Julanne's Village Jewels

DELIGHT This is one of my favorite words! The sight of it, the sound of it and the meaning of DELIGHT . . . DELIGHTS ME. I begin my day by opening my blinds and looking out to the trees and the lake, every morning! Then I see the ducks waddling about and the magnificent egret(s) prancing around. Lately I’ve watched the Whistling ducks, I saw a mama, daddy and 3, yes 3 tiny babies running then swimming together! Such a DELIGHT! More and more I am enamored with NATURE. I can always fine something that makes me NOTICE something that is present that perhaps I never NOTICED before. Sometimes it is as simple as a limb on an old oak tree, or the markings on the Muscovy ducks. A DELIGHT is more than just in Nature. I have recently had a few conversations with people that were completely DELIGHTFUL! It makes me feel so uplifted and grateful to know them and share in some special conversations. It stays with me for a long time. The key for me is to listen to them...

SUCCULENT SUPPORT Well, well! I’m another year older since I wrote you . . . a magical 85 years young! Can this be me I’m speaking of? Indeed, it is and gratefully so! It is a marvelous realization to contemplate all the experiences I’ve had that has led me to this place, space really. I’m more in awe of LIFE each day as I steer my vessel in the direction that calls to me or speaks to me. Lately I’ve been reminded of activities I used to do but now no longer either can do (physically) or choose not to do because of lack of interest ; things that just don’t inspire me. Remember, when one interest or ability wanes, there are 3 more new ideas about to burst into bloom. It’s actually quite FREEING to have CHOICES narrowed down for me. ·       I was sharing some feelings with someone about these challenges and how I felt adrift . . .like nothing to ‘hang’ onto and she suggested a meditation. She mentioned ways that I am SUPPORTED in my life at all...

BLUE SKY VINE FREEDOM We have just celebrated one of our most cherished gifts . . .that of FREEDOM. I very often take this gift for granted, the beauty and all the services. Lately I have not been doing my usual activities and have been taking very good care of myself. More than usual. When I feel fragile and vulnerable, it calls for some special care. This morning I awoke with a brilliant aha . . . that no matter how I feel, I have a very special, precious part of me that is FREE. . I have no one hovering over me telling what I should or shouldn’t do. There are some perimeters, yes, but nothing that is difficult to abide by. The image I had this morning was a pinpoint of light, like the light that shines in side me and all of us each second. The eternal light that is gifted each one of us no matter who we are or what we have done. I find this so incredibly comforting that it lifts any concerns and worries right up into the wild blue yonder. When I have thoughts or...