May Activities and a Recommendation

  

Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson

This is where I spent a lovely Mother's Day afternoon in the heart of our desert city. It was so soothing and refreshing to take in this plush, emerald oasis. The quiet is sublime. See the Website. http://tucsonjapanesegardens.org/

Are you willing to share information about a tranquil place where you live? Please click on the white envelope under this post and leave your comment. That way, we all will know where it is.

I had an opportunity to check out Anita Fonte's new publication and recommend it to you. Talk Up^ Tucson presents ideas and resources to promote community happiness and community prosperity through diverse positive collaborations. For more information go to Anita's Website. http://communityrenaissance.webstarts.com/

Earth Day 2013-14 An Invitation to Take Positive Actions

Ideas have been germinating in my mind and heart...and my inner guidance tells me April is the perfect month to birth changes in my life that I wish would manifest in the world.

Today I make a commitment to align more closely with our planet's best interests.

What steps am I taking to further my goal? See below.

White Roses for YOU

Sending my dear readers-a bouquet. The white is a symbol of the unexpected snow we had last week. Part of me felt sad these roses didn't smell sweet. And most of me was joyful, because they were a gift from a loved one.

Have you noticed, for the last couple of years, commercial roses have little or no fragrance? That's why I cherish those picked fresh from my garden. Does anyone know of a florist in Tucson that sells roses that have an aroma? Please let me know. And who do you want to send a bouquet to today? And for what reason? I especially want to send these flowers to special friends: Mary S., Linda D., Minka, Beth, Jodi, Paula, and Marianne. You have been helping me grow in special ways. Thank you for being in my life.

The quote for today is: "A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same." Elbert Hubbard
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_friendship.html#jCSbIw4PiTMOUBW6.99 

Rebound from Rejection, Resume the Creative Process

This week I received notice that one large project and one smaller one is not going to be published by the presses where they were submitted.

At first, I felt numb. Then I traveled back in time to a familiar place, my childhood. After I turned nine, my parents were both troubled and preoccupied by health issues. Much of what I accomplished at school and in the creative arts was overlooked or minimized. At the time, my only sibling criticized my drawings, compositions, and poetry. She said, “How babyish and silly.” 

Happy, Healthful, Heavenly New Year!

I delight in imagining the first day of the new year as a fresh start, one that allows me to dream of possibilities. I set the intention to grow and learn from both personal and professional relationships and be a mindful messenger of peace.

What are you longing to accomplish, and what steps are you willing to take to further your goals? What do you envision happening in the new year and how does this differ from past years?

My experience has taught me that positive thought plus action in the right direction will manifest change in my life. It's important for me to recall this now.

Please share your views on this topic by clicking on the envelope below this post or entering your email address to the left of the submit button-then click. I'd really like to know whether you make New Year's Resolutions and how successful you are at sticking to them.

Wishing you a Happy, Healthful, and Heavenly New Year!

The quote for today comes from G.K. Chesterton at Goodreads.

G.K. Chesterton > Quotes > Quotable Quote

“The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective.”

Happy, Healthful, and Heavenly New Year!