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Difficult times bring about times for contemplating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all have bad days, but we should remember there is usually bright side!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things have been a bit crazy as of late for a lot of people, to say the least.  I found myself thinking today (rare occurrence) while I was sitting inside, staring out the window hoping, well praying actually, for some fresh air\u2026.  I was going over in my head the happenings of the last few days, where I am heading as a person and where I want to be in a few months with my business.  I was questioning some things for sure.  I would like to say I was excited about other things but that my friends is hard right this moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then it happened.  A HUMMINGBIRD flew up right in front of my face (20 inches away through the window) stayed there for about 30 seconds and then flew away. Wait what?  Yes, this is true even in the murky, dirty, smokey air from the fires with the Air Quality Index of 468, today the Hummingbird appeared! The last time this happened I was with Zach out on the John Muir Trail with a major decision to make. If this isn\u2019t a sign, I don\u2019t know what is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quick recap from my experience that day years ago is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt took me about 3 hours to get to the top of Mather Pass, up all the switchbacks and over all the boulders that were present, all the while other hikers are passing by me! Each and every other hiker is rooting me on one at a time to get to the top \u2013 Hikers are a special breed of people for sure!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all sat for a little thinking, and then \u201cit\u201d happened, and I became spiritual right at that moment, in time right, on the top of Mather Pass \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that day we had just made a major decision on the trail about the upcoming days and\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot a second after we all agreed, a hummingbird, yes, a hummingbird<\/u><\/strong>, came from out of nowhere flew in front of our faces, looked at us and then took off. \u201c (you can read more about this in the book Been There, Done That, Now What  <\/em>https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Been-There-Wendy-Shugar-2012-12-25\/dp\/B01FKSRHB6\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wendy+shugar&qid=1600089883&sr=8-1<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During both hummingbird instance, today and on the John Muir Trail years ago I have found myself contemplating my spirituality instantiously\u2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So today I took a minute to remind myself and hopefully others that we can all benefit from times of difficulty, to help us grow and learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 has been incredibly challenging to maintain a positive attitude and keep the \u201cfaith\u201d so to speak! This period of time in history is full of difficulty for a lot of us due to covid-19, deaths, unemployment and now the fires that continue to spread and feeling alone is normal.  But if there is one thing I have learned during my time on this earth, is that when I feel overwhelmed, I can comfort myself with the wise saying:  This too shall pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am often reminded lately that the Universe is our wise mother who knows what we each need to thrive better than we do.  The universe has forced us to slow down and take inventory of our lives.  For some this has been easy, for others not so much! But, if we remember, like I did today that we are loved even when things are hard, it helps to remind us that we can deal with difficult times with grace and trust, we just have to dig deep! Which by the way I had forgotten until the hummingbird reminded me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I guess part of my learning today is that we all have \u201cChallenging Days\u201d from time to time and it feels like everything is against us or that things will never end. One thing seems to lead to another and then to another.  Sometimes I wonder, when things will start going right again, but then I reminded that something good usually always happens and that reminder occurs almost always when I slow down, take the time to smell the roses (even when stuff is going crazy) and it always helps me see the light that I might have overlooked otherwise.  Then the next few days are usually guaranteed to be brighter days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, I guess my message today is that – It is never a bad idea to examine our lives and see if there are changes, we can make to get through the crazy times.  Exploring areas that are giving you the most trouble may reveal things we are holding onto and need releasing.  Unprocessed emotions, unresolved transitions, or negative ways of looking at reality and ourselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seems like there is no time like the present for us all to take responsibility for the things we can change and easily surrender to the things we can not remembering all the while that this too shall pass!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today with the Air Quality being bad I know a lot of us are feeling trapped, or depressed or just plain sick! Many are packed for possible evacuation, have been evacuated and\/or have lost their homes which I cannot even imagine how awful that is and my love, hope and prayers go out to all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me in this moment (unlike those of the past few days) I have come up with a few solutions to do in the moment while I am working on calming my inner peace during this time (yes even during this crazy time…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking extra B Complex, Vitamin D and Vitamin C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning off the TV and Social Media and instead working on those indoor Hobbies I have been wanting to start or finish forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Painting which I realized I have not done in quite a while (so watch out for lots of opportunities for new adoptions of art LOL). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know all of this is easy for me to say, but know I am following the same advice. I promise if you focus on reminding yourself that you can and will benefit from times of difficulty, to help you grow and learn and do some much-needed Self-Care it will help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me finish with a quick Poem I wrote today that I feel is fitting and the more people that can put this in the universe the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May the Universe feel safe to heal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May the rain fall upon us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May we rise up for those around us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May we find peace within us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May we feel the healing begin today and for everyday forth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May we truly find meaning in Family, Love and Happiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace and Love to all<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace to everybody ready this. Love to all who need it and know that you are EMPOWERMENT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace, Love and Happiness<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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