Is it Spring Yet?

Here we are in the mixed month of March.  In 3-weeks, we'll be looking forward toward summer instead of being mired in this crazy winter we're having.  March is a busy and exciting time of year.
We here in southern Ontario are not out of it yet.  Some of the biggest snowfalls I've seen have been in March so I'll keep the suntan lotion in the drawer for now. 😊  

My mother celebrated her 95th birthday on the 18th of Feb.  It was super to see my brothers, the children, grandchildren and ... 7 Great Grandchildren doting on her.  I haven't seen so many smiles, so much laughter and comradery in one place in years.  We ate pizza and drank ginger ale and in the end, left my mother with a smile that glowed.  My brother took the 9 & 5 candle numbers on the cake and turned it around to say 59.  We all laughed and said, "oh yes, please turn back time over 3 decades? I wonder, are we actually able to make changes that can lighten us up, by changing in this moment❓ Perhaps we can.

As I think about winter, and especially this one we're going through with a record highs and low, rain, freezing rain, snow and sleet, it is much like a metaphor for our lives. We have our ups and downs, we weather emotional storms, and give thanksgiving for the happy times.  Who said, "Life is supposed to be easy"?  It could be - if we take the time to grow from our mistakes, then we won't keep seeing the same lessons coming back at us!! Know what I mean?  To make a positive change in our lives, the first thing we have to do is choose to make the change.  They usually don't just happen and there is almost always a lot of soul-searching and hard work on your part. 2-years ago, my husband stopped drinking alcohol and it has changed his life for the better in more ways than I can count.  I know it wasn't easy for him and he is the first to admit that he still gets anxious once in a while, but he deals with it in his own way, and it works.  This year he has given up chocolate for Lent.  After a week, I can see he has lost weight, his complexion is better and he's sleeping longer and less interrupted.  We'll see what happens after Easter because my man loves his chocolate.

I've been there many times. I finally got back to basics by accepting the things I cannot change. However, I can change things in me, and when we make positive changes, we send out waves of positive energy that affect everyone and everything around us, including our pets, our co-workers, even our gardens and plants. 
Making positive changes in one's life can be daunting.  It can also be a very lonely road if you choose to travel it alone.  It's certainly possible to do it by oneself, but it's a much easier when you have the support of a loved one.  Being brave and humbly accepting change is how we grow.

Namaste,
Karen
 

P.S. Setting Goals with the Creator and Angel Cards this was a great class. Thanks to both classes for attending. See you in the spring!

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Reiki Share
Thursday March 30th  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (approx)
Join us as we come together and share our unique Reiki Energy with other Reiki Practitioners.  Everyone receives Reiki from the others at the same time.  It really is an incredible experience to feel energy coming from all directions.
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