Snow covers Washington DC – the result of a record snowfall. Jean Claude, the black Bombay and Koko, the domestic shorthair are at CCL’s house relaxing and monitoring the weather to determine if they want to go in the snow. They are patient and don’t feel trapped . We should ‘t either. Being snowbound presents opportunities – rest, reading, eating snack food, binge TV and of course shoveling and limited snow sport. Still, those of us blocked from our normal activities and travels from snow can still explore. It is a time to reflect, to remember the things and the amazing people in your life. Gratitude
Category Archives: Life
Snowbound Gratitude
Choose Peace
Koko, the domestic shorthair and Jean Claude, the Black Bombay live the life. They eat, venture outside a bit, play and sleep. They enjoyed Christmas especially helping to unwrap presents.
Yes we are in the midst of the holiday season. New Year’s is coming. Christmas is past. Kwanzaa is here. These events implore upon us to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, enjoy good food, fun, rest, relax and find spiritual and life renewal.
Still there are a lot of people who choose negativity. They show you their dark side : envy, naysaying or inappropriate behavior all the while proclaimIng their good intentions. Many also live in a constant state of turmoil or indecision and want you to embrace their drama. They want to drag you into their nonsense.
It is time to cut the cord. Banish these bottom feeders from your life. It is time to seek new options, new horizons, positivity, hope. Choose peace.
Jean Claude Chillin During the Holidays
Lonely Is As Lonely Does
All of us feel lonely sometimes. Some people more than others. I’ve noticed a trend though people who tend to be selfish or braggish often find themselves without friends or confidants at the end of the day. I’m not just talking about someone who can pick you up from the airport, but it does help when the taxi or Uber drops you off if there is a brunch invitation or your newspapers are inside your mail chute.
For some work is all they have – they really don’t want any more. Perhaps they just know better than the rest of us who are blessed to know we need people
Hugs Can Save the World
This photo of two dogs hugging each other is a hit on social media. The dogs were just hours away from being euthanized at the shelter where they stayed. They still need a permanent home. Contact the Etowah Valley Humane Society. http://www.etowahvalleyhumane.org/
For those of you who live in the Washington, D.C. area you can adopt a pet at the Washington Humane Society. (That’s where we found Jean Claude and Koko) .http://support.washhumane.org/site/PageServer
Kala and Keira Still Need A Home
Here are more photos in the Today Show story:
http://www.today.com/pets/hugging-dogs-saved-kill-shelter-are-still-adoption-t33866
Find Peace
CCL and I had a marvelous time at the Prince “Rally4Peace” concert in Baltimore. There’s been a lot of talk about peace. The events in Baltimore – no justice no peace. The call for peace. Yes, social justice must come. Peace must come. For us all the struggle for inner peace is also challenging. To live fully, we must find it within ourselves on a daily basis. It does not come naturally or easily and it is often hard fought. I believe inner peace comes for sure through a connection with God and a connection with yourself. Yes, as you own yourself you will find the elusive peace.
I am the ultimate “Prince” fan but for this blog Sashal Vansandi’s song “No More” speaks to owning yourself and finding your peace.
By the way the Washington Humane Society staff pick of the week is Maulty the cat. You can find more about her here.
http://support.washhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=featuredpet
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