Movie Challenge inspired its own blog post....

Always and  
Because I love this movie and the movie Always, it was a tough call where to Begin...
City of Angels with Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage.
Dead Poets Society  I Discovered that more than 80 blog posts that mention the word "movie"
Enchanted, animation and live action combo movie
French Lieutenant's Woman - one of the many movies we watched while traveling in Texas early 80s
Gnomeo and Juliet - just 'cuz - it was fun, especially the music (Elton John and Lady Gaga)
Harry PotterHungry Games, Home, all were very entertaining. a blog post from 3/12
Inside Out 
"Just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, in the most delightful way..." :)
King's Speech - happened upon this one yesterday while straightening out a drawer
Lake House with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves.
Mary Poppins - Day 5 of Facebook challenge, my first favorite movie I used to own this vinyl
P.S. I Love You was the 1st movie I ever saw by myself at the theater, A Star is Born was the 2nd. 
Quest for Camelot 
Ragnarök : a series of future events, including a great battle, foretold to ultimately result in the death of a number of major figures (including the Gods Odin, Thor ... and Loki)" wikipedia
Spirit and Sorcerer's Apprentice, both excellent! blog post here
Tangled and Tarzan, but excellent "kids" movies
Up - We saw it at the theater with Grammy and Grandpa Law
Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" is in the movie Immediate Family watch trailer here
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 
X - probably not a good idea to Google "Movies that start with "X" :)
You've Got Mail
Zootopia! 

Peace and Gratitude


 current project... reorganizing recipes...
 exactly 21 years ago today
"Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief." ~ Spyro Reignited Trilogy
"Don't cry, Shopgirl, Don't cry"~ You've Got Mail, favorite movies Day 3 
Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.
Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference” - Kathy Calvin
"Heal the Habit of separation and inspire other to be whole." ~ Day 19 Deepak
"In the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4:13
Junk and Java cookies for the big game
Knost quote "Patience is a gift of time we give ourselves so we can give the gift of peace to others."
Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ― Marcel Proust

"Memories build the bridge between mind and heart" ~ Magical Christmas Ornaments Hallmark movie
Napatree with my pup
Oh what fun!
"Possible's slow fuse lit by imagination - Emily Dickinson
"Queued up to be a willing partner" ~ heard at work, apply to relationship with God
Reignited :) 
Transformation from within...

"Urging my notice" an expression I notice on a beautiful photo on Facebook
Westerly hosting the Westerly-Stonington Football game today
Xfinity upgrade is on my list of things to check into this week
You've Got Mail version of this song has been a favorite for Years

Zen and the art of... is my new go to "Z" today it is: Zen and the art of GRATITUDE



Things to Meditate Upon - one at a time

"A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is only in an atmosphere of quiet that true joy dare live." ~ Bertrand Russell
"Crystal Clear vision" - from one of last week's meetings
Day 15: Monday, Deepak mediation: "Finding Inner Balance" Tuesday, Domino's for Dinner :) 
Each moment of life is only as precious as is our ability to attend to it. ~ Guy Finley ~
"Frenetic" was my first week   source: Time Allen
Gunilla Norris' topic for the month of November is "Will"
"Heaven bend to take my hand..." ~ "Fallen" by Sarah Mclachlan was playing in the background 
"In willingness we let ourselves be available to what is yet unknown." ~ Gunilla Norris

Kindness a repeating theme this week, and THEN I noticed it was #worldkindnessday 11/13/18
Law Love abounds, Mom's birthday, and I got homemade soup from my baby brother, Bob xo

"Never underestimate the power of being seen." ~ Brené Brown
Open your mind and say, "Ahhhh-hhhhh." ~ Facebook memory from 11/16/08 John Kincheloe
"Paradoxically, the word “will” is in the word “willingness”... It seems to me to take some will to be disposed toward willingness." ~ Gunilla Norris
Qualities of determination and control are present in "will" but it is the quality of trust that is present in willingness." ~ Gunilla Norris
RiverFlow's CD, Warmed: 
Songs of Heart and Spirit, has raised $2000.00 for The WARM Center in Westerly, RI.
"To will is to have and intend a purpose. To be willing is more diffuse. It is to be available to respond and so perhaps to take up a particular action.
Uniqueness is the topic of Day 17 and also mentioned in the book I started listening to this week.
"Vicint" sanskrit word for to perceive, discern, observe, to think of, reflect upon, ponder, consider, regard.
"We are Watered" go deeper here
eXplore the feeling of being accepted completely by the universe


Zen and the art of Misty's new favorite spot: 


November 2018 begins

Be joyful though you have considered all the facts.” ~   St. Wendell in Manifesto
Clearing the way for something new and fresh... Cultivating joy!
Deepak Chopra 21 Day Meditation series began last week. Divine timing
Fiddleheads Food cooperative for lunch on my first day at the new job
Go with the flow; prioritize self care as non-negotiable
"He changes the time and the seasons." marquee at Lighthouse Community Baptist  
Inflammation reduction - Day 8 - "I am keeping myself cool and light."
Jesus came to give us direct personal contact
Kim Cullinane Pearson posted this  Thank you xo
Linking Energy and Fulfillment - Day 3 Deepak - "Let the Light on." ~ Oprah

"Making Self-care a Priority" - Day 5 saw this book at Fiddleheads
"No habit is a good habit" - think about it - No ruts :)
Quantum Signature : was the unique signature with which all matter in a universe resonated source
Reduce Stress to Increase Energy - Day 9
"Trusting the Narrow Way" by Ted Nottingham
Unknown exists to unfold a new dimension of creative possibilities.
Value yourself enough to put your attention on your life Vision
"When I feel fulfilled, I have enough energy for anything needed." - Day 3
eXplore how we can better support the physical healing through a diet that 
Yes, yes, YES!
Zola's Elephant book signing at Savoy bookshop Wednesday, and met Pamela Zagarenski!