I can't stop the waves but I can learn to surf

Just go with it

     This latter half of June I've been doing a lot of reflecting about the idea of control. I have realized and have tried to rewire my brain into the acceptance that most things are indeed out of my control. The only thing we do have dominion over is ourselves, how we take care of ourselves, how we dress, how we want to present ourselves to others. We have control over what we say and do. But that's a small fraction of life that we have any control over.  We do not have control over what others do, what others think. We don't have control over nature. We don't have control over things that may go wrong in our lives. We can't control weather. We can't stop the inevitable. How are we supposed to cope with that knowledge? How can we learn to just let go and let things be that will be whether we want them to or not? 

Well, the realization that things may not always go your way is the first major battle. When you allow yourself to become okay with a deviation in the path you're treading, you take back some of the power that may normally go towards anger or frustration. You are able to control how a situation affects you. You can't control how others will respond, but you can choose to empower yourself, let go, and move forward. A terrible night at work is an inevitable reality for me, but I need to be able to take a bad situation at face value, quickly assess what it is I need to do differently to make the situation better, or if it can't be improved, then accept it, and then move on. Ruminating on what went wrong, what mistakes I made, how I should have done something differently, just causes my own psyche more stress that it is worth.

Do not allow others to destroy your inner peace.

People can and will attempt to bring you down. This can happen whether they intend to or not. Despite their intentions or motives, it's incredibly important to never allow someone to compromise the peace within you. Firstly you never know what that person is really dealing with in their life. Never assume they are out to get you. Maybe lashing out at you or being rude is the only way they can blow off steam. It isn't fair is it? But then again, there's that control issue again..life is never going to be fair. So be the better person. Let it roll off your shoulders. Forget it. Don't give that person any power over you. Don't allow anyone to spoil your day! And you never know, maybe staying positive and open in the face of adversity or resistance will inspire someone else to adopt the same principles. The most important thing is your state of mind, and you CAN control that! Hallelujah!

I can't stop the waves, but I can learn to surf.

Sometimes the very energy of the day can threaten to trample you! Everybody had days like this, where everything just seems wrong. You certainly can't stop negative things from happening to you, but you can control how you deal. If you confront these issues from a place of peace, you can get through it. You can learn to be flexible, to choose to focus on things that did go right, and most importantly, it will be easier to move on to better things. Don't get stuck in the riptide of life. Don't fight it. Roll with it, and you will find that recovery is easier, and you have learned something valuable.

Remember that perspective is everything. If you start to view everything through a positive light, you will begin to experience less anxiety and turmoil.

Just go with it.

I Am Grateful

 

  Worrying. It happens. What matters is how you respond to that impulse to worry!

   When times are rough, when you're down and out, and going through so much it barely seems real, when the universe has dumped three truckloads of misery on top of you, it's hard to remember how much you still have and are blessed with each day. A person with a mind prone to worry and despair benefits from taking time out of their day to reflect upon and enumerate all the positive aspects of their lives. I have struggled most of my life to see the glass half full, in fact, it's been half empty for a long time, and because of that mindset, it is possible I have missed out on amazing moments, even if I was physically present for these moments. If your mind's not in it, chances are your heart isn't either, and you won't remember things the same way as others. Living in the moment has been less than natural for me in the past and I want nothing more than to achieve a mental state in which living in the moment is effortless!

  Therefore, it is essential that on particularly anxious or frustrating days, I take a few breaths, then mentally go through the long list of things I am grateful for. And by long I mean, vast! So vast, that I cannot remember everything all at once. Just going through the list items at the top of my head helps me center and find balance in a sea of chaos. It also helps me focus on the things I may have forgotten. What a wonderful surprise to remember all the things I'm so happy to have in or around my life!

  I've been reading a lot of positive blogs (which helped inspire me to start my own) but my favorite blog is that of celebrity yoga and fitness guru Mandy Ingber. Not only is she a very talented yogi, she's also heavily spiritual and keeps her words and her actions positive in order to inspire others. She has certainly inspired and comforted me with her outlook and her demeanor. It is not just her yoga that speaks to me, although I DO enjoy yoga, but her energy is uplifting. She wrote a blog post in November of last year about how to see abundant gratitude in your present life. A shift in perspective is everything. As long as you are looking at things through the right perspective, the abundance in your life will fill you and surround you, changing your life. She notes that it is important to embrace 'YES' and that you must also say Yes to No, embracing every experience, no matter how difficult to swallow.

