Martin Luther King Jr

Today Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's life and legacy.  His words of wisdom transcend time and have inspired me to share with you today.  There are so many inspiring quotes, its hard to narrow them down.  I hope you enjoy.

 

Tonight's WOLF MOON

Did you know that each Full Moon of every month has a name?  Well tonight's Full Moon is referred to as the WOLF MOON. 

Naming the Full Moons cycle dates back to Native American tribes.  The tribes kept track of the season by giving distinctive names to each recurring Full Moon.  According to the Farmers Almanac, "Amid the cold and deep snows of midwinter, the wolf packs howled hungrily outside Indian villages.  Thus, the name for January's Full Moon as the WOLF MOON.  Sometimes it is referred to as the Old Moon, or the Moon after Yule" depending on the Tribe. 
www.farmersalmanac.com/full-moon-names

So tonight, when you look up at the beautiful, glowing full moon in all its wonder.  Pause for a moment to reflect.....and then know that in the faint distance, somewhere, I'm howling!!  Haa!  Yes, I actually do howl at the moon and now I have more reason to honor tonight's WOLF MOON.  (I wonder if teen wolf is on TV tonight too, lol) 

So enjoy the night's sky!!  I'll leave you with a quote from Katrina Mayer

"No matter what our differences are,

we all look at the same moon."

 

MINDFUL MONDAY Friendship

MINDFUL MONDAY is here to start your week off right....with Friendship.

"Of all things that wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship" ~Epicurus

Friends are such an essential element in providing fulfillment in our lives.  Where would we be without Them? Friends are often in our thoughts, they are a resource for fun times & guard our deepest hopes, dreams and secretes carefully.  True friendships cost nothing & the rewards are priceless.

My yoga instructor once told me a wonderful story.  In 2012, She went with a volunteer group to provide necessities after the devastating earthquake that hit Hatit in 2010.  She mentioned how these towns & communities were in shambles, even after 2 years.  These people had nothing..literally.  Most of the children in this village didn't even have shoes, who knew if they had lost their parents, or if they even had much for food. But as she observed the present circumstances, she was STRUCK by something.  There was joy amongst the devastation.  These kids were happy, they had smiles on their faces & the were laughing.....why? Well as you can guess from the title...they had friends.  These kids were all going through this traumatic experience together.  They were creating bonds and finding the small pleasures in life.  It is our friends that help to lighten our moods and make us feel full of life, even when difficult situations present themselves to us.  

So for MINDFUL MONDAY reach out to your friends and tell them THANK YOU for their friendship and recognize that this is one of life's most valuable gifts.

The Time Is NOW

Wow! Where has the year gone? I can't believe it's been almost 5 months since I've written and Here we are again-- The Time Is Now.

NEW YEARS DAY 2014.  This year, the 1st of January is marked with a New Moon, making it a rare occurrence and one that's significant to our year ahead.  New Moons are all about fresh starts and new beginnings.

This means we get to wipe the slate clean, press reset.  Keep what works....and be sure to discard what doesn't work.  I like to envision this process as a shedding of my skin, emerging new and leaving behind the old me.  

Take time today to think of this process as a means to a fresh start.  You have a blank canvas....what picture would you paint? What does your new life/year look like? Are there things that you need let go of or leave out? How are you feeling?  Use today to just "check in" a assess the present moment and your surroundings.  

Remember that TODAY a true transformation is taking place.  Evolve into a new you! HAPPY 2014, make it Epic!!