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It's a Beautiful Day!

10/20/2010

A standing joke between my husband and I is that every day is a beautiful day to me. Especially when we were first married, I would begin almost every morning with the comment that 'it was a beautiful day'. My husband began asking jokingly if it was cloudy and rainy outside. To me the beauty of the day had very little to do with the weather and everything to do with how I felt about life at the moment. When I felt happy and joyous it was a beautiful day and I would say so.

To this day, when I feel exuberant you may hear me exclaim, "This is a beautiful day!". Don't mistake it for a comment about the weather. Just keep in mind that rain or shine life is amazing. You are a part of life so you are amazing too! (Besides even if it is stormy where you are, the sun is shining somewhere in the world.)
Peace and Light,
Christina Fullmer

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To Fall or Not To Fall

10/10/2010

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     Have you ever laid in a hammock? Today I am enjoying a beautiful fall day as I lay in our backyard hammock. It almost feels like floating. A slight breeze caresses my face. Our cat Peachy curls up in the grass close by where I can reach out and pet her. Life is so good!
     As I rock ever so gently back and forth, I recall another day when I was enjoying the wonders of hammock relaxation. On that particular day, I had a different experience. It was also a lovely day. I was minding my own business being totally absorbed in the beauty of the blue sky highlighted by perfectly white clouds when suddenly I fell crashing to the ground. Ouch!
      It was a rude awakening to be sure. Fortunately, we keep the hammock low to the ground so I only fell about 12 inches, but it hurt! I was amazed at the force of gravity which becomes more and more impressive as I age.
     My reaction to the sudden fall could have been anger at the frayed rope. I could have chosen to hate hammocks and never sit, or lay, in one again. After all, I had hurt me. Why chance more pain?
     Don't we all experience pain out of the blue when we least expect it? We all fall in different ways throughout our lives. It seems to be hardwired into our life's experience to have falls of some kind or other. What we do in response to life's challenges is what we have the greatest choice in. We can learn from the fall and make it work for our good in some way. We can pretend we didn't fall. We can hold on to negative emotions and never let go of how awful it felt to fall. Responses to disruptions in our lives are as numerous as there are people to respond. If we are to live happily we must find ways to respond to life's challenges with hope.
     As you already know, I took my chances with the hammock again. I took care of what I had control over by getting a better connecting rope and checking the equipment regularly to insure everyone's safe use of it. Then I didn't worry about what I couldn't control. I trusted life, so whether I am floating or falling I can enjoy it all!

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Pollyanna

9/28/2010

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     As you read my blog posts, if you happen to think I have a Pollyanna outlook I will take it as a complement. The character of Pollyanna is admirable for her unwavering ability to see the good in all people and situations. With her gift, she was able to draw out the best possible results from what appeared to be problems. I seek to do the same.
     While remaining realistic and well grounded in truth, I want to focus on the positive outcomes I desire to create. I acknowledge my personal faults and the imperfections of my life. At the same time, I recognize how perfect the imperfections are. When I am in a peaceful state of mind, I recognize and accept the realities of the current moment as perfect, and work toward a more optimal outcome in the future by learning from, and living with acceptance in. the present moment.
   Note to self- Got the philosophy down. Now, how do I keep a peaceful state of mind when the current moment is chaotic?

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Busy Busy Busy

9/26/2010

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     It has been a busy week, so busy that it is a blur. I hardly know what I was so busy doing. Let me see. Work, of course, and long hours after work whittling away at my list of projects that will create a "perfect" first grade classroom. Attempting to attend my son's soccer games, taking him to Boy Scouts, packing lunches, cooking or buying meals, serving in church activities, planning energy work sessions with friends, celebrating my mother-in-law's 92nd birthday, and bills! Oh yes, and avoidance behaviors, like watching a couple of movies and logging on to facebook to connect with friends instead of vacuuming or some other domestic activity.
     When I am in a survival schedule (regularly eating dinner at eight p.m. as is common of late), I start to be truly grateful for life's little pleasures. For instance, I love my messy house. Yes, despite the mess, it is ours and we can come home, have our basic needs for food, water, shelter, nurturing, and love met. For these things and many others I am truly grateful, including the people and life opportunities that keep me so busy.
     Life is truly good! Peace and Light to all!

