpired while I was away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What he knew, but I didn’t, was...upon my
return </span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">(within 21 days)</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"> he would be walking out on our children and me. The
signs are always there, we simply choose how we wish to interpret them rather
than accepting them for what they are. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someday I may elaborate on this further but
for now.....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I don’t have to like what
he did or his timing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do know I didn’t
want to fight him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If after 23 years he
didn’t feel our family held any value or importance to him...what could I
possibly do or say?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand things
change; so I chose to accept this was “one of those things”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I wouldn’t stand for was him abandoning
his responsibilities; especially when I knew/know he has the means to meet them.
Foolishly, I thought, there was still some decency in him and hat he would be fair and just as we separated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve only ever asked him to keep his word and
do what was right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has taken legal
actions and court orders to re-iterate what he and I always knew to be
fair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly, justice has still not
prevailed; leaving the children and me at a grave disadvantage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">This whole experience
has been an incredible eye opener for me on SO MANY levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My savings has been depleted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can never recover the loss to my pension
fund.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not receiving support payments
as court ordered, even though I’ve assumed all the financial responsibilities for our children, our home and myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
situation is quite gloomy but....I refuse to admit defeat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know what more I can do, or where to go and so....for now, I’m
going on a “vacation” of sorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">You know when you come
home from a holiday you usually get to reflect on your trip; you talk about it,
share it and maybe even look at a photo or two.....well when I returned from
Spain I never had that chance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, over
the next few weeks, to bring balance to my life...this is the “vacation” I
taking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am going to take time to
reflect on my Camino.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m going to read
both my blog and my journal entries from my pilgrimage; and I’m even going to
look at photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I do so, it will be
my intent to ‘relive’ my experience from a different perspective and share this
with you on my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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world is heavy on our shoulders, we can still choose to set it aside, rest, breathe
and reflect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">In one of my entries, I
wondered....why do we feel we need to go away to find our centre in our lives?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, for the next 21 days....I will explore
this more deeply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because I’m doing this
from home...I’m excited to watch how my “Camino” this summer is both similar
and different than that of the one I took in 2012. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">When you’re on the
Camino people often ask why are doing the Camino.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 2012, my reason was, "Because I wanted to". Perhaps it was because I needed to ~ even if I didn’t realize it at the time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if I were asked why I am doing this
Camino, my answer would be “To remember, to never forget, </span><span style="color: #d9d9d9; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 217;"><a href="http://carleana-csc.blogspot.ca/2012/08/our-deepest-fearwho-am-i-to-be-brilliant.html"><span style="color: #d9d9d9; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 217;">Who I am to
be Brilliant</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";">.<span style="color: #dbe5f1; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">” </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">I am also going to add an
intention to this journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been
invited, to attend a very special retreat with some amazingly brilliant people
this fall, being held in Scottsdale Az.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over
the past two years, I’ve had to pass on similar invitations that would have
taken me to Greece and Hawaii.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Repeatedly, I’ve been shown I always get exactly what I <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">need</b>, when I <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">need</b> it, but I don’t always get what I want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe attending this retreat is a need,
but maybe I’m not reading the signs right? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">As I close, I invite you
to join me on my Camino.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps you
will make your own inner pilgrimage?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
they say along the Way of St James....</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 22pt; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">Bon Camino!</span><span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #dbe5f1; font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themetint: 51;">In kindness; and always
with love....Carleana</span></div>
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-3304535345780051592014-03-16T19:07:00.000-07:002014-03-16T19:07:31.067-07:00Just a quick update....So much has been going on in my life, since the New Year. <br />
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Just before Christmas, I was really struggling; in many ways. I was down to about $500.00 and scared about what lay ahead. I called Family Services and the Food Bank to see what my options might be. I am so blessed with my friends, family and so many angels. As a result, I've not had to actually use these services.<br />
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With any luck at all, 2014 will see closure on many issues, so that I too can move forward with my life; freer of ever changing terms, wavering conditions and threats. Everyday, I move one step closer to independence; but I'm mindful of feeling 'safe' in that.<br />
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There are still many terms and conditions that need to be worked out, finalized and secured. It is my hope that these will be in place before this year ends. My current journey has been the greatest tight rope walk I've ever taken. Each time I think it's ok to let my guard down to take a breath or rest....I'm reminded that I need to be fully alert. Each step, decision and new day....is a new life lesson. <br />
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I have taken great steps to keep my focus heart centred, in a situation that seems to be far from that. I take time to celebrate the little things in life... like a sunny day, a kiss from my children, a call from my parents, a chat with a friend, a cup of hot chocolate, or maybe just being thankful that I am a live to live and survive another day!<br />
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I've got some exciting things planned for myself the next few months. It is my intention to complete more training this year ~ which is exciting for me! I have made some great gains toward taking back my life once again. Right now, I'm looking into arranging internet, cable and land line service. I expect I will be "in the dark" for a bit, but...since I've been mindful of my postings and how often I post....this shouldn't be an issue.<br />
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As I wrap up my note....I'm excited to share, in February I broke my monthly view record and....my over all hits is almost 5000. This may not sound like a lot for some of you reading this but...giving the circumstances, the infrequency of my posts and what I've felt comfortable to post....I think this is exciting and rewarding!<br />
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Happy St Patty's Day everyone! Stay safe....Blessings, Carleana<br />
<br />Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-60525529361327453882014-01-16T07:52:00.000-08:002014-01-16T07:52:07.755-08:00With our rights, comes responsibility....
