Happy Chinese New Year...Happy Lunar New Year...both are acceptable and relevant. So, I found a great video post on Huffington Post about some of the questions I posed in my last post about how other Asians/countries celebrate the Lunar New Year. It was very informative, so I thought I'd share it. Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/HuffingtonPost/videos/402671950076958/
And, even in this ever-changing world that seems more chaotic and disconcerting every day I hope you stay true to who you are, your beliefs and that you'll stand up for others around you. We're all in this together and we should all stand together...united!
Blessings to you this coming week and lets all remain united!!!
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is this weekend. Do you do anything to celebrate or participate in it? Do all Asians need to participate in it or is it just the Chinese? Are there some cultural guidelines to what other Asian ethnicities should do or be doing during this time? Are there certain things you should eat (like black-eyed peas for Americans) or wear?
These are just a few of the things I have no clue about as an adoptee. Not that I couldn't find out or learn about the traditions of Chinese New Year for Koreans or even the Chinese, but I guess I never really think about it. I do read the Chinese horoscope for the new year, though. Does that count for anything?! Yeah, that's what I thought.
Well, perhaps this year I'll learn some things and then a little more next year. But, for those that do celebrate and have their own traditions...Happy Chinese New Year!!
Wishing everyone happy and healthy blessings in your new year...whether it started 25 days ago or will start in 3 days! Cheers!
These are just a few of the things I have no clue about as an adoptee. Not that I couldn't find out or learn about the traditions of Chinese New Year for Koreans or even the Chinese, but I guess I never really think about it. I do read the Chinese horoscope for the new year, though. Does that count for anything?! Yeah, that's what I thought.
Well, perhaps this year I'll learn some things and then a little more next year. But, for those that do celebrate and have their own traditions...Happy Chinese New Year!!
Wishing everyone happy and healthy blessings in your new year...whether it started 25 days ago or will start in 3 days! Cheers!
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Pink Power!
I was SO moved, inspired and proud of all the women AND men who participated in the Women's Marches all around the country yesterday...and all over the world!! It truly touched me to my core to see the UNITY and POWER of "WE the people" being demonstrated so beautifully! And, it helped lift me up after having a sad sinking feeling in my gut all day the previous day. I was full of disgust and feeling no hope for the future.
But then...then, I saw all the strong fighters marching on the streets of cities all over the world. I saw women of all ages marching, men supporting equality, and ALL those gloriously ingenious signs! Ohhhh, those signs!! Women are smart, funny, direct, and oh so clever!!! It was beautiful to see! It filled my heart back up with hope...and I really needed it! So, THANK YOU to ALL of you who marched around the world and for everyone who will stand up and make their voices heard over the coming days, weeks and months ahead! This is just the beginning! We must show our strength, persistence and UNITY together! And yes, "Women UNITED will NEVER be divided!!!!!!"
Cheers to you! And blessings to ALL of you who are standing up for equality for ALL!!!
But then...then, I saw all the strong fighters marching on the streets of cities all over the world. I saw women of all ages marching, men supporting equality, and ALL those gloriously ingenious signs! Ohhhh, those signs!! Women are smart, funny, direct, and oh so clever!!! It was beautiful to see! It filled my heart back up with hope...and I really needed it! So, THANK YOU to ALL of you who marched around the world and for everyone who will stand up and make their voices heard over the coming days, weeks and months ahead! This is just the beginning! We must show our strength, persistence and UNITY together! And yes, "Women UNITED will NEVER be divided!!!!!!"
Cheers to you! And blessings to ALL of you who are standing up for equality for ALL!!!
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Struggling....
So, apparently I'm still in the fog a bit (per my last post) and I'm struggling to get out of it. Too many things going on that are hurting my heart, so will keep this post short and sweet. Life gives us struggles...that's a given...not just once or twice, but all throughout our lives. We may try to do things to alleviate the pain or struggles by doing things that aren't good for us...eating, drinking, doing drugs, etc...but, I've never been one of those self-destructive people. Not to say that I haven't been depressed throughout my life, but am learning to accept my feelings as they come and feel my way through them. To let them happen, to feel what I feel and then move on. I've definitely put it into practice this past year and it will be an on-going lesson in this hopefully long journey of life.
So, say a little prayer for me for the fog to lift and for God's glorious light to shine through once again. And, I send blessings of sunny skies and cool breezes your way in return!
So, say a little prayer for me for the fog to lift and for God's glorious light to shine through once again. And, I send blessings of sunny skies and cool breezes your way in return!
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Froggy...Foggy
When I was little I always called fog "frog" for some reason. So, it's been really "froggy" here the past two mornings! London-like fog...misty, heavy fog, chilly, but not extremely cold. It's a tad daunting in the morning driving through the thick fog when there's a row of street lights out, so it's completely dark out for a stretch. But alas, the fog clears a bit and the road comes back into focus.