 She created a pretty awesome chart, with "I AM GRATEFUL FOR.." written in the middle circle, with spokes coming out of center wheel. On each spoke was written something she was grateful for. Go check it out here.

 I made one too. It's not a pretty as Mandy Ingber's is, but it serves it's purpose! I have it taped to the wall near my mirror in my bedroom. In the picture, you can see where I left some spaces blank. These are yet to be filled with things I either remember I am grateful for, or things I have yet to be grateful for. There is always room for more. Incomplete is the key here. Life isn't over, it has only just begun! Life is still moving forward, and there is lots more to look forward to, more chances to grow and learn and be thankful.

Here are some of those things from the list...

I AM GRATEFUL, for these circumstances, people and things...
1. Noah
2. Dogs
3. Family, both mine and Noah's family
4. House to live in, with all amenities needed
5. Job, enough money to live on
6. Art and music
7. Health, good vitals
8. Live in America, can vote
9. Respect for nature, environment, animals
10. Ability to travel, explore, great sense of adventure
11. Eagerness to learn, to experience
12. Coffee
13. Herbs, plants, natural medicines
14. Sunshine, great weather year round (where I live)
15. Plan of action for career choice (vet tech)
16. Sundays off!
17. Hanging with friends, spending time together
18. YOGA, meditation, relaxation
19. The ocean and the coast
20. The mountains
21. Moon, sun, stars, planets
22. Dreams
23. No student loans, no massive debt!
24. Car to drive
25. Tie dyes :-)
26. My imagination
27. Hiking
28. Breath
29. Hope, natural perseverance 
30.  Belief that anything is possible
31. The hardship that reveals to me the good in my life (Yes to the the No)

And many more things that I literally cannot think of, but I am grateful that I know they are even there, just waiting to be rediscovered when the time is right!

Take some time out today to think about what makes you feel grateful or thankful or happy. Make a chart, or write a list, but make it visual, and refer to it as many times a day or week as you need.

Remember, live for each moment, no matter how challenging that moment might be.

Downward Dog: Tale of the Bearded Ladies

Me and the Bearded Ladies, Audrie on left, Moonlily on the right

   All of this week and next are very special days, as we have our friends' dog staying with us while they are on vacation. Audrie is a very sweet schnoodle (schnauzer and poodle mix) who gets along superbly with our Moonlily, a schnauzer-pbgv mix (petite basset griffon vendeen, don't I sound rather pompous). We have only had Moonlily (aka Toothless - I'll get into that later) for about 2 months now, and she is doing great, and does even better having others of her kind around. So having Audrie here is actually a blessing. 

  Moonlily is only about 2 years old, but she's had quite a life already. She was picked up as a stray in Duplin County, North Carolina, very pregnant. Whoever found her I suppose could not keep her so they took her to a shelter that was full to the brim and were not accepting anymore animals. The shelter manager took one look at her sweet face....

 

  ....and she couldn't turn her away, so she made room in the shelter for her to have her puppies. I have wonder whether dubbing her the virgin mary would be sacrilege...probably shouldn't risk it! 

  Moonlily was most certainly not a virgin dog, in fact she was so young when she had puppies I can only think that she was impregnated during her very first heat. Her puppies were golden in color, and looked nothing like her, but luckily, they have ALL been adopted now. The whole family has loving furever homes and that makes me very happy! 

  Moonlily was picked up by Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas, that runs rescues for schnauzer and schnauzer mixes all across North and South Carolinas as well as parts of Virginia. She was entered into the rescue, received complete veterinary care and spent two months in a foster home near Raleigh. 

 Moonlily came into our lives at a very transitional stage, only a month after we had lost our beloved basset hound Cleo, at the age of 10. She had apparently had heart problems that we had not known about, and died of heart failure. It was very sudden and we were both in shock. She had had a cough that the vet had diagnosed as kennel cough, rather common and very easy to treat. The vet was also shocked that this had happened. The whole experience was incredibly unfair. We are still healing from the experience, and will probably never fully get over the fact that she was so suddenly gone from our lives. She was a great dog, and she will always be loved, always be missed.

The Queen; we love you Cleo!!

  Noah and I had already been planning on adopting another dog but had never gotten around to it, plus, Cleo was never fond of other dogs. We knew we couldn't go for very long without a dog, so we started looking, just to see what was out there. We loved Audrie so much and we knew we wanted a dog who was small like her, with maybe some poodle thrown in the mix as a non-shed, hypoallergenic option. Sometimes, you don't always get what you initially seek, which was fine, because we adopted one of the best dogs you're ever likely to meet! 

