Hi EveryOne!!!!
Happy, Happy Birthday, How are you today? Happy Re-Birth to us as well!
Are you enjoying your day? "Please Do" There is no Promise for our Tomorrow!
This is the day that the Lord has made, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!
I started this way because, again, I feel that is how I am suppose to start today.
For the sake of it, why not get a beverage to sip on and a snack to savor, while we
read and write together? Thank You! Now guess what? On Tuesday I had a
remaaaaaaaaarkable -day,(the a's denote how special it was) "smile" I had the
opportunity to meet three lovely, personable, and caring ladies.A Ms. J & Ms. J, and
a young Ms. N.
Let me explain, of course, I had already been around the same kind of ladies at the
Center.(not the young One) but, just the same, (she had the same kind of where with all).
I am so thrilled to be able to just watch how people relate to each other. As a SENIOR.
I find it to be easier to adopt brand new attitudes to enhance my Spirit than to sit and
wonder, why you U R who U R and Y U do, what U do. It is for my good that I try to
resonate into SPIRIT'S DESIGN for My Life. Maybe I/we are attracting just Who I/we
ARE.......
It is written "Thoughts that are held-ed in Mind. Reproduces after It's Kind" I know you
already know this.(GO<FIGURE)
These three ladies went to the extremes of personal kindness, No, We "SENIORS" already
know this, and for the not too "Seasoned Seniors", Believe it, it is worth remembering.
People do not have to be kind, and when it is forced, it is noticed by the corners of their
smile, when it is genuine that is also noted. I had a dilemma and needed some assistance
but, I most of the time will not state my dilemma's nor my need, although I know that
to ASK Not is to HAVE not. I felt so BLESSED to have been exposed to their Personal
triumphs and Achievements, We ended up sharing with each other, not our WOES, but,
rather our JOYS Instead! It is comforting to listen to SPIRIT, when you feel; that you are
being given a little nudge that answers a DILEMMA you might have. Listen to the soft
Inaudible Voice of the SPIRIT.,while it leads you to a destination that is always unexpected
and always on TIME; It will never fail us even if we think our plight is a SECRET to it.
I commend these Ladies(they work in the service industry) and I am so thankful for their. Patience, tolerance and unassuming Demeanor.
I Only wish I could Share who they are, and where they are, but, know they exist,
and maybe I am just suppose to tell you, If you have a Dilemma, don't be afraid to know
that you too are being lead and guided to that perfect place and person(s) for you, even if it is
on a Road you have less Traveled On.(Do you Remember this book?)
I Appreciated you, I Appreciate the Opportunity to share. Thank you for joining with me, let's
do it again soon. In the Meantime Remember to Laugh "With" Every One and in this way you will not Laugh"At" Any One.(smile)(How did your Little Ones arms feel around you today?How do you think yours felt around them?) Hmmmm
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
(PS) JAMES: (3:13)(Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show
out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom) My BLOGS are from the"Wisdom of this SENIOR. BE< BLESSED and BE A BLESSING ALWAYS.
ARE WE GOOGLING GOOGLE TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS? This is our Forte.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Monday, August 10, 2015
Painting A PICTURE of SIZZLIN SENIORS(#146)
Hi EveryOne!!!
Happy, Happy Birthday!! How are you? Happy Re-Birth to us as well!!
I think this is appropriate time to write about my latest venue. I have been as of late
attending a SENIORS CENTER, They are referred to as the
"Sizzlin SENIORS"
It is a Happy time for me, and we share moments of Youthfulness.It is a program where
SENIORS meet together and have Camaraderie for the soul purpose of Enjoyment. First
after they start at 10am. they start off with a morning Prayer. Then snacks are provide for
the ones who have a palate for the danishes and water or coffee, that is provided.
Then the exercise GURU (a charismatic leader or guide) proceeds to lead the exercise that all of
the SENIORS participate in..Music is playing in the background while we (believe this or not)
did a mean roll of our hips(smile) extended our legs side to side in and out, right then left.
Then we rolled our shoulders up forward and backward, our necks from side to side, jumped up and down and touched our hands over our heads for twenty times and then we held on to the back of the chair for support and jumped in the air for the finality of the exercise. This was fun and if you think we did not do,(DON'T) cause yes, we did.(GO<FIGURE) The Program has been in existence for 5 years as one of the Directors told me. I knew of it but I never could attend because of a prior guide commitment. However, Remember, when I shared with you about my cousin in (#142)Well, she herself told me once, that she went to the Center with her Sister, Jan Jan because she loved it so much but when she herself started that she enjoyed it very much as well and she continued to go, because they were so loyal to each other after her( home going in June) I did not want Jan Jan to feel, but, so Lonely. I knew I could not take her sister's place, but since I relocated here they have been there in a great many instances for us. Anyway I don't want to get off on a tangent I asked Jan Jan did she mind If I went with her, she told me no, and I spoiled her Husband's surprise for her that first day because he said we were thinking the same way. I enjoy it very Much.
