tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71172030857388552742024-02-07T01:30:57.643-08:00Enjoying the journeydaily gratitude living with rapid cycling bipolarSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.comBlogger565125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-35873638044806894302019-03-06T10:59:00.000-08:002019-03-06T10:59:07.728-08:00daily valium<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMh29p3GFk-VyH0bUFJpELNjXCmzmb41GVvIWaw3HE5U0hpudTE5Qy6AmOWCVKyxkXfaXKqcMi8C8yOJPtJR1RK9v2jBc8yjy3kksF4zXuu1jLVuewa0NdxrI05BImXG6aM_P6GGynlY/s1600/embroideryscreen.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMh29p3GFk-VyH0bUFJpELNjXCmzmb41GVvIWaw3HE5U0hpudTE5Qy6AmOWCVKyxkXfaXKqcMi8C8yOJPtJR1RK9v2jBc8yjy3kksF4zXuu1jLVuewa0NdxrI05BImXG6aM_P6GGynlY/s320/embroideryscreen.jpg" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a>
Had a bit of a crisis where the rapid thoughts got really bad and I reached out to a friend who helped me realise I need to see the doctor. the doctor suggested a low dose of valium morning and night to see if that helps me. Have made an appointment to Skype the psychiatrist in a couple of weeks. I just need to know how to self medicate with valium to help me through these stages. Still going really well with my healthy lifestyle. Trying to work with my daily dance but huge blocks to me being able to dance freely. This is all leading to my past issues with dance in my life. My masseuse mentioned a vision of me dancing with someone. suddenly realise it was with my dad as a child xoxo susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-7397392282276240142019-03-03T07:36:00.000-08:002019-03-03T07:36:13.768-08:00Low dose valium<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqs-l95wf9XMEPy27SA4dH1m4eJnxZRvAiFeYAFOYhTItoyNwBfRDdfwUoFvN_JL6JxHghwQ0wt6OKAU2horVRAFPZZBFQGdPxIgfazUh6eMkLWykrhoA5IzaikjK6Xf3W28z04tV_68M/s1600/embroiderybird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqs-l95wf9XMEPy27SA4dH1m4eJnxZRvAiFeYAFOYhTItoyNwBfRDdfwUoFvN_JL6JxHghwQ0wt6OKAU2horVRAFPZZBFQGdPxIgfazUh6eMkLWykrhoA5IzaikjK6Xf3W28z04tV_68M/s320/embroiderybird.jpg" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>
Dear readers, The latest step in helping with my rapid cycling bipolar is to take 2 mg of valium during the day and the other day took two lots of 2 mg with a few hours interval. I was feeling edgy, with racing thoughts and had very little sleep that day. I find the low dose as opposed to the 5-10 mg at bedtimes sometimes to be helpful. I've only done two doses once but will see if I have the edgy feeling again and will try the same approach. I know the dosages I take are very low compared to others I have seen online and offline but it works for me at the moment.
I think a dear online FB friend may have passed away. We have long chats on FB when I am manic and he has been such a blessing in my life. I do hope that he is just ill and is OK but I get the feeling that isn't so. Friendships mean so much to me in helping give my life purpose and meaning
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-64647429000638303122019-02-01T11:17:00.000-08:002019-02-01T11:17:15.967-08:00My friend for 59 years<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH3W7gM4PcU0Fu9dsHjYHUHNh5f5McjblVFPlSanc79LHBIH8EWAhrt3bQDU-sfCSbOUd5V06__bIIsMwh9i3YaS1DjcBZBySPE4Vd6PMifCjSrdOUj071ALb5ZSkIMUhVu4s3yGXGP0/s1600/joyces+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH3W7gM4PcU0Fu9dsHjYHUHNh5f5McjblVFPlSanc79LHBIH8EWAhrt3bQDU-sfCSbOUd5V06__bIIsMwh9i3YaS1DjcBZBySPE4Vd6PMifCjSrdOUj071ALb5ZSkIMUhVu4s3yGXGP0/s320/joyces+flowers.jpg" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>
Dear Beloved, My friend I met 59 years ago came for a four hour visit this week and it was awesome catching up. we hadn't done this for 15 months but we got together and it was like we hadn't been apart. It is incredible having a friend of such long standing. I wish she lived closer but I am glad she can travel to see me.