  We weren't going to adopt as soon as we did, but I am glad we applied for Moonlily. Noah saw her picture first and we instantly fell in love. Her ad online said she was a schnoodle, so we thought, perfect! However, it turns out there is no poodle in her at all. I was surprised they labeled her as a schnoodle, because she definitely does NOT look like one! We were not at all discouraged to find out she was a terrier mix of some kind. Her picture and her story told us everything we needed to know. 

  The approval process was long but thorough. They check vet references and send a volunteer to check out where the applicants live and what condition their house is in. The whole process, start to finish, took about two weeks. We had to actually go to meet Moonlily first, before we could decide to adopt her. When we first met her, her name was Nikki, and she lived in a house with about a dozen other dogs, mostly small dogs. Moonlily had nothing to do with us, and was actually rather scared of us, when she first met us. Maybe that would have been a deal breaker for some people, but not us! We agreed to adopt her that night. Two days later we picked her up, and took her home! She was scared, yes, and to this day she still gets skiddish, but she has come around 10,000% and opens up even more each day. She is the sweetest dog I think I've ever known. She loves to get excited and jump up, paws on my shoulders, giving me tickly kisses (on account of her bristly beard!).

  About the name...we had been thinking about names for days and days, but when we met her, none of the names we had picked out really worked for her. I wanted to name her Luna and Noah really wanted to name her Lilly. So Noah, being the genius that he is, concocted the name Moonlily, to satisfy both of us. It's perfect. For short, she gets called Lily, so I guess Noah kind of won that one, but I love it still. She's so delicate, just like a flower, that it really makes sense. 

 But not a few days after we got her, she got a little sick, and we had to give her medicine for colitis as well as a dewormer, because the vet found hookworms. Putting the pill in her mouth is when we noticed she was missing a tooth, a lower canine, causing her black-specked tongue to hang to the side when panting, causing some drool action. She's black and shiny and when you comb her hair up on her head it sticks up like a mohawk, or like dragon scales. Having the petite basset in her makes her long and low and when she runs along the grass she looks like she's flying. Have you seen How to Train Your Dragon? She reminds us of Toothless, the dragon. So we started calling her Toothless as a nickname. She knows all of her names, Lily, Moonlily and Toothless. She's probably the best ever, just saying. 

They aren't identical, but close enough.

   Moonlily is a dog's dog. She loves other members of her species, and in fact thrives with them around. She is not longer the scaredy dog she was before. In fact, I started socializing her almost right away. I took her walking and to the dog park, and each time she went walking with me, she trusted me a little more, and each time we went to the dog park, she came out of her shell even more. She loves being off leash, in fact she probably prefers it! She stays right with me, or never further than 40 yards away, tops. If she's get too far from me, she'll run back. I'm definitely her pack leader, and she responds to any corrections I give her. She rarely pulls on the leash, and if I stop walking to talk to someone or look at something, she'll stop and generally will sit or lay down and wait. She used to be afraid of Noah, but now they are best friends. And having dogs around just increases the rate at which she comes out of her shell. She likes to be one of them. She observes them. She does what they do. 

 Moonlily and Audrie with a friend at Country Park Dog Park, Greensboro

    A month after adopting her we went down to Nags Head, NC, at the Outer Banks, to visit Noah's family and spend some time away from work and the old grind. Lily had a blast! She loved being with Noah's mom's dogs, Fly, an exuberant Australian Shepherd female, and Sox, a slightly timid but very cuddly Border Collie male. She learned how to show excitement, she took more interest in toys and eating food, especially treats, and she absolutely loved running with them up and down the wrap around deck and into the back yard. 

  But what Lily loved more than anything was the beach. She loved to walk and sniff around in the sand, chase crabs in their holes, and experience being off-leash (and trusted) for the very first time around us. By the end of our 5 day stay she was playing in old washed out sand castles and swimming in the Roanoke Sound. She loved swimming and then playing in the sand afterwards. She never did go into the ocean, due to the crashing waves, but hey, I don't blame her! We went on short jaunts at Bodie Island Lighthouse and Jockey's Ridge State Park, and she was just so well-behaved and eager to do more adventuring. I've never seen a dog have more fun than she had. She helped us relax and have fun too! 

