Spring reprieve

3-6-09 grateful brain

There are really only two kinds of prayers. One is: "Help me, help me , help me." The other is: "Thank you, thank you, thank you." You just fill in the details. -Katharine Whittemore

Today I am most thankful for the spring like temperatures! The crocus are peeking up through the leaves in my front garden.

Yesterday I walked up to the post office during lunch to enjoy the warm and sunny March day, temperatures reached 67 degrees… Ahhhhhhh, it was just what I needed! One of the best things about having a long, hard winter season is that it teaches a person to really enjoy and savor spring! Again today I will be sure I enjoy the mild weather.

Today, for me, all is right with the world (at this present moment)..... which brings to mind the phase “This Too Shall Pass”. These words are often used to help a person endure a difficult period. There is comfort in knowing that life can and will eventually change for the better. BUT likewise it is important to remember this phrase when things are good, since you know also that change can happen and good times need to be enjoyed, relished and experience fully when you have been blessed by their presence.

The importance of balance

3-5-09 balanced brain


My brain cloud has started to lift.

I was physically worn out two weekends ago with all the painting projects I was doing with my nephew..... so I started out fatigued that Monday my Mom called and told me my Dad was in the hospital. After spending the week at University Hospital with my parents and sister, I also became mentally drained dealing with my Dad's health issues.

I've attempt to "rest up" by going to bed early most nights, but I didn't have much improvement, so I resorted to an early acupuncture treatment.... and I'm happy to report I'm starting to feel much better now.

I have been getting monthly acupuncture treatments since October 1997. I remember the date well, since acupuncture changed my life so dramatically, and thus I've made it part of my routine proactive health maintenance plan. If you remember reading blog posting from 2-9-09, I referred to suffering from "chronic fatigue" the summer of 1990. I slowly recovered from the "acute" phase and could return to work full time..... but I still suffer periodically when I "over do it". Acupuncture, along with the use of some herbs, and learning how to eat more healthy, have made all the difference in my quality of life. I basically live normal now, but am prone to fatigue if I let myself get out of balance.

Remember the plate spinning act on Ed Sullivan Show back in the 1960's. That was one of my favorites as a kid, also along with Topo Gigio (the little Italian mouse puppet).... that would say... "Eddy, kiss me goodnight"...

UPDATE on my Dad:
Dad is home and doing pretty well getting back to his normal routine. Hopefully the change in his blood pressure medicine has helped. I believe he has decided not to have the brain aneurysm surgery. At age 84 maybe it is best just to live the best quality of life you can and be grateful each day you wake up! ? It will be Dad's decision to make. I've already got enough my my plate..... I won't go trying to spin Dad's plate as well.

Knitting a new reality

3-4-09 brain cloud

I'm working through many emotions..... It’s not a bad thing to do, really. Most of us are forced to do it from time to time.

Greg put it into words best for me today (referring to my midnight posting)....

"Failing gravity refers to not feeling grounded…..Earth shifting beneath your feet….Old realities being challenged…Drifting free of previous restrictions into a new state. Annoyance is due to being forced to change expectations without having any say in the matter. Dangling thread refers to previous fabric of reality being unraveled, providing the stock to knit a new reality".

To put it simply, I’m in a funk.
But I’ve been here before, so I know what to do.

Step One:
Accept the fact you are in a funk. Let yourself feel those emotions and don’t deny them….. even let yourself indulge in those emotions, but only for awhile. You are only allowed a pity party for one night. Avoid buying cookies and do not indulge in sweets.

Step Two:
Take action! I prefer the “pissed off” cleaning session. I seem to get in the mood to clean when I’m annoyed at life. I guess it’s my way of trying to control the environment around me. Fortunately or unfortunately, I don’t get in this mood much and thus I have to rely on my housekeeper to clean most of the time.
Another good action step is to exercise. I prefer walking. Try storming down the street as if you are going to neighbors to tell them their dog is barking and keeping you up at night….. keep walking briskly until you are worn out. Avoid eating those Twinkies!

Step Three:
Do something positive. Go get a massage or I find an acupuncture treatment to be very helpful. Also doing something kind for another person is very helpful at lifting your spirits and taking to focus off of yourself.

Step Four:
Dust off your gratitude journal and start listing all the things that you are grateful for.

An important step between Step One, Two, Three, Four...... fall on your knees and pray for strength.

"crappiest generation" vs. amazing world

3-3-09 hesitant brain

I was emailed this video and by a click of a button, I was able to put it into my blog..... not sure if it will work..... but I found that to be amazing technology if it did work as promised!
I can relate to so much of this video! How about you?

My apologies to the "crappiest generation"..... but admit it..... it's so true!

Click on this highlighted link below:


“We live in an amazing, amazing world, and it’s wasted on the crappiest generation of spoiled idiots.”

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Unraveling

3-2-09 midnight sleepless drama right brain

I'll warn you, this blog may take an ugly turn for awhile..... hey, that's real life.... it's not always neat and pretty. I'm sure you've been there too, but have you been brave enough to share it with others?

I AM ANNOYED! I don't know now better to describe my feelings. I am annoyed that gravity has failed me and I am beginning to spin off into space.

I know having control is just an illusion, but the illusion makes looking into the mirror more pleasant. Someone..... or did I, pull on my sweater's dangling thread?.... now I am afraid I can not stop it from unraveling. Don't feel bad if you feel the need to turn away for awhile.... you may not be ready to see me naked!

Time to be happy

3-2-09 depleted brain

I have to be frank...... I'm worn out after this past week. I need to take some time to get my energy back. I return to some of my past writings to find some comfort and peace. This poem was placed in my brain one morning during Thanksgiving break after a hectic and busy year of 2002 had left me feeling depleted. I was laying in bed long after I had woken up. I love that state of mind between sleep and alertness, where you are relaxed and your mind is still floating in and out of dream consciousness. These words came to me then..... almost word for word..... a gift from my creative spirit!



"Time to Be Happy"

To be happy-
I need time on my hands,
Thick, sticky time that doesn’t slip through my fingers,
Solid time that won’t evaporate into haste.

Time to look beyond the busyness-
Time to study the birds gathering at the feeder,
Time to gaze at the lingering sunset,
Time to lie back in the grass staring up at the stars,

Not time to think, or even the time to dream-
But time just to let my mind wander closer to heaven.
Time like now, listening to these quiet words in my head,
And the silent peacefulness in my heart.

God is here-
Trying to come though,
If only I take the time-
Time to be happy



Judy Sebern Beachy, 2002

The odd couple

3-1-09 celebrating brain

Today is Greg's birthday! I wanted to blog about the first birthday we spent together.... it was March 1st 1991..... but I'm not yet back into the blogging groove.

However, when I received this video from a friend recently, it reminded me of Greg and I.... we were attracted to each over instantly.... and later discovered we really were a rather "odd couple" in many respects. I guess that is why we make such a great couple!

In the video, Greg plays the part of the cat, and I am the fawn! ..... ENJOY!..... and I will explain this all in a later blog posting..... Happy Birthday to my sweetheart!