Not looking back with regret...

‎"Removing thoughts of shame from your mind involves a willingness to let go, to see your past behaviors as lessons you had to learn, and to reconnect to your Source through prayer and meditation."~Dr. Wayne Dyer

I really like this quote. Letting go is extremely difficult....but I found out that through prayer and meditation (when I used to meditate), it is possible to reconnect so that you can move on and move forward. 

We often punish ourselves severely for our past behaviors, but I've learned not to look back with regret. As I've gotten older, I began to understand there are always lessons to be learned, and with those lessons comes self awareness and perhaps that reconnection with God or our Source. Thanks Dr. Wayne Dyer!

THOR Movie New Trailer - Official 2011 - Main Character Selection Castin...

For those who don't me that well....here's a little (weird) secret about me...

I have a really weird taste in guys (sorry Joe)....I've always liked my blonds, especially those who are big, tall and a bit rough around the edges. I don't know why...but it's always been that way.

So Joe and I was watching something on TV about Comic-Con  2010, which is a basically a nerd convention for those into sci-fi and comic books. Anyway, they interviewed this Aussie hottie who is playing in the upcoming Thor movie. My God! What is in the water in Australia?! Needless to say my mouth was on the flippin floor. I was impressed by his looks and Joe couldn't believe the size of this arms. 

Then I decided to look up the trailer for the movie online and couldn't find it. Well, I didn't put too much effort into finding it. But what I did find was what the cast consideration for the movie. I was surprised to find out that their considerations were most of the guys that I really like! Although they chose this new hottie from Australia....I would not have mind looking at Triple H or Brad Pitt playing the Norse god!

Oh, and Joe has a reason to go see the movie with me...his girl Natalie Portman is in the movie too!

To aunt Cathy, I know you might shake your head at this blog! Hahaha!

I had to think about this one for a minute...

Just be ordinary and nothing special. Eat your food, move your bowels, pass water, and when you're tired, go and lie down. The ignorant will laugh at me, but the wise will understand.

~Bruce Lee

I've always known that Bruce Lee was somewhat a philosopher. I watched a documentary about his life a long time ago. In this documentary, it was easy to appreciate that many of this philosophical beliefs and teachings were from years of Eastern study in both the physical and the spiritual. For me, it was obvious that he was seeking enlightenment during his short life. He may even obtained it. Unfortunately, we'll never know. 

For some reason, I really like this quote. I haven't quite figured it out yet. I have always believed that you shouldn't be ordinary...that you have to be different and stand out...However, this quote is definately food for thought!

Eastern philosophy....

I have always enjoyed learning about different points of views and exploring other perspectives, especially certain aspects of Eastern philosophies.


Today, I ran across this quote:

 

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."

~Buddha 

 

Ah...it's summertime and I'm in love....

I love a warm summer day,

the soft summer breeze and
the way the tall grass sways

I love the fluffy clouds and
hearing my kids having fun

I love the giggly nights

Oh, the summer feels so right!
I love the flowers that bloom and

Aidan pointing to the summer moon

I love the bright yellow sun

Who can say the summer isn't fun?

Ah...it's summer and I'm in love!!

A couple of weeks ago...

I saw someone's dream come true....its not everyday that you can witness someone's dream come true. But I'll never forget it. It was a lazy summer afternoon...Joe was on the phone with Aunt Claire and holding a peacefully sleeping Aidan. I just buzzing around the house in my PJs doing God knows what. But the sun was out and day was clear.


Suddendly, I just happened to look through our livingroom window and saw a dark car pull up in our driveway. Instantly, I knew that it was Joe's dad. I didn't recognize the car, but I knew it was him. I said to Joe, "I think your dad just bought something..."


We head outside and there was Joe's dad, standing beside this beautiful forest green Corvette. I couldn't tell if was Joe's dad or the car that was beaming. So after we all picked our mouths up off the ground, we just looked at this beautiful shiny car. I think we circled it a few times, peaked on the inside for quite a while and looked in awe at the pristine engine. Then Joe's dad said, "I've always wanted one of these..." How wonderful it is get something that you've worked hard for and have always wanted. We were very happy for him and he couldn't stop smiling....


It's not everyday that you see someone's dream come true. But no matter how big or small that dream is...it's truly awesome to witness random moments of happiness. Enjoy your beautiful Corvette Mr. Joe!!

Angel of Harlem

~You Go To My Head by Billie Holiday

I've always loved Billie Holiday....

Her voice was beautiful, it was precious...it was intoxicating

She sang each and every lyric as if she was truly feeling them from her soul.

Her song will never be forgotten....this "Angel of Harlem"

To my one and only love...

You fill my heart with such eager desire...
every kiss you give....sets my soul on fire...
I give myself in sweet surrender...
my one and only love...


~Sting