SKIPPIDY-DO-DAH ...

I've been in transition the past 6 months or so in several areas of my life.  I used to be surrounded by people all the time, every day on my calendar booked with social fun, church events, yoga, bestie time, etc.  Most of those have subsided as I'm entering a season of working  hard to become physically healthy and to make my dream a reality.  By clearing my calendar I can focus better on my journey.  For a gal that loves to be in the middle of social gatherings it has not been the more enjoyable part of my journey.   One thing my God showed me the other day was to not mistake His quietness and peace for loneliness.  That just because things are quiet in my world and my calendar relatively empty of social "stuff", doesn't mean I am alone or that it will always be like this. 


He has put a quietness and peace in my life that I am learning to appreciate more and more.  I can view it as being alone and remain stagnant and make it a plateau that is exit-free, or I can view it as a blessing and act on it by using my time wisely to work toward accomplishing goals.  I believe sometimes God remains quiet and hovers a peace on us to allow us to make the next move.  I view that as having His favor, of Him trusting me as I take the next step into the decisions I make.  And that, my dear friends, gives me warm fuzzies in my soul :O)  


The past couple weeks have been busy with having a long time, dear friend of mine in town and then Nanny came for a visit.  SO great having them here!!  Then I got the news that Nickelbug Designs was admitted into the White Rock Local Market at the Lakeside Baptist Church location YEE-HAAAW!!! (yes, wow, I actually just did that)   Needless to say, we've been busy bees getting ready for it (when I say "we", I really mean me and the mouse in my pocket).  Feels so great to be working, doing something I love and accomplishing goals...dreamy sigh....


This year is full of wide open spaces!  Definitely with lots of room for mistakes (insert credit to Dixie Chicks here) but I am putting my heart and soul into what I love, believing full well that all of it will be worth it!


Lots of Love and Gratitude,

~Cas


P.S.  The other night I woke up to Nickelbug mumbling in slumber...I listened closer to hear if she was having a nightmare...She lifted up her hand and said "Awesome, that's awesome" hahah must have been a good dream!  Has nothing to do with this post. Just sharing, it made me smile, even at 3 AM


Hello, Helllloooo, you beautiful thing......(insert music notes here and enjoy :O)
 

HAPPY TO BE

Everyone is well aware that Valentines Day is around the corner with the sweet aroma of Love growing or blossoming between two special people.  Some are consumed with what they might, or might not, get and/or whom they might spend it with.  Some gals obsessing for the right outfit and most original, thoughtful gift to give their special person.  Then there are some gals that are prowling for a date, period.  There are guys overcoming the tickles in their tummy to ask out the potential gal of their dreams to spend the National Day of Love with, trying to figure out how to do it big to sweep her off her feet.  Then there are some guys mobile polling to figure out how much needs to be spent in order to get lucky.  Lastly, there are also those of us that are on our journey single and soaking up every good bit of it that we can :O)  Either way, the special day has become overly commercialized and that kinda sucks the magic out of it. 

I believe each day (not just on Valentines Day) should be about growing your love for every person, animal, or situation you encounter and for life in general.  It all starts with growing Love in yourself.  Life changes when you can grasp that.  When you discover how to love yourself, right where you are at, then you can live in freedom to Love others without holding back.  An uninhibited Love that swells the joy in your own heart when you pour it over others and spread a big smile on their face.

 

(Painting by my fave: Katie Daisy)

Remember...being single and happy is far better than being in a relationship that is wrong for you. You can choose to feel love by tapping into your own self worth and doing what you love daily. To cultivate an expression of passionate love...you must first practice loving yourself, fully. This is something I remind myself on a regular basis and my growth of gratitude expands more and more for being in the place I am in today  :0)

 

Cheers to many beautiful days to spread Love to whomever you encounter and wherever you journey to! 

~Cas