For today...say yes

(paulinasinaga, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhH9-YbRsbY)

Well if you want to sing out, sing out
And if you want to be free, be free
'cause there's a million things to be
You know that there are

And if you want to live high, live high
And if you want to live low, live low
'cause there's a million ways to go
You know that there are

Chorus:
You can do what you want
The opportunity's on
And if you can find a new way
You can do it today
You can make it all true
And you can make it undo
You see ah ah ah
It's easy ah ah ah
You only need to know

Well, if you want to say yes, say yes
And if you want to say no, say no
'cause there's a million ways to go
You know that there are

And if you want to be me, be me
And if you want to be you, be you
'cause there's a million things to do
You know that there are

Cat Stevens

Cloud Cover

In the last couple days I've seen the sun finding clear patches in the clouds through which the rays of light and warmth shine through.

It occurred to me that in many ways that's how it feels to be inside ourselves.
We live in our bodies surrounded by clouds of confusion, multi-tasking, appointments, doubts, fear, memories, desires, obligations, and dreams.

On the other side of the clouds the sun always shines; peace and tranquility.
If only we could part the clouds and see it - let it shine down on us.

How to let the clouds clear?
A good windy day! :)  

We'll just have to wait and see how this pans out...

It turns out I share a birth day with:

Kendra Wilkinson (1985)

and Anne Frank (1929)

We're an interesting group!

I've often considered the theme of my life to be "WAITING".

This year, I'm taking more action, but I feel the theme of my life could still involve waiting;  "WAIT AND SEE".

I'm not sure how things will turn out and I choose not to hazard a guess.

The big question is Can I Live Up To My Hopes?

I'm putting myself in a position to have an answer for that - but as yet, I don't know.

What are my hopes?  In short, less anxiety, deeper connections with people, taking responsibility, and committment.

My goal for every day (every moment of every day) is to be the universe's pure expression of love; to live my life most fully expressing the love of the universe and fulfilling my greatest potential.

I've been overwhelmed in the last days (weeks?) with the generosity and good spirit of people I come in contact with.  Tons of positive energy and support from many corners.  

I'm grateful for all the blessings that come my way.

The blessings have come to me not because of anything I've done, but rather because of the choices other people make.

A person CHOOSES to offer help or a kind word

a person CHOOSES to support  change and growth

a person CHOOSES to expect the best

All the great love and support I've received in my life, and most particularly in the last several weeks, is because someone chose to share it with me.

I'm humbled and grateful.  

Thank you.

Peace

This is my way of sending good thoughts and energy for peace to all concerned.

Kyron (age 7) has been missing for nearly a week from his school.  He was last seen walking toward his classroom.

Abby Sunderland (age 16), has been traveling solo around the world in her sailboat Wild Eyes.  Here is her blog.  After some days of stormy weather, early this morning her emergency beacons were deployed.  It's not clear what the situation is yet.

20/20 did this piece

UPDATE 06/11/2010:  Sadly, Kyron has not yet been found.
 http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/06/kyron_horman_searchers_press_o.html
Abby Sunderland was spotted by a helicopter and will be rescued by a fishing boat soon.
 http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/abby-sunderland-teen-sailor-found-alive-crisis-sea/story?id=10885107

I hope it's where I'm going