 Ready for Adventure! At Bodie Island Lighthouse

 The path through the marshes, Moonlily loved all the smells!

 Me and Moonlily, at Jockey's Ridge State Park, looking towards the ocean!

  When Moonlily got home, she seemed very worn out, and a little sullen. In a way, having those other dogs around showed her how to be a dog, and without them she was very introverted. Having Audrie around has helped tremendously. Audrie has taught her how to play, tug of war, and the very beginnings of fetch. We cannot be more pleased with Lily's ability to try everything out. She is a fun-loving dog, she just had to be shown the way. We have helped her, but couldn't have done it without Fly, Sox, Audrie, and all the dogs we've encountered at the dog park. We realize now that we won't be able to go very long without having another dog around, so Noah and I are currently on the lookout for another addition to our pack. We are taking our time, since Lily is involved, and will need to fully be able to get along with the new addition. We need to find a dog who will fit her perfectly and who will bring out the best in her. She's a very calm-submissive dog, perfect energy and she will be a great goodwill ambassador for the next rescue who enters our home and our hearts. 

 Good girl, Lily!

 Audrie, in the meantime, is as chill as a cucumber...

   I love these dogs. They are both just living life to the fullest, loving as much as they can love, without any conditions. I love how they are in tune with their bodies, how they just naturally perform yoga poses such as downward and upward dog, and cat stretches, how they play, how they eat, and how they look to us, humans, as the absolute best thing since sliced bread. And also, I love how they LOOK! Since they are both schnauzer mixes, they both have beards. Pretty impressive beards, at that. That's why we call them the Bearded Ladies!

  I'm living for each moment with these special girls today. I hope you are as well! Thank you for reading!

Mercury Retrograde - Neptune Retrograde - Full Moon in Sagittarius

Hello all!

 I am so excited to be writing my second blog post for Triple Spiral, my POSITIVE blog. Today I'll be writing about three pretty significant cosmic events that are happening in the next two weeks (or are happening all month or began this month) and how to take what may be challenging or overwhelming cosmic aspects and turn them into positive experiences. We are already underway with Mercury Retrograde (June 7-July 1) as well as Neptune Retrograde (June 9-November 16). Also coming up is the Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 13.

Okay, let's tackle Mercury Retrograde!

  First, it should be explained what retrograde even means. Also, why would a planet in retrograde even have any effect on the world and the people in it? Well, like I said, astrology is not actually considered a science, but there are forces at work that affect everything, from the biggest detail (such as gravity that keeps the planets in orbit) right down to the tiniest detail (interpersonal relations between people). Everything is connected in one way or another, and astrologers over the years have theorized that certain planets have more sway over some matters than others. Mercury rules over communication, memory, intellect, logic, reasoning, and language. Travel, writing, reading, spreading of ideas, learning and digital communications all fall under Mercury's realm. Mercury rules the signs of Virgo and Gemini, both sociable and communicative signs. People born under Mercury are said to be natural speakers, and often have quick wit (due to having quick, Mercurial minds!) People can also be influenced by Mercury in other areas of their natal chart (which shows all the signs and aspects present at your time of birth). I am Gemini rising, which means that Gemini was on the horizon at my birth. Mercury rules over the image I like to project to the overall world! Mercury in retrograde, however, can affect us all, no matter what signs we were born under.

Retrograde motion is a little confusing to understand. Planets never slow down in orbit, and they never go backwards. Why, then, does Mercury appear to go backwards in orbit in our night sky? Well, this is how I understand it. Sometimes Earth overtakes the orbit of another planet. Mercury appears to slow down, station, and then move backwards, but this is just an optical illusion. Ever been on a train, or a bus, and came along side another bus or train that was moving at the same speed for a while, but then stops, while the vehicle you are traveling in keeps going? The other vehicle appears to be moving backward. This backward motion appears with every planet in our solar system. Mercury retrogrades 3-4 times a year.

Top is Mercury in retrograde, bottom is Mars

What happens during Mercury retrograde?

  Well...lots of things. Mercury in retrograde causes communication breakdown. Things may not be as they seem, which makes for buying anything important (such as a house, a car, or electronics) sketchy, or signing agreements (contracts, starting new jobs) tricky, because when Mercury goes direct, a very important detail may surface that may be a deal breaker or faulty. Astrologers advise never to enter into something during retrograde you may very well regret when Mercury goes direct.