Isn't that true with our life, too, and the direction/path we are sometimes on...it gets a little "froggy". Sometimes we're not sure what to do, which way to go, which decision to make or even what we truly want to do. Sometimes it just takes a little time for the fog to lift so that we can see things more clearly...the path reveals itself! At least that's what I'm hoping, too! Right now my own path is a little "froggy" and I'm waiting for the fog to lift so that I can take that next step. I know they say that trials and tribulations happen to teach you things about yourself and I believe to an extent that is true. But, when your patience finally wears down and you just want to know what the next step is your anxiety leaps up and down, up and down...until you can find some calm, some peace, some relief. For me, that comes through prayer...constant prayer...to calm my heart and mind, to fill me up with confidence and hope, and then I just keep moving forward. Sometimes it's all you can do.
As with a new year starting, I feel like the fog has lifted from my head (figuratively and literally since I was sick the first week of the new year) and now I'm just patiently waiting for outside pieces to fall into place. I trust in the Lord that he is moving those pieces into the right place for me and in the right time (hoping SOON) I'll be able to take that 'next' step. But, until then I'll continue in prayer, be careful driving in the fog, and be hopeful for the day my path comes back into focus.
Blessings to you for a clear path ahead this week!!
Isn't that true with our life, too, and the direction/path we are sometimes on...it gets a little "froggy". Sometimes we're not sure what to do, which way to go, which decision to make or even what we truly want to do. Sometimes it just takes a little time for the fog to lift so that we can see things more clearly...the path reveals itself! At least that's what I'm hoping, too! Right now my own path is a little "froggy" and I'm waiting for the fog to lift so that I can take that next step. I know they say that trials and tribulations happen to teach you things about yourself and I believe to an extent that is true. But, when your patience finally wears down and you just want to know what the next step is your anxiety leaps up and down, up and down...until you can find some calm, some peace, some relief. For me, that comes through prayer...constant prayer...to calm my heart and mind, to fill me up with confidence and hope, and then I just keep moving forward. Sometimes it's all you can do.
As with a new year starting, I feel like the fog has lifted from my head (figuratively and literally since I was sick the first week of the new year) and now I'm just patiently waiting for outside pieces to fall into place. I trust in the Lord that he is moving those pieces into the right place for me and in the right time (hoping SOON) I'll be able to take that 'next' step. But, until then I'll continue in prayer, be careful driving in the fog, and be hopeful for the day my path comes back into focus.
Blessings to you for a clear path ahead this week!!
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
A Good Belly Laugh!
They don't come everyday...if they do, you're lucky...but, when they do come they are "ohhh so good!" A good 'ole belly laugh! And they are SO needed (especially these days) as they release tension and stress, and fill you up with pure joy!
It's been a very long time since my last good belly laugh (I don't even remember when it was), but today as my mom and I were out running around town we experienced the uncontrollable, continuous joy of laughing until it hurt a little. Those precious unexpected moments of pure happiness are priceless! When was your last good belly laugh?
It's one of the small, simple things in life that we need to appreciate, savor and spend more time doing because they help get us through the day/week/month/year. It's what helps us see light in all the gloomy clouds of life. Laughing is pure, spontaneous, and simply happy. We all need to laugh a little more each day and on the occasion that you find yourself laughing until your belly hurts embrace it and remember how it makes you feel. Just pure and simple joy. What more could you ask for?
Wishing a blessed week filled with at least one good belly laugh! Laugh on!!
It's been a very long time since my last good belly laugh (I don't even remember when it was), but today as my mom and I were out running around town we experienced the uncontrollable, continuous joy of laughing until it hurt a little. Those precious unexpected moments of pure happiness are priceless! When was your last good belly laugh?
It's one of the small, simple things in life that we need to appreciate, savor and spend more time doing because they help get us through the day/week/month/year. It's what helps us see light in all the gloomy clouds of life. Laughing is pure, spontaneous, and simply happy. We all need to laugh a little more each day and on the occasion that you find yourself laughing until your belly hurts embrace it and remember how it makes you feel. Just pure and simple joy. What more could you ask for?
Wishing a blessed week filled with at least one good belly laugh! Laugh on!!
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Recovering...
I'm finally recovering from my cold! Thank goodness!! But, it was just a little cold, right? Well, that was a nice thought before it knocked me out for a couple days and then just the lingering symptoms...runny nose, ears popping, tired. And, I also finally got to get back into the gym yesterday! Yippee!! Nice and slow I told myself, but....