It isn't Large like Senior Solution, Ollies, or Life long Learning Center, but it is large enough for everyone to have ample sitting,or standing space. Long table are stretched across the wall in the front of the Center that is where the Puzzles enthusiast's sit in their quiet zone concentrating on the large ones they are putting together. Next to them is where the Bingo players sits. They even played a game that I was not aware of One of the Directors said it is word Bingo, that was fun. Of course Guess who won? "You R So Right""I did, but, I now know that I do not have to take the gift. I can share it with someone the next time.In the past I have often mention in my BLOGS that one of the things I used to love to do was to play Whist, guess what?They play two, and sometimes three tables of Whist, Now, that took( the cake-slang), I had not played Bridge or Whist for such a long time, of course, I was Loud and wrong for the first few days, I was like a kid in a candy store, but now I am just remembering how to count the cards again and it really is fun. I looked at some of the Activities that the SENIORS have done and are still doing in their Photo Album, Dancing, Planting A Garden, Dressing in Array of gorgeous African Attire and just socializing with each other. I marveled and I thought to myself, No Senior really has to be alone, if you don't have a Senior Center where you live. Create One, after all Did not Weight Watchers start in someone home? Many SENIORS do not have family members to share their time with, but if you could meet or speak to any of the Directors from this Center, you just might want to start a"SIZZLIN SENIOR CENTER" in your community.
Many attend the same Church, but, some of us don't that is not a prerequisite. If you are not friendly, loving, caring, and compassionate then you will not enjoy this Center at all because this is who they are.
Finally near the Lunch time hour, we sing the Blessing song for the meal that is served for all Seniors and we commence to get ready to retire, while all the time planning to attend again on Thursday.
I have only seen a taste of the Program but, what a (Yum Yum) feeling to my "PEACE" Appetite.
BE<BLESSED, BE A BLESSINGS TO OTHERS, and don ;t forget to LAUGH!!!
I Appreciate you and I Appreciate the Opportunity to Share. Thank you for Joining With Me.
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
(PS) They made Wreaths at Christmas Time, and if I did not see the pictures for myself, I would have thought they had taken classes at Micheals or Hobby Lobby. Awesome!! This year I will Make One!!! Remember the 80's is now the 50's. (smile)
Happy, Happy Birthday!! How are you? Happy Re-Birth to us as well!!
I think this is appropriate time to write about my latest venue. I have been as of late
attending a SENIORS CENTER, They are referred to as the
"Sizzlin SENIORS"
It is a Happy time for me, and we share moments of Youthfulness.It is a program where
SENIORS meet together and have Camaraderie for the soul purpose of Enjoyment. First
after they start at 10am. they start off with a morning Prayer. Then snacks are provide for
the ones who have a palate for the danishes and water or coffee, that is provided.
Then the exercise GURU (a charismatic leader or guide) proceeds to lead the exercise that all of
the SENIORS participate in..Music is playing in the background while we (believe this or not)
did a mean roll of our hips(smile) extended our legs side to side in and out, right then left.
Then we rolled our shoulders up forward and backward, our necks from side to side, jumped up and down and touched our hands over our heads for twenty times and then we held on to the back of the chair for support and jumped in the air for the finality of the exercise. This was fun and if you think we did not do,(DON'T) cause yes, we did.(GO<FIGURE) The Program has been in existence for 5 years as one of the Directors told me. I knew of it but I never could attend because of a prior guide commitment. However, Remember, when I shared with you about my cousin in (#142)Well, she herself told me once, that she went to the Center with her Sister, Jan Jan because she loved it so much but when she herself started that she enjoyed it very much as well and she continued to go, because they were so loyal to each other after her( home going in June) I did not want Jan Jan to feel, but, so Lonely. I knew I could not take her sister's place, but since I relocated here they have been there in a great many instances for us. Anyway I don't want to get off on a tangent I asked Jan Jan did she mind If I went with her, she told me no, and I spoiled her Husband's surprise for her that first day because he said we were thinking the same way. I enjoy it very Much.
It isn't Large like Senior Solution, Ollies, or Life long Learning Center, but it is large enough for everyone to have ample sitting,or standing space. Long table are stretched across the wall in the front of the Center that is where the Puzzles enthusiast's sit in their quiet zone concentrating on the large ones they are putting together. Next to them is where the Bingo players sits. They even played a game that I was not aware of One of the Directors said it is word Bingo, that was fun. Of course Guess who won? "You R So Right""I did, but, I now know that I do not have to take the gift. I can share it with someone the next time.In the past I have often mention in my BLOGS that one of the things I used to love to do was to play Whist, guess what?They play two, and sometimes three tables of Whist, Now, that took( the cake-slang), I had not played Bridge or Whist for such a long time, of course, I was Loud and wrong for the first few days, I was like a kid in a candy store, but now I am just remembering how to count the cards again and it really is fun. I looked at some of the Activities that the SENIORS have done and are still doing in their Photo Album, Dancing, Planting A Garden, Dressing in Array of gorgeous African Attire and just socializing with each other. I marveled and I thought to myself, No Senior really has to be alone, if you don't have a Senior Center where you live. Create One, after all Did not Weight Watchers start in someone home? Many SENIORS do not have family members to share their time with, but if you could meet or speak to any of the Directors from this Center, you just might want to start a"SIZZLIN SENIOR CENTER" in your community.
