Don't Be a Butt

 

 

Each year I thank service members for their service and sacrifices. And, each year I think their family members for their sacrifices. Why? Because the service members sacrifice a lot to do what they can to help protect our country and rights. And, as a service member’s wife, I know that the family members sacrifice a lot as well so that the service member can do their thing.

I am not trying to downplay either party’s roles; rather, I acknowledge and appreciate both.

This brought me to mulling over our covid-era, then on to thinking about the Great Resignations, as well as people redefining their lives.

As we are all aware, the Great Resignation (and other factors brought to us) has put a squeeze on all of us and pretty much every service-to-the-people out there.

This also means that those still in ... Read More

by Jan Toomer

Loss

 

 

We each experience loss – and grieve – daily. We may not be consciously aware that we have daily losses; we are however actively aware of any losses on a larger scale, such as losing a job or the death of a loved one.

I’d like to discuss the daily losses first. The daily loss we all experience is the end of each day, only to start anew the next day. Granted, there are some days we are relieved or glad they ended.

But there’s also other small losses (as perceived by our energy). Having to end a riveting conversation with a friend; the last bite of your favorite food; the last sip of the fabulous creamy hot chocolate on a cold day; the end of a good book.

There’s also seasons. When I lived in the Midwest, we had four defined...Read More

by Jan Toomer

Beauty in the Mundane

 

 

 

 

 I was talking with a dear friend recently who said something along the lines that I should get back into my photography.

“I need to walk to do that,” I responded. Having had surgery on my knee, some complications, followed by working on strengthening my knees and my back, only light walking for now; none of the tromping through the desert yet.

He reminded me that there's plenty of opportunities around my own home.

I gave myself a mental forehead smack. “Did you see... Read More

by Jan Toomer

Heavy Loads

I’ve heard from many that the energies we’ve been soaking in for at least three weeks has been challenging – mentally, physically and spiritually.

Yes. Yes it has. My hand is up as well.

We’re tired. We feel drained and worn out. Some feel done.

I get it.

And I want to say, “Good job! Keep going! We can do it!”

Someone asked what our Teams had to say about what we’re going through.

First, the amount of gratitude from...Read More

by Jan Toomer

We Don’t Even Notice

We Don’t Even Notice

"...become familiar with our surroundings – so much so that we don’t even notice them unless something changes."

http://www.metaphysical-studies.com/blog/2014/08/04/we-dont-even-notice/

by Jan Toomer

Divine Appreciation

Divine Appreciation

..."I was attracted to his energy, but not quite sure why; I switched to the other sight and watched him a bit more. I was pleasantly surprised by what my other sight showed; humility, grace and divine appreciation."

by Jan Toomer

I Can See

I Can See by Peter Perkins.


http://www.metaphysical-studies.com/blog/2010/02/05/i-can-see/