Once you get going you just want to go again at normal speed, but yesterday and today I tried to take it a "little" easy at the gym. So, slowly but surely I'm coming around into 2017! I say my new year "officially" starts this week! At least now I have a clear (non-stuffy) head for it...for whatever that's worth!
Although it's been pretty cold...below freezing...here in TX for the past couple of days, so I'm ready for the 70's that are coming the rest of this week! Ahh yes, snow flurries one day and 70 degree weather the next...that's TX for ya!
So, as I slowly build back up my strength and energy for the new year I'm hoping your new year has already started off with a bang...in a good way! Continued blessings for a happy and healthy new year!!!
Once you get going you just want to go again at normal speed, but yesterday and today I tried to take it a "little" easy at the gym. So, slowly but surely I'm coming around into 2017! I say my new year "officially" starts this week! At least now I have a clear (non-stuffy) head for it...for whatever that's worth!
Although it's been pretty cold...below freezing...here in TX for the past couple of days, so I'm ready for the 70's that are coming the rest of this week! Ahh yes, snow flurries one day and 70 degree weather the next...that's TX for ya!
So, as I slowly build back up my strength and energy for the new year I'm hoping your new year has already started off with a bang...in a good way! Continued blessings for a happy and healthy new year!!!
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Sneezing into the New Year...
My new year has started off with a sore throat, sneezing, runny nose and a stuffy head. Fun. Fun. Yes, the first few days of the new year have not started off the way I had hoped...a fresh start to the new year, pumped and ready to hit the gym, detoxing from all the holiday sugar intake and looking forward to what the new year might bring. Well, so far it's only brought lots of kleenex, chicken noodle soup, tea, running humidifier, and tired eyes. Yuck!
Hopefully, this cold will run it's course over the next few days and I'll be able to truly begin my "new year" next week! Which means a couple more days of feeling crappy and tired and then maybe life will get back to normal. Yesterday was the worst, so I'm hoping it's all uphill from here!
How have the first few days of the new year been treating you? I hope with health and good cheer! Sometimes our best laid plans don't always go the way we hope or expect them to, so we just have to roll with punches and adjust. And, the silver lining is that it's not the flu! So yes, things could always be worse.
Wishing you blessings for a great start to the new year and that you stay healthy!!
Hopefully, this cold will run it's course over the next few days and I'll be able to truly begin my "new year" next week! Which means a couple more days of feeling crappy and tired and then maybe life will get back to normal. Yesterday was the worst, so I'm hoping it's all uphill from here!
How have the first few days of the new year been treating you? I hope with health and good cheer! Sometimes our best laid plans don't always go the way we hope or expect them to, so we just have to roll with punches and adjust. And, the silver lining is that it's not the flu! So yes, things could always be worse.
Wishing you blessings for a great start to the new year and that you stay healthy!!
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Happy 2017!!
Happy New Year, Everyone!! I hope you've had a good start to 2017! Out with the old and in with the new! Or does it feel exactly the same as yesterday?! Well, yeah but we can hope some things will be different and good change will occur throughout the new year. As I've learned over the years and have embraced more fully over the past few years..."change is inevitable and will come, so the more you can adapt to constant change the better." It's true. There will always be some change taking place in your life that you need to embrace otherwise the constant struggle and frustration over fighting against the change will only cause more angst and anguish. So, as we roll into the new year may you embrace the change that comes into your life and grow with it!
As I've said in previous New Year's posts, I don't make resolutions...just renew hopes and goals for the future. Some short term, some bigger picture goals but good reminders of pushing myself beyond my comfort zones and continuing to grow and learn through the process. And isn't life one HUGE PROCESS of learning and growing, failing and succeeding, loving and heart break, excitement and disappointment, and love and loss. It's all part of the journey...each unique and special unto ourselves. So, what do you feel hopeful about as a new year begins? What new ways will you stretch yourself over the next 52 weeks?
May the start of 2017 bring you renewed hope, love and joy! And, may blessings of growth, fulfillment, contentment, understanding and compassion fill all your days in the new year! Cheers to 2017!!
As I've said in previous New Year's posts, I don't make resolutions...just renew hopes and goals for the future. Some short term, some bigger picture goals but good reminders of pushing myself beyond my comfort zones and continuing to grow and learn through the process. And isn't life one HUGE PROCESS of learning and growing, failing and succeeding, loving and heart break, excitement and disappointment, and love and loss. It's all part of the journey...each unique and special unto ourselves. So, what do you feel hopeful about as a new year begins? What new ways will you stretch yourself over the next 52 weeks?
May the start of 2017 bring you renewed hope, love and joy! And, may blessings of growth, fulfillment, contentment, understanding and compassion fill all your days in the new year! Cheers to 2017!!
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