It's been another great second week of 20 minute intervals of movement. I am into my course by LEslie Zehr and this week just started a month with Jamie Ridler's course Awakenings. Had my first salad from Choice meals and it was delicious as even indulged in the dressings they sent.
That's all for this week. Sending you so much love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-41758934988614261512019-01-23T20:05:00.000-08:002019-01-23T20:05:05.482-08:00It's been a long time<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJEUnLVsu0ihySKdY51PHYQ0q6SAKItZAL4XvKkfO1WCmmzcs9ZjFWp9mH3Sgc-yNhzZwj16AFn9ISs8dNVAzyQbtiwhVsBxU9KgImcabUO1xNLch5CUvZje4WXHrvtYj18jjfacbljk/s1600/dragonfly.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJEUnLVsu0ihySKdY51PHYQ0q6SAKItZAL4XvKkfO1WCmmzcs9ZjFWp9mH3Sgc-yNhzZwj16AFn9ISs8dNVAzyQbtiwhVsBxU9KgImcabUO1xNLch5CUvZje4WXHrvtYj18jjfacbljk/s320/dragonfly.jpg" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a>
Dear Beloved,
I've been having to rest for huge amounts of time and stopped seeing a lot of my friends and cancelled going away and many other changes for the past 18 months. In the past few weeks I have been feeling much better having decided that I do not want a downhill slide into walking sticks, no car, being housebound. I have rallied and now exercise around the home every 20 minutes. I have discovered sacred dance and am enthused where that will take me this year and beyond. My words for the year are "ease" and "dance". I am now eating in silence and not having sweet treats after dinner which hasn't happened since I was breast fed!!! Anyway enough from me. Hoping you are going well and I'll be back next week. Lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-47170669709635524442016-01-09T14:35:00.000-08:002016-01-09T14:35:17.912-08:00Beach visits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvHXBtUQr7kRCSFkM9d8RTwjcfNkCiEU0C7m8zGhJ_rkiWDRedCT-YmRp3hpF7dC5EEulKyHL78PGcmvFN2EogW_xdb0uVxPKuIA5Nn0eSiWumkVJa0VLfzFIPGU9xtiwvcv7gK7Y76Q/s1600/IMGP2195+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvHXBtUQr7kRCSFkM9d8RTwjcfNkCiEU0C7m8zGhJ_rkiWDRedCT-YmRp3hpF7dC5EEulKyHL78PGcmvFN2EogW_xdb0uVxPKuIA5Nn0eSiWumkVJa0VLfzFIPGU9xtiwvcv7gK7Y76Q/s320/IMGP2195+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div>
Dear friends, I am back visiting the beach for my walks. I am also having time to sit and reflect, take in the view and journal. Also taking photos like this one. it is such a joy for me to be back down the beach
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-90570539922388334732015-10-19T17:27:00.003-07:002015-10-19T17:45:51.233-07:00My journalsDear friends,
It has been a long time since I have been here. No longer interested in blogging but my dear friend Jamie Ridler and others are interested in all the journals I use. I counted 23 but I think there are more....
