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The Zen Of Life's Seasons

9/25/2013

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I have a dear nurse friend that I have kept in touch with over the  years. She has a beautiful habit of sending electronic cards to  celebrate all kinds of special occasions. She even will send a card to share a smile or a hug  or  to say she is thinking of me...

"Anne" sent me a card from Jacquie Lawson this past Sunday to celebrate the glorious first day of Autumn. If you have ever given or received one of these cards, they unfold before your eyes in an array  of colors, artistry and utter beauty. This card was ultimately  a  scene of flowers and fruit, which brought a feeling of  nostalgia  and whimsy to my heart. 



Perhaps even more lovely than the picture was the message written to me, and I would love to share that with  all of you  today:


PictureSource: Kallini 2010
Dear Maria,

This card reminds me of the seasons of life. Most of us are in the autumn or winter part of our lives.  (0-20= Spring;  21-40= Summer; 41-60= Autumn; 61-80= Winter and 81+ is a Bonus...!)

This is a reminder that there is beauty in every season and we need to remain at  peace  with our stage. Embrace the beauty.

Love,


"Anne"

I am  living  in the age bracket of my very favorite season of the year.  I am in the Autumn of my life!

As I look back upon my life, I almost died in my Summer (37) and my dear Momma died in my Autumn (48).  I wrote about this in my recent posting in Compassion Corner:  To Forget, If For But A Moment.

This post has generated some of the most beautiful and sharing comments from some of you and that means the world. I also  received several e-mails from friends who were touched in some way by my words.

PictureMiss Sammie and mar
One good friend wrote:  "Your Mom was proud of you, and she is still so alive in you. I bet you are feeling her crystallizing more and more in you, making  you stronger and more beautiful by the day."

And clearly my  friend knows  me very well.  I can actually feel Mom's wisdom entering at the  right time.  I have learned when to listen to others, instead of rushing in  with a ready-made solution.  Mom was amazing with this. As a result,  everyone shared their  burdens with her.  And she was a steel trap... you could trust Mom.

Mom always appeared serene to me. As I aged and she shared, I  knew she carried the burdens we all do in life.  She simply had a  way  of appearing peaceful and purposeful in her day to day  activities.

I am now getting rather used to folks telling me how  peaceful I am...oh heck, some of you know otherwise...LOL! I am thrilled that I am able to maintain a fair semblance of composure and tranquility as I conduct myself in my real  and virtual worlds.

I have learned so much in my Autumn years by taking  the time to listen, to observe and to be open to other viewpoints. I am  forever seeing that my problems pale in  comparison to those I care  about, people in general. I am forever reminded  that I have an  opportunity to help someone, even if by sharing some of my life  experiences.

I often refer to universality. The poetry that I am currently writing addresses the collective dark feelings that we all may have  had at some point along life's journey. Yet, no one's trauma or loss is any more severe than another's, namely mine.

And really, not to over-think it...and for the ZEN of it...we have a seasonal lifetime of  opportunities to change / recreate our lives, even one aspect.



Consider the Hindu proverb:

"There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading  to the same place, so it doesn't matter which path you take.  The only person wasting time is the one who runs around the mountain, telling 
everyone that his or her path is wrong."


So, in closing, dear friends and readers, today I wish you peace deep in your heart and soul. I know your  life is not likely perfect. I know mine isn't. Yet, we are so strong, capable and focused in our dreams and goals.

I am hoping that no matter what stressors you are facing, that you will be gentle and good to   yourself and those you love. I am not minimizing your worries but I hope you can leave them for periods of time each day to sleep, relax and take care of  yourself.

And I really hope you take some time to find joy and  happiness  in your peace. Please enjoy the beauty of Autumn...take a walk and hear the leaves under your feet.

Until next time, p
eace and  hugs,

 mar


I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today.  I can choose which it shall be.  Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet.  I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." 


(Groucho Marx)
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femmeflashpoint link
9/25/2013 11:53:12 am

Autumn?? Already???? That surely can't be right. I'm thinking we're in Summer until at LEAST sixty-five, and the way some folks are stretching into their 110+ and teaching yoga,lifting weights and using facebook, maybe it's 80 that Summer lasts through.

Regardless of the number, awesome post Mar, with some nitty-gritty-good stuff to think about.

I always prefer to think about the good stuff whenever possible. It's harder to find it sometimes, but it's always worth holding out for.

femme

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marcoujor link
9/29/2013 02:47:26 pm

Absolutely, femme, I like the way your mind thinks...endless summers and good all around...! Thanks for stopping by and for all you do, dear girlfriend! Love, mar

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Sannel link
9/26/2013 11:27:25 pm

Since autumn happens to be my favorite season, I'm really happy to be right in the middle of it and enjoying the beauty it brings me. I'm very grateful that I have reached this season in life. Spring and summer went by so quickly, but fall seems to rush by in tremendous speed, and I can't keep up. It makes me sad, because I want to enjoy the wonderful colors this season blesses us with as much as I can, before they are buried under the snow of winter.
As always when I read your words, I feel stronger, in peace and blessed. You have that unique gift, my beautiful friend. I thank you dearly for that.
Take care!
My love and hugs,
Sannel

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marcoujor link
9/29/2013 02:50:13 pm

Dear Sannel,

I love Autumn best of all as well...and I especially love sharing this season of my life with you, dear and beautiful friend.

Thank you for your visit and gracious remarks. Hugs, Maria

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Vicki
9/29/2013 06:48:47 pm

Dear Maria,
I cannot claim that Autumn is my favourite season! The colours are lovely, but the days are short, and the weather is no longer reliably warm. This is the time when I resolve to be busy, even though I feel like hibernating a lot of the time! Lovely blog, always thoughtful, but then that is you, dear friend. No notification, by the way, just noticed you have been busy! Love to you, Sista

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marcoujor link
9/29/2013 10:35:33 pm

Good Morning, dear friend,
Up early getting ready for school and see that you have visited...thank you! I have to see what you have been up to on your Forum when I have a chance as well.
Hibernating sounds like a lovely idea on this chilly morning but duty calls...TTYS and have a lovely day. Hugs, Maria

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Kimmie
10/2/2013 01:57:23 am

A beautiful post Mar, reminding us to take one day at a time, savoring the most glorious of times as they greet us upon waking. I am so looking forward to fall and the all the colorful leaves changing, another reminder that life rarely stays still, and that is a good thing as it reminds us we are alive. God bless you today and always,
Love,
Kimmie

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marcoujor link
10/3/2013 12:13:18 pm

Dear Kimmie,
Your comment is as beautiful and optimistic as you. Thank you for your visit to my musings. Love you, mar

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Mike
10/2/2013 05:50:50 am

Well, I sure like the grade inflation built into the scoring:(0-20= Spring; 21-40= Summer; 41-60= Autumn; 61-80= Winter and 81+. Spring and Summer went by so quickly and where the heck did Autumn go?

Powerful message here in this piece of writing. Thanks for sharing. Now I am off to find my winter coat.

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marcoujor link
10/3/2013 12:15:15 pm

We share so many of the same questions and soon I may need to even share your coat, dear friend.

Thanks for your kind remarks and visit!

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