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are required by each and every one of us no matter what relationship we are in;
a marriage, family, teams, work, buying something, community, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">No
matter which role you play in each of these relationships – husband/wife,
child/parent, employee/player/employer/manager, consumer/business, and
constituent/politician – the common factor is....each role is played by a
PERSON!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A human being.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">For
many years, I’ve said Canada is the freest communist country in the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t believe it....you’ve never had
your rights taken away or challenged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Every
day, <u>people</u> are being tossed aside as if they were a used tissue after
someone wiped their butt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is change
necessary....maybe but it is inevitable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“The only constant is change”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
don’t have an issue with change; don’t always like it but....it is what it is
and...that’s ok!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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I do have an issue with is, when people discard people because...they can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The discardees seem to think they are immune
to being discarded themselves, but I assure you....one day....the path does come
to a cross roads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, may I offer, when
you’re in a position where you’re discarding a person, think about that process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may think you don’t have a choice, but
you always have the choice how you’ll do it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Many
will say “its business” or “I had no choice”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>PEOPLE....people are the business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
People have choices. Choices have consequences. </span>Without people, you have NO business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>People create the need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People
meet the need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People access the service
to meet their need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People, people,
people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People have feelings and REALLY
are the most important commodity for our race to exist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WE are not inanimate objects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now...that isn’t to say people, when treated
with distain, can’t become apathetic and seem to behave like inanimate objects;
but how does this happen?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It happens when
people choose to ignore the value of people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Plain and simple!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";">And
the opposite is amazing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When people are
treated humanely....they give back graciously and abundantly; without condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being humane is the greatest gift human
beings can give each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being treated
equally – which is different than the ‘same’ – is also a right in our
country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all reference the “Charter
of Rights” </span><span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 9pt;">(Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Canadian Bill of Rights)</span><span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"> and the “Rights of a Child</span><span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif"; font-size: 9pt;">” (United
Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child)</span><span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"> as soon as we think our rights are being
challenged but.....have you actually read these documents?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you have any idea where they came from or
why they were created?????<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">These
documents protect our rights to have our basic needs met equitably. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also empower us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is our responsibility, to not only protect
our own human rights but to ensure, to the best of our ability, the rights of
those unable to protect themselves are also protected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We do not have the right to impose our rights
at the expense of another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we were
acting as people....compassion would not allow us to do this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yet...it happens every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Whether
its Government taking away our rights to quality education and health care, affordable
housing, safe food and water, the ability to care for ourselves via jobs, etc;
or the unjust acts of abuse within families where one person fairs better at
the expense of another, especially in the case of martial breakdown; or when
employers abuse, harass and threaten employees because jobs are scares....or
when the legal system uses a law to make an example out of someone rather than
looking at the bigger picture or worse...when the legal system can take
advantage of a person’s situation putting the person is a worse position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are violations against our rights;
young and old alike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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is then, when it is most important for us as individuals to find the courage
and strength to stand in our truth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
is our responsibility, individually and collectively, to protect and advocate
for our rights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is our responsibility
to help others help themselves as they stand up for their rights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we ‘do nothing’ to protect our rights,
we are actually doing a lot....we are surrendering our rights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When enough of us lose our rights, or worse
give them away....what is left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can’t
unring the bell.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Protecting
your rights, my rights, OUR rights....does not have to be a ‘fight’ or ‘combative’
action; nor does it have to be a huge undertaking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most often we can responsibly protect our own
rights and others’ by, listening to our hearts and then, acting with
compassion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doing what is right, rather
than doing the ‘right thing’ can often be a more humane way to honour the
value, dignity and rights of another; and even better....without violating another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Schoolbook","serif";"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Before
you act, you may consider asking yourself... <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Will my action support or undermine another?” </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I promise you, if you listen to yourself, your
answer is there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may not think you
have a choice for what you’re about to do, but....I promise you....you do have choices!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ultimately, the only person you have to
answer to is that voice in your heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is the judge of your ultimate rights and responsibilities. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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will be many issues that will require larger actions, political movements
etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same still applies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Individual voices speaking humanely together,
can and do, inspire and maintain positive change for all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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will you act responsibly, with and for your rights?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-20962468381552260962013-12-29T10:58:00.000-08:002013-12-29T10:58:07.735-08:00You mistake my compassion for...complacency, cowardice, and contempt. <span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It
takes a great deal of courage, respect and forethought to choose to live a life
based on compassion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One who chooses a compassion
based life, learns it often becomes a life of solitude.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The greatest blessing and gift of living in
this choice is learning about yourself; accepting who you are and celebrating you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And so, when people come into your life
knowing this about you....they too discover an extraordinary and exceptional
new awareness about all existence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Remember....beyond
all else...life is all about choice!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This also means YOU can choose what “solitude” means for or looks like
to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the loneliest and most
isolated times I’ve experienced, have been during my marriage or surrounded by
many people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have you ever been at a
party or family function, you’re at a table with a group of people, lots going
on all around – you may even be engaged – yet you feel separated/detached; as
if you’re in a bubble wondering 'why am I here'?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s as if
everything is coming ‘at’ you, rather than you being a ‘part of’ it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That can be very isolating; a state of
solitude.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, then there’s the flip
side... whereby you are alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps
you’re in nature or writing, painting, shooting hoops, working on a car, or
cleaning a closet....and you feel so included, part of a greater experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This too is a state of solitude, but you don’t
feel isolated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I’ve also come to learn
is, as I rediscover myself and accept graciously my life based on compassion...the
new and renewed relationships entering my life, have deeper meaning, are more purposeful
and so much more rewarding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Living
in compassion means to truly know who you are; to see value in all who are
around you and the value all life forms bring to your life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It means recognizing and learning about the
differences between you and all things, and then celebrating them as well as those
qualities that are similar to and shared with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It means, when faced with conflict </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">(or possibilities
of growth, as I like to think of it)</span><span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">, you consider options that inspire
all who are involved, to be their best authentic self; and that will promote outcomes
that will provide opportunities to maintain the dignity and value of all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is in no way meant to be a means to manipulate one’s own agenda; far from it in
fact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth is, engaging in a life based
on compassion often means you’re always evaluating who you are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When things happen you always seem to be
looking at the bigger picture and....you find yourself contemplating, does this
feels right or...doesn’t it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then....the
questions begin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do I have a choice to
engage or not?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I do nothing; what then?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What do I have to offer? How does my engagement
change anything, or will it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is my
intent ego based or heart centred?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How
does what I have to offer inspire and promote compassion rather than trigger conflict?
