Birthdays come and go...it's never to late to celebrate

 Birthdays do come and go, sometimes too quickly don't they?This morning I was pondering 'Simple Abundance' in my life and was a little saddened that my plan didn't work out to celebrate my birthday. Truly God's plans and God's timing. I was with who and where God wanted me to be 'no doubt' and I enjoyed the day very much. Two Birthday surprises-

• A phone call from my husband sharing that our diocese has a new 'Bishop Elect' Carl Kemme'.
• My nephew Jason Daniel and brother in law Dan repaired the ugly dent on the side of my car.  Caused by a hit and run and I've had to look at it every day for over a year.

Above is a photo of my birthday present from my 'authentic self'.  The two glitter gel pens (one pink and the other purple) and a card crafting book  (which is AMAZING) at Mrs. O'Leary's in Old Town, Wichita weeks prior to my birthday.  The  clip from 'Fun Finds'...it was sure that because I didn't buy it when I first saw it, I went back a day later and bought it. 

Funny...I read a sign just yesterday at an antique mall which reads:

'If you came back to buy the item that

you saw yesterday, it isn't here. The person

that saw it the day before yesterday came back and bought it.'

Today is going to be a full day however...I'm going put my nose into my new book for a little while. Simple Abundance's 'If not now....when?' If you haven't read that page...you might want to, it's really good.

Blessed,
Patty 

Glimmers from the Golden Mirror

Have you read about the Golden Mirror meditation?
(The photo of Lois's golden mirror that I discovered this past weekend. It made heart smile as I shared with Terra and Marilyn (as we all were looking in the mirror at the same time) about Simple Abundance & the 'Golden Mirror meditation')

A few thoughts to share...

Today when you glance in the mirror, maybe a golden mirror like Lois's, I encourage you to bless the face that stares back at you. Like putting your best foot forward, putting on your best face with a smile is a small however important way of nurturing your authenticity.

It is true that when we feel better about our appearance...we have self-confidence, more energy and actually reach out to others more often. Let's strive to take excellent care of our minds, bodies and spirits. He who began a new work in you, will be faithful to complete it.

At times I've been a big complainer. Somewhere I read that it's important to accentuate on the positive qualities and we've 'ALL' been given some. It may be your natural curly hair, slimming waist line, your pretty toe nails, posture or the lovely color of your eyes. You are beautifully made and God created beautiful YOU!