Enjoy Life!

I did not write this but love it. Not sure who it was from, but enjoy the message it gives.

Find something that gives you pleasure a favorite piece of music, or a cupcake, or a dip in the pool on a hot day or a walk in the woods (with a dog!) or whatever you like. Just choose something, and be in that joyful experience with your whole body. Pay attention to your skin, your tongue, the palms of your hands. Notice the pace of your heart or the tingling in your toes. Every time something tries to pull you away from your joy, brush it off, and come back to the pleasure of the moment.

My Phobia

But For The Seagulls

The theme at my church this month has been beauty. I have not taken the time to really enjoy beauty, so the other day I went to our local beach with a camera, a book and a lunch to get in some nature. I sat at a picnic table near the board-walk by the lake.


The lake was choppy, the wind was to strong to really hold a book open to read it, and I had to hold onto my lunch between bites. Despite all that, I sat for a moment to try and find the beauty where I was. I closed my eyes and began to concentrate on the wind. Then I heard it, a child yelling, and as I opened my eyes I saw a child chasing seagulls, all in MY direction. It was at that moment I remembered my fear of seagulls.


I tried to find beauty in the strong wind that was turning the pages of my book way before I read them, I tried to find  beauty as the wind picked up my empty lunch bag, causing me to chase after it to "Dispose of Properly". The seagulls - nothing for me there, but for a fear I someday needed to conquer.


So I quickly grabbed my things and headed for my car, jumping in quickly, starting the car as I closed the door. I opened the windows, felt the wind once again, and proceeded to have - a beautiful ride home.


by Brian Hurlburt

Something New

So I have added something new, a " Follow My Blog" request box on the right side of the page. It is the easiest way to get the updates to the blog, they come right into your email, how amazing! Just put in your email address and follow instructions. It is that simple! 

I believe ...

So when I first started going to the Unitarian Church I took a four week class called "Starting Point". In the class we discussed what we believe. This is the list I came up with for me:


I believe in ...
The deepness of love
Laughter
Forgiveness
Beauty
Nature
The human touch
The importance of communication
Hugs
Memories
Getting the facts first and making up your OWN mind


Of course I could add more, but I think this is a great start. So now the question, what do you believe in?

So who am I? I am ...

Brian
Big B
Liberal
Democrat
Unitarian
Agnostic
Partnered
Brother
Son
Volunteer
Funny
Caring
Loving
A Human Being ... Just Like You!