Awakening

I got this from Sue's blogg, I hope you don't mind sue, but I was quite impressed with the wording, I hope you all think the same as I do about it. It is awakening!!!!!!
The awakening
A time comes in your life when you finally get it. When in the midst of all your fearsand insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out -ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on.And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside,you shudder once or twice,you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wetlashes you begin to look at the World through new eyes.
This is your awakening.
You realize that it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change or for happiness, safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that He is not Prince Charming and You are not Cinderella and that in the real world there aren'talways fairy tale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of "happily ever after"must begin with you and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance. You awaken tothe fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will Always love, appreciate or approve ofwho or what you are... and that's OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions.And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself, and in the process, a sense ofnew found confidence is born of self-approval. You stop bitching and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. You learn that people don't always say What they mean or mean what theysay and that not everyone will always be there for you and that it's not always about you. So, youlearn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself and in the process a sense of safety andsecurity is born of Self-reliance.
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlooktheir shortcomings and human frailties and in the process sense of peace and contentment isborn of forgiveness.You realize that much of the way you view yourself, and the world around you,is as a result of all the messages and Opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. And youbegin to sift through all the crap you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should lookand how much you should weigh and what you should wear and where you should shop and whatyou should drive, how And where you should live and what you should do for a living, who you should sleep with and who you should marry and what you should expect of marriage, the importance ofhaving and raising children or what you owe your parents. You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you reallystand for.
You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with, and in the process you learn to go with your instincts.You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive. And that there is powerand glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix. You Learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must builda life. You learn that you don't know everything, it's not your job to save the world and that you can'tteach a pig to sing. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the Importance ofsetting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one youchoose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake.
Then you learn about love. Romantic love and familial love. How to love, how much to give in love,when to stop giving and when to walk away. You learn not to project your needs or your feelingsonto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable or Important because of the man on your arm or the child that bears your name. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You stop trying to controlpeople, situations and outcomes. You learn that just as people grow and change so it is with love.... And you learn that you don't have the right to demand love on your terms just to make you happy. And, you learn that alone does not mean lonely...
You look in the mirror and come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 4 or a perfect10 and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head and agonizing over how you "stack up." You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing Things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK....that it is yourright to want things and to ask for the things that you want...that sometimes it is necessary to make demands. You Come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity and respect and you won't settle for less. And, you allow only the hands of a lover who cherishes you to glorify you with his touch...and in the process you internalize the meaning of self-respect.
And you learn that your body really is your temple. And you begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin eating a balanced diet, Drinking more water and taking more time to exercise. You learn that fatigue diminishes the spirit and can create doubt and fear. So you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play. You learn, that forthe most part, in life you get what you believe you deserve... and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different than working toward making it happen. More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone and That it's OK to risk asking for help. You learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time, FEAR itself. You learn to step right into and through your fear because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your terms. And you learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of doom.
You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve and thatsometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions you learn not to personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers.It's just life happening. And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state the ego.You Learn that negative feelings such as anger,envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. You learn to admit when you are wrong and start building bridges instead of walls.
You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about; a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility foryourself by yourself, and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never eversettle for less than Your heart's desire. You hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. You make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility.
Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side you take a stand, you take a deep breath and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.
***Author Unknown***

All for now
Keep smiling and Healthy
Judee.

I've been tagged!!!!!

Thanks Connie, as I have said, I'm like an elephant and I don't forget. I suppose except if Ive been busy. lol. Thanks anyway. It has forced me to update.