Many attend the same Church, but, some of us don't that is not a prerequisite. If you are not friendly, loving, caring, and compassionate then you will not enjoy this Center at all because this is who they are.
Finally near the Lunch time hour, we sing the Blessing song for the meal that is served for all Seniors and we commence to get ready to retire, while all the time planning to attend again on Thursday.
I have only seen a taste of the Program but, what a (Yum Yum) feeling to my "PEACE" Appetite.
BE<BLESSED, BE A BLESSINGS TO OTHERS, and don ;t forget to LAUGH!!!
I Appreciate you and I Appreciate the Opportunity to Share. Thank you for Joining With Me.
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
(PS) They made Wreaths at Christmas Time, and if I did not see the pictures for myself, I would have thought they had taken classes at Micheals or Hobby Lobby. Awesome!! This year I will Make One!!! Remember the 80's is now the 50's. (smile)
Painting A Picture SELF-RESPECT(#145)
Hi EveryOne!!!
How are you this morning? Happy,Happy Birthday!Happy Re-Birth to all of us as well.
This morning I want to share something I think is so very important.
Do you want to get a snack or a beverage to sip on? I don't know how much time this
will take, but as soon as My SPIRIT finish, I will close, and wait for another day.
First let me say, for those of you who read with me, I mostly say, I Meditate on what to
write and then I try to get it right.
While my daughter and Grand-son were in "Petsmart" on Thursday, she informed me
upon their return that she had spoken to her son about getting food for "Dri"(that his
fancy-bearded dragon)and just as they were exiting the store,a Lady came up to her and
asked her could she tell her something? She said "I want to tell you something, I want to
thank you for respecting me,by that, I mean because you respect yourself so much you
in turn respect me".
I asked my daughter, "did she say anything else?" My daughter answered "No, not really"
My daughter is going thru so much right now until she said she doesn't know whether the
lady was speaking to that instant or some other one that she might be going through.(But she
took it as a POSITIVE STATEMENT!!!
I began to think, as I thought quietly to myself. How often are we told by a complete
stranger, "Thanks for anything?" This is major to me, because I often tell you my daughter
will say "SPREAD LOVE " for everything, Now, No, as a SENIOR I do not always think
to say "SPREAD LOVE" sometimes I will react to an action, without given complete
thought,
to it being respectful or not, I believe in correcting the situation at hand, especially if it
needs to be corrected....But, then, Who Am I? Am I Disrespecting Myself?
If I allow you to question my integrity am I being disrespectful, If/ should I respond? Or
should I think ,Well, it is okay because you have disrespected yourself first?
If you call me/ my child a name in my presence, should I respond? If, I do not will my child
think I should have spoken up on their behalf? Am I teaching my child to be respectful and
don 't respond to that person/person(s) because if they were respecting themselves then, they
would not have said anything in the first place?.
If you go to work and your co-worker lies on you/your boss yells at you/you friends laughs at
you.Would you disrespect yourself by telling them all off? Or would you think that they all have
disrespected themselves first?.
If your Mate say things that are very mean and disrespecting to you and your child/children
hear it. Do you respond? Would you then feel your mate is disrespecting themselves first?
I looked up this song I remembered from some years back, from the "STAPLES Singers"
it is on line. just look for "Respect Yourself" you will see it. It states Respect Yourself, Respect
Yourself, If you don"t Respect Yourself, then Ain't nobody gonna give a good Cahoot, NA, NA,
NA.
-----RESPECT MEANS TO FEEL OR SHOW ESTEEM FOR, TO HONOR------
Now, To Tonnie and EveryOne else, Let remember that "Man looketh on the outward appearance
but the Lord looketh on the heart.(I SAMUEL;16:7)
I Appreciate you. I Appreciated the Opportunity to Share. Thank you for joining with me.
BE BLESSED<BE A BLESSINGS TO OTHERS> And don't forget to Laugh.
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
How are you this morning? Happy,Happy Birthday!Happy Re-Birth to all of us as well.
This morning I want to share something I think is so very important.
Do you want to get a snack or a beverage to sip on? I don't know how much time this
will take, but as soon as My SPIRIT finish, I will close, and wait for another day.
First let me say, for those of you who read with me, I mostly say, I Meditate on what to
write and then I try to get it right.
While my daughter and Grand-son were in "Petsmart" on Thursday, she informed me
upon their return that she had spoken to her son about getting food for "Dri"(that his
fancy-bearded dragon)and just as they were exiting the store,a Lady came up to her and
asked her could she tell her something? She said "I want to tell you something, I want to
thank you for respecting me,by that, I mean because you respect yourself so much you
in turn respect me".
I asked my daughter, "did she say anything else?" My daughter answered "No, not really"
My daughter is going thru so much right now until she said she doesn't know whether the
lady was speaking to that instant or some other one that she might be going through.(But she
took it as a POSITIVE STATEMENT!!!
