Which seeds to nurture?

I apologize, but I won't say I'm Sorry.



I won't say I'm sorry, because I believe in the impact of words. I don't want to suggest that I am "sorry," which means pitiful, poor or imperfect. I believe we are all divine children of the Universe and as such, cannot be sorry. I can feel sorry for you or regret something I've done, but I am still magnificent. I am still divine. I am still a child of God.



According to many sources, the combined words "I am" are very powerful.



Words are like weeds and I don't want to nurture the wrong ones. Thick Naht Hanh says we have the seeds of compassion and the seeds of violence within us, so every day we need to decide which ones we will nurture and practice. I choose to nuture the seeds of compassion and peace, so I will choose my words carefully. I know how hurtful words can be. Ask any adult who was bullied as a child. The physical wounds heal, but the emotional ones never do. So affirm that you are magnificent and others, too.

Are we having fun yet?

Are we having fun yet?



We moved to the sunshine state 8 years ago for the weather. We have had some great weather. Even the cold spells are refreshing.

But when do we start having fun? I guess some people enjoy the abusement parks, but we don't. We had a really bad experience the last time we went to a Disney park.

We have had a really bad time with the school system.

We have had a really bad time with the job situation.

We have had a really hard time with finances. It's so cheap here.



So....