Author: valeriecameronmerritt

“You are an unfinished work in progress. One of the good things about life’s challenges: you get to find out that you’re capable of being far more than you ever thought possible.” – Karen Salmonsohn

Openended discussions, the never ending cycle of dishes in the sink, the work you did today that will continue to require attention tomorrow: life is always unfinished and you, too, are always in process of becoming – until your physical body ceases to be.

We can also view ‘unfinished’ as always complete.  There is nothing but completion in each moment. As the moment flies off from us, it is complete and we are too.  If our world and us as part of it, are always in process then why not see this process itself as a form of completion?  Celebrating our unfinished states of being and recognizing this as complete in any given moment may help to spread peace in your heart and quiet into your mind.  I wish this for you! Be at peace, with a quiet mind, an unfinished beautiful work in progress, and yet absolutely complete in your exchange with each moment.

Affirmation:

I confidently allow the blossoming of my True Self.  I open the petals of my heart to allow the fullness of my spirit, talents, and self expression.

Pronoia is the suspicion that the whole world is conspiring to shower you with blessings.  – Rob Brezsny

May you be open to receive them!!!

 

 

 

“Butterflies are not insects,’ Captain John Sterling said soberly. ‘They are self-propelled flowers.”
– Robert A. Heinlein, The Cat Who Walks Through Walls

 

 

He is carefree.  He carries flowers and stuffs them into his shirt pocket, his pants, wherever they’ll hold.  His shoes are off.  His mind is clear of worry.  He is dancing anywhere the impulse strikes him. He is the Fool.

What does it mean to live this way?

You have to trust without reason and if you’re cheated, go on trusting.  You have to give without expectation.  You have to find light in every situation, no matter the darkness that may be present.  You need to be the light.  If at first you are only a little light for yourself, this is okay because with time your inner core will become so bright and bold that holding it back from anyone will prove to be impossible. Allow yourself to be where you are and to honor that for what it is.  Live your life with the strength and the love that is available to you in the moment.  If it’s minimal, humbly accept this for the gift it offers you with probable growth to come.

Being the Fool may look foolish to others, but being in absolute alignment with yourself is far from foolish; no one can keep you from being you or from feeling good about that.

A couple of months ago I decided to take the nearby trail barefoot after a chat with Jess about connecting to the earth more deeply through this simple action.  It’s a fast track to alignment.  I hope you’ll try it before it’s too cold out there to enjoy your skin against the dirt.

 

Let’s celebrate nature this weekend!  There is so much to be appreciated outside if you take the time to notice and the more you notice with appreciation, the more you will receive.  There is an incredible tide of loveliness out there.  Once you dedicate yourself to seeking this, there’s no stopping what will come rushing to you!! Enjoy ✨💛✨

on making and enjoying soup:

With just the right seasonings, a few simple ingredients can combine to make a delicious soup, requiring little disturbance or attention from the chef.  The key is allowing the ingredients to sit together, to merge so that all of the flavors have time to blend in a way that can fully delight your tastebuds.  After lining up the content, we can become the witness of a process that essentially comes together on it’s own.

Courteous exchanges are typically appreciated, though sometimes unnoticed.  When someone offers you a courtesy in passing, do you take time to appreciate politeness?  Might as well!  It’s an occurance that can be the breeding ground for gratitude and kindness.  Take that sentiment and spread it around generously!!

 

It’s the weekend! For a lot of people this is the main time they unwind.  If you’re around without much planned and looking for some super G-rated fun, or even if you’re stuffed to the gills with acivity after activity, go ahead and stop that for a few minutes to play a guessing game with an open minded buddy. 😊   Think of a color.  See the color in your mind and hold the vision for a while.  Ask your friend to guess the color.  You may be surprised at how accurate you are in guessing!  Go with your first instinct.  Don’t second guess! You’re simply not allowed! If it gets old fast because your telepathic skills are already honed to a T, make scrunchy faces into your camera. That’s fun for at least two minutes.  If you come up with something else, I’d love to know about it. 💕

Remember to make time for fun and Happy Weekend Everyone!!

Love can be the root of your breath.  Love can be the driving intention behind your responses to others. Love can guide you in service for the community.  In whatever guise Love appears, I hope you follow.  Go with the passions, the impulses, and your internal knowing  to lend yourself as a force for LOVE.