I began to think, as I thought quietly to myself. How often are we told by a complete
stranger, "Thanks for anything?" This is major to me, because I often tell you my daughter
will say "SPREAD LOVE " for everything, Now, No, as a SENIOR I do not always think
to say "SPREAD LOVE" sometimes I will react to an action, without given complete
thought,
to it being respectful or not, I believe in correcting the situation at hand, especially if it
needs to be corrected....But, then, Who Am I? Am I Disrespecting Myself?
If I allow you to question my integrity am I being disrespectful, If/ should I respond? Or
should I think ,Well, it is okay because you have disrespected yourself first?
If you call me/ my child a name in my presence, should I respond? If, I do not will my child
think I should have spoken up on their behalf? Am I teaching my child to be respectful and
don 't respond to that person/person(s) because if they were respecting themselves then, they
would not have said anything in the first place?.
If you go to work and your co-worker lies on you/your boss yells at you/you friends laughs at
you.Would you disrespect yourself by telling them all off? Or would you think that they all have
disrespected themselves first?.
If your Mate say things that are very mean and disrespecting to you and your child/children
hear it. Do you respond? Would you then feel your mate is disrespecting themselves first?
I looked up this song I remembered from some years back, from the "STAPLES Singers"
it is on line. just look for "Respect Yourself" you will see it. It states Respect Yourself, Respect
Yourself, If you don"t Respect Yourself, then Ain't nobody gonna give a good Cahoot, NA, NA,
NA.
-----RESPECT MEANS TO FEEL OR SHOW ESTEEM FOR, TO HONOR------
Now, To Tonnie and EveryOne else, Let remember that "Man looketh on the outward appearance
but the Lord looketh on the heart.(I SAMUEL;16:7)
I Appreciate you. I Appreciated the Opportunity to Share. Thank you for joining with me.
BE BLESSED<BE A BLESSINGS TO OTHERS> And don't forget to Laugh.
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Painting A PICTURE of ILLUSION!!! (#144)
Hi EveryOne!!!
How are you today? Happy, Happy Birthday to each of you. Happy Re-Birth to us as well!
For the most part, I wanted to share s little something my Grand-son shared with me.
I believe you will start off by getting a laugh out of it, I did and whenever I can give you a
laugh....I try to do that, because I feel it is the best Medicine that is free of charge, and will
only cost you a few minutes of your time.
I will not name the book, because it specifies that no part shall be copied in any form.
Therefore, I will tell the story as my Grand-son told it to me.
How are you today? Happy, Happy Birthday to each of you. Happy Re-Birth to us as well!
For the most part, I wanted to share s little something my Grand-son shared with me.
I believe you will start off by getting a laugh out of it, I did and whenever I can give you a
laugh....I try to do that, because I feel it is the best Medicine that is free of charge, and will
only cost you a few minutes of your time.
I will not name the book, because it specifies that no part shall be copied in any form.
Therefore, I will tell the story as my Grand-son told it to me.
He has very thick hair,(my grand-son) in fact we all do, and my sister said that we all are
tender-headed,
however, I told him to get his brush and I would brush it for him.
He came back with this little book, which he so often read to me and said he wanted to
show me something first, I answered of course!!!.
He told me of two donkeys- one was Wild and one- was Tamed. The Tamed one
was called the (Work Donkey). when ever the Wild-One would see the Tamed one
lying down in the sun and enjoying his Leisure, the Wild one thought this
was the coolest thing, and he greatly admired the Tamed One. As he(the Wild-One)
continued to walk by, he praised the Tame- one for being lucky and in addition he
had this beautiful coat.
But, as time went on, he finally saw the Tamed-one carrying a heavy load and
he was being beaten with a thick stick, by the driver.
The Wild- One then said"Oh my Friend, I don 't ENVY you any LONGER
because you pay Dearly for your Comforts"
My Grand-son said to me, "See mom, Advantages that are dearly bought are
doubtful blessings."
I asked him to explain, he said, "Well mom, although you say my hair looks,
much better, it hurt so bad, I would just like for you to leave it alone, and I will brush
it.(i made a silent chuckle to myself)
I thought to myself(his mom, used to tell me those same words) only, she
did not show me the Fable.
Did the Moral set me straight, well, I am sure I will say bring me the brush again
but I will think about an answer, before he shows me another story with a much needed
SINCERE TRUTH.
We cannot and should not judge by Appearances. but, do we let
a hint to the wise be Sufficient?
And, Again, A Little Child shall Lead Them!!(Go, Figure)
I Appreciate you, Thank you for joining with me again, and I Appreciate the Opportunity to
Share. Please tell me you at least smiled....
REMEMBER, THE TOP IS WHERE WE WANT GOOGLE TO BE, BUT, THEN MY DAUGHTER CONTENDS THAT THEY ALREADY ARE!!! ELSE, Why do I think we have this Privilege??
BE WHOLE!!!BE HAPPY!!! &When we are BLESSED. let us Pass it On.
We will not be DOUBTFUL, IT IS NOT AN ILLUSION. (SMILE)
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
Friday, July 31, 2015
PAINTING a Picture of WHY PAINT?(#143)
Hi EveryOne!!!