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questions; questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When this
happens...I find it best to choose to stop; pause to simply be still.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mediate, reflect, regroup...whatever you want
to call it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The point is, to just listen
quietly to your own heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The answer is
always there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The challenge is -
recognizing it; and then....truly hearing it; then....having the courage to act
accordingly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes ~ the right
answer is to just let go, even if just for now.</span></div>
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times...the answer is to engage; but how.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is often when you will learn some of your greatest life lessons
and.... THAT IS OK!!!!!!<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s what life is about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As long as you believed your decision was
best for you at the time....never second guess it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">(One of the Four Agreements: Always do
your best!)</span><span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">
If you truly thought that decision was best for you <u>at the moment</u> you
made it....I promise you....IT WAS; otherwise you’d have made a different
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, to torture yourself after you
made your decision is pointless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
resolves nothing and it’s counterproductive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Guilt
comes from choices you make out of malice or as a result of allowing yourself
to be convinced by someone other than your authentic self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">However you come to make your
decision, you are ultimately responsible for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon as you make your decision, you gain
one more bit of information or experience you didn’t have, at the time you made
your original choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next time you’re
faced with a similar situation you will have this experience to reflect on and.....that
is one of the amazing things about life and....living it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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more you know yourself....the easier this becomes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more you accept yourself...the easier
this becomes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more you cherish
yourself...the easier this becomes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
easier it becomes for you to be your best authentic self...the easier it is for
you to be assertive when you need to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">“But
I’m not an aggressive person” you say....I didn’t say you were or suggest that
you should be “aggressive”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But isn’t it
funny and sad, that our ignorance tries to convince us “assertive” and “aggressive”
are synonyms. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even a thesaurus, will
suggest these words are inter-changeable but... If we look up the word “assertive”
it means <u>to be confident</u>; and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“aggressive”
means <u>to be ready and willing to fight</u>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we look up “synonym” by definition it means:
words within the same language that have the same meaning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, assertive and aggressive cannot be
synonyms; as they have very different meanings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After all not all people who fight, are confident; and not all confident
people, fight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, yes....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">When
you embrace your life and live with compassion...you will learn how and when to be
assertive; not aggressive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will have
the forethought to see what is fair-minded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You will learn to respect differences and similarities, not only within
yourself but also in connection with all things that embrace and affect
your life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will learn to be
confident as you courageously stand in your truth, honouring the importance of
dignity and value in all. If you don’t...you may wish to ask yourself...I am really
living a life based on compassion?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As
I live a compassion based life and when I choose to be assertive it means, I am
aware of your feelings and your opinions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I will be respectful of them as well as your rights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will endeavour to be kind, peaceful and
gentle so that your feelings and opinions are honoured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will not apologize for my opinions or my feelings;
for I too deserve to be treated with respect, allowed dignity and to be valued
for exactly who I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Do
not mistake my compassion with complacency, cowardice, or contempt. If you do, you are likely to also mistake my choice to respond assertively with being
aggressive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">With
great respect for all; I remain yours truly,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>~Carleana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-44037021218572806162013-12-24T10:04:00.000-08:002013-12-24T10:04:37.657-08:00Just a quick message today....<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I took some time visit some
of my past posts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s always a good
exercise, if you journal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have always
believed in ‘magic’ and the power of “inner knowing”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">These gifts are not science based, nor can they be proven or disproven
by any research.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are truly a gift
of “knowing” and either you choose to believe </span><span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">(and I promise
you, you will find your own affirmation) </span><span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The challenge comes in having the courage to
believe in you; especially when tested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
love it...it is really an amazing state of being. When I’m feeling lost or
discouraged and a sign appears....AND I recognize it; it is a soothing a warm
blanket on a cold day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">New Year’s resolutions and I never really worked well together,
so many years ago; I started my own tradition whereby I would meditate to set
an intention for the new year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes the intention is deliberate, but
most often I simply allow myself to be still.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When I’ve got to the point I feel I’ve connected to my inner self,
during my mediation, the first ‘feeling’ I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>get becomes my intention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I don’t get a ‘feeling’ during my
mediation...that’s ok. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I go about my day
and....it will come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An ahh moment if
you will.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2013 was no different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Most of my time ‘surviving’, this year was spent surviving, which
meant I rarely recognized the signs in my life that were in relation to my
intention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you’re use to seeing
them...I assure you, you miss them when you fail to notice them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll share more about this in another message
but what I did want to share today was the intent I set January 1, 2013 and
briefly how it manifested in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">HELP....that would be my joie de vivre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out my January 1, 2013 entry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was my intent to learn more about help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Help is not just about offering or giving it,
it’s also about knowing how to ask for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>How to recognize when you need help; where to look for it and when to
realize help isn’t where I might be looking. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How to deny help, that is not helpful; and
then how to accept help graciously.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">WOW.... as I muse this past year, I had no idea how impactful
this journey and intention would be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">With such a change in my own life, by March, I realized help
would no longer come in familiar forms or from the source I had become so
comfortable with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a result, I discovered
how to reach out in different directions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Often I wasn’t aware of how this was manifesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, as I became aware of the consequences...the
magic or knowing was incredible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This new pathway has presented many new opportunities for me to
learn how to offer, ask, look for and the most challenging....how to graciously
accept help. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another blessing I am
thankful to have received.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Did you set an intention for 2013?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If so, how did it present itself to you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What have you learned from about you in
relation to that intention about yourself and how will you incorporate that in
your life?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’d like to share, I
would be honoured to hear from you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99ff; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">With excitement and enlightenment, I extend my sincerest
appreciation to each of you, who have travelled with me on this journey of “Help”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This journey has truly been a blessing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<a href="mailto:carleana@itbeinc.ca?subject=Blog"><span style="color: #ff99ff;">Carleana</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-10176623396669796202013-12-22T19:09:00.000-08:002013-12-22T20:31:34.763-08:002013 ~ It has been one interesting year :)<br />
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">In no way do I feel like a victim, but I will admit to often feeling
very confused and lost this past year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
learned so much about people this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are specific people who have surprised me and have behaved in a
way I never would have believed and....then there is just a new awareness about
humanity, in general, that I’ve come to notice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This experience has been very exciting; and in some cases caused great anguish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But...that truly is the journey of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alice once said, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 48pt;">“</span><span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 36pt;">Imagine
how the world might be if we look at it with wonder and curiosity.”</span><span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">And that is how I try and choose to look at my world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">Financially the girls and I have struggled most of this
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As some of you know, in 2011 I
resigned/retired from my 20 yr career with public service in order to pursue a
new career.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 2011 I registered my for
profit business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I registered my not for
profit organization in 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first
eight months of 2012 seemed to start of very well but...ended in confusion and
chaos. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I felt as if I had gone </span><span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 24pt;">“right
bonkers.”</span><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: "Edwardian Script ITC"; font-size: 28pt;">~ But
I’ll tell you a secret, all the best people are.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">As 2013 began, ignorantly I still believed I could rely on the
commitments of others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I learned very
quickly, that would prove to be another life lesson I would be reminded of - that
is not always true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before the first
quarter of the year was over, I realized, without an income, I would become almost solely
financially responsible for the costs of caring for my children. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Very quickly, I was forced into establishing a
budget without knowing what expenses to expect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I tried to rely on my past experienced. Wow...was I off! Let me share
