Globally Connected

             I come from a long line of not-very adventurous folks.  We’re the opposite of world travelers.  But that doesn’t mean we are closed-minded.  We absolutely believe in expanding ourselves, enjoying new experiences.

             In fact, since we do tend to stay close to home, aren’t generally able to afford much more than our day-to-day existence, we welcome with open arms fresh perspectives and input.

             We also very much appreciate when we are gifted something which we wouldn’t ordinarily come across.  That happened to me this week, the world was brought to my doorstep.  This unexpected connection reached out, and then it sparked the idea of our message.

             When I sat and reflected, opening up to what were we to learn from this one, I was directed to share:

remember why you came here,

remember your song.

             This phrase is similar to lyrics I recently spent some time with.  The song resonated with me in a deep and profound way.  Go HERE, and watch the video.

             This woman is gathering the music of history, recalling our ancestors, and then sharing her treasures with us.   I’m going to follow her social media pages to see if there are shows near me or opportunities to see her live, because this, this sound, this human, this rhythm . . . it is something I am undeniably drawn to.

              The idea that we remember, the idea that we are all one, the idea that it is our joy to care for each other.  It is truth.  And it is in our very core, our cells.

             Below is a collaboration; Peia Luzzi and two other phenomenally talented young women (Megan Danforth and Cyrise Schachter).  I feel so grateful that this music and this collection of bright souls were brought into my life.

             Enjoy!  Feel free to share, as I have done.  When we are all singing peace, it can’t help but make that the strongest and most powerful aspect among us.

 

 

 

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Accomplished Motion.

             This afternoon I did some inadvertent off-roading.  Not unlike my Inadvertent Successes of late, but MUCH muddier.  The road sort of ran out in front of me.  On my way to the mall.  Via bike.  Sure, it could have been that I was an entire block off.  Whatever.  I made it.  And I totally loved not having to deal with the parking lot once I arrived.

            In fact, this is how I felt connected to today’s daily draw.

“Dance  ~

Step into the light.

Share your gifts and talents with the world.”

             A year or two ago I could not have achieved this much, nor done it as easily.  Right this minute, I feel as though that’s my gift.  The sensation is empowering as hell.

Dinner.
A team effort.

             When everyone got home we assembled food, in the shape of an evening meal.  Hanna put together a pot of outstanding vegetarian chili, and I used my new cupcake maker for corn muffins.    She and Dan had been doing some last minute car erranding while I was out two-wheeling mine.

You can get these on a SPOOL now?!

             Yeah, we had to replace the lights that are lost.  (Or maybe they really aren’t lost and we threw some old strings out last year because they no longer worked but we forgot?)

             One last thing, then I have to get upstairs to help with decorations.  This shot is going up as my new header, in case you didn’t notice.

In the background is one of our rivers.
(We have two.)

Today’s Deck:

Self-Care Oracle Cards by Cheryl Richardson

Today’s Mileage:

13.026 with my average speed still around 10MPH.   I pedaled for 1 hour, 17 minutes, and 50 seconds.  The shopping took less than half that, everything I needed was RIGHT THERE!  (And I had a coupon.)

LateNight Adjustment:

right, so that photo didn’t turn out quite as I had hoped.  It’ll stay though, until I can get another shot.