How are you today? Happy, Happy Birthday! Happy RE-Birth to you & I as well. I
am wondering today "WHY PAINT" A PICTURE of words? An old adage states:
"A Picture is worth a thousand Words"
Should I be so bold as to think that it is okay for me (to think) it is OKAY for me to try
and do so? (YOU BET) it is and if I am the only one who knows that I have done so, then
I must be the one that need to be reminded.(smile) I was learning how to tell the difference
and then I would become a little apprehensive if I thought that I had not reached the one
person or persons
that I was supposed to reach. I would look at the numbers and I would think to myself
"Oh my Goodness" maybe so, maybe not so.
Anyway, I gather that if I am sincere about my purpose, then if I Plant all the Mental seeds
that I am given to Plant, then the Harvest is not mine to worry about, but, being a "SENIOR
HUMAN' I just want to know that some other SENIOR will be saying I am going to read with
my Peer today, or that some one of the youth persuasion will say is she for real?.....
My Meditation sometime Preclude my Actions.
Heck so much for the redundancy, if that is exactly what I do not want to do, then I had best
change my way of trying to "PAINT A PICTURE OF WORDS" I want to think of another way
to at least give you something to LAUGH or Say Hmmm about.
We were talking about something my Grand-son told me that he had heard on one of his movies.
He asked me this question"Mom do you know the one thing that KILLS most Elderly People?
I said "No". He answered," IT IS RETIREMENT".After I finished laughing, I just there in AWE, and I said"OH, my GOSH, you are probably Right.
Immediately, I started to think just do not think this about me or anyone else I know, because we are going to Live, and don't expect us to just Hand/Hang up our traveling Shoes, and put away our best underwear while we wait to be fitted for the Big Final Ride. "No Sirree Buddy,!!!
Most of us worked either from 25 to 30 years just to be able to RELAX at our Leisure and learn to play the Piano, the flute, go roller skating or bike riding or whatever, and then we try to get on the bike seat and feel a pain in our legs or we try to to stretch out our arthritic fingers or our hips will not allow us to kick our legs but so high. Now look this is a Dismal Picture that I am Painting with Words, and We will not have it. If we cannot ride, then walk, if we cannot play the flute, piano etc. then we will take a breathing exercise. Work Puzzles, Write Poetry, Sing the same Song over and over,, We will and We must do what ever it will take,to live our Lives to the fullest. Else how can be be called the "SENIOR BOOMERS" of today? as were the" BABY BOOMERS"called of Yesteryear?. I do not intend to make light of our age Plight,, but I believe that if we get our prescriptions filled on our way to the Bowling Alley or get them filled on our way to a Bridge or Whist or Golf Game, it would please our Physicians and think how good we will be for his/her Practice.
He/She will definitely be known as a Geriatric Specialist. (GO<FIGURE) WOW, won't that be an example for those same people to write bout? (smile) I will tell this to my Grand-son, tell it to your
Children and Grands as well.( I READ SOMEWHERE THAT THE 80's are now the new 50's)
My Niece always say, "She is not a Granny- Mom but, a Glamour Mom as well". Just a little Thought
for today. Visualize this as We Paint Our Picture with Words.( Paint the Image as we Paint the Images
our Words have predicted).
I Appreciate You, I Appreciate the Opportunity to have shared. Thank you for joining with me!!!
LET US GOOGLE(GOOGLE) TO THE TOP OF EVERY CHART. I BETCHA THEY WILL LIKE IT.(smile)
We are BLESSED , HEALED and HARMONIOUS in the name of JESUS the CHRIST, Remember I am not trying to tell you what to believe, just Affirm what makes you the most Happy OFTEN. But,
Today I must say to you, Whatever you Do or Say Be BLESSED in your Coming And Goings. Don't forget to LAUGH. OH, you are? Well, I am soooo Happy for you.
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
(PS) My Grand-son now has a Fancy-Bearded -dragon, he thinks it is soooo amazing , how everything that liveth, has a Heartbeat. Hm mm. Isn't that Something? "AND A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM"
How are you today? Happy, Happy Birthday! Happy RE-Birth to you & I as well. I
am wondering today "WHY PAINT" A PICTURE of words? An old adage states:
"A Picture is worth a thousand Words"
Should I be so bold as to think that it is okay for me (to think) it is OKAY for me to try
and do so? (YOU BET) it is and if I am the only one who knows that I have done so, then
I must be the one that need to be reminded.(smile) I was learning how to tell the difference
and then I would become a little apprehensive if I thought that I had not reached the one
person or persons
that I was supposed to reach. I would look at the numbers and I would think to myself
"Oh my Goodness" maybe so, maybe not so.
Anyway, I gather that if I am sincere about my purpose, then if I Plant all the Mental seeds
that I am given to Plant, then the Harvest is not mine to worry about, but, being a "SENIOR
HUMAN' I just want to know that some other SENIOR will be saying I am going to read with
my Peer today, or that some one of the youth persuasion will say is she for real?.....
My Meditation sometime Preclude my Actions.