one of the Four Agreements with you again...this hit me upside the head many
times this year; </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Californian FB","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">“Don’t
make ANY assumptions.”</span></b><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 12pt;">Oh and... $1000-1200/m to feed clothe, educate, cover house and
auto repairs, health care costs, care for a pet, and more...for four
people...is darn near impossible.</span><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 12pt;">To all those angels who saw what we were going through....THANK
YOU for all your helped out!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have
no idea what your generosity meant and means to my children and I.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">Some of the highlights in 2013, for me, include....a renewed
relationship with daughters, my parents and my brother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Getting reacquainted with my friends and
meeting so many new ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had forgotten
what it was like to have friends to spend “girly” time with and do crazy things
like, drinking tea, reading cards, giggling, cutting down a Christmas tree,
hanging lights, installing a toilet and chatting – sometimes till the wee hours
of dawn. I’ve read some great books and watched some good movies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh and OMG....the person I’ve rediscovered and
who I had forgotten about... ME!!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">I learned how to work a snow blower, change a car battery and
chase critters out of the attic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
learned how ask for help and accept it graciously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve found a reliable car service...the </span><span style="color: #ccc0d9; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themetint: 102;"><a href="http://www.themufflerman.com/Contact.aspx?ID=6"><span style="color: #ccc0d9; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themetint: 102;">Muffler Man</span></a></span><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">; </span><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you
for treating me like a person and not taking advantage of me because I’m female</span><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">’. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve also learned just how important it is to
make sure home maintenance is kept up; not only does it cost a ton to repair when
left unaddressed....but it also negatively impacts the value of your home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">This year, my daughter and father took me to NYC ~ Broadway to see The Glass Menagerie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spent an
afternoon with Jebb Bush in Toronto and an afternoon in the House of Commons followed
by a private reception as a guest of Hon Steven Harper; PM in Ottawa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My brother made it possible for my daughters
and me to continue our annual fall trip to Bronner’s in Mi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was also the second year my parents were
able to join us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">In so many ways....2013 has been bitter sweet for my daughters;
from crushed dreams of post secondary school to school honour roll, and
everything in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My eldest has
chose to attend Continuing Education classes, my middle daughter returned for a
victory lap and my youngest graduates this spring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Together our goal is that the all three will
attend some sort of post secondary program in the fall of 2014.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not an unrealistic goal, but it will
require a LOT of hard work and hopes that factors outside of our control to go
as they should.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">I cannot say enough, how impressed and proud I am of my
daughters – their understanding of the situation and their commitment to work
together is brilliant and amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
truly am blessed with and thankful for all their love and support!!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">During 2013 I completed my Reflexology course, became an Indian
Head Massage practitioner, and I earned my Nia Instruction certification –
White Belt. For both my businesses, I’ve been a guest speaker, participated in
Expo’s and co-ordinated several events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One of the businesses, or entities, that I started is a non-profit organization
called </span><span style="color: #ccc0d9; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themetint: 102;"><a href="http://www.asoab.org/"><span style="color: #ccc0d9; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themetint: 102;">Artistically Speaking OutAgainst Bullying</span></a></span><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our board of directors doubled in size this
year and during </span><span style="color: #ccc0d9; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themetint: 102;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASOABorganization?ref=hl"><span style="color: #ccc0d9; mso-themecolor: accent4; mso-themetint: 102;">Nat’l
Anti-Bullying Awareness</span></a></span><span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;"> week we coordinated several events
to raise awareness and funds: There was the Orchestra London and the Grand
performances we sold tickets for, a community conversation evening about
Bullying we facilitated and two SafeTalk (suicide awareness) certification training
sessions we hosted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">In spite of all the challenges my daughters and I have had to
face, I think we did ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For me, it is
proof we could do so much better, if certain matters were resolved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is my hope, that there will be a fair and
equitable resolution to our financial situation and other matters during 2014.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once there is some stability in our lives, I
believe the children and I will be able to focus better on our lives and
attaining our own goals; hopes and dreams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">As Christmas greets my family and 2013 comes to an end, I am
reminded of opportunities lost, barriers overcome, and <u>so <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">many blessings</b> we’ve received</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff99cc; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt;">With hope and excitement, I welcome 2014; believing it will provide my children and me with continued good health, more independence, new challenges and fresh prospects. Until then, here's hoping our Christmas tree hold together a few more days.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">...a </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">very </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">Merry </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">Christmas </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">to </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">you </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">and </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">a </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 16pt;">wonderful
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-50639999153411962622013-12-08T11:56:00.000-08:002013-12-09T13:29:09.791-08:00Reflection.....<span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ok, so I've written many blog entries but not posted them ~ for a variety of reasons. Today I decided to post this one.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It’s Sunday morning, December 8, 2013; and I find myself
reflecting on me and my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first I
thought, I wasn’t reflecting on anything specific.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, my house is a mess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My yard is in desperate need of some
TLC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My children are still sleeping
and...chaos is all around me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
yet....I feel serenity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How strange is
this?</span></div>
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find a sense of stillness.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Two years ago, I was so excited about my future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My children were almost finished secondary
school and planning their post secondary school futures; university or
college?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband wasn’t completely
happy with his current career situation but, was hopeful things would soon be
changing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After 20 years with public
service, and several years of contemplation and planning, I was counting down
the days till my buyout (retiring).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
few years earlier than anticipated, but in the New Year, I would be beginning a
new career, with my passion work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 2013
my husband and I would be celebrating our 50<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> birthday and our 25<sup>th</sup>
wedding anniversary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dream
destinations were Bora Bora and/or an Alaskan cruise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Life couldn’t get much better than that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally all our hard work would be paying off
and our lives would be changing.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2012 started as any new year often did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Messy house, sleeping in and amazing hopes
for the year ahead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know how you
feel when, something just ain’t right but you can’t put your finger on it
so....you dismiss it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well...so many
changes were happening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot say
this enough or explain it, but when you tell the universe your hopes and dreams,
and then put yourself out there....be ready for the ride of your life!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t keep up with momentum and rather
than trying to control it....I chose to keep my vision clear and trust!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trust in myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trust in my vision; and....trust in those who
were closest to me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My 2012 training and experiential learning plans were in
place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was six months since I left
public service and....something felt wrong; but I didn’t understand it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know when things become too good to be
true, I have tendency to self sabotage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maybe you do that too?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You say to
yourself, “Ok. Things are going too good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Something bad is going to happen.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Because I was finally feeling excited in my life again, I didn’t want to
believe something ‘bad’ was going to happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Plus, I know...when you put it out there...often we bring it on
ourselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t ignore it any more
so...I checked in with those closest to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“All is ok” was the response I got back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I believe in their words, but I had no idea what the next eight weeks
had in store for me or how my life would change so profoundly.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was eight months to the day, since I left my job –
with my husband’s support and encouragement, it was my choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But now, at 50 years old, my hopes and dreams
were being shattered and falling into chards all around me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found myself alone and lost without the one
I came to believe was my best friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was unemployed, uneducated, unaware, and unprepared. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I now found myself a single mother of three
teenage daughters whose lives, as they had always known it, would also be
changed forever. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was as if we had
been living is a glass snow globe and someone thought, “Hmmm” as they grabbed
our world, turned it upside down, gave it a great shake, put it down again and
walked away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only for us, it wasn’t
beautiful snowflakes that dotted our world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It felt more like a home invasion; and fire – if you’ve ever lived that
experience, you’ll understand the metaphor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Century Schoolbook;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">At first you’re in disbelief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’re stunned and you think... “man I wish I
could just wake up”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then you think,
well...if I can just...</span> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">fill in the blank</i>...
