“One of the most important things you own is your IDENTITY. You aren’t born with it. It has nothing to do with DNA.”
The Great Race is an antique, vintage, and collector car competitive controlled speed endurance road rally on public highways. It is not a test of top speed. It is a test of a driver/navigator team's ability to follow precise course instructions and the car's (and team's) ability to endure on a cross-country trip. The course instructions require the competing teams to drive at or below the posted speed limits at all times. The 2021 route includes an overnight stop in Owensboro, where the cars will be on display downtown.
Just my take on social media at the moment:
Let’s back up… remember the last few years, all the negativity about a former US President? How could anyone forget, right! I will admit right here, I have not liked several of the past US Presidents. I will also state that I did not vote for many of them, nor did I agree with their agendas or ethics. However, I value and love the country that I was born and raised in. Thus, I will show respect to the leadership there in. Whether the choices made by these few are, in my opinion, good or questionable. I know that in a matter of time, I can once again put in my voice and my vote to help choose the next in line.
Now then… I am not a huge fan of social media. I don’t view the news or watch tirades. After all, at this day and age, who is to know truth in media!! But one of my biggest irritants are those who post all the “Religious Love” and “Brimstone and Fire” to show their exemplary faith and goodness, only to turn around and share their hatred of our President.
It seems to me, that if you need to show your love of the Lord and remind others that they are not up to your level of religious glory and then publicly bash the President of the country we believe is blessed by that same God, well your points are simply no longer valid. I don’t remember judging or criticism being taught in Sunday school as acceptable, even when you are singing how good you are. And for that, the Big Guy has some words to share with you, I’m sure.
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Excuses are not only completely disempowering,
often false and even infuriating- they are the greatest preventer of growth,
success and fulfillment.
At the end of our life, we will have results
and experiences or excuses. The latter does not mean anything to anyone. Not
one of us. And we secretly know it. It doesn’t matter how justified you think
your excuse is. And if you take a second to research any excuses that you use
in your life, I promise you that you’ll find people who’ve succeeded with the
same perceived impediments. 100% of the time.
Over time, our excused compound and we
realize our life is totally unsatisfying. Because what’s holding you back is
less important, and real, than the thing that we really, really want. The
sooner we ditch our excuses the sooner we take a step on the path that’s waiting
for us. It’s always there and it’s very patient. We just have to kick the block
to the curb and walk forward.
KISS SLOWLY
LAUGH INSANELY
LOVE TRULY
DON’T MISS OUT
ON WHAT YOU WANT
BECAUSE YOU WERE
AFRAID OF TRYING
I have a picture in my sewing room, that hangs above my day bed. It’s a large framed picture; 3 feet by four. The photo was taken of a cafe. The cafe is in Ile St. Louis, Paris. I love the black Lacquered French doors with their lace curtains. I love the Baguettes in the basket and the fresh flowers on the waiting bicycle. It’s simple and lovely. It goes perfectly with my Paper White pillows and the vintage lace on my windows. I love this room, it’s the perfect blend of beauty and creative chaos. It is my sanctuary. It delights me!
There was a man in my office today, taking a trip to Florida. We
got him the things he requested to help with his drive to the Sunshine State.
We let him know that he can also rout his own directions on our website, using
his smart phone. He laughed and said that his phone doesn't do that, his phone
is still the "Wind Up" model! He had us all laughing.
Return to Service/Destination Updates:
Your “reason for being” gives you a “reason to
live.”
Ikigai is what, day after day and year after year,
each of us most essentially lives for.
The 10 Rules of Ikigai
1.
Stay active; don’t retire.
2.
Take it slow.
3.
Don’t fill your stomach.
4.
Surround yourself with good friends.
5.
Get in shape for your next birthday.
6.
Smile.
7.
Reconnect with nature.
8.
Give thanks.
9.
Live in the moment.
10.
Follow your ikigai.
I love studying natural healing, purposeful living, organic and ancient gardening, human behavior and ancient wisdom. The same truths come up over and over again, told in new and different ways. I believe there is so much to glean from our past, both ancient and recent past. Learning how it all fits into your life is such a wonderful adventure.
And I always love an adventure!