Heck so much for the redundancy, if that is exactly what I do not want to do, then I had best
change my way of trying to "PAINT A PICTURE OF WORDS" I want to think of another way
to at least give you something to LAUGH or Say Hmmm about.
We were talking about something my Grand-son told me that he had heard on one of his movies.
He asked me this question"Mom do you know the one thing that KILLS most Elderly People?
I said "No". He answered," IT IS RETIREMENT".After I finished laughing, I just there in AWE, and I said"OH, my GOSH, you are probably Right.
Immediately, I started to think just do not think this about me or anyone else I know, because we are going to Live, and don't expect us to just Hand/Hang up our traveling Shoes, and put away our best underwear while we wait to be fitted for the Big Final Ride. "No Sirree Buddy,!!!
Most of us worked either from 25 to 30 years just to be able to RELAX at our Leisure and learn to play the Piano, the flute, go roller skating or bike riding or whatever, and then we try to get on the bike seat and feel a pain in our legs or we try to to stretch out our arthritic fingers or our hips will not allow us to kick our legs but so high. Now look this is a Dismal Picture that I am Painting with Words, and We will not have it. If we cannot ride, then walk, if we cannot play the flute, piano etc. then we will take a breathing exercise. Work Puzzles, Write Poetry, Sing the same Song over and over,, We will and We must do what ever it will take,to live our Lives to the fullest. Else how can be be called the "SENIOR BOOMERS" of today? as were the" BABY BOOMERS"called of Yesteryear?. I do not intend to make light of our age Plight,, but I believe that if we get our prescriptions filled on our way to the Bowling Alley or get them filled on our way to a Bridge or Whist or Golf Game, it would please our Physicians and think how good we will be for his/her Practice.
He/She will definitely be known as a Geriatric Specialist. (GO<FIGURE) WOW, won't that be an example for those same people to write bout? (smile) I will tell this to my Grand-son, tell it to your
Children and Grands as well.( I READ SOMEWHERE THAT THE 80's are now the new 50's)
My Niece always say, "She is not a Granny- Mom but, a Glamour Mom as well". Just a little Thought
for today. Visualize this as We Paint Our Picture with Words.( Paint the Image as we Paint the Images
our Words have predicted).
I Appreciate You, I Appreciate the Opportunity to have shared. Thank you for joining with me!!!
LET US GOOGLE(GOOGLE) TO THE TOP OF EVERY CHART. I BETCHA THEY WILL LIKE IT.(smile)
We are BLESSED , HEALED and HARMONIOUS in the name of JESUS the CHRIST, Remember I am not trying to tell you what to believe, just Affirm what makes you the most Happy OFTEN. But,
Today I must say to you, Whatever you Do or Say Be BLESSED in your Coming And Goings. Don't forget to LAUGH. OH, you are? Well, I am soooo Happy for you.
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
(PS) My Grand-son now has a Fancy-Bearded -dragon, he thinks it is soooo amazing , how everything that liveth, has a Heartbeat. Hm mm. Isn't that Something? "AND A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM"
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Painting A Picture of MISPLACED THINKING(#142)
Hi EveryOne!!!
Now, I want to say with all the Confidence I can Muster up,(to collect or gather)that I am in a different state of mind.
But, I think I need to share with you just why I think so. As I Meditated I asked SPIRIT what am I supposed to do. I
feel that first I am to changed the font, now that this is done. we will continue.
Happy, Happy Birthday to all of you, and just, How are you continuing to enhance the gift of your birth? Let me say
It firstly, for those of you who have shared your time with me that I don't pretend to be a writer, except for the WISDOM
of being a SENIIOR. I write as I speak, grammatically incorrect some times, and words that are not often used but that
is a part of who I am. I think those of you who read with me know that by now, therefore, you don't even bother to stop
reading you continue to think, (well if she knew better, she would do better) Thanks for that (GO<FIGURE)
How are we coming along with our RE-BIRTHS? Are we thinking just what changes will I pursue today? Will I allow
yesterday to spoil today/ or will I live today anxiously awaiting tomorrow?Will we expect to be given this day our Daily
Bread? while we remember Man nor woman cannot live by Bread alone.What are we to do?