*yearly diary keeps track of commitments for the year...a month per double page
*weekly diary records the weeks commitments on a single page
*daily journal records what is happening through my day
*special happenings journal for things that happen in my days that are extra special like visiting a gallery, my birthday celebrations
*night journal records in 2 or 3 lines what I am grateful for about my day
*mood journal records my zippy / manic & quiet often down times that I want to understand or remember about my rapid cycling bipolar
*spiritual director journal that records what issues I am dealing with with my spiritual director
*reading journal records what I am reading. This hasn't been kept up as I read so much
*movies journal records movies I see. Am now only listing special ones as I see so many
*visitors journal lists visitors that come for the first or second time or a special event
*anonymous friend journal is a journal for things important to my relationship with one of my friends
*grief journal is for things I am grieving about. The loss of a friend
*the death of my mum journal. My mum hasn't died yet but am already writing little things to help me when she dies
*problems journal lists problems I have that I need to sort out and need extra attention from my daily journal
*my beloved journal is a journal written to my beloved. I am single and never married but often think of my beloved and I write about things I would like to say to him if he were here
*special issues journal. Every so often I have something I want to sort through that isn't a problem and I do it here
*travel journal where I work out my next trips away and ideas for trips
*poetry journal where I keep my poems
*journal at mum's where I write inside beautifully illustrated books
*eating disorder journal where I deal with my eating disorder and anxiety disorder
*spiritual journal where I journal about my spiritual journey
*bible studies journal where I make notes about my bible studies
*hand bag journal where I write when I am out and about
*online / creativity journal where I write what happens with Jamie and other online creatives and my own journey
*dream journal where I write about my night dreams
*home journal when I write about my home days when I don't go out and they are special days not ordinary days. I now have SUndays as a home day and write here
*walk journal where I write about my walks
*spirit guide journal where I write about my spiritual guides and happenings with nature, etc
*seasons and the moon journal where I write about the seasonal changes and the moons travels each month
*travel journal when I am away
*artist journals...I have numerous artist journals and I paint, collage, draw
*sketch journal with my sketching in
Goodness I think that is enough. as you can see I love, love, love writing hope this inspires love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-67755565534750680032013-01-21T18:25:00.001-08:002013-01-21T18:25:36.152-08:00Dear anonymousDear anonymous,
I've lost direction with what to do with my blog and would not be here if it wasn't for you. I love our contact so here I am. I am so glad you have a loving and healthy family.
My major news is I met up with an old high school friend I remet on facebook. we lost contact 30 years ago and got back in touch thanks to her. funny though as she sent me a message 2 years ago and I didn't know how to use facebook properly so the message just sat there unread until a few weeks ago.
when we got together it was fantastic and we talked for 3 hours. she made me feel so good about my life and my journey and she has done really well also.
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-88994418171191554502013-01-07T07:59:00.001-08:002013-01-07T07:59:50.635-08:00Dear anonymous<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear anonymous,
Was going to stop doing my blog here but am inspired by your continued presence. so here goes. from now on I will just communicate with you with my "Dear anonymous" posts. I am in the up cycle of my rapid cycling bipolar so this seems a great idea but will see when I go quiet again.
I never like to leave things unsaid so I wanted to say how much your comments mean to me. I think of lots of famous people with their thousands and millions of fans and I am blessed with one fan and one is really special. People are special we are all special. you are special.
do you just have one grand child? how many children do you have?
Christmas was great with family the week before and then with just my mum on christmas day. In the future may be posting to you all alone on christmas day. have done that before and it is OK.
Anyway, thanks so much for posting. glad you are paying it forward. Hoping you will continue to comment here. God bless you
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-35760972825051011052013-01-05T09:42:00.003-08:002013-01-05T09:42:34.998-08:00Pay it forward 2013Dear friends,
Pay it Forward 2013- The first FIVE people who respond to this post will become the recipients of something nice from me in the new year! Store bought, handmade, who knows!! :) In addition, each of you five (by responding to this post) will be agreeing to do something nice (and random) for five OTHER people at some point this year. You have a full year to make your choices and gifts, as do I. Happy New Year!Just add your address in the comments
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-91054953006132431182012-09-26T13:28:00.001-07:002012-09-26T13:28:47.209-07:00Overnight stay at Brighton savoy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friends,
as I can’t travel far I went and stayed at a local motel 25 minutes away. I went shopping and visited the local library and got a book out on Paris where I was when I was 20. In my room I journaled, read, did cryptics, knitted, reflected, sketched and had a spa bath before bed. went shopping and bought charms for a necklace for my birthday and some pens at a shop that had a wonderful shop keeper in. we chatted for ages. we are both unwell women and exchanged notes about living with chronic illness. A friend came and we went to restaurant for dinner in the motel.Had skewered prawns and salad and Tasmanian salmon and potato latkes and meringue, berry and cream dessert. I had a wonderful time. The room overlooked the sea and had a wonderful panorama. Saw lots of birds and the city lights. Watched the dawn come up while I knitted dish cloths for summer!!! my knitting is a whole other story. It was fantastic stay.