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Quality Time with Son

9/12/2010

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     As a school teacher, I often struggle emotionally to balance my professional life and personal life. In other words, I love teaching, but would rather be a stay-at-home mom, perhaps homeschooling my only child.
     The beginning of a school year is particularly time and energy intense. I love the kids in my class and want to do whatever it takes to ensure they are all happy and successful in my class. However, I sometimes feel inadequate as a mother when I get home after dinner time and don't feel like cooking for, or even playing with my own son. Guilt arises at the thought that I may be giving more to my students than to my own son. Then I wake up and remember that I create my world with my thoughts. Guilt thoughts do not serve me or my son very well, so I start over thinking about all the quality time I spend with Caleb.
     Caleb and I had a lot of time together this weekend as we often do. We watched a movie, attended his soccer game, and read stories together. I took him for a much needed hair cut and dinner out. We played with our cat, Peachy. We made bread with freshly ground flour and we stayed up late to lay on the grass and watch the stars!
     Special times building loving memories are what life is all about for me. My husband, son, and extended family are so dear to me. I thank God for blessing me with great abundance.
     There. Now I am ready to teach other people's children on Monday.

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Crunch Time

9/4/2010

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This has been a crazy busy week. My entire focus has been on preparing my classroom. School starts Tuesday. I left home at 9:00a.m. Monday and got back at 9:00p.m. Monday was my longest day. This year I have spent nine days of personal time preparing for school. That is a bit more than usual mostly because I moved to a totally new building this year. Thankfully the transferring of boxes from one building to another was done during the summer by the football team!
Today is Saturday and I must complete my preparations for the first day of school. On the day before school begins Scott, Caleb and I will go on our annual trip to the state fair for my birthday celebration. Usually we don't leave the fair until 10:00 p.m., but this year we will have to leave early. I feel just like a kid. Excited for the fair and for school to start!

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Confession

8/30/2010

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Ok. I must admit that I have no idea where this blog is headed. Currently, it is like a journal for me only open to the public. I welcome any suggestions or questions.
My intention with the website is to inform. When I finally get all the content done it will not change much. Then this blog may take on a new life.

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Networking

8/26/2010

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Yesterday evening I met with Janet Stephenson to discuss our visions for our websites, but mostly just because we wanted to meet and get to know each other. Janet started loveandlightnetwork.org and found me when mutual facebook friends liked my loveandlightnow page. I love Janet's passion for creating a space for like minds to connect. When we strengthen each other we are of greater service to everyone around us. This is an awesome ride for me.
On an even more personal note, my husband and son are going camping without me today. I could go. I am invited. It is just that I really need to get to work on my first grade classroom. There is so much to do this year as I have been moved from one building to another. Class begins on Sep. 7th, but back to school night is the 2nd. Getting my head back in the game is the wise choice for me although I would love one more camp-out. Also, it will be nice for the two men in my life to have father and son time.
Peace and Light
Christina

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Helping my sister move.

8/24/2010

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     Last Thursday I drove to Utah to help my sister pack and move to Oregon. It was fabulously exhausting. She has four kids under seven years of age. Fortunately the neighbors played with or babysat the kids for much of the weekend. When the kids were there our progress on packing and painting the house slowed to a crawl. See, on top of packing we had to get the Victorian home ready to sell. They need to sell the home in order to buy one in Portland.
     I loved spending time with my sister, her kids, her husband, and one of my brothers who came Saturday to help with the move. We were able to share without judgment our hopes, disappointments, and service. It was a special crazy time. Fortunately, I was able to do some Reiki sessions with each of the adults to help them relax and get through the stress. We also had a group prayer which brought total peace to our minds and hearts.
     I so admire my sister and her husband they are a perfect example of romantic and familial love. They are always there for each other and take life in stride moment by moment. Yet they plan for the future and share hopes and dreams. This move is a real test of their faith as they are moving into a hotel as part of the transition. They are hoping to close on a house very soon, but much is contingent on the sale of their old home. They are literally walking into the dark following their hearts. I trust and pray that divine providence will continue to pave the way for them to meet the needs of their special young family.
     As for me, when I arrived home I collapsed in bed for three hours, got up and took a hot bath and then went back to bed until morning. I don't know how they go go go. Of course, I am (t--yrs.) older than my sister, but I thought I had more energy than this weekend proved I do. Being there for each other is love in action. Now to meet my own little families needs as we prepare to go back to school after a wonderful summer.
Love Rules!
Christina

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First Post!

8/23/2010

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The adventure begins. I look forward to meeting many wonderful people and sharing our life experiences through the avenue of this blog.
My brother started a blog about ten years ago. While I am a bit behind the times in getting myself out there to be seen I am right on schedule for the purposes of my journey.
Peace and Light to all!
Christina

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