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">stop throwing up, get some sleep, assure my children, or you think, well maybe
this...</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">again fill in the blank</i>...<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">will
pass or is a good thing or....<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then
reality sits in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re two reasonable
and responsible adults surely we can....</span> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">fill
in the blank</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Then, another reality
sets in and days turn to weeks, then into months and....your life is sinking
faster and faster into the obis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lone,
the world balance seems to be relying on you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Another eight months of your life has past by and you’re
life preservers are water logged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
think you see land ahead but you’re not sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The choice you face now is do you hang on to these weakening securities
and hope to reach land or....do you let go of them and try to make it to
land?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First you must remember....you’ve
got three other people relying on you and your choices and second...you don’t
even know if what you see in the distance is actually land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last thought you have is... “I know what
I’m doing isn’t good and staying here means certain failure for all of us,
so...at least if I make an attempted, we’ve got a chance.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lone....unsure of what might lie ahead and
between where you are and where you’ll end up, you make a decision that will
impact your life and all those around you, beyond anything you could have
imaged.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #ead1dc;">My
journey has been very interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
world has been opened in so many ways, as I live these experiences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My passion work is about helping people
rediscover their own value, worth, purpose, magic, trust and love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea was to show people no matter what
life experience you’ve had; you can live life with peace, love, forgiveness and
passion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought with all I had been
through in my life, I had a lot to offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Well, let’s just say....I’m in the process of rediscovering myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I lived the 25 years of my life on my own and
developed coping skills that worked very well for me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a few ‘cross over years’, I lived the
next 25 years of my life with a man who became my best friend (or so I thought),
my husband and the father of my children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #ead1dc;">On
that journey, my copying skill set grew exponentially.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had no idea what was involved with living
with a ‘partner’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I thought and
what it was....night and day different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I guess I thought there would be more mutual compromises when there were
disagreements or differences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I
thought both people would be happy for the other when good things happen to
each individual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t imaging
married life would be two individuals sharing living quarters and competing
with each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That living
arrangement, I imaged would be similar to roommates or dorm life; and the
like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so excited when I became a
mom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scared sh.tless, but so
excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought my excitement would
have been shared, as well and the parenting journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clearly, another core value difference
between me and my ‘partner’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, as
I mentioned....all along this journey, what I didn’t realize was what I would learned
about me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #ead1dc;">Who
is Carleana?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are her core values?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where does she turn in her time of growth/need?
Why does Carleana do what she does?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How
does she find the courage and strength to live her life?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When does she make the choices she does?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="color: #ead1dc;">While
there <u>are</u> specific answers to these questions, the truth is...there is
always room for change; as required. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
will offer this insight to you as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>99.9% of all I do is based on the relationship I have with my heart and
soul.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I chose the battles I’ll engage in
carefully; “Is this the mountain I want to die on?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If I choose to ‘take up arms’ I do so after lots of contemplation; in
the spirit of justice and compassion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my previous entries and in those to
come...you too will discover your own answers to these questions and/or
perspectives about me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Century Schoolbook;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Anyway, I chose risk; to let go of the soggy life
preserver, eight months after the storm hit my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt, I had nothing more to lose by letting
go of the sinking device.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The unknown
allowed me to believe, there were many more potential positives by taking the
risk. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And let’s face it....if nothing
else....I would be free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Freedom always comes
with great costs but being a slave, in my opinion, costs far more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In more ways than one, I am still paying the
price of $wimming to shore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At least now, I’m able to make more choices
for myself and my children without having to ask for permission or always weighing
the pros and cons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My decision has
greatly improved the atmosphere in our home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One day we’re faced with decisions like going to the foodbank and/ or
social services for aid and the next day, we’re in the presence of people like
Jebb Bush or accepting an invitation to the House Commons from Hon Steven
Harper.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Monotype Corsiva";"><span style="color: #ead1dc;">I would like
to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of my
angels too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In some cases only you know
who you are, but I assure you the girls and I have received your gifts, cash,
food, supplies, opportunities, etc; with thanks and humble hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">With all that has happen in my life over the past two
years, the thing I am most excited about is....what I am rediscovering about
myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once again, I am rediscovering
my ability to live in resilience and to forgive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of these are gifts I give to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have very little to do with those who
throw my life into chaos but everything to do with how I chose to make order of
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To heal, I choose to allow myself
the opportunity to be angry and sad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Schoolbook;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It’s no different than when we allow ourselves to feel
the pain of a broken bone or paper cut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As soon as you feel that pain/hurt you are reminded of feeling and that
you have choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can choose to stay
and live in that pain or we can chose to say “Wow...that sucks” and act by looking
for away to move out of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can
choose negative responses such as, regret or retaliation, but in truth....we
then choose to stay living in that pain; or...we can choose to feel the pain and
do what we need to, to heal. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We wouldn’t
stand on the broken leg or pour lemon juice in that paper cut, would we?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As long as we choose to heal; we, by default,
give ourselves the gift of hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
empower ourselves by making choices that help us feel better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With every single thing we do that helps us feel less pain...we inspire ourselves to choose health, choose life.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I know...this is often easier said than done, but nothing
worth having in life is every easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cliché?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps, but...there is some truth in
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often when we have things given to
us, we don’t really appreciate what it means to have them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t believe me?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask some who’s lost something special or lost
someone they loved/cherished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For months, I’ve been living in and out of a state of mourning
for what I thought I had lost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today as
I find myself in a state of peaceful reflection, I’m discovering it’s not what
I recently loss that I’ve been mourning, but rather what I had lost a long time
ago; and that I’m rediscovering on this journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m reminded of Maya Angelou words, “Never
allow someone to be your priority in your life, when you’re only an option in theirs.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As I move forward in my life, I will share my journey to
self-rediscovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully, it will
inspire others to have the courage to live their truth in kindness and
respect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love quotes!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only will I share them, but as I can, I
will incorporate them in my life, especially with those who wish to walk close with
me; in my heart and soul,. I say:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Don’t
walk behind me; I may not lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t
walk in front of me; I may not follow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just walk beside me and be my friend.” ~Albert
Camus</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Blessings of abundance, Carleana</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>As I close, I just wanted to say, t</em></span></span><span style="font-family: Century Schoolbook;"><span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>hank you to each of you who have reached out to me many
times and have asked me to start blogging again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I invite you to visit</em></span> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASOABorganization?ref=hl"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Century Schoolbook;">ASOAB’s facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Century Schoolbook;"> </span><span style="color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>page
to see part of what I’ve been doing.</em></span>Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-74714314445163710632013-11-01T22:08:00.002-07:002013-11-01T22:08:50.615-07:00Welcome NovemberWow.... I can't believe it's been four months since I've last posted a message. As much as things have changed; nothing has changed!<br />
