November 2018 begins

Anne Lamott's Facebook post from is worth a read and includes this quote:

“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!

End of October including current reading: Steps to Christ and weaving.....

Auspicious : conducive to success; favorable, propitious, promising, rosy, good, encouraging; giving or being a sign of future success. characterized by success; prosperous. Thank you, Rebecca Dowdy

"Breadth of mind, a nobility of 

Character, and a stability of purpose rarely seen in these times." ~  p. 91 Steps to Christ

Dan Fogelberg's "Part of the Plan" was fun to over hear while out walking with Misty 

"I have these moments / All steady and strong

I'm feeling so holy and humble / The next thing I know / I'm all worried and weak

And I feel myself starting to crumble / The meanings get lost

And the teachings get tossed / And you don't know what You're going to do next

You wait for the sun / But it never quite comes

Some kind of message / Comes through to you / Some kind of message comes through

And it says to you. . . Love when you can / Cry when you have to / Be who you must

That's a part of the plan / Await your arrival / With simple survival

And one day we'll all understand   source and more

"Earnest attention and prayerful study." ~  p. 91 Steps to Christ

"For a branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." ~ John 15:4

Give vigor to the faculties [through]ennobling truths of the Bible. ~  p. 91 Steps to Christ 
"How He Loves Us" by David Crowder Band

Invitation to get to know God
"Jesus came to give us direct personal contact with the living God
"Keep yourselves in the love of God." ~ Jude 20,21
Luke-Acts: One Story in Two Parts
"Move that ego out of the way. Let God in and find the rock to stand on...

Not your strength. God's strength. Spirit strength, that will make you a bless to others" ~ Ted Nottingham "The Rock: Finding the Ground of Being"

Open that door of your heart and let yourself be found. Let yourself be found.
Privilege of Prayer... and Power of Positivity

"Quiet graces of the flowers" ~ p. 86 Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White
Rax : to stretch oneself, as after sleeping. to extend the hand.

Strengthen the intellect: Study of the Scriptures p. 90 Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White
THANK YOU EVERYONE for your well wishes, love, hugs, friendship, and encouragement xo

Vocabulary and Video of "La Vie en Rose" translation - beautiful. source
"We cannot merely pray to you, O God, to end war / For we know that You have made the world in a way / That man must find his own path to peace / Within himself and with his neighbor / We cannot merely pray to You, O God, to end starvation / For You have already given us the resources / With which to feed the entire world, If we would only use them Wisely...

Xoxoxoxoxo

"You have already given us eyes / With which to see the good in all men / If we would only use them rightly / We cannot merely pray to You, O God, to end despair / For You have already given us the power / To clear away slums and to give hope / If we would only use our power justly / We cannot merely pray to You, O God / to end disease / For You have already given us great minds / With which to search out cures and healing / If we would only use them constructively / Therefore we pray to You instead, O God / For strength, determination and will power, To do instead of just pray, To become instead of merely to wish." ~ A Sabbath Prayer source

Zen and Now Wellness Studio, Zest Bakery, and not one but two! Pamela Zs... here we come!

Joy of Friendships, Love, Gratitude and Peace

Autumn shows how beautiful it is...

and so does Ashley 

"Boggle" origin  source

Colossians 2:6 Connect and remain in Christ : The Annointed
"Desire to follow in the path that Jesus trod." ~ p. 83 Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White

Flowers from Andie   and cake, 2nd Joyner

Ganesha is a god of wisdom, success and good luck. 

 Thank you, Meghan

"How am I to abide in Christ?" p. 74 Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White

“I cry all the time for the same reason I laugh all the time. Because I’m paying attention.” ~ Glennon Doyle

"Just a Song Before I Go" Crosby, Stills and Nash listen here

"Kind and good, faithful, gentle and full of self-control" ~ Neal 10/21/18 "...fruit of the Spirit is:

Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23

Mind-boggling : mentally or emotionally exciting or overwhelming.
Neighborly love - love thy Neighbor - thank you for walking across the street - "Jackie from across the street"

Paulo Coelho: When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”

"Quirky" was the word Antoinette used. I wonder if she still feels that way after 4 straight hours ;)
Reiki : hands-on healing through which a "universal energy" is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing.

Umbrage: offense or annoyance. take exception, be aggrieved, affronted, annoyed, angry, indignant, put out, insulted, hurt, piqued, be resentful, be disgruntled, go into a huff, miffed, chafe

"Vivifying influence of the Spirit of God is arousing you." ~ p. 70 Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White

"Water your mind, grow your soul." ~ Serendipity Corner's Facebook page

anXieties would be dismissed if we would but fully believe "each is tenderly watched by the heavenly Father. No tears are shed that God does not notice. There is no smile the He does not mark." ~ p. 91 Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White

"You are not to wait for great occasions or to expect extraordinary abilities before you go to work for God." ~ p. 87 Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White

 Pamela Zagarenski and Randall de Seve Signing Zola's Elephant. Savoy Book Shop. Westerly, RI. Nov 7th at 6pm