Finding my inner light

I have been looking for inspiration to write in all the wrong places.

A couple of years ago I started writing in this blog and a few others. Reading what others had to say and what was written in books and magazines.

I enjoy reading and writing.

I enjoy sharing my thoughts and maybe, just maybe, helping someone else see their inner light.

Most times, someone would stop by my blog and leave a note which sparked more light in me.  So what happened? I moved to Cuba and suddenly I don't feel a thing?  I really don't know.

I often go through the day with a million and one ideas and thoughts and stories to tell.  But then life happens and time slips by and before you know I have too much to tell and no time to write or think or process what I want to say.

Fortunately, I'm still on a quest to be happy every day.  I still manage to laugh at ME and sometimes at others.  Everyday when the sun goes down I watch it slowly hide behind the mountains and I realize that I am blessed.  The same thing happens when the sun comes up, when the moon is right overhead, when the waves wash my feet, when I spot a hummingbird or a butterfly, you get the idea.

As for finding my inner light, just today I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Jungle of Life, and was once again reminded of three very important things in the post New Rules for Life -Thanks Lance!

Reclaim your life.

Create your own rules.

Don't let this amazing human experience slip away…

Reclaiming my life.  Not letting chores keep me from doing what I love to do and being who I want to be.

Creating my rules. Definitely... working on this!

This amazing human experience? Living it one moment at a time.

Now you should go do the same.

Terie

Blue Monday: Fishing Tournament

Ready, set, go!

The Seabees hosted a fishing tournament on Guantanamo Bay and they could not have picked a more perfect day. The skies were blue, the water cool and calm, the air was just right. Men, women and children signed up for the event and all were ready for take off at 0630, pretty early.

The winner, Jon and his kids, brought in a 38 lb Barracuda, while many have caught bigger fish, today this was the biggest. The report from all participants was that it was a perfect day and a great time for everyone.

As for me, I just love the opportunity to star my day in such a beautiful place.

Sharing some blues on Blue Monday hosted by Smiling Sally. To see more blues visit www.smilingsally.blogspot.com

Who you are really matters

Today I received this post from Sparkpeople.com which brought to mind the movie "It's a Wonderful," one of my favorite movies during the holiday seasons. Read on....

"Everything you do makes a difference. Even if you're not on the front lines leading the effort, you have a contribution to make. Without your contribution, no matter how small, so many other things would never happen. The world needs what you have to offer. You have no idea how the simplest of your everyday actions can effect your child, and even people you've never met. Chances are, you'll never know. But if you're looking for a purpose to work toward, all you need is the desire and the right perspective. Define yourself as your task, and that's all you'll ever be. Define yourself as your contribution to your family, and suddenly you're a very important part of a bigger picture. The biggest pictures are the ones where there's room for everyone to be seen."

Every once in a while we need to read/hear these words or watch movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" because it reminds us that we are not meaningless, reminds us that what we do or say matters more than we realize.

I really just wanted to share this message with you and hope that it instills in you, as it has in me, the desire to treat everyone with respect and compassion; to be part of the bigger picture even if you cannot yet see or experience the effaces of your actions.

Terie