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My non-profit organization <a href="http://www.asoab.org/" target="_blank">Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying</a> has planned several event during National Anti-Bullying Awareness week. Visit our site to learn more and...perhaps join us at these events!<br />
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This month, I am embarking on a new journey. Part of this experience, will include me blogging my experience. I hope you'll join me.....<br />
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Till then...blessings to each of you! ~CarleanaCarleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-72934341971187476922013-06-30T10:56:00.001-07:002013-07-02T08:33:46.484-07:00Happy 50th Birthday ~ Carleana<br />
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The photos I'm sharing with you, I took while I was in Paso Robles Ca June '12. I spent almost two weeks away from home to study with Denise Linn and 18 other amazing people from around the world to become an <span style="color: black; font-family: "Californian FB","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">Int’l
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<span style="font-family: "Californian FB","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In a very brief nutshell....I
spent the first 25 years of my life single.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I spent the last 25 years of my life with one person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the next 25 years+....well, I don't know what is in store but I will say - I am looking
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last entry garnered a lot of feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
am pleased to say most all of it positive, with a lot of heartfelt sentiment
and expressions of appreciation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
prepared an entry to follow up my last post but, I was completely astounded by
the feedback from one particular follower; so I chose to take what I thought
would be a short break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OMgoodness ~
Days turned into weeks, that turned into months; and then there is the energy technology
has of its own; or should I say time line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Often when I get frustrated with the negative interference of technology
I force myself (or find myself) saying...<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">maybe
the time isn’t right for you to share your message. </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Californian FB","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Most
of my time (over the past 10 months) seems to have been spent fighting fires;
with short stints of glowing ambers or smoldering ashes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not all the flare ups have been unfavourable
though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My second baby graduated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her Commencement was beautiful and she was
stunningly dressed for her prom!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
more year of secondary school and then....three precious angels will be off to
post secondary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My life has most
definitely started in a very new direction as I enter my sixth decade and a new
half century.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I’ve completed a few remaining outstanding responsibilities....I look forward
to posting some of the entries I’ve prepared as well and creating new
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As I close, below are a few more of my favourite images from my time in California. This is my first attempt to include photos..... Hope you enjoy!!!!</div>
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Blessings, Carleana</div>
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San Luis Obispo was where I arrived and stayed a couple days before and after my <span style="color: black; font-family: "Californian FB","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">an<span style="color: #ead1dc;">
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Visited Bubble Gum Alley; and yes....the walls are covered with chewed bubble gum. Some just stuck on the alley wall and there were some amazing works of art done with the gum and some other objects:</div>
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-85000986223294157592013-02-03T11:02:00.001-08:002013-02-04T06:20:56.065-08:00"...No loss is more chilling or more dangerous than that of a friend..."<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #c6d9f1; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 51;">Pythagoras asks that we not let a friend
go lightly, for whatever reason.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Instead, we should stay with a friend as long as we can, until we’re
compelled to abandon him completely against our will.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a serious thing to toss away money, but
to cast aside a person is even more serious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nothing in human life is more rarely found, nothing more dearly
possessed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No loss is more chilling or
more dangerous than that of a friend.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">As many of you know, in my personal life, I am on a journey that
is winding down a relationship with a person I cherish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a moment of raw emotion I told this person
he was dead to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As raw and as real as
that feeling was the moment I blurted it out without expectation….it remains
true for me today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time, months, has
passed since I utter those words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
is interesting, is what I’ve come to learn and understand those words to mean
to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Some have judged me by saying I was wrong to say them,
especially in front of our children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some have boldly stated I was cold to hurt my friend in that way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others have shared their surprise I could be
so ‘cruel’; but…they are not me, nor were they there to witness the situation
or what led up to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The painful truth
is, those words were true when I spoke them and…they are still true to me right
now; and for the same reasons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will
not defend or explain myself, but I will share this. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The friend I cherished and honoured; who I shared all my hopes and dreams with…he <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i>
gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His body remains but the part of
him joined to me, that I trusted, honoured, believed in….that person is
gone, because of the things he says and
does </span><span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif";">(or
doesn’t say or do). </span><span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">I suspect from his perspective, the part of me joined to him –
is gone for him as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">I was introduced to the book “Soul Mates” </span><span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif";">(by Thomas Moore)</span><span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> and
read this quote by Pythagoras’ which resonated with me on a very deep level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Years ago, my friend and I watched the movie
Titanic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In true Hollywood fashion,
they took a tragic event and romanced it ~ I’ve no judgement on that, but for
me what touched me so deeply in that movie was what I suspect many couples face
in similar situations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, it
inspired a conversation between my friend and me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we ever found ourselves in a position
where we’d die together and leave our children alone or one of us would die
while the other could live on with our children….we agreed we’d let the other
go so our children would not lose us both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Without getting into all the details, for me, we have metaphorically
come to such a time; thus I suppose is why I unexpectedly and without fore
thought, at that moment said, “…You are dead to me…”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">I was losing myself while trying to hold on to my friend, and a
relationship I still honoured and believed to be enchanting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, at that moment my soul knew </span><span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif";">(I felt) </span><span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">“<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">compelled to abandon him</i>” against my
will.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was for my survival and that of
my children that I had to let go of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>my</u></i>
illusions and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>my</u></i> hopes that we
could be respectful or compassionate toward each other…at this time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">My soul needed for me to accept the death of the relationship I
cherished and revered so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holding
on to the expectation that we could somehow rescue our relationship or our
family was suffocating me and in turned torturing our children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I suppose those raw feelings at that moment
and my instinct to survive took over and thus blurted out “….<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you are dead to me; if my husband saw what
you were doing to his wife and children…</i>”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At that moment….I was in shock…I was numb.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">I suppose that is why Pythagoras’ words “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">but to cast aside a person is even more serious</i>” and “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">No loss is more chilling or more dangerous
than that of a friend</i>” resonates with me so deeply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Sometimes when our soul speaks to us, we choose not to
listen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This friend’s memory, like so
many other people, animals, and experiences…will always be a part of whom I am;
and who I will become.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But for now, as
we are today, what we had has died.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
will mourn that loss, but I will not choose to ignore the gifts life still has
to offer me and our children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Living in mindfulness and living a life with purpose…makes the
transition during this loss easier for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I don’t want to blame or get even.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Those behaviours are energy suckers; they are judgemental and don’t help
me or my children; nor do they help my family who is also suffering a great
loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my friends and colleagues who
care for me deeply, and who continue to be wonderful supports for my children
and myself, I would be dishonouring them too if I were to focus my time
clinging to the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">As I continue to move forward on my life’s path, while it will
not be without pain; it will be intended to be without regret.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will continually do my best to be mindful
of my choices; to ensure profound decisions are still made in consultation with
my heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes I’ll pause in order
to rejuvenate; other times I’ll glance back at my wake to check in with myself;
but most always I will live through my soul.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In so doing, not only do I live my life with purpose and in mindfulness,
but I also create a life for me and those I share it with, that is spirited; open
to acceptance, forgiveness, unconditional love and in an energy that invites
playfulness, exploration and peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffccff; font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">In all that I am and as I see in you….<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Namaste</i> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-7531553402705167592013-01-01T21:03:00.000-08:002013-01-01T21:03:14.481-08:00Happy New Year 2013 ~ Help
