The Blessings are in the Journey

Yesterday, I sat on the back porch and harvested my herbs that had been drying.  It was 93 degrees but it was not unbearable.  In fact it was peaceful and comforting.  Susan Trott wrote the book “The Holy Man” when suffering from insomnia.  In it a pilgrimage of people with issues would line up each day to meet with the Holy Man in hopes that he would solve their problems.  She would fall asleep before getting to the end of the line.  And her characters discovered their answers as the days passed and as they waited.

While sitting on my porch I counted my blessings.  My husband had just washed the wall on the side of the house there on the porch; it smelled of bleach and newness.  This was while my middle son was out in the heat power-washing the driveway.  Earlier, I was comforting my granddaughter who was sick with strep throat while her mother searched around town for the prescription the doctor gave them.  A few days before I was in Atlanta helping with my grandson who also had strep throat.  Before leaving, my youngest son filled my car up with gas then took it to be washed, polished and detailed.  The week before that both grandchildren were hanging out with me when we stopped at the Mall to say hi to my oldest son who gave them both high-fives and big smiles.  And in a few days, my daughter will drive from her home in South Carolina with my two youngest granddaughters to visit for the week.
 

I realized as I sat on my back porch, surrounded by the smell of basil, peppermint, spicy oregano, and lavender, that my life is a pilgrimage.  Just like Trott figured out in her book - the blessings are in the journey. ~ Pris

I AM WHO I AM - THE WOMAN WHO WRITES THESE WORDS AND LIVES THE LIFE SHE IS INTENDED TO LIVE WITH JOY, PEACE AND LOVE.

Joy to the World

Nehemiah said, "... joy in our inward being irresistibly calls forth joy in the outer world."

Joy increases for us through use, because when we speak, think, and act with joy, there is no room for anything else in our lives.

Acknowledging the Source of my joy, I go out and make every effort to bring joy to others which creates joy in my life.

~ Pris

I AM WHO I AM - THE WOMAN WHO WRITES THESE WORDS AND LIVES THE LIFE SHE IS INTENDED TO LIVE WITH JOY, PEACE AND LOVE.

Living My Life as I Focus on Feeding My Soul

Here are a few posts from May 2014

May 7th ~

How does it feel to be brave? Helen Keller said, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." I challenge you to become still enough to listen to the quiet voice within that is calling you to this grand adventure of life. I did.~ Pris

May 8th ~

I remember a game my father played with me. He would say in a deep voice, "Step by step, inch by inch, slowly I turn...." And then he would pretend to chase me around the house with me giggling, my heart pounding, and my thoughts racing. What a remarkable lesson in truth for in each step my future was revealed. Join me in letting the child within come out to play.~ Pris

May 12 ~

I love canoeing. English naval officer Frederick Marryat said, "Every man paddles his own canoe." When at the bow I power the canoe and when at the back or stern, I steer. One requires strength; the other responsibility. I find I prefer the stern although it means at times I must tell the person in front what to do. For I must guide us away from obstacles and return us safely to shore. Being assertive is not always a bad thing.~ Pris

May 14 ~

When we moved into our new house, the first thing I saw was there were no trees and that meant no shade. I was sad. Then I took a second look and I realized now is my chance to have a vegetable garden. Wayne Dyer says, "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Step out with me and be the change.~ Pris

Blessings

I AM WHO I AM - THE WOMAN WHO WRITES THESE WORDS AND LIVES THE LIFE SHE IS INTENDED TO LIVE WITH JOY, PEACE AND LOVE.

Welcome Back

Recently I began posting little messages on my Facebook page and it occurred to me that I should also post them on my personal blog.  But when I went to the blog, I could read them but I could not post a new blog.  After researching I found that Blogger limits the number of blogs and I had exceeded my limit.


So today, I am attempting to start a new blog which is really a continuation of my old blogs.  You can still read them at prisnasonshartle.BlogSpot.com.  If you have been following me on Facebook you will see some familiar messages.  However my blogs are more personal and spiritual.


I love to hear back from you and look forward to sharing with you my messages of hope, faith, and love.


Blessings ~ Pris

I AM WHO I AM - THE WOMAN WHO WRITES THESE WORDS AND LIVES THE LIFE SHE IS INTENDED TO LIVE WITH JOY, PEACE AND LOVE.