Well, I ate the cupcake...chocolate, nutella stuffed, sea salted buttercream. Loved every bite of it, then regretted it. So I went and ordered a new dining room table. (Made by the Amish, whooo hooo no more scratch and dent rooms) Then I came home and decided to walk the dogs. I wanted to make myself look at the little pieces around me that were miracles. Leaves are coming out, green is nearly here. I needed to see the buds of a new beginning. I saddled up the scaredy ridgeback, got the two little boys saddled up, put this contraption around my waist which they were all attached to. I didn't want to lose anyone if I tripped and fell, I am know for falling...and it's ridiculous. We got out the door! Did I mention I had my ipod on too....We made it about a mile and a half possibly....only got tangled up once. We even ran in there. Tails up everywhere, tongues hanging out...mine too possibly...As I ran I took deep breaths and looked at all the trees and branches I passed. I wanted them to know I appreciate them. I enjoy looking at them. They are majestic and provide me what I need to take those deep breaths and shade when I get hot. We kept running for a little bit, everyone was in sync.
Now, I am here. They are on the couch. But...I used to run about 3 days a week, for about 3 miles. I miss it so much. It feels so good to get out and breathe and move my body. When I came home I wanted to go back out. (kids and bus...) Another day or evening. I will get it back. It's honestly the best drug out there. To walk or run is the best thing you could do for your mind or body. I am not talking about a stroll... I am talking put some effort into it and get winded. Feel your body work. Feel every muscle. Feel every bone and nerve. They will hurt but they will then feel better and so will you.
Respect...defines itself as regard or consideration. So if you respect someone you show them regard and consideration. You would't tell them to but the hell out. You wouldn't tell them they have their head up their ass. Yeaaahhh... that is not respect. So what does that mean? Does that person not trust the other one? Do you have trust with out regard? Do you have regard without trust? Another meaning is to hold in esteem honor. Well shouldn't we hold those we love in that light? Don't get me wrong here, everyone has craptacular days...but this is just the old golden rule that was drilled into me as a child...you know the one I am talking about don't you? "do unto others as you would have done to you"... I suppose that would ring true about bullying these days. What I was witnessing was nothing less than disregard, disrespect, and bullying in it's finest. I saw my kids had seen some of it and I didn't like that. For so many reasons. I am a respectful person. I am not perfect, so I am sure I slip at times, but I try so hard to be respectful to everyone and everything in my life. I used to think it was something that was just part of a person. Now I can see it can be unlearned I think. It can be forgotten about. If it's not nurtured it withers aways. Kind of like a soul...if you don't respect yourself you don't respect others... if you don't trust yourself you can't trust others? if you don't love yourself you can't love others....it starts with you. And ends with "u"...(clever of me 'eh)
What's the next fundamental of relationships? Guesses? I haven't decided which one I will talk about next so it's a surprise for all of us. Whatever you do today, be grateful for even the little things. Be patient for those you think you don't have patience for, they are the ones that need it most. Be free, go take a deep breath, and move your muscles. Soak up a ray of sun and let it shine through you. Be the sun for someone else. Find a pearl and keep it close to your heart. Right next to the peace you find in your day. We only have today, make it worth it. Make it count. Make it yours.
love&light.
p.s. I am know for typo's as well as falling...
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