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">That’s
it!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Happy
New Year everyone!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Phew...2012 is
history and 2013 is present; a gift!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Aha
moments...they come at the funniest of times, don’t they?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But when they come...do we always recognize
them?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do we stop to really contemplate
them or do we simply say, “hmm interesting” and dismiss them?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">During
one of my regular morning activities, and as I was reflecting on 2012 – looking
into what 2013 might bring, I could almost see the glow of the light bulb that
had suddenly illuminated intensely above my head.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">HELP ~ asking for,
accepting and/or giving ~ Help!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Every
experience we go through is a learning opportunity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more challenging the journey seems; the
greater the growth will be. And the truth is...sometimes – whether we are giving
or receiving; the act of help is essential.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Definition of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">help</i>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Calisto MT";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif";">To
give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need;
contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Calisto MT";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif";">To
save; rescue; succor: as in Help me, I’m falling <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Calisto MT";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif";">To
make easier or less difficult; contribute to; facilitate<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Calisto MT";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif";">To
be useful or profitable to<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Calisto MT";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif";">To
refrain from; avoid (usually preceded by can or cannot)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Don’t just ‘skim’ this
definition...read it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look at the words
and consider their meanings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Help is not
about pushing your agenda or forcing a reaction but being gentle, providing aid
or recognizing when you can’t.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Lovingly
and very respectfully, I say I grew up in a functionally, dysfunctional family
like so many others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My childhood was a
montage of excitement and disappointment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At 15 I was raped; but that’s a story for another day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The point is, in surviving the rape – I
learned a lot about myself and others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The two main things I learned and have carried with me for many years
are these: First, I’m a survivor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Second, the only person I can ever count on is...me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This
may sound harsh, detached and cynical but they are lessons I’ve come to find
comfort in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These attributes have become
my strengths on many levels of my life’s journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A small example of how I implement them; do
you ever become so nervous about something that you self sabotage and/or lose
out on an opportunity?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I find
myself in that situation...I can pull from my ‘survivor’ and ‘count on me’
skills to get myself through the nervousness so I can experience the
opportunity that awaits me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
skills...have seen my zip line, cross bridges, meet new people, speak to
people, return to school, face my rapist, walk 111km across Spain, fall in
love, become a mother and grow every day of my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the years, I have changed how I use these
skills but...they are ingrained in every cell of who I am and how I interact
with others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They give me courage and continue to inspire
me to move forward confidently and compassionately.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As
many of you know, 2012 was a HUGE year for me with MANY changes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is so interesting is...that while I am
alone now, my life purpose seems larger and clearer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve spent months wondering ‘how will I get
through this’, ‘what am I going to do’, and I start to worry and become
scared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth is....I have no idea
what lies ahead but I do know, I don’t have to do this alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve so many compassionate people in my life,
on so many levels; people who lovingly share their strengths with others and
without condition or an expectation of ‘you owe me’. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It truly is a “pay it forward” life style they
strive to live; which compliments me; my hopes, my dreams, my ideals,
philosophy....my life and life style.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Every
day, I receive a message in some form or another from a least one person that
is powerful, yet simple; such as, “Thinking of you.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By them sending such a simple message, they
are helping me get through that moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
receiving and accepting their message I am inspired to look forward, keep my
faith, keep my hope, and maintain my courage to stand confident in my truth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Asking
for and accepting help is not a weakness but rather a strength.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We do it every day and most often don’t recognize
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we ask the person across the
table, ‘pass me the pepper, please’, we’ve asked for help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When someone steps aside to allow us in,
we’ve accepted help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we’re lost and
we need direction...we need help getting our bearing back and that’s ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes what ‘survivors’ and ‘count on me’
people need to notice is...when the impact is goes beyond ‘me’, asking for and
accepting help is an even more beautiful gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If we are the one’s offering help....it is VERY important that we first
ask ‘may I help you’, ‘how may I help’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may find that you can’t help or that’s not how you want to
help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recognizing that and then choosing
not to help may be the best help you can give.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">For
me, on many levels, Help will be my joie de vivre in 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Wishing
2013 gently showers you with abundant gifts of love, health, peace and....
help!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Love
and laughter... Carleana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-23204058940480058592012-12-21T20:39:00.001-08:002012-12-21T20:39:57.604-08:00Another world ending ~ survived....
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Kristen ITC"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Phew....well this was my fourth (or fifth) “end of
the world” prediction and I’ve survived.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Kristen ITC"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As I reflect on previous ‘end of the world’
promises...my memory reminds me how I felt during some of these events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was quite young when I remember the first
‘end of the world’ scare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember
feeling afraid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I was about 8
then.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember adults talking about
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t remember the details of
their conversations but I do remember the feeling of worry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next one I remember, I was in my mid to
late teens ~ a very troubling time for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I remember skipping up and down the middle of the road, hoping not to be
“missed” this time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t want to be
a survivor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t care where I went;
I just knew I didn’t want to be here anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This time, I’ve spent the past few years consoling and reassuring my
children and others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Kristen ITC"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As I’ve grown, I’ve come to accept the “end of the
world” predictions as a part of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Media now plays an even greater role is perpetuating fear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more people hear something, the easier it
comes for them to buy into the message; whether it is grounded in fact or
not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This bothers me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So many people still believe the ‘news’ with
great reverence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As in the past, I
wonder, how many people have become so fearful of the 12-21-12 that they took
their own lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Extreme thinking you
say....I ask you to reflect on this a moment?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We know of events around the world where ‘religious’ sects have staged
and executed masse suicides based on a prediction that the world was coming to
an end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And there are far more people
who makes changes or take action based on similar fears.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Kristen ITC"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My message is not intended to be gloomy, thus the
choice of this font; but rather to serve as a reminder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The end of ‘our’ world as we know can happen
at any second and in an assortment of ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We never know when or how our world will change and so...for that
reason, it is important that we know who we are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we can live our truth; comfortable knowing
who we are, it doesn’t really matter when or how the world comes to an “end”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Kristen ITC"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Today is also the Winter Solstice; the first day
of winter...the shortest day of the year and where I live...our first snow of
the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ve survived this
season’s journey into darkness as the world ‘ends’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tomorrow, you will begin the path into light
as the days once again grow longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
you embark on this new expedition do so with confidence and passion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let your light shine brightly for all the
world to see and celebrate who you are with joy and zeal!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Kristen ITC"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Embarking on a voyage with you...Carleana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-28333994628139884092012-12-14T22:13:00.000-08:002012-12-14T22:13:58.264-08:00Season's Greetings<span lang="en-CA" style="color: #cc3300; font-family: "Calisto MT"; font-size: 16pt; language: en-CA; mso-ansi-language: en-CA; mso-arabic-font-family: Calibri; mso-armenian-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-currency-font-family: Calibri; mso-cyrillic-font-family: Calibri; mso-default-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-greek-font-family: Calibri; mso-hebrew-font-family: Calibri; mso-latin-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-latinext-font-family: Calibri; mso-thai-font-family: Calibri;"></span><span lang="en-CA" style="language: en-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">In 10 days we will be on the eve
