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

Chris Brown and the Man in the Mirror

I watching parts of the BET Awards and Chris Brown was singing Man in the Mirror as a tribute to Michael Jackson, and it was quite apparent that he couldn't sing the rest of the song. He was very emotional and starting crying on stage. It was quite obvious that the words touched him, despite the media scrutiny the next day, I know that you can't fake that kind of emotion and sincerity. It appears that the world and the music industry is ready to forgive Chris Brown for beating up Rhianna. And I agree, it's time to move on.

Of course, this opened up a conversation between Brendan and myself about Chris Brown's domestic violence sitatution. I was very frank with Brendan and explained that what Chris Brown was absolutely wrong and awful. Under no circumstances should a man ever put his hands on a woman. He deserved all the public scrutiny that came along with it. His career practically went down the toilet and his image was tarnished.

But then this led to teaching Brendan about remorse and forgiveness. We talked about making mistakes and even those of the worse kind But along with acknowledgment comes being compassionate remorseful. Now obviously, I don't know Chris Brown, I really don't listen to his music and really don't care about him personally. But I just think his situation should be a valuable lesson to all people, especially when it comes to bringing awareness about domestic violence.  Because I know first hand, what happens when domestic violence is not stopped. Hopefully, he got a good dose of humble pie! Check out the link below:

http://youtu.be/K2K3yV1nQcQ

Happy Father's Day Joe!!

I would like to tell the whole world what a wonderful father Joe is..

There's not enough words to express how much you are loved and cherished. You are a phenomenal father to Aidan and a great role model to Brendan.

You are a true an example of what a real father and a real man is...

Please know that everyday, I thank God for you...

I love and appreciate you for everything that you do and everything that you are...
Happy Father's Day Joe!!