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a grateful perspective
As I write this, I am doling out candy to witches, and ghosts, and princesses. I am also handing out candy to costumes I do not understand; costumes that I cannot connect with their TV or movie origin. And, so, I think about that and the passing of time. When you read this, it will be November. Change will be in air as the nights grow darker sooner and the air takes on a frigidity that makes the nose take notice. I think of gratitude. Not just because that is what you are supposed to do in November when Thanksgiving roles around. But the kind of gratitude that makes each day worthy on its own merit. Maybe most importantly, gratitude is a practice. Maureen McCullough wrote, "My socks may not match, but my feet are always warm.” This quote identifies the perspective shift that needs to occur for us to embrace gratitude. How many times have you said, "This has been a bad day"? Has the whole day really been bad or did one thing occur that set off your mood? “Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.” – Alphonse Karr Some people are grateful for cookies or chocolate or caramel... as I eat, I mean hand out Halloween candy, I am grateful Twix has all three:) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yogi and Reiki Master Teacher Melody Radmacher has created a website and business for her Reiki practice. Her link is below and I know she would love you to check out her site her site:) https://sites.google.com/view/reikihealingenergy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am holding my next virtual Death Cafe meeting on Monday November 8th at CST. Please email me for the link and password. You can also find my meetings on www.deathcafe.com as Death Cafe Western Suburbs Chicago. If you have never been to one, please consider joining me in a safe space to organically talk about death. We have some really great conversations! There is no meeting agenda and the intention is to make this a more comfortable and normal conversation. Space is limited to 20. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yoga Class Schedule ALL classes will remain ONLINE on Zoom until further notice. All are welcome to attend any class for free. Please reach out to me for the link and password. Please note the Vinyasa has moved day and time. *SUNDAY'S: 10-11:15am, Gentle/Restorative *TUESDAY's: Momentarily paused:) *WEDNESDAY'S: 6-7:15pm, Gentle/Restorative If you miss a class, I am posting them to my YouTube page, which can be found by searching my name or by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9b8ULuY6A2uAuoxC2iaO2Q ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEATURED HEALING STONE: Apache Tears by Maryann Sanfilipp, Crystal Writer Extraordinaire When I think of November my thoughts turn to Thanksgiving. Every year we recall the first Thanksgiving with the Native Americans who helped the Pilgrims with a feast in 1621. When thinking about a stone for this month, I cam across Apache Tears which are native to the American Southwest. Its name derives from a legend about an Apache tribe who faced the US Cavalry in the 1870’s on a mountain overlooking what is now Superior, Arizona. Seriously outnumbered, the Apache decided to ride their horses off the mountain to their deaths rather than face defeat. The families of the warriors cried when they learned of the tragedy and these tears turned to stone when they hit the ground. These are now considered to be good luck stones. Apache Tears are gentle healing stones known to help one navigate grief and loss. They can also help those who suffer from depression and are said to absorb negative energy. They are purported to heal old wounds and remove self-limitations and facilitate spontaneity. Apache Tears can be a talisman of protection from negative forces and can raise a person’s awareness of approaching threats in the form of persons, energies, or situations before they are upon you. Because of their mythological origins, they can help through struggles gracefully and gently. Apache Tears are valuable for regulating excessive Fire energy and can be useful to the type A personality who may need to learn the value of stillness. They strengthen the blood and immune system and can help calm fever and give vitality and strength to the body. This is definitely a stone to consider if you need healing or grounding. Copyright 2011- November 2021
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