1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? Somewhere nice and peaceful , out in the bush with not too many people around
2. What’s your favorite article of clothing? T shirts and 3/4 pants.... anything summery
3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex? tight sexy bums.......
4. What’s the last CD that you bought? Now don't you all laugh, I think it was one for Christmas, many Christmasssssssss ago.
5. Where’s your favorite place to be? I agree, tucked up in my nice warm BED!!! i wish i never had to get up!!!
6. Where’s your least favorite place to be? Inside on a nice sunny day
7. What’s your favorite place to be massaged? My back and neck but then again I love to be massaged, I can go to sleep.......
8. Strong in mind or strong in body? I would have to say my body, I seem to be able to move anything, but I must admit that the older I am getting the weaker I am getting. Then for my mind it seems to be going faster that anything, you just ask my kids....lol
9. What time do you wake up in the morning? When I am working 7.30a.m. when I am not wellllllll last weekend I got up at 11.59a.m. Sat and 10.30a.m. Sunday. Lazy hey.
10. What is your favorite Kitchen appliance? My husband and I bought him 32 and half years ago, and I wouldn't trade him in for anything..........
11. What makes you really angry? Manners, nothing worse that opening a door for someone and them just ignoring you.......ARGH.....
12. If you could play an instrument what would it be? I can but not well. The key board, but always wanted to play the guitar
13. Favorite color? Yellow, but if I have to wear it I must say pink/ mauves and blue
14. Sports car or SUV? Sports Car. MG to be exact
15. Do you believe in an afterlife? I think I do, as I talk to my father quite regularly, and I would hate to think that i talk to myself on such a regular basis.
16. Favorite children’s book? The famous Five. I used to love them and I used to get so enthralled in all their adventures.
17. What’s your favorite season? Summer... You can always turn on an airconditioner or cooler to get cool, but you can't always get warm enough.
18. What is your least favorite household choreGrocery shopping and putting them away. Anyway I haven't done it since I opened the shop, Bill does it for me.
19. If you could have one super-power, what would it be? To tell what people are thinking???????????
20. If you have a tattoo what is it? No.....I think they are stupid and a complete waste of money.......
21. Can you juggle? I'm all thumbs, so I suppose the answer is no.
22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to? My Dad, he was my inspiration.
23. What’s in the boot of your car? I don't have a car, so nothing.
24. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger? Hamburger difinately as I hate raw fish, the thought turns my stomach.
25. I will tag.... Stephanie Lim Sorry Steph (stephyl.blogspot.com) and of course Jodie. Ha Ha Ha, How's that for laughing at me!!!!!!

Well as you can all tell from this tag I am a simple person who enjoys peace and quiet and family life.

I still haven't got a picture of my hair cut, but I am sure it will happen soon.

Will try to blog a bit more often connie. Sorry.

Keep smiling and healthy.

Judee.

No more hair.....

I feel like a new woman. Everyone says I look 10 years younger. Does that mean I am old or does that mean I am young. I am not sure.
If I may say so, my hair looks good. The grey has been covered by blonde tips and the hair is short tapered into the neck and around the ears. I can wash the hair and just rub my fingers through it. It is wonderful.
It is amazing how a new look can change your whole outlook on everything.
Happy Father's day to all the fathers and congratulations to all the mothers who helped make the fathers fathers. Do you understand. As I say, if it wasn't for women there wouldn't be any fathers so again congratulations to all.
Melinda has moved into her house and it is looking good.
Jodie has been packing all weekend and still not finished, her pregnancy hasn't helped, her morning sickness lasts most afternoons and having Cassie to chase after and moving at the same time is it no wonder she is tired all the time. That is all on top of running a shop with me.
Jodie moves next Friday and may I say she is looking forward to being able to relax in her new house.
Well to you all, as soon as I can get a photo of my new hair do, I will. so until then
Keep healthy and smiling
l
Judee

Today is a new day.......

All things are possible.
Today is the day for the hair cut and color.
Yay a new me.... can't wait. I will at last be able to control where the hair goes, it won't stick out everywhere.

Having this morning off and Jodie is manning the shop. It is goingreally well. Past out expectations.
We had a crop last night and it was really enjoyable. Everyone had a real good time. New people which was good.
I had a slight accident in the shop yesterday. Of course I was the laughing stock of Jodie and Danni. I was trying to move 3 shop fittings and be independant and do it by my self, and of course what happened. They all fell over, stock and all. It looked like a bomb had hit the place.
How devastating. It took me 2 hours to get it all sorted out, so much for putting out all the new products. Never mind I have copped it all last night and I suppose it will continue today.....
I have strong shoulders.

Better go, I have an appointment with the scissors......
Keep healthy and smiling.
l
Judee