I got a very late start this morning due to having an engrossing story to read and too little respect for the morning and even though I read till very late I still didn’t finish the story so I had to put everything aside and read it this morning during and after brunch. I broke my fast with my usual Sunday food and I chose Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong Tea, I needed both her strength and her compassion today I paired this up with my Van Gogh Sunflower teacup. It is harvest season and lately I have been seeing lots of posts of NZ Gardeners gigantic Sunflowers.
Also before I broke my fast I decided to cut my hairs, I have gone vey short this time, that took a little time to get done. Before I settled down to write this I felt I needed to get get out and do a little tidying up in the garden, tackling trimming back the Ivy along the side of my garage that is near the house. I have only been able to do half and I needed to take a break to rest my shoulder due to pain starting to radiate out. I can do things I need to do but only in small increments.
Following Cyclone Gita tumultuous whip lash across the country the level of heat has reduced and the air now does have an Autumnal feel to it. The nights are cooler and also evening which has induced me to getting out and doing little tidy up in the garden during my forays to the Op Shops on Saturday morning I have been picking up pottery and I am using it to decorate the stone gardens along the front of the house. Along with the Lavender and the Fuchsia in posts I have some empty tubs I plan to fill with pansies for over winter and Heliotrope for summer. The pottery has created an interesting fullness to what had previously been rather a sterile look.
The week that was had seem so long while I was getting through each day; it is funny how time stretches and compresses dependant on your state of mind. I obviously was not living the moment this last week I was projecting into the future (the weekend) and projecting into other people expectations creating a state of dissatisfaction within myself. So this upcomimg week I will have to be aware and keep myself surrounded by grounding energy and let all the other energy that surrounds me each day float by. I will be repeating my mantra “I am surrounded by the White Light of Universal energy, through which nothing negative can penetrate.”
Blessing to all; may your upcoming week fill you with strength and a serene state of being. Like the still surface of a pond with life floating and moving through it depths.
Todays thoughts from ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
And
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