Let us redirect our thinking for a moment. While I wasn't writing my BLOG I was doing other things.I read, went to the
movies, visited the SENIORS Center(for which I will continue) spent time in the Library. where I checked out movie after movie,walked, visited another state, tried new recipes, drank sprite, instead of coffee and Pepsi's,tried a little fasting,ate less peppermint,for which (I love) played whist at the center, and OBSERVED THE MANY THINGS around me,the new beetles
in the yard, listened to the crickets in the day as well as the night, (which I only remembered hearing at night) I noticed how the ants shared their food with each other and how they would get together to help move their food under ground. This only names some of the things that I actually did. I even watched "To tell the Truth"with STEVE HARVEY, whom I enjoy. In case you are wondering "SO WHAT?" Well, this is why I spoke to the things I did because
as I went to the movies, I saw (The Avenger's) I noticed fighting. although brilliantly produced still fighting: I saw (SELMA) for which I cried and cried..Violence and Prejudices enacted on the screen of which both races were brutalized especially those who fought against injustice(SPONGE BOB) a little fighting over ownership((EQUALIZER)Retaliating to avenge those who were defenseless against crimes committed against them,
(KUNG FU PANDA) funny and enjoyable, (LUCY) I believe it is a future inevitability (,THE PREACHER DAUGHTER)even there as tad bit of violence (HONEY DRIPPER)not violent but a rendition of the past, not seeing the good in another human being, but what they perceived it to be. I saw many more movies. many of which I will never watch again,which consisted of drug & children trafficking, more violence that I care to store in my memory bank , Murders, molestation, corrupt politician's, mystics, disloyal husbands/wives/ friends,women committing crimes that men committed in the past(is this supposed to be equal rights) I could go on and on,but, why should I? If you watch TV, each show try to outdo the other. I guess for the (BIGGER BUCKS). It is such a relief to get back to my BLOGGING here I feel safe and secure. I don't have to worry about each EMOTION that I incurred while I watched and read the many Negative avenues that our Children are being exposed too. I even tried to play (POKEMON) I did not even know it is an International Organization. If you are thinking where have I been hiding? Under a bush or is my head planted in the Sand. Maybe a little of both. You see I learned a long time ago not to allow too much NEGATION to enter my Consciousness, I am just not able to Release it, I developed all the different kinds of feelings that aren't good for my sleep. I go to sleep and dream of all the things that I have encountered during the day. Now, I am sure this doesn't happen to many people, because if it did, then as a Majority we would not so eagerly embrace these kinds of movies or shows that can embed itself under the disguise of being OKAY. Then we would see that( We/Our children) would see "what they need to see" to enable them to live Productive /Healthy Lives. There is no wonder that our children feel left-out and alone with pent-up Aggressions.(So much for being VISUAL). There are so many things that they can do. Technology is a Booming Business and rightly So, but do
we have to stand-by while we think that is just the way it is? 50 millions people can be WRONG. think about it! You can be the One who does NOT have to be in the Majority, But, the Minority can be a Lonely Stance if you are in unfamiliar territory.....But. it can be Done & Sometimes Must Be So!!!
I Appreciate you and I Appreciate the Opportunity to share, Thanks for joining with me again. I would have reminded you to get something to snack on or a beverage to sip on, but Honestly I did not know how long it would take to write the Thoughts I feel led by Spirit to write.
We all all BLESSED, Healed and Harmonious in the Name of Jesus the Christ. Remember to say often what you believe works for you and Don't FORGET to Laugh and Be Happy
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
(PS)PEOPLE OFTEN SAY YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, BUT, THAT PERSON SELDOM TRIES TOO. AND A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM.
There's Still Goodness in the World, Recommend Google to the friends that have friends that are unaware of its Presence" I AM FREEDOM IN SPEECH. I AM A VERY GRATEFUL SENIOR AND I WISH I KNEW HOW TO TELL THE WORLD. LOOK AT MY/OUR PRIVILEGE, THAT IS AFFORDED TO US. WE CAN BLOG ALL OF OUR TROUBLES AWAY AND LEAVE THE NEGATION FOR THOSE THAT ARE MORE STRONG-MINDED THAN WE ARE. (GO<FIGURE)
Now, I want to say with all the Confidence I can Muster up,(to collect or gather)that I am in a different state of mind.
But, I think I need to share with you just why I think so. As I Meditated I asked SPIRIT what am I supposed to do. I
feel that first I am to changed the font, now that this is done. we will continue.
Happy, Happy Birthday to all of you, and just, How are you continuing to enhance the gift of your birth? Let me say
It firstly, for those of you who have shared your time with me that I don't pretend to be a writer, except for the WISDOM
of being a SENIIOR. I write as I speak, grammatically incorrect some times, and words that are not often used but that
is a part of who I am. I think those of you who read with me know that by now, therefore, you don't even bother to stop
reading you continue to think, (well if she knew better, she would do better) Thanks for that (GO<FIGURE)
How are we coming along with our RE-BIRTHS? Are we thinking just what changes will I pursue today? Will I allow
yesterday to spoil today/ or will I live today anxiously awaiting tomorrow?Will we expect to be given this day our Daily
Bread? while we remember Man nor woman cannot live by Bread alone.What are we to do?
