Think on it

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for REASON...it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are! They are for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part, or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. Sometimes they die.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.
Your need has been answered, and now it is time to move on. When people come into your life for a SEASON it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. they ususally give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Bleieve it! It is real! But, only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendhship is clairovoyant.

Don't you think this is so true? I've often felt this in my life...that someone has been "sent" to me, to teach me something or share some part of themselves with me...also that they have been sent to learn something from me... and then when the lesson has been learned, the experience shared, they move on, either of their own desire, or because I need them to go...it's always somewhat bittersweet, though in my heart I know it's necessary. We all grow and evolve and it's so important to love ourselves and each other in a true, and right way. Find ways to honor us both, even if that means we do it apart. ...hmm...this is something that is heavy on my heart right now. I know it is right and in many ways I'm glad I was strong enough to remember and notice that it was time, but in other ways I'm sad and wishing things could've just stayed good forever......Forever is such a long time.... I've shared so many beautiful years and experiences that it's very challenging to admit and be strong in the decision to be independent. It is the best way to honor everone and love one another right....it just feels bad to watch the other person feeling so displaced and sad and broken.

This is what's on Dalai Mama's mind today.
Namaste

Find Bliss!

I enjoyed such a blissful day with my children out at Clear Creek State park recently. Everyone was so peaceful and cooperative and there was no work to be done....total chill mode, the whole day. We went early and stayed late and explored the woods, the water, the trails. Absolutely the perfect day!
I tried to copy and paste the OM symbol here, but because I'm not "Mama-Techie" it didn't work! You all know what it looks like, don't you? If not, google it! The description below is a wonderful reminder that it is not just a pretty symbol...it has meaning too! Enjoy!

The long lower curve represents the dreaming state.
The upper curve stands for the waking state.
The curve which emanates from the center represents deep sleep beyond dreams.
The crescent stands for the veil of material illusion.
The dot is the transcendental state.
MEDITATE ON THE MEANING OF THIS !

more cute bags for sale at Coolspring!

Doesn't Dalai Mama look nuts?!? I've been working really hard to keep everything positive and together.....It is very challenging to balance my work with all of the things that I feel are so important for my children to do. Andy took this picture of me at the Red Cross benefit carnival. I had been baking and sewing all day and we had a soccer game....this was at like 7:30 at night and I was beat! Happy, but beat!

These bags are really fun. Both made from vintage recycled fabric (a tablecloth and Sadie's favorite orange jammy shirt). They are both for sale at Coolspring Farmer's Market along with many others. The market opened on June 17th and is already a success, in my book! It is the area's first (and only) indoor, certified organic and naturally grown market! We've had so many folks stop in to tell us how happy they are for us to be in Sykesville! My breads and baked goods and jams are selling and so are Zeb and Lucinda's yummy veggies! My children are doing a great job of helping when I'm working and enjoy the experience (though they are understandably ready to go by the end of 4 hours). They are begging me to rent the upstairs apartment so they can have a yard again and their dog! We'll see....it's small, but has definite character potential.

Look for pictures of the Market coming up soon!

Peace out!

Dalai Mama's Day...

SO, I am so busy lately being present and aware in every now moment, that I am finding it impossible to record those moments here! At this precise now moment, Nolan and Nakai are ready to be picked up from play therapy and Teah is awaiting me at dance rehearsal. The bags that need to be sewn up are awaiting my attention and there are 5 herb plants and three veggie plants waiting to be put into some fresh organic dirt and composted worm casings. Dalai Mama is longing for a few moments to breathe deeply and meditate and collect her barings and refresh her soul.
More on Dalai Mama's day later......
Namaste!

P.s. I'm enjoying each and every moment of what is taking place in Dalai Mama's Day.....maybe I just wish there were more moments in Dalai Mama's Day..... something to ponder!

How cute are we?

Dalai Mama and Dalai baby! Nakai and I took this picture while chilling out at Clear Creek State Park on Memorial day! He was being such a cuddly little cutie-pie! He doesn't like to get dirty, so in order to play in the sand, he was sitting on my back (so that butt and legs wouldn't touch) and then reached over my head with the shovel to scoop the sand! All day! He doesn't like his feet to get wet, either, so swimming with Teah was out....really dislikes bugs and critters, so hanging in the woods with Nolan was out! He just hung out with Mama on the blanket all day, being sweet.

Mama's legs...

Here they are, the feet that carry this mama everywhere! This is what helps me get the work done....Just thought I should honor them in a few photos. They don't get nearly enough attention! The fishnet photo was one that I just found interesting. Someone had given me a pair of left-over fishnets from a Halloween costume while I was at a playground with the children. I laughed, saying that it had been years since I'd worn fishnets and then jokingly rolled up my pants and slid them up my legs. I took the picture for kicks and then really liked the way the legs looked with the asphalt background! Weird!

Peaceful Child

It was so wonderful to capture Nolan while in tree pose! He didn't think anyone was watching...

OM!

I'm glad that my children enjoy doing yoga with me! There are some wonderful yoga dvd's out for children now, including the one from Gaiam called "Silly to calm yoga", which we really love! Try to fit a bit of yoga into your day today...and your children's.