Thursday, October 28, 2010

Awaken to the ordinary beauty...

I get these emails with inspirational quotes, etc. and this one really stood out to me and made me stop and think....I really do need to slow down sometimes....I think a lot of us do.

Our lives are filled with demands, responsibilities, expectations, places to go, people to see, things to do. We may get so caught up in the next task that we miss the golden moment happening right now. No matter where we are or what we are doing, if we stop to breathe slowly and notice our surroundings, we will find something to appreciate. We may see a glint of light reflecting off a pane of glass, the look in a friend's eyes, or a small thoughtful thing that our partner does.

Spiritual development is nourished by our senses. The sights, sounds, tastes, touch, and scents in our immediate surroundings are the doorway to awe and mystery. When we awaken to the ordinary beauty in our everyday lives, warm and loving parts of ourselves grow and extend out to those we love.

Quiet yourself for a moment, slowly breathe in and out, and focus on something you appreciate.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch 2010


Our family ventured to the only Pumpkin Patch near us and enjoyed a bit of Halloween fun.
Thank you Mr. Bones for another perfect pumpkin. This years pumpkin will show a spider in all it's might.


K & L enjoying the giant rocking horse.

L's first time hanging with the pumpkins.
Creepy Crows. See the orb by the eye....So Halloween.
Moi with the kiddos.
Daddy & the kiddos.