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Mother Earth

9/18/2010

    Have you ever been to the ocean and felt the earths breath? I have felt enveloped in the breath of the earth while watching or playing in the ebb and flow of the water on coastal beaches. The coastal redwoods also brought the earths breath to my senses as the air swirled ever so gently through the tree tops. These are precious memories I often envision when I need to be rejuvenated.
    It is truly a nurturing experience to connect to nature. What ways do you find to make this connection?
    We are stewards over this planet. Let's respect our mother earth who provides for temporal existence by keeping our space clean, and using our resources wisely.

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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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Loving Each Other

9/9/2010

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     Just thinking...how do we create love where we feel a void? Romantic love seems to come so naturally when it comes. Parental and familial love runs deep. Every kind of relationship needs nurturing to insure that the love grows. When we feel hurt or injured in some way, either real or imaginary, love voids are created. How then do we fill those voids with love?
     To begin with we can stop being injured by imaginary offenses. It seems to be human nature to find fault and take offense. Instead lets-
   -Let things go.
   -See the big picture.
       -Walk in someone else's shoes.
Love others as you want to be loved. Treat others as you want to be treated. Truly love yourself and see yourself in others, and treat them as the part of you that they are. Loving and respecting each other for the common good that is in us will soon fill any voids we may feel.
Your input is welcome.
Peace and Light,
Christina

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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

8/31/2010

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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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Getting Ready to Teach

8/28/2010

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Woke up this Saturday morning thinking about how to avoid problems with the morning routine for my first graders. I have spent the last two days working solid in my classroom. No end in sight. Thank God for Kelly and her daughter Brittany coming yesterday to help clean my white boards, shelves, etc. I am so particular. Asking for help is often hard for me. It was gratifying to find a friend and former classroom mom willing to spend her time helping me even though she has no students in my class this year. Love is service, and service needs to be received as well as given. If your reading this Kelly thanks a million!
I have bruises all over, particularly on my arms, from lifting heavy boxes, etc. I was planning an going back to work in the room today. However, when I was on my way to Wallmart last night at 9:30 to buy classroom supplies, the front breaks on our van started making a loud grinding noise. Driving like a snail I got to my destination and back safely. This morning we are off to the repair shop and hopefully to school later in the day.
Love to all!
Christina

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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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Hi. I'm Christina, a mother, school teacher, Master Reiki practitioner, and lover of life. The purpose of this blog is to reach out to all who seek love and peace by contributing to the personal empowerment of all who venture here. My posts tend to be short and personal. Your comments are welcome. Please visit my page love and light now on facebook to participate in further discussions.
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Quality Time with Son

Loving Each Other

Crunch Time

Confession

Getting Ready to Teach

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