of Christmas Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time of year is
always so magical.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the excitement
of children who still believe in Santa Claus; of adults that still believe in
the reason for the season and the essence of love and hope; if we choose to be
still we can hear and feel it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes, things happen in our lives and
muffle that inner voice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We drowned it
out with anger, resentment and hatred because things haven’t gone as we wanted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth is...we always have what we really
need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trick is recognizing it and
celebrating it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">2012, has been a HUGE year of
transition for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some were changes I
intentionally choreographed and some...I had no control over. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Naturally the ones I had “control” over were
easier to adjust to but, those I had no “control” over, I’ve just had to have
faith they too were in my best interest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">A year ago today, I was feeling
bitter-sweet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was nervous, anxious, scared
and yet excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On December 31, 2011 I
would be leaving my position with the federal government.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had worked there for 20 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the first 17 years I loved it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last 3 were horrible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A new manager came in and created a toxic cess
pool working environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite my
attempts to work through it, with the support and encouragement from my soul
mate, my best friend...my husband we created a five year plan and I left public
service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">The five year plan included me
registering my own business; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://itbeinc.ca/" target="_blank">It’s theButterfly Effect Inc</a></i> which would eventually offer many services to assist
people to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">find order in life’s chaos</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would seek out key people I envisioned who
could help me breathe life into another goal; my not-for-profit business; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://asoab.org/" target="_blank">Artistically Speaking Out Against Bullying</a></i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The premise or philosophy of this organization
would focus on addressing the effects of all bullying for all ages in a positive
manner rather than in a confrontational or conventional way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Additionally, during that five years,
I would become a certified <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Soul Coach</span></span><span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">™ </span><span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would receive my ASIST (applied suicide
intervention skill training), safeTALK and reflexology certifications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, I would do my pilgrimage; the Camino de
Santiago de Compostella.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Well....today, almost a full year has
past by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve registered <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">It’s the Butterfly Effect Inc</i> and have
started to generate awareness around my business in the Southwestern Ontario
area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recruited several amazing people
who have helped me establish and register <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Artistically
Speaking Out Against Bullying</i>. We completed a very successful pilot
project, were nominated for an Innovation award for the work we do in the community,
have been invited to some key organizations for children and youth within our
city and some neighbouring communities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve become a certified <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Soul
Coach</span></span><span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">™ </span><span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">,
earned my ASIST and safeTALK certifications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve joined two other organizations: Elgin Suicide Prevention Coalition
and Society for Quality Education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
completed 111km of my pilgrimage, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Camino
de Santiago de Compostella </i>to receive my Compostella/certificate; and I’m
just about ready for my final practical exam in order to become a certified
reflexologist. AND...in the middle of all this, my soul mate, my best
friend...my husband, of 23 years, left me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I end 2012, as I ended 2011, feeling
bitter-sweet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Six months away from my 50<sup>th</sup>
b’day I find myself a single mother of three teenage daughters and no
income.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And while I am very nervous,
anxious and scared about what 2013 holds in store for me...I am excited. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Living our truth and living a life of purpose
is not always easy when it means not following the ‘norm’ but, believing and
having faith that you will always be given what you need when you needed, sure
helps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">My children have been a HUGe support
and foundation for me since their father left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They truly are brilliant and amazing young people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Naturally my parents and my brother have been
very supportive but what I’ve been very surprised by is in the depth of my
friendships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had forgotten how
powerful and wonderful, the support of true friends can be. The kind of friends
who help you make the choices that are right for you because it is your best
interest they are looking out for and not... sway you to share their journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Every day, I try to live my life in
truth; a life of purpose and knowing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Seeing the ugly in the world around us is very easy if that’s all you
wish to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT....if you choose to be
quiet – listen from within to the softness and block out the harshness...the
world truly is a beautiful place with so many amazing people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miracles are all around you <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">if</i> you chose to see them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put out a pure and true desire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Patiently wait; and the universe will give it
to...in abundance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">As you wind down 2012, and prepare
for 2013....take time to look at all that is positive in your life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Acknowledge it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Appreciate it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next Friday – December 21 is a day many
events are expected to happen on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also
the Winter Solstice; the shortest day of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the darkness listen for and celebrate your
spirit and as the days come brighter and longer....let your spirit shine
brightly and magnificently! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">However, you celebrate the season may
it be wondrous and out of harm's way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff66ff; font-family: "Calisto MT","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">From my heart to yours.... a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-54443050539044174602012-09-29T18:58:00.002-07:002012-10-01T14:15:07.368-07:00A lovely Saturday night....<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Goudy Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Good evening everyone!!!! Finally,
a ‘normal’ Saturday night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve not
experience one of these since mid June and I "soul" needed this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My home is filled with an abundance of life, laughter and fun this
evening; something that hasn’t been here since the first of August.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re between activities and so...I’ve taken
this opportunity to share and be grateful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The <a href="http://www.societyforqualityeducation.org/" target="_blank">SQE </a>(Society for Quality Education) today, was very nice and it was
lovely spending time with my dad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
looking forward to a good night sleep later this evening and maybe...just
maybe, I’ll sleep in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This may seem like
a ‘simple’ entry, but I can assure you...it is a powerful one for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday morning, I spent chatting with a dear
friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve got, what I think will be,
an exciting new project coming together in the days ahead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it goes as anticipated...I look forward to
sharing it on my blog. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I sign off,
may I leave you with this interesting tidbit...This year October has 5 Mondays,
5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s been
send this happens once every 823 years and is referred to ‘money bags’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember to celebrate the small things in
life ~ they make the ‘challenges’ a little easier to accept.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With heartfelt wishes...Carleana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484298394393732488.post-89626982280325070772012-09-23T22:24:00.000-07:002012-10-01T14:16:24.648-07:00Quick note ~Just a quick note as I wind down my day. Friday turned out to be a productive day as far as finishing some of those little odd jobs. Saturday I was part of the Spirituality Event hosted here in London. I wish I could say it was or wasn't what I expected but the truth is, I had no idea what to expect when I agreed to go. I must admit...it didn't enter my mind that it would be outside. As such, I was not dressed for the day. Cold, breezy, damp and windy - while I was in a light dress and sandals. So... I sang my Mr Sun Song and asked the breeze energies to be calm for a few hours. I am excited to say...for the next few hours...while it was still cool and damp...the Sun did her best to warm us while the breeze became a welcoming complement to the sun's warmth. As the breeze built and the sun took a rest, many of us decided it was time to pack up. We gave thanks to the elements and the opportunities as we headed home for hot baths and warm drinks. Today was an emotional roller coaster ride for me again and sadly my heart ache distressed my children. I am so lucky to have such warm, compassionate and WISE children. I must remember to tell them how much I love them and how important they are to me especially during this transition. To all of you who have children in your life....please remember to thank these children. You might be amazed just how much they carry for you to make your day a little easier. To all the children in the world, carrying burdens a child shouldn't have to ~ with all my heart I thank you! May you be blessed with the strength you need to become free of the heaviness you've taken on so you can explore the beauty in life AND play as children should be allowed too. With all my love; hugs and kisses.... CarleanaCarleanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13029506551267055765noreply@blogger.com0