First things first: While expressing this cornucopia of personal joy, my think tank kept searching for a place within yesterday's post to interject my reaction to this week's terrorist attack, which left Paris—and much of the world—burning with outrage. However, not until my mind was actively engaged in the process of post-published editing did that window into my soul open, readily, as though all on its own, and if you choose to review that post, you'll be reminded of this fact: Though I truly feel free to expose personal thoughts, which most might deem private, tis folly to speculate that you've met all there is to know of me straight down to my core. In fact, tis folly to believe that we know anyone, wholly, and 'anyone' includes oneself. And wouldn't life grow dull if you remain blind to closed mind sets, which curb your childlike sense of wonderment, suggesting that your spirit need not flag at half mast if you'd confront your fear of thinking out of the box, thus freeing your think tank to experience the benefits of mind expansion to the point of embracing all that life has to offer with such exuberance as to feel fully alive, as never before.
Though depth, concerning self awareness, may not be true of the mind, which has yet to balance The Line of Control with freeing one's spirit to embrace a healthy respect for bursting through proper decorum when life offers your heart reason to jump for joy, I appreciate the fact that early years of emotional turmoil directed my think tank to seek out a path where pureness of joy is not marred by guilt, which, upon reflection, proves undeserved. (Uh—time out—I feel the need to caution you to inhale deeply in hopes of fully oxygenating your mind in readiness to swim through the stream of consciousness that's about to appear on your screen. And if you think to ask how I know what's about to emerge from the depths of my mind, I'd reply: I decided fair warning, concerning this next stream of consciousness, was in order after I wrote it and read it—so ready or not—here it comes:
The fact that serious strife plus the fleeting nature of the precious present inspires me to drench myself with love straight down to my very core while others must endure suffering does not quench my desire to do my best to help create a better world, where one and all may, one day, feel safely protected from harm perpetrated by the violent side of human nature, which runs rampant through our streets each time powermongers unleash the brainwashed minds of youth, who have been taught to waste innocent lives by blowing themselves to kingdom come under the false guise of religious zealotry, and now that today's first stream of consciousness—which blends both sides of my nature into that which creates a wholly unique individual —has heartfully expressed the depth of my outrage, concerning the brutality of mankind (beginning when historical documentation—depicted in drawings on cave dwellers' walls—recorded battles of hand-to-hand combat, concerning spiritual freedom's valiant fight against domination, thus attesting to my think tank's conscious, attentive awareness of the importance of balance in all things, past, present and future. And having clarified that a heart besotted with love is capable of holding hands with a mind that sets realistic goals for the betterment of man(and woman)kind, it is apparent that a small portion of my drunk-on-love mind feels free to return our attention, at least momentarily, to humanity's perpetual need for personal growth on a global scope ... Whew! Guess it's safe to say that while some run marathons, others write sentences that run on and on! Whoops! Gotta tighten that leash on Corny, again! :)
At any rate, I received two comments to which I've not yet replied—sooo
While still in need of your patience, let's see if
Readiness to offer at least a partial response to one of those comments is mine at this time:
If my three sons remember the toy catalogue plan
My response is a resounding YES!
As to exacting which aspects each one recalls, I'll have to ask and get back to you on that ...
(Gosh, we'd have such fun if all three were here, sitting at our round kitchen table, minds engaged in excavating memories, which would surely offer family togetherness reason to rejoice in merriment, again! Here's the thing about shared memories: Some we'd choose to repeat, others not. And if every memory shared with another proves favorably, fancifully memorable to both, no doubt, I'd view both as a pair of uncommonly lucky ducks! I mean if such a relationship proved possible, wouldn't you want to know their secret to success?
BTW ...
Are you aware of appreciating those who give to you with generosity to spare?
Are you aware as to who appreciates your generous nature vs. taking it for granted?
Are you aware as to whom you offer generosity, graciously, in return?
Are you aware of how often lack of self awareness contributes to hypocratic misjudgment?
Are you aware that the degree of your positive focus acts as a determining factor when considering the good health of every relationship you value?
And now, that's quite enough serious thought for today ...
Why? Well, though these past several years of my life have
Felt heavily weighted with personal strife
I've also felt blessed with intermittent moments when
My spirit felt reason to sparkle with boundless animation while
My mind and heart absorbed the pureness of unadulterated joy ... and
While reflecting over that duality of experience
I've developed a deep sense of respect for
My decision-making process, and here is why that's true:
I know myself to adhere to the concept of balancing my personal needs with
My loved one's need of me, suggestive of this fact:
The mindful person I've consciously grown to be
Deserves to free her mind of undeserved guilt ... So while
Acknowledging the fact that, historically
All people have had reason to bear the burden of on-going strife
I'll not carry that weight, this morning when
I open my front door to welcome
Celina, who is entrusting me to
Care lovingly for our precious Ravi, today
And while rejoicing in the presence of innocence
I'll continue to value the precious presence of
Each person I love as long as our lives on earth continue to unfold ...
And with that said
I hope you can feel my smile wishing you a five star day ...
Your besotted friend,
Annie
PS
Barry called to say that three year old Ray is feeling better
Just got word that the show David writes for was picked up for next season!
Hooray!
Each time I reflect over everyone who
Thought my youngest son crazy for driving to L.A.
With naught but a dream in his heart, bolstered by
His belief in himself, I can't help but smile when
Those very same folk applaud his courage, today :)
And now, as Fate, Faith, and Lady Luck
Wave their magic wands over each of our heads, offering our family
So many reasons to fully appreciate each moment of the precious presence ...
How can my peaceful mind, joyful heart and sparkling spirit not k'vell!
On the other hand, k'velling does not cancel the importance of
Attending to those portions of life, which prove in need of reconsideration ...
Most especially when any relationship I value still has reason
To flag at half mast ... And thus does
Today's post cycle round to remind us of this concept:
A life lived to the fullest makes certain to embrace
Balance in all things
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