lots of love from susan JOY
Susan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-86819935196197150772012-09-18T18:10:00.001-07:002012-09-18T18:10:52.218-07:00Plans vs going with the flow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friend,
I think I am in my next zippy phase which is usually why I come and blog. Quiet isn't into blogging. anyway I had plans to go to the Langham overnight but now it is time to plan to go I don't want to. haven't figured out why. I find I want to go with the flow in other directions maybe to the Savoy in Brighton. question is should I follow plans or go with the flow. i seem to go with the flow more. makes more sense to me. do you go with plans or go with the flow?
lots of love from susan JOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-35317510447818778912012-09-03T18:43:00.000-07:002012-09-03T18:43:33.370-07:00UpdateDear friends,
was going to share my cooking journey online but am doing it on the CCS (coachcreativesite) and in my own notebook so that is enough. did a lot this zippy time.
had two chauffeur drives in one week..one to the National gallery / international section to see Napoleon which was awesome and then to the museum in Carlton to see Mesopotamia which was wonderful with all its cuneiform tablets. loving writing the way i do it was wonderful. also visited section with australian bush and saw a blue wren and the famous bower bird that collects blue things like I do. my home used to be called "The bower". went to australian garden area and saw plants used for healing, craft etc. there was noone there and it was so special. the chauffeur was so friendly and chatty.
still no yoga and aiming to get a new teacher next week having given my old teacher a few weeks to contact me.
Was planning a jet ride like on Bold and beautiful but will prefer a small plane ride where I can see out the front. planned for next year.
all in all a great zippy this time with lots of notes and phone calls to attend to.
Doing my own weeding at the moment and discovered a little tulip and other things growing. glad to be doing it in the spring weather. need a kneeler though and going to Gardenworld today.
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-2372638439061311432012-08-27T16:24:00.002-07:002012-08-27T16:24:27.386-07:00Mushrooms and avocado<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friends,
Cooked some finely chopped mushrooms in olive oil and served it with sliced cold avocado. delicious. will try again tomorrow and will add marjoram and parsley and a squeeze of lemon. I always like to try the basic ingredients on their own and then add things later.
lots of love from susan JOY
Susan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-77409621621158662592012-08-27T13:05:00.001-07:002012-08-27T13:05:44.970-07:00First adventures with cod Dear friends,
A friend the other day mentioned cod and I thought I haven't had cod since my breakdown 10 years ago. I loved cod so bought some and did it plain with some vegies including mashed potato. a friend shared his recipe where you cook onion, garlic, oregano and cumin, tomatoes, green pepper and break up the cod into pieces in the mix and cook. it was delicious and have had a couple of meals. of course I had to have it with mashed potato.
lots of love from susan in australiaSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-90393604037765382252012-08-27T13:02:00.001-07:002012-08-27T15:32:00.193-07:00Good eating<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friends,
I have been doing a discussion about my cooking on my favourite site CoachCreativeSpace. I started this blog because I had trouble traveling and wanted to get to New York. Instead I am traveling by chauffeur to different places around Melbourne. Now I am on an adventure teaching myself to cook again since losing my ability when I had a breakdown. A friend on CCS said...Susan have just looked through your thread and love your descriptions of food and cookery. You have a way of describing things which is very fresh , clear and sensual which is perfect when it comes to talking about food! Your notes are mouth watering and are making me hungry. Thank you! :-0 This has inspired me to share my journey of cooking here as well.
didn't do the cooking this time but went to the National gallery of Victoria in melbourne..international part and to the restaurant and tried my first truffles. 56 and only just now having truffles. they were delightful. also had cherry tart for the first time served with chocolate sorbet and homemade dark chocolate and cherry jelly and little flowers. what a great meal.
what is your favourite restaurant meal? I have had a few
lots of love from susan JOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-7005546386113879522012-08-25T11:01:00.001-07:002012-08-25T11:01:49.431-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Make visible what, without you, might perhaps never have been seen'.
