kitty's claws

Some mornings i awaken filled with thoughts of what is wrong in my life. i obsess about failures or the limits of relationships with family and friends. If i let myself sink into that sort of despair, i start to feel separate from all those things that nurture me and give me joy. i feel alone and lost. i felt that way almost the whole day yesterday.

Walking along an old sidewalk i could see cracks in the concrete and new green growth pushing through. Where there is enough soil to hold a seed, there is the possibility of a tree someday. The universe seizes opportunities for renewal that slip through the slightest opening. Just like that there is always hope for renewal in my relationships if i am willing to plant the seeds and feed them so they can grow.

When i awaken to the living and growing world, my spirits lift and open up to hope and new possibilities.

Today is going to be a wonderful day!

Inspiration starts in the home.
--Alpha English

What does being inspired really mean?

i grew up in a home where inspiration was nurtured. That does not mean that it is not also developed. Taking notice of how a problem was solved and how the unknown in our lives is approached indicates that a level of inspiration is acquired from somewhere. What's obvious is that inspiration was created somehow. Any accomplishment we can point to is evidence. Nobody tackles anything without some inner drive that says they can. That's inspiration.

Some of us did have more than others. Some of us still do. The good news is that we can "trade" inspiration with each other. We can give it away when a friend is in need, and we can borrow it back when we're feeling uncertain about a direction or a task. It matters not where we get it. It never did.

My inspiration came from an email that i got recently:





Someone (besides me ) thinks my work is outstanding

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[ Continued ]

Sharing is healing.
-Cathy Stone


It's not easy to share the intimate details of my life. i have guarded some secrets for years. However, i can't help but notice how much better i feel when i do open up and share feelings and emotions. The more i open up, the less encumbered i feel.

The magic in sharing my experiences, strength, and hope with him is hard to define. i simply know that when i do it, i feel relieved of a burden and less isolated. He makes me feel like i am not alone.

I can hear music...sweet, sweet music.
--Brian Wilson

i find it incredible to think about the role music has played in my life.

i find that i am drawn to different kinds of music that speaks to my ever changing life and ever changing moods. Sometimes i feel like something more soothing or relaxing and then sometimes i want something rocking with a good beat. Sometimes it’s a new artist that inspires me. Sometimes it’s an old classic that brings back a happy memory and sometimes a sad one. Whatever type of music i choose; i find it is much more than a pastime for me. It is an appreciation… my favourite artists, my favourite songs… some never change, and some do.

my relationship with music is growing and developing. As i mature, i find that music engages my mind and relaxes my soul in a new way… it lifts my spirits. I am grateful that music is part of my life and that i have a chance to think about it and perhaps even expand some new interests. Music helps me unwind after a hard day and helps me get ready for a new one; mostly it adds a new dimension to my enjoyment of life.

It is wonderful how music brings people together…. it brought me you.