Travel may also be an issue. Lost luggage, delays, and mishaps may pop up during the entire traveling process. Cars may break down and need repairs. Astrologers advise not traveling during this period, but if you must, make sure to double check everything and keep a keen eye out for any problems that might arise. On day one of retrograde this cycle, I noticed someone had posted on facebook about lost luggage on a international flight. Oops.

Household items may go on the fritz, or break entirely. I have a good friend whose vacuum blew up DAY ONE of Mercury retrograde, and had also sadly lost a hair dryer. Bummer!

But you know, the whole PURPOSE of my blog is to keep it POSITIVE. So instead of focusing on all the things we shouldn't do during Mercury retrograde, I've complied a list of things we SHOULD do, and these are things I actually do during this time. I mean, life goes on right?

Things that Keep Me Sane During Mercury Retrograde

 Reading and writing (this blog!)

Reflecting 

Making to do lists, but not acting on them yet 

Sharing ideas

Contacting and/or meeting up with people I haven't seen in a while

Having awesome and profound conversation

Meditation

Relaxtion

Read more about Mercury Retrograde at the links provided below!

The Old Farmer's Almanac  

A great guide to June, download PDF and read it! 

Mercury Retrograde from About Astrology 

8 things to NOT do during mercury retrograde 

We have yet another planet retrograding now, from June 9-November 16. It's Neptune!

  Ah, Neptune. This big beautiful cold and mysterious planet was discovered only in the mid-1800s. It is known as a "generational planet" because it takes 14 years!to move through each sign! So anyone born within 14 years of you is most likely going to have Neptune in the same sign as you. For all you curious, Neptune is in Capricorn for me and most of my friends!

  Neptune rules over spirituality, dreams, imagination, illusions, and idealism. Neptune colors each generation with its spiritual influence, depending on which sign it is in. Spirituality and idealism can be manifested through art, music, and cultural and spiritual movements. Right now, Neptune is hovering at home in Pisces.

  Neptune spends half of our year in retrograde. As the planet furthest from the sun, it orbits very slowly, completing an orbit every 165 years!

   What happens during Neptune retrograde? It's not actually what happens but more how it makes you feel. Usually, Neptune heightens our dream states and allows to live in fantasy worlds instead of fully realizing the way of the world around us. During retrograde, however, the veil is pulled back, and we are able to see things for what they really are. This may be an emotional time for some, and allows us to feel empathy not just for our own feelings, but others' feelings as well. People sensitive to the aspect may turn to addictive vices, such as alcohol or drugs, but use wisely! This can be a time to see a change we may need to make in our lives, or to realize what paths we want to take in the future. Secrets may be revealed. This is a great time for creativity, and artists may find that the next several months are creatively productive!

   I am actually very happy that Neptune is now in retrograde. The past six months have been foggy to me, as if I was just meandering and did not know what I was doing or where I was going. Now, I feel like I have so many ideas, and can clearly see so many paths! I know where I want to go, and now I just have to use my creativity and POSITIVITY to get there!

Positive Things to Do or Try During Neptune Retrograde

Make art! Make music!

Make to do lists or clear plans of where you'd like to see yourself in the coming months

Spend some time discerning what is real and what is fantasy (mental spring cleaning!)

Stop dreaming, and get out there and DO IT

Reevaluate your priorities

Here are some great links to further understanding Neptune and Neptune retrograde:

Dealing with Neptune retrograde 

Why neptune retrograde ROCKS! 

About Astrology: Neptune 

  This week, on Friday June 13, the moon will be full in Sagittarius. A full moon falling on Friday the 13th is exceedingly rare and will not happen again until 2049! 

 I am incredibly excited for this moon, as I am a Sagittarius moon child. That means that when I was born, the moon was in Sagittarius.

  During Sagittarius full moon, we are able to break away from narrow and claustrophobic thinking. Ever feel like the walls of your psyche are closing in on you? That's how I've been feeling the past few months. This coming full moon will be a breath of fresh air. It is a great time to have ideas and maybe even create a vision board. Sagittarius is the sign of getting out there and doing it. Sagittarius rules over long distance travel, friends, and adventure. The sign is ruled by Jupiter, instrumental in guiding us to realize our visions. You may be touched by optimism during the full moon. You may feel as though you want to get to your dreams and visions NOW, devil be damned! You'll have to bottle up some of that zing to use for the rest of the year. The big picture is to just ENJOY this full moon cycle, as only Sagittarius knows how to do!

