Trace amounts

The superb continuum makes judgments.
There are fields of neglect,
and echoes of pain
throughout the ages,
in the future,
and even the present.

Over distances,
shortened by understanding
by compassion
by caring
for something,
for someone,
for ourselves.
Life itself is tired of being forgotten
in the midst of our daily slumber,
monotony trickles and hypnotizes
like the calm streams and tributaries
we no longer have a connection with.

Where do we go to make it right?

Who knows.
But there are those
who search for meaning
who hold up the beauty of life
in their quiet ways
who guard honour
and compassion
and respect
the way they should,
the way we all should.

After all, there's a little bit of that in all of us.

I've learned...

The following words of wisdom were written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words.
These words really resonate with me.......

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.
I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.
I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.
I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.
I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?
I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I've learned.... That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I've learned.... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time before he passed away.
I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned.... That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned ... That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life threatening situation.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Blogging business

Having a blog is a lot like having a relationship. You have to put a lot of work into it, on a daily basis to really have a healthy relationship. Blogging is similar. I've neglected my blogging relationship of late though, because I had a real-life relationship that needed extra tending to.

Hence, I'm now a married woman. In case I had somehow forgotten, my friends continue to remind me nearly every time I see them now: "Wow! AMBER! You're married!"
And I go: "Yep. I am."

I don't know why it's not weird to me. Maybe it was the year of preparation leading up to the day. Possibly.

It is what it is. But I thought that once the day was over it would be this big relief and then life would go on smoothly. But no. There's more now. More questions...

"So? Now when are you going to start having kids?"

Slow down, we are getting married and buying a house in one year. Is this not enough? Should we really be taking on more life-altering experiences?

Anyway. Life goes on and it is good. The best part about getting married (aside from how great it is to find someone you love enough to do it) is how happy it seems to make other people. It's so sweet.

I myself didn't cry at our wedding. But many others felt compelled to come tell me how moving it was and that they cried. So cute.

Belly dance Finale-December 4 Halfa at Haweli

Photo courtesy Bedouin Beats Ltd.
http://www.bedouinbeats.com/gallery.php?aid=13

What a night! So exhilarating.
So much practice, and then it was over in a flash. It was wonderful to see so many different woman and different dance styles all together.

My perceptions...

Music of the hips
sway and stay
breathe and seethe
Magic motion makes the most of us
alive in living life

Pop and lock
Shimmy shock
smiling face
intricate lace
coins ting ting
as the music sings

eyelids flitter-
heart soar-
skin that glitters-
move me more

Wow. I am definitely going to continue on with this challenging and beautiful form of dance.

I am interested to try more tribal fusion. I purchased some DVDs online for daily practice. So, we'll see how that turns out.

Two weeks to go

Two weeks to go and everything changes.

Two performances to perform, 1 last paper and 2 last assignments. 3 last finals....
until I get sucked back in again by my insane curiosity.

Pity that the constant critical thinking and mad gorging of knowledge will be no more.
But for now... I can't wait to get my degree and start making some $$$

There's nothing wrong with that.



P.S. Bell is an evil company, with terrible customer service and highly paid lawyers who write up impenetrable contracts. Grr

Limit the Limits

Photo:
My lovely white lilies, enjoying the sun in my backyard. White Lilies are symbols of innocence, purity and eternal life. Besides all that, they are inspiring.

Limits are imposing and beauty is everywhere and questions are meant to be asked.
Like...
Who said that you can't?
Who?
Tell them to go crawl back in the hole they came from.
You?
Tell yourself to stop defeating yourself and do what you know you should, finally.

It's been forever, but you're the only one who can ever say it's too late.


There's a hole in someone's pocket...
it leaves thoughts behind.
There's a bigger hole in that pocket, where new thoughts arrive.

Collect what you can, but you can't hold onto it all.
Then share some with the others, let those pieces fall.

Or carry it somewhere, with you for a while, warm it beside your heart, use it to make someone smile.

Then
let it go,
as you go,
on your way,
to fill your pocket with
more nice thoughts today.

The L word

I absolutely love this.

All we can ever really give to others, all that really can never be taken away and means more than anything else, is love.

In honour of my Father, I am trying to love more.
Love is the only gift that can really last...