Robert Bresson
Makes you feel special doesn't it
lots of love from susan JOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-59460039333105324572012-08-23T12:03:00.001-07:002012-08-23T12:03:29.582-07:00My own best friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friends,
since my breakdown 10 years ago I have found it hard to trust myself. Now I can honestly say I am my own best friend. I can seek my own counsel and feel strong and confident with myself. I am so pleased. I may have said all this in another blog post but I say it again as I am at another phase of my life where I am needing to be strong and centered having just lost a close friend to life's journey. I miss her daily company but know it is for the best and Divinely anointed so on I go. It is so nice to have my own company and to feel great in my own skin. Having said that the doctor and dietician are both really pleased with me and my weight and how I am going. I am so pleased even though I would indeed like to be thinner. I'd also like to travel the world and have a heated pool in the back yard and a large garden. there are a few things on my wish list. meanwhile I visit a local motel to swim in their pool. I am grateful I am the size I am and not larger. I can travel to Napoleon exhibition on monday. yes indeedy life is good....great......
lots of love from susanJOY my best friendSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-32441036074442194052012-08-22T14:13:00.001-07:002012-08-22T14:13:24.705-07:00Playing with childrenDear friends,
the other day I visited a friend and her little granddaughter at her sons place. I don't have many children in my life and not being a mum or grandma have very little contact with children in my life. it was such a joy to be sharing my time with a 13 month old. they are so curious about the world. I look forward to my next visit
lots of love from susan JOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-57797043548818377382012-08-22T13:08:00.000-07:002012-08-22T13:08:32.387-07:00Little things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"The little things? The little moments? They aren't little"
jon Zabat-Zinn
I try to remember this in life and respect all the little baby steps I make in my life that add up to the whole. I try to see how special my life is even though I do simple things and don't travel far
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-14080925094967891292012-08-16T20:40:00.000-07:002012-08-16T20:40:57.405-07:00Gratitude<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friends,
Perpetual gratitude toward people around us initiates habits of thankful prayer. it also starts a chain reaction of giving thanks, till our friends and loved ones and our world become imbued in grateful living.
Edward Hays The great escape manual
I live with gratitude every day of my life since discovering its blessings and my life has been all the better for it. WHat about you?
lots of love from susan JOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-25867444676397769542012-08-13T20:40:00.000-07:002012-08-13T20:40:11.761-07:00BeautyBeauty seen makes the one who sees it more beautiful
David Steindl-Rast
I always feel good seeing beautiful things. it does make me feel more beautiful
lots of love from susan JOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-86158940472635101592012-08-12T19:35:00.000-07:002012-08-12T19:35:42.394-07:00Simple things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friends,
The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life.
Robert Louis stevenson
this means a lot to me as I live a very simple life and love the daily routines that help me to feel safe and joyous.
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-16182610929091710512012-08-10T12:08:00.000-07:002012-08-10T12:08:25.642-07:00health<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear friends,
My back and shoulder have been troublesome when i walk for quite some time now. I stopped walking for 6 months but I mentally need to walk. it clears my mind particularly if I have been sitting and talking for the afternoon. I also love the beach. My hip is also out and I am scared I may need a hip replacement in the future. at least I can walk far with my hip. only able to walk about 20 minutes. i am glad i made the most of my hour to hour and a half walks in the past. always make the most of things
lots of love from susan JOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-55140304398846155452012-08-10T12:00:00.001-07:002012-08-10T12:00:28.535-07:00faith<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Faith is the courageous confidence that trusts
in the Source of all gifts.
David Steindl-Rast
My faith helps me get through every day. it's gifts are limitless
lots of love from susanJOYSusan Hoskenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13882860992890594826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117203085738855274.post-89037555583779871792012-08-09T17:43:00.002-07:002012-08-09T17:43:32.933-07:00Loving GodRefuse to fall down. If you cannot refuse to fall down, refuse to stay down. If you cannot refuse to stay down, lift your heart toward heaven, and like a hungry beggar, ask that it be filled, and it will be filled. You may be pushed down. You may be kept from rising. But no one can keep you from lifting your heart toward heaven.
Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Sometimes when I can't see anything more I can do with a situation and I feel overwhelmed and down hearted I chat to God. it always helps me feel better.
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