What A Wonderful World!

As the 24 hour news continues to focus on all the horrific things that are going on in our world, we tend to forget about the good, the miracles, the beauty, the wonder of it all.  I saw this video on Facebook and felt compelled to share it. The song, "What A Wonderful World," has always been my favorite. Right now, I can see Louis "Satchomo" Armstrong singing it. Please enjoy the clip below and never forget that we do live in a wonderful world.

What a Wonderful World.

Today, make it your intention to be happy, thankful, and kinder to those you meet. It just might make a difference. 

Namaste, 

Mareda

PRAY FOR PEACE

I ask that everyone who reads my blog, please view this You Tube video of Reba McEntire and her song, "Pray For Peace."

This world needs peace not more guns, or more cars, or more cell phones, or other stuff. Of course, I am really thinking of Ferguson, Missouri and all the people there who have lost their livlihood. Please have this song as your mantra. Maybe if enough people, pray for peace.... Well, who knows. It sure couldn't hurt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i68Q8d4bpVg 

Namaste,

Mareda

What if?

'Tis the season for giving thanks. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States. I'm not totally sure if the majority of people get past the turkey and stuffing and "Black Friday" shopping to really think about what they have. So I am going to list some "what ifs." Think about them. Make comments if you wish. Share this blog if you'd like. Here goes.


What if...we looked at everything as a gift? The good, the bad, the ugly.
What if...we found something good in all experiences?
What if...we saw those people who seem to be difficult differently? As people with challenges just     like us.
What if...we were grateful that we live in a country where we can call our elected officials horrible     names and live to see the sun rise?
What if...we saw the messy house as a blessing? We have a house!
What if...we saw the job we hate as a blessing? We have a job! We get paid!
What if...we turned off the news when they continue to report only the bad?
What if...we respected all living beings instead of demeaning those with whom we disagree?
What if...we waited to judge another until we had all the facts?
What if...we respected everyone as the divine incarnation they really are regardless of race, creed,       sexual orientation or political party?
What if...we refused to get caught up with the negative?
What if...we gave of ourselves to others who are living a less than abundant life?

What if, what if, what if? This could go on and on. As I wrote the above "what ifs," I realized how I get caught up in some of the things that aggravate me. I must admit I am an evolving soul not yet an evolved soul.

This Thanksgiving I plan on being kinder, being happier, being less likely to criticize, and being gratefull for the many blessings I have.

How about you? What will you truly be thankful for beside the turkey and stuffing?

Happy Thanksgiving!






Namaste,

Mareda

November

No work for me today. At least not at my usual place of employment. The physical therapy clinic is campaign headquarters for Lavender for State Representative. I'm sure hustle and bustle is what it is all about and later a celebration for a successful campaign...I hope. This post is about something else. Something that is very near and dear to my heart. Adoption.

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. The focus of this month is the adoption of children in foster care. It is true that my daughter came to me through international adoption and it is also true that I worked in international adoption for a few years; however, there are so many children in the foster care system needing homes. I honestly do not know much about the foster care system in this country. I do know that the majority of international adoptions have been halted by governmental bulls#@%. 

This is a short post but one that encourages those of you who would like to add one or two children to your family to consider adoption. Do it because your heart is open and you are ready to take on whatever challenges come your way.  My daughter has completed my life in so many ways.

 

She has grown from a cute little girl of seven

to a beautiful young woman of 24.

As Wayne Dyer said in a lecture many years ago, "Our children get to us...one way or another." 

CONSIDER ADOPTION!

Namaste,

Mareda

Voting!

This coming Tuesday, November 4 is election day in the United States. Although not a presidential election, it is a very important election. I'm sure many who are reading this blog wonder how in the world this has anything to do with mysticism, metaphysics or spirituality. The actual voting may not have much to do with these things but the manner in which one campaigns has everything to do with it. 

I am appalled at the manner in which most campaigns are run. If a political candidate cannot run down their opponent with mistruths or downright lies, they turn to other types of dirty politics. Let's pretend we are them and treat others rudely. Let's insult another's lifestyle. On and on we go. How low can we go? It would seem pretty low.

There are very few class acts in town. At least, so it seems. Maybe the class acts want to remain class acts and feel they just don't want to get drawn into the world of "dirty politics." 

Where has working together gone? We do not have to agree on everything but we can work together in a decent manner. This country claims to be one based on Christianity. If this type of politics is the Christian way, I want no part of Christianity. I have a feeling Jesus would feel the same way. 

I think about Robert Fulghum's book, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kndergarten." 

"Think what a better world it would be if we all-the whole world-had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankies for a nap. Or if all governments had as a basic policy to always put things back where they found them and to clean up their own mess. And it is still true, no matter how old you are-when you go out into the world it is best to hold hands and stick together."

There are politicians who are class acts, who want to do good, and who run their campaigns based on truth and ethics. I hope that when you vote (and I hope you do get out and vote) you consider this when you choose your candidate. 

Many have fought long and hard for the right to vote. I will be voting as will my daughter on Tuesday. Will you be voting?

Namaste,

Mareda