Here's some info:

 Sagittarius Full Moon

For my next blog, I am planning on writing about Litha, or the Summer Solstice, including my preparations for one of my favorite festivals.

Thanks for reading and remember to live for each moment!

Welcome to Triple Spiral - Positivity Lives Here

Welcome to Triple Spiral! 

    I'm Theresa. Some people know me as Tree. This blog is mainly for my own personal growth and development, but I hope that soon it will become a sounding board and a reference point for anyone who is interested in astrology and anything related to the natural world! Overall, this is a place to just feel good and experience life! Won't you come along for the ride?

    I enjoy a wide range of topics. I am not a member of any organization or religion, rather I practice spirituality privately or sometimes with individuals who are open and accepting. I try to keep an open mind, in fact, I seek expansion of my mind every day. My primary focus is to share. I truly believe that there is one truth, but many paths to finding this truth. We all come from the same origins, but we just don’t know what those origins are! I believe that is the beauty of it, not knowing, but we still search for answers anyway! That’s what we call WONDER!

 I love doing research and finding patterns everywhere. Everything is connected in my opinion. There are no wrong answers. There are only wrong methods to getting to those answers.

Sometimes religious traditions can be too exclusive. There is always someone who doesn’t fit into narrow expectations that has been created by the followers of a religion. That is unfortunate, I think. The only way we can come together and experience true peace is by the acceptance of others’ beliefs. I find the easiest way for me to find peace with my own life is to just accept and respect all traditions, at least the traditions that bear no malice on the natural world. The key word here is HARMONY. Harmony can be a “religion” just like anything else. It is the belief that everyone is entitled to happiness, and that I vow to not be an impediment to anyone else’s happiness, nor will I allow anyone else to compromise MY happiness. Everyone has a right to find their truth.

     I will post very frequently on astrology.  Astrology is a form of divination (predicting the future) and it exists in nearly every culture and tradition, all over the world! I love to refer to astrology to explain what’s happening in the moment. I also use astrology in my relations to people. It helps me understand and relate to people I interact with on a daily basis. Astrology is something that cannot be measured; therefore it is not accepted as a science. However, it is in my opinion that there is a whole different realm that supersedes the physical world. This is a state that cannot be measured or detected, and possibly never will be. But it doesn’t take a scientist to understand that there are forces at work in our universe that affect everything! The universe is so much grander than we will ever be able to fully comprehend. I find it unfortunate that some believe nothing can exist past what they can see, hear, smell, taste or feel. There is WAY more to it and just because it cannot be proven through science means absolutely nothing! 

   I also love the natural world, animals in particular. I believe animals are our counterparts and have plenty to teach us about how we should treat our environment and our fellow animals. I believe in living in harmony with all animals. I am against unnecessary harm to animals. Some animals provide food for us, and I am not opposed to this fact, as animals eat other animals – it is a natural process, but regardless of that fact, we must treat them humanely, and with respect, because we have the ability to do so. As humans it is our sacred duty to avoid cruelty to animals, even when those animals are meant for food. The plant world is just as important as well, as the environment provides for all, and to keep it providing, it is our moral obligation to protect it. I will write frequently about environment and animals in this blog. Everything is connected, remember? Even plants and animals and environments thousands of miles from you…it all still affects you!

    I will also post about art, music and other forms of creativity. I mean, what is life without the fun stuff that makes us happy? I am also a very novice yogi, so you’ll find blog posts about yoga, meditation and natural healing as I learn more and more about these interesting topics! The world is out there waiting to be experienced! 

   Finally, no matter how random these posts may be, there is one constant that I am striving for… POSITIVITY. Just like everyone else, I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs. I’ve been struggling with worry and doubt most of my life. Negative energy does affect me and sometimes pervades my every thought. NOT IN THIS BLOG. No matter what kind of day I’ve had, all that negativity is left AT THE DOOR when I write in this blog. POSITIVE is the only way to be, even when things are tough. I may share some moments of adversity, whether it be something I am experiencing or someone else is experiencing, but I do promise that everything will be a learning experience to help get us back to a positive mind-set!

  Thanks for checking me out, I hope by the time you are reading this, you will have gone through many of my other blog posts that inspire and make you feel good!

Always remember to live for each moment,

Tree

My triple spiral tattoo. Everything is cyclical. Birth, life, death. Maiden, Mother, Crone. Many interpretations, many paths, one truth.