How Do You Choose?

The poster says:  You have two primary choices in life:  to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.  —- Author Unknown

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When you walk through life, each decision is a fork in the road.  We all know this at an unconscious level.  However, we all need to be mindful that each choice is like the stone hitting the water; waves ripple across the pond and move the lily pad, splash the frog on the rock, or lap over the shoreline.  Our choices always have consequences. When we accept that we must change something, we can pray to move through that change with grace and dignity.

Blessings,

Judy

Canada Day 2026

Picture of July 1 celebration in Banff, Alberta, Canada,  - from the Banff website

There is nothing like the feeling of celebrating Canada Day in a crowd of Canadians filled with pride about their country.  Several years ago, my husband and I and our dogs were in Banff for the celebration.  It was awesome!  Several elk even made an appearance.  There were bands, dancers, First Nations folks with ceremonial dress, displays, hot dogs, and drinks. 

 Now, the crowds are so huge, that wildlife stays away, and people fight for sidewalk room and for line ups at restaurants and pop up vendors.  There are still bands and dancers and entertainment.  It is an experience.  

Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy it.

Happy Canada Day,

Judy

 

Nature’s Wonder

 

The picture above is taken during a huge hail storm that looks like snow, on June 20 2026. The hail lasted about twenty-five minutes and shredded leaves and knocked leaves and some branches off trees, and changed the temperature to cold.  What a day!

Now is a good time to remember that weather (whether) it is summer or fall or winter or spring, Nature is where we must go to balance and to regenerate.  

We humans do not own the Earth; we are of the Earth.  The earth’s minerals and water flows through us.  We lose the Earth connection in the cities and even in rural areas – anywhere where life is “rushing” and where daily routines create stress and anxiety.  

If you feel stress and anxiety, then now is the time to slow down.  Now is the time to step out into Nature to bring down the stress level.  All is well.

Blessings,

Judy