Spring...

"If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life, it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth." ~Mitsugi Saotome 

My calendar says it's Spring. It's supposed to be dry season here in Trinidad and Tobago but ... there's been lots of rainy days. I haven't been on the blog... I haven't been on my computer. I've been internalizing... and spending time with family and friends (Shoeaholic's birthday was last week!) and a cute guy. 

I'm reading what I wrote around this time last year... and reading an email that says "expect sweet surprises in your love life this year"...  

I've been thinking about relationships and communication and trust and honesty and how much a person (myself... this is all based on me) can change over the course of time. There are things that I think and feel and want and expect that are very different now than they were a year... or five years... or ten years ago.    

I'm somewhat amused and somewhat wary of the reactions of family members to the cute guy. Actually... I'm somewhat amused and wary of my own reactions to the cute guy.

I have a crazy day of work tomorrow. I'm trying to be positive from now... good vibes and calm, cool professionalism... that is how tomorrow shall be. I'm very conscious of the fact that I gave myself a deadline and I'm not sure I can stick to it. Purpose and passion and possibilities... all things I'm thinking about.

What are you thinking about? Life? Travels? Friends, family, lovers? Work, career, purpose? 

These may be helpful: 

• 15 ways to live, and not merely exist...
• 25 beautifully illustrated thought-provoking questions... 

Wishing you a good week :)

peace,

Ren

Five hundred Twenty-five thousand Six hundred Minutes...

"Five hundred twenty-five thousand, Six hundred minutes!| Five hundred twenty-five thousand journeys to plan. | Five hundred twenty-five thousand, Six hundred minutes | How do you measure the life of a woman or a man?" ~Joanne: Seasons of Love: Soundtrack for Rent

We're coming off of a very high-energy weekend... do you breathe easier? think clearer? focus stronger? feel more grounded? I'd never really noticed how many new beginnings one can have until I started blogging... I'd always been aware of the various points of celebration but never really focused on the fact that this beginning period lasts so long - we've had the New Year... and the Chinese New Year thus far. It's another beginning as of yesterday though - time for celebrating the astrological new year - hello Spring (or I guess for those of us in this area of the world - hello Dry Season - you really should be here now). There was also a fabulous full moon this Saturday - according to Tarot.com this full moon joins Uranus in Aries to catalyze sudden change and awareness.

I've been busy this weekend - I find that weekends go by so quickly. Have been trying to be present. What's the point of knowing all that I know about energy shifts and yet not putting it to use? So, whilst doing the mundane - the everyday things such as carrying my car to get the window fixed... or shopping for groceries... or making lunch, I give thanks for what I have and what I'm able to do. I accomplished a lot I think.. and then yesterday I went to see Rent with a friend to celebrate her birthday... new experiences... new people...

It's almost my birthday (and by 'almost' I mean there's still over a month to go)... I'm excited and, as is usual at this time of the year, evaluating myself and my circumstances... what I want to do, be, contribute. The world is entering a phase of change and transformation and so am I.

Wishing you a good week...

peace,

Ren