Today is also day 3 of
air week. As part of clutter clearing
today, the focus is on the bathroom and bedroom. OMG...I’m glad I started with my bathroom the
other day. Today I looked at my bedroom
and thought how will I EVER get through this...I didn’t! Having said that...I did go through my
closet, dressers and one area of my bedroom.
I’m proud to say, I was able to sort things into I really love, I use,
donate, recycle and trash.
The I really loves, are put
away (for now). 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.
There are four bathrooms
in my home...two powder rooms and two full bathrooms. The basement bathroom....didn’t even touch
it. The main bathroom, was already
cleaned so...that leaves the two, two piece bathrooms; and yes....the both were
cleaned.
Today is also a day to
celebrate what you’ve accomplished....because that is VERY important. I had done the “Playing Full Out” level today
and to celebrate....I enjoyed a small hot fudge sundae.
Yesterday, I had
purchased a new set of Oracle Cards; Cheryl Lee Harnish’s “Path of the Soul”. When you look at these cards, they have no
words them. They have breathing taking
images which seem to hone in on you.
When you look at them....you can’t help but feel something.~ and
yes...that means different things to different people. Anyway as I was shuffling them the #1 card fell
out. 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 Vibrant and beautiful, I sat gazing at the
cards for a few moments before referring to the accompanying book.
#1 – Creation: It speaks about how we are each our own
creators in our lives. How we, through
our actions, words, and thoughts we manifest what happens around us. How many times have you thought about
something and it happens...maybe not right away or exactly how you envisioned
it, but it happen. 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. Remember to do your best to be clear in your
thoughts, speak softly and kindly and....most importantly....be very mindful of
your actions. As said it childhood, “Actions
speak louder than words”.
#28 – Dreaming: We don’t always pay to much attention to our
dreams but they are very important. This
is where the soul communicates to us directly.
Sometimes this is done through images, but also through feelings,
sensations, sounds and smells. While
there are 1000s of books on decoding what these things mean. However, it is my experience dreams are far
more personal than ‘generic’ understandings.
Is there crossover....absolutely, but first I suggest when you awake
from you dream share it in a journal or...record. Allow yourself to time to feel (not think) on
it. Answers to questions we have can be
found in our dreams. Ideas or
experiences we’re meant to have but haven’t yet...will come through our
dreams. Needed advice, without
prejudice, will come to us through our dreams.
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. The more you learn about yourself
and your truth...the easier life will become for you to live it with purpose
and joy.
Two years ago
today...was Day 5 of my Camino de Santiago; Morgade to Portomarian.
Yesterday, the taxi
picked me up at Morgade....today it dropped me off in Morgade where my journey
begins...km marker 99.5.
The cab driver was
crazy; but I survived. Today seemed to
be the first “real” day of my pilgrimage.
You can read more about it by visiting http://carleana-csc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/day-2-portomarian.html but here are some of the
highlights I remember. 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. I met a Korean man who went to London, On for
a vacation and enjoyed our cite ~ “a lot of construction though” he
shared. He and his wife had started the
Camino at the beginning in France having complete 720km sort far. 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.
The day was magical; as
if I were walking through a fairyland and sometimes travelling through
time. It would have been so easy to succumb
to the landscape. I felt secure; as if I
was being watched, encouraged and...protected.
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. As he spoke he would laugh, sometimes
his eyes would welled up; he’d turn as he point in a variety of directions. His voice was soft and kind and....he smiled
one of the softest smiles I’ve ever seen.
We must have stood there 5 minutes or more visiting. I only wish I knew what he was saying. 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....
And...then...it was back
to reality. I approached km marker 90.5
heading into Portomorian. As I rounded
the bend there it was....the bridge.
The pictures....I’m not
going to comment a lot on the photos.
The terrain photos I’ve posted show you where I’ve walked – up and down
these hills. 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. 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. And all the treasures
I noticed in between.
Gnome's home
The famous donkey
My frientd
My favorite place to walk
Where my jolly little friend and I visited
Between where I stand and the next hill top, in the valley lies Portamarian
This is a country highway'
Camino signs appear everywhere. Keep your eyes open.
A grandmother's love
Jayja spirit
Heading into the mist Another famous image of the Camino
Portamarian on the horizon
But first a Hamlet stop. Remember, this is a road, watch out for vehicles
Soles carrying souls
CAR!!!! this was amazing.
Sometimes there'd be two vehicles and...people that would need to share this pace.
No horns, no unkind gestures but rather smiles and waves.
Looking back and what do I see...wind turbines
Getting closer
Behind me, Portomarian
The BRIDGE!!!!
First steps
Here!
I've survived the bridge, now the stairs....
and more stairs
and more stairs
I've reached the end of the stairs.
One more bit of the hill and I'm done for the day.
Getting further from the wind turmines
Heading to the church and looking back on that which I feared.
The church where we get our passport stamped
One of the famous Camino icons
Portomarian town square
At last...days end. Looking out through my room window...wind turbines in the horizon
~Buen Camino
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