Valentine Inspired Greeting

Hellooooo Dear Family Friends!

It’s been a long time, yet only a moment, since my previous post. There have been numerous reasons for this including:

My Mexican Adventure being prematurely aborted the beginning of July – I was called back to California to assist with emergency care of parents in their 90s. I’d agreed to things under certain conditions. However, those conditions were not met after my return making life challenging in an unprecedented manner. After a hellish few months, things adjusted to a more neutral state where I was able to find a bit more peace and calm. This is the limbo I find myself in at this time…obviously, also of my own creation. 
Perhaps you can also enjoy a bit of Playa del Carmen via these pics...

Why do I need feet when I have wings to fly?

Portals Everywhere!

Magic!

Loving tree canopied roads

Snake reminded me of it's year regularly...

Decadent Life

Love memos everywhere

My favorite Buddha greeted me at massage place

Palm trees, pyramids and setting sun

Gorgeous Portal

Beautiful bowers of color everywhere

Seen a number of top story pools but this was exquisite!

If you are going to throw in the towel, Let it be in Playa del Carmen

Portal

Just like in Florida....and Costa Rica

Not really a snake but reminded me of one

Opera deliciousness

Circle of life

Meditation in Nature

Increased technological circumstances making it more difficult to publish my blog and being seen by less people – The format of the blog and distribution platforms continue to increase and change regularly. My less than technical abilities were becoming increasingly more inadequate. This led to my information coming across in an undesirable manner and messages appearing not safe for some recipients. In a few cases (that I am aware of), the platform indicated someone had unsubscribed or marked my messages spam. Upon contacting the friends directly, they said they’d done no such thing. Yet, I was unable to resubscribe them unless there was a new email address for them. 

Not being able to pursue the Paradise of My Dreams in a tangible manner for a spell – While I remain open to possibilities I haven’t imagined yet, I am not in a position to currently look for travel opportunities. It is illogical to put out feelers for some indefinite future situation. If someone said, “I’d like you to be my travel companion for a month-long trip to the Maldives in May”, I wouldn’t be able to accept due to the uncertain commitment I am presently engaged. Until further notice, this tropical beach retreat will have to remain an "inside job". 

Having mixed feelings about what is appropriate to share with the world – What I know and what I speak/convey, most of the time, are very different things. Over the years, I have practiced communicating in an “acceptable” manner….a way that won’t rock the boat. This is a combination of respecting people where they are, not having the right human verbiage to get across certain concepts, and wishing to maintain my own peace. 

While I have connected with a number of dear ones on an individual basis, I have needed much solitude to deal with the responsibilities of my current agreement. That agreement, for a set amount of time, includes managing care for aging parents. I use the word aging, not necessarily as a number, but a physical state of being. I’ve had the privilege of knowing vibrant individuals in their 80s and 90s who I would not associate the word “elderly” with at all. Conversely, I have also seen people in their 40s and 50s who seem old already. While I know it has a lot to do with peoples’ belief systems and care of their bodies, I also compassionately honor each person’s individual journey. I know all is ultimately for a positive reason that I may never grasp in this lifetime. Admittedly, even with all my knowing, it can still be challenging to have people act in certain ways. It can be tough being the eye of the storm when the storm is directed at you simply for being the one there. I am doing my best to remain at peace with what is and see the gifts presented within.

There are indeed gifts in every situation. One of my blessings is getting to hang out more with my kids. I am enjoying precious time with my son Jeff. One of the perks is benefiting from delectable culinary skills he has been enthusiastically honing since a child. He has a new little Furbaby, Bella Luna. She is a cute little feline dynamo, delightful to be around as well. My daughter and her little guy are wonderful blessings too. Tasha does her best to remind me of who I Am and provide comfort as she can. Carter is constantly ramping up the charm with his new skills and loving gestures. The company and care of other friends and family members have also cheered things up during this period. 

Little Drummer Boy

Shifting social media platforms, or being inspired not to blog anymore as they used to, is a topic I have noticed recently with a number of friends. It is interesting how people a great physical distance from each other, and who have not spoken personally in quite a while, can still be on the same wavelength. This is more evidence we are not alone even in apparent solitude. For me, I get a little reassurance when my wild and crazy knowings are being perceived and reflected by others. I am also thrilled that they continue sharing with the masses with far more verbal eloquence than I could ever muster. Tania Marie is one such master. Y  ou may care to take a peek at her enchanting way of weaving energy. So we shall find out together if there are more blogging messages forthcoming from me. Perhaps there will be a completely new method of communication that I am currently unaware of that will connect us.  

Did you feel how this new year came charging in ablaze with Fire Horse energy? Fire ignites already bold horse momentum with increased passion. It is a time of burning away the old that no longer serves and BEing daring creativity, brave change and powerful transformation. There is no hiding. Lack of privacy is undeniable these days – much to my chagrin. However, this pushes me, and those who wish to heed the invitation, to shine even brighter in our own ways. This doesn’t mean we try to force others to believe or act as we want them. We simply BE, more outrageously, who we unabashedly ARE and help make the world a more beautiful place as a wonderful result. Horses are naturally herd animals and thrive on companionship. For some of us, who prefer solitude, this could be a nudge - an opportunity to connect with others in different, more meaningful ways than in the past. 

As my favorite holiday, Valentine’s Day kinda prompted the timing of this fragrant potpourri message. For whomever reads this love note, may you to bask in the warm love this special day (and month) inspires. Whether you are your own sweet Valentine or you choose to enjoy it with others, cherish each and every moment. When you consciously design and choose, in the present, it can be more vibrantly alive, exquisitely desirable and absolutely delicious!

Happy Valentine’s Day….With So Much Love ~

Michelle