Let us redirect our thinking for a moment. While I wasn't writing my BLOG I was doing other things.I read, went to the
movies, visited the SENIORS Center(for which I will continue) spent time in the Library. where I checked out movie after movie,walked, visited another state, tried new recipes, drank sprite, instead of coffee and Pepsi's,tried a little fasting,ate less peppermint,for which (I love) played whist at the center, and OBSERVED THE MANY THINGS around me,the new beetles
in the yard, listened to the crickets in the day as well as the night, (which I only remembered hearing at night) I noticed how the ants shared their food with each other and how they would get together to help move their food under ground. This only names some of the things that I actually did. I even watched "To tell the Truth"with STEVE HARVEY, whom I enjoy. In case you are wondering "SO WHAT?" Well, this is why I spoke to the things I did because
as I went to the movies, I saw (The Avenger's) I noticed fighting. although brilliantly produced still fighting: I saw (SELMA) for which I cried and cried..Violence and Prejudices enacted on the screen of which both races were brutalized especially those who fought against injustice(SPONGE BOB) a little fighting over ownership((EQUALIZER)Retaliating to avenge those who were defenseless against crimes committed against them,
(KUNG FU PANDA) funny and enjoyable, (LUCY) I believe it is a future inevitability (,THE PREACHER DAUGHTER)even there as tad bit of violence (HONEY DRIPPER)not violent but a rendition of the past, not seeing the good in another human being, but what they perceived it to be. I saw many more movies. many of which I will never watch again,which consisted of drug & children trafficking, more violence that I care to store in my memory bank , Murders, molestation, corrupt politician's, mystics, disloyal husbands/wives/ friends,women committing crimes that men committed in the past(is this supposed to be equal rights) I could go on and on,but, why should I? If you watch TV, each show try to outdo the other. I guess for the (BIGGER BUCKS). It is such a relief to get back to my BLOGGING here I feel safe and secure. I don't have to worry about each EMOTION that I incurred while I watched and read the many Negative avenues that our Children are being exposed too. I even tried to play (POKEMON) I did not even know it is an International Organization. If you are thinking where have I been hiding? Under a bush or is my head planted in the Sand. Maybe a little of both. You see I learned a long time ago not to allow too much NEGATION to enter my Consciousness, I am just not able to Release it, I developed all the different kinds of feelings that aren't good for my sleep. I go to sleep and dream of all the things that I have encountered during the day. Now, I am sure this doesn't happen to many people, because if it did, then as a Majority we would not so eagerly embrace these kinds of movies or shows that can embed itself under the disguise of being OKAY. Then we would see that( We/Our children) would see "what they need to see" to enable them to live Productive /Healthy Lives. There is no wonder that our children feel left-out and alone with pent-up Aggressions.(So much for being VISUAL). There are so many things that they can do. Technology is a Booming Business and rightly So, but do
we have to stand-by while we think that is just the way it is? 50 millions people can be WRONG. think about it! You can be the One who does NOT have to be in the Majority, But, the Minority can be a Lonely Stance if you are in unfamiliar territory.....But. it can be Done & Sometimes Must Be So!!!
I Appreciate you and I Appreciate the Opportunity to share, Thanks for joining with me again. I would have reminded you to get something to snack on or a beverage to sip on, but Honestly I did not know how long it would take to write the Thoughts I feel led by Spirit to write.
We all all BLESSED, Healed and Harmonious in the Name of Jesus the Christ. Remember to say often what you believe works for you and Don't FORGET to Laugh and Be Happy
With Much LOVE(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson
(PS)PEOPLE OFTEN SAY YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, BUT, THAT PERSON SELDOM TRIES TOO. AND A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM.
There's Still Goodness in the World, Recommend Google to the friends that have friends that are unaware of its Presence" I AM FREEDOM IN SPEECH. I AM A VERY GRATEFUL SENIOR AND I WISH I KNEW HOW TO TELL THE WORLD. LOOK AT MY/OUR PRIVILEGE, THAT IS AFFORDED TO US. WE CAN BLOG ALL OF OUR TROUBLES AWAY AND LEAVE THE NEGATION FOR THOSE THAT ARE MORE STRONG-MINDED THAN WE ARE. (GO<FIGURE)
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
PAINTING A PICTURE OF MISSING YOU!!! (#141)
Hi EveryOne!!!
Today I am so glad to say with a "SMILE" upon my face, Thank you for just being who you are.
By that, I mean still taking the time to make this "SENIOR"feel very special, in that you have
joined with me again.
Happy, Happy Birthday to you for all the ones that have passed, Do not think that I have
forgotten to say it in Mind?(No, I have Not). I am too grateful for the times that we have shared
while reading
and writing Together. Happy "RE-BIRTHS" TO US AS WELL. I feel with a tremendous amount
of Joy the Tenacity that some of my BLOGGER Friends have, they continue to read with me,
You extract the very Essence of my Being, whether High or Low. It Seems to be Okay.
I am going to start this morning by writing something that I wrote and the date that I did it, and
for a moment I just said to myself, I am not going to bore my "FRIENDS"or" MYSELF" if it ISN'T in Spirit and in truth. so I decided to take a little Break, but let's face it, I Love the idea of sharing and
it has not been a very pleasant break for me, more "IMPORTANTLY" There aren't many things I
enjoy as much as this, and I don't want to miss out on having you not read with me.After all I am a
"SENIOR" AND JUST SUPPOSE SOME OF YOU, MIGHT READ TO YOUR GRANNY-PARENT
and I would have let you down. Please FORGIVE me if I have. (GO<FIGURE)
I started out with 07/10/15.Today I am writing again because I have not written before today in quite a while. I remembered just why, I prolonged my BLOG, when I have to take time off believe me it is for a reason that is usually beyond my control. It behooves me to think of all- most- nearly-misses
as a new un-foldment rather than to just give in/or up. I choose to continue to "MEDITATE" on all aