Pamela Leavey

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Food For Thought: Growth

Winter on the Salt Pannes ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey
Winter on the Salt Pannes ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

Food for thought…

“The greatest gift we can give to a person in pain is to hold in our own minds the thought that there is a light beyond this darkness. What goes on externally is only the tip of the iceberg in any situation. The lessons, the real changes, the opportunities to grow-these are things the body’s eyes can’t see. They remain beneath the spiritual water line, but they are there. And they represent a much more vast picture of the soul’s journey than what we can see from the perspective of our physical senses. Growth is not always about getting what we think we want. Always, it’s about becoming the men and women we have the potential to be. Loving, pure, honest, clear.” ~ Marianne Williamson: A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

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Reflections: In The Now

Being in the now is a daily task. One can not simply decide to be in the now and then think that they will be in that space without working at it. It is a practice and like all practices, it takes commitment and work. Nature is always a grounding space for me to take myself out of my self and find the quiet within that is necessary to stay grounded and focused on the now.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2013
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2013

At times when I can’t get outside and spend time in the vast expanse of my favorite grounding place, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, I find a favorite photo of my church, as I call the Refuge, and I open my heart space meditating on the photo.

I remind myself daily that happiness is a choice. Some days are easier than other days, on the path to being the now and that is okay. With daily practice, I have found great comfort in the knowledge that I am responsible for my feelings and actions. Practice makes perfect… While I am no enlightened master, I do know I grateful for the enlightenment I receive in the now.

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Reflections: Let Go With the Setting Sun

As the sun sets on the horizon it is always a good time to contemplate the day and affirm the good with gratitude and release the bad with the setting sun. Each day we go through situations that are good, bad or indifferent. Releasing the negative with setting sun, sets up the next day to start with a clean slate.

Salt Pannes Sunset ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2013
Salt Pannes Sunset ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2013

Releasing the negative with the setting sun also clears the evening of negative thoughts and energy and enables the spirit to relax and renew for the following day. I prefer to release the negative with setting sun, so that I have clear mind and heart for a time before bed.

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Daily Affirmations: Three Basic Tenets

Today, I re-mind myself that in the daily living of our lives we must recognize that acceptance, compassion and uunderstanding is a must for all. Nowhere do I look, where I do not see those in need of these three basic tenents: acceptance, compassion and understanding. ~ Pamela J. Leavey

Grapevine Arbor ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey
Grapevine Arbor ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

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Daily Affirmations: Intent

Today, I re-mind myself that my will is powerful and strong. I am a confident woman and my intent is capable of manifesting my worthy desires. My worthy desires are healthy and positive, and they serve only to empower my best intent and highest ability.

~ Pamela J. Leavey

Fly Free ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey
Fly Free ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey

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Tedeschi Trucks: The Storm (Live)

I’m the kind of person that will listen to a new CD over and over again until I know every line and every chord in the song.

A few years ago while living in Los Angeles, I had the pleasure of seeing Derek Trucks perform with Eric Clapton on his Road to Escondido Tour in 2007. I was blown away by Derek’s talent that night. It was soon after that show that Trucks went out to perform on his own and then merged his band with his wife, Susan Tedeschi’s band to form the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

I’ve spent a lot of time listening to Tedeschi Trucks latest CD, Made Up Mind and I can categorically say the best song on the CD in my opinion is The Storm. Derek Trucks raging guitar solo that covers Allman Brothers, Clapton and Hendrix guitar licks is simply psychedellic in its ultimate genre. It’s a masterpiece…

Enjoy!

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