Sitting after a busy social morning, now sipping on my morning coffee watching the random showers of rain, enthralled with the drops watching them dance and fall some bouncing others seem to just disappear, however their movement is entrancing, appreciating the cooler air this rain is ushering in. Allowing myself to get lost in my thoughts, identifying with my emotions and desires; introducing and allowing them to acquaint with my Soul and Heart as I embrace and delve deeper to the desires and emotions meaning; discarding what is the fleeting and verifying the validity before preparing to conquer. The word that occurred to me last night as I sat up late working on my New Year's Resolutions was Contentment. I was so surprised to read the synonym was happiness. Challenging myself to examine in order to testify to my truest self admitting under oath where did I lack Contentment and Happiness? Furthermore, would the desire or emotion bring such satisfaction?
Often times we find ourselves spinning our wheels busying ourselves with so many things ultimately trying to deafen the dreams because we feel we are not equipped to obtain, Moreover, it tends to turn to chaos and confusion. What troubles me is I often times do not realize it until I stop to observe my surroundings or hollow out the clutter of this world and soothe myself in the cocoon of my own Heart. For example, I drive myself batty with projects around my Home because of my own attention deficiency I will start something with all the gusto needed with more to still give but mid way I become overwhelmed, bewildered and I leave what is truly a mess in order to start a brand new fresh project that I feel I again have all that I need to check off that list. Before I know it, I have completely and entirely caused disarray in my Home. Ironically enough, I do not realize the issue until after I have mayhem from front door to back door and everywhere in between!
As I was being deposed by my own questions, it was as if the truth was unveiled instantly. Confusion is our worst enemy in capturing our Dreams. Defined will truly blow your mind if you simmer on each meaning. disorder; upheaval; tumult; chaos:
lack of clearness or distinctness:
perplexity; bewilderment:
embarrassment or abashment: a disturbed mental state; disorientation. The part that sent me squealing with delight is a sentence used in this very definition that brought this all together for me, it said "the army retreated in confusion." My best friend is notorious by everyone who knows her by saying "retreat is NOT an option" but confusion paralyzes, it weakens, it is the destroyer to the depths of our Core.
Last night as I was writing down my Resolutions, I admit I was overwhelmed with confusion and doubt but oddly enough this song has been my newest musical obsession and anyone that knows me knows my passion for music. When I became overwhelmed with the confusion last night I played this new song that I love over and over again and I danced around my house until it was banished certain I will obtain. When I watched the video today it blew my mind I had no idea they were on a Mission of a Dream in this song but I knew he was determined to have this song played I lit up like an inferno! I tell you what This IS The Wonderment of Life; so get after what burns in your bones and make 2017 the year all the previous were jealous ...notice in the video everyone was spellbound by him, joining; as he pursued his Dream... Happiest of New Years I delight as I envision the each of you as the end of this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qWnG5RQTk
As I am gazing off at my beautiful Christmas lights that are transforming my Home into a Shangri-la I am drifting into my Arcadia as thoughts run rampant as if I have purchased a one way ticket and boarded on my very own personal Polar Express. This time of year the television is bombarded with people taking a journey of the most coveted; that of their own lives. Often times they are being reminded just what they possess and have within themselves when society causes us to think we are in need of something more. I am engulfed with the insatiable appetite of wanting more, but it's substance is of what fuels my Soul. The things that ultimately truly matter. As when the wind comes blowing in and it removes all the loose debris leaving in it's place the deep rooted lasting things. When you think of It's a Wonderful Life, The Grinch, The Year without a Santa Claus, and the list goes on and on each one of these movies are about the depth of what the characters possess in each of these stories in order to obtain the true meaning of the Season. The beautiful truth is that we too possess that same ingredient to partake and enjoy the deliciousness of the Magic this Season holds. Christmas is a smorgasbord of all delectable delights drawing us to partake. For you that dwell among the surface Christmas Magic is enticing us and giving us the gift to delve into the inner most parts of our core in relationships, goals and dreams; this is the bewitching time to awaken your Soul to something more. So much more.
I have been met with the challenge of Christmas Magic with my preteen teaching her and showing her that at every age you should Believe and look to be touched in such a memorable way. Luring her senses to want what cannot be bought but to be moved with something far greater that reaches to all those around her as she is immersed herself. Imparting to those from a place so deep within; mere eyes cannot view, oh; but how they can feel. When someone is excited, anticipating, you feel it. It is contagious. It causes you to yearn for it's essence as if you just brought in a fresh cut tree and feel like your entire surroundings smell of the enchanted forest. Inhaling so slow and deeply that your eyes will close as your chest rises as the lungs expand and this sensation permeates throughout your being to the depths of your Core and to the ends of your extremities. Alas, this is what the town of Whoville felt when they were bahooming around the town's Christmas tree. What I am teaching my Daughter is the Magic wasn't in the Grinch riding in on the Sleigh with all their presents returned but that sensation they felt that brought them together and caused the Grinch to change. Here's a quote from the movie: in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day. And then – the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!
Whatever your Christmas Wish, it is for you to lasso as the Moon George Bailey told Mary he would do; she then said I will take it then what? George said," Well, then you can swallow it, and it'll all dissolve, see... and the moonbeams would shoot out of your fingers and your toes and the ends of your hair..." May our Dreams and Christmas Magic radiate to those around us as this. This is The Wonderment of Life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-8VCL4uSUc&index=12&list=RDVRMjfWDtj4c
As I write I am mesmerized by twinkling lights, engrossed in the aroma of Fresh Trees as it delights my senses, I am vibing to my new Favorite Song by Brett Eldredge "Glow" it's reminiscent to Frank Sinatra without any thought my toes are tapping and I am swaying as I sit and write dabbling with the reckless thoughts of dancing around my house wholeheartedly losing myself in the tune and the lyrics "nothing could ever compare to the feeling in the air, don't let this moment slip away." It is as if The Wizard Of Oz has lifted my home and I find myself no longer in Kansas but, in a Wonderland Of Awakening. What is it about The Holiday's? Especially Christmas? I am obsessed with Christmas Magic, I truly believe in it and I may not be Passionate about anything as much; for now at least!
I am a word junky, me and my Daughter are big dictionary word of the day gal's always amping up our vocabulary and giggling throughout the day trying to find ways to use our new enamored treasure. Around this time of year are some of the best words and as I liken them to my adoring one word Sentences like Gratitude last post complete with the period. We are engulfed with the words, Joy, Merry, Noel, Peace, Love, and two of my utmost favorites, Hope and Believe. Hope is defined as to desire with expectation of obtainment; to expect with confidence. Believe is to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something. No wonder the Dreamer in Me is so captivated with this Season and Christmas Magic. For me anything is possible this Season, just ask any child who has just gotten off Santa's lap, the bewitching sparkle in their eyes and excitement exuding about the resolving no doubt they will receive their coveted gift...
It is time, Today, to allow yourself to simply Believe and Hope with Expectancy that what burns within your bones is obtainable and waiting wrapped up just for you. Vincent Van Gogh was quoted as saying and I fervently agree, "I would rather die of passion than of boredom." What is infectious about someone is their emotion, and we need to make this "That Christmas" that you will savor and reflect on for many years to come. It isn't something you muster up and work at; no, moreover, it is the complete opposite. Throwing all caution to the wind you let go and just feel it and as you believe it simply emits to all around you enveloping them in a cocoon. So many around us have lost their Christmas Spirit and need to be reminded it truly IS the best time of the year. What are you waiting for? Life is there for our taking and we are to drink in this Season and feel it like a little child for this is The Wonderment of Life.
I encourage you to listen to that song Brett Eldridge "Glow" but leave you with a different video that was shared on Facebook but moved me to tears with the beautiful reminder to let go and believe. This is Macy's Christmas Commercial this year named #oldfriends. Don't outgrow your wonderment to believe, oh that I may encounter what this gentleman does. I went field tripping again with My Little Boo and today we went to two Nursing Homes as they sang Christmas Carols to the Elderly. Oh the joy that flooded my Soul to watch them be swept away to another moment in time of years gone by. Enjoy this Season...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomWyW2Kk9Q
