A personal outdoor sanctuary is an important part of feeling connected to all of life.
Each of us has been blessed with an innate need to celebrate and glorify life. At a most basic level, we honor the forces that came together to bring us into being by caring for our bodies and our souls. To truly rejoice in existence, we must also learn to cultivate loveliness in those special places that replenish the soul. When we create a garden sanctuary, we are reminded that we are a part of both nature’s essence and something more. An outdoor retreat is a place we can surround ourselves in nature, beauty, and the life force. It is not difficult to create a sanctuary—we should endeavor, however, to create sanctuaries that speak to us as individuals.
Whether we have a yard, a grassy corner, a patio, or a porch at our disposal, our creative potential is infinite. Any of these spaces can become a magnificent garden. When we feel drawn to specific themes such as Zen, angels, paradise, or the ethereal, we should explore them. Décor and furniture crafted from natural materials like wood and stone blend seamlessly into nature. Yet we can also augment the natural world by filling our garden sanctuaries with statues, bells or gongs, or colorful flags. Running water, like that in a created stream or fountain, helps energy flow smoothly. If space is a concern, crystals and mirrors can fulfill the same function. Hidden features like concealed swings and reflecting pools veiled in shadow can surprise and delight. As your garden sanctuary evolves, remember to invite the elemental spirits of nature to assist you in your efforts to create a small pocket of harmony, beauty, and peace in your own backyard. If you have not already felt their presence, sit quietly in your garden and reach out to them. You will feel these earthly guides at your side as you continue to develop your sanctuary.
In the refuge of brilliant color, sweet scents, and stillness you create in your garden, the burdens imposed upon you by a sometimes hectic world will melt away. The splendor and tranquility of what you have brought into being will entrance you, allowing you to forget the constraints of time and space. No matter how large or small your garden sanctuary, the time you spend reveling in its pleasures will refresh your spirit and provide you with innumerable opportunities to celebrate life.
It’s so hard to believe that we are now in the future… it’s amazing to see the new technologies around us, equally amazing is that “they” have still been unable to find that missing malaysian plane… :(
“Back in the day” dad used to say… time gets faster as you get older, I didn’t understand what he meant back then, however, I sure do now… :)
Is it just that I am getting older, or does the fact that we are moving ahead so quickly that our time is used up in ways we could never have imagined 50 years ago.
As we enter into this new year of new opportunities, challenges, lessons and lovings… This SGC team member is going to make a concerted effort to make the best possible use of her time every day… however, that doesn’t mean she will be going crazy busy doing stuff all the time… instead using her time wisely will include, having fun, being silly, and not being afraid to fail… :)
The SGC team would love to hear what you have in store for 2015, if you plan on using your time as wisely as possible and what that maymean to you… :) Send us an email or fill out the form below, we promise not to post your comments without first checking with you to see if it’s o.k by sending you a personal email from one of SGC team members… :)
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Enjoy the day, for only once does it come your way… :)
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Planning on nixing the fresh and putting up a plastic tree this year? Not so fast! That mess-free wonder may look pretty, but it’s also pretty bad for the environment. iVillage eco-expert Elizabeth Rogers weighs in with tips and tricks for making this holiday a green holiday.
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Please click on the link below to take you to a lovely Angel website called Celestial Message. It’s inspirational, yet gentle and can help you get through the rough spots…
Got a question or concern, maybe an Angel reading is what you need to help clear the way, if so contact the Angel who operates Celestial Messages… :)
The Durham Regional Police are telling seniors to be very careful regarding phone calls that sound too good to be true.
An Elderly lady (91 years) was recently scammed out of $100’s of dollars by a telephone scam.
It is very difficult for some of our seniors to believe or even imagine that people can do such things over the telephone. They trust that what they are being told is correct and above-board, and even if it sounds odd, they probably don’t like to ask too many questions..
The following advice is good for all of us to remember, but especially important for those who are more vulnerable. If you have elderly folk in your life pass the advice on…
Don’t Answer your phone unless you know who is calling. If you don’t have call display with your phone company or on your phone, an investment in a small answering machine works just as well. If the phone rings and you aren’t expecting anyone to call, let the machine kick in to answer it. If the person on the other end of the phone knows you they will leave a message, if they hang up without leaving a message you don’t need to talk to them.
Tell family and friends that you do not answer your phone unless you know who is calling, and ask them to leave a message on the machine if it kicks in. If you are home you will pick up the phone, if not you will call them back later.
If you do get caught on the phone with someone trying to sell you something, as soon as you can interject and say politely NO THANK YOU, if they insist say it one more time and then hang up.
If you have call display and you see 1-800 1-866 or 1-888 come up when the phone rings, pick up the phone just enough for it to come off of the cradle and then hang it up. Don’t feel guilty… Don’t feel Bad.. It’s your phone you pay the bill…
Do not buy anything over the phone.
Do not give out any personal financial information over the phone, such as bank information, credit card information and income information, unless you have initiated such a conversation and know you are dealing with a trusted company.
Any suspicious phone calls you do receive or that you feel uncomfortable about, tell someone you trust about it/them especially before committing to anything or sending funds anywhere.
And most of all, You pay the phone bill, you have the right to answer it when you want to, to who you want to. It’s in your house, and belongs to you, so don’t feel guilty, or bad if you don’t answer it.
Remember that when you want to purchase something you are the one that needs to go looking for it, you do not need someone calling your house, selling you something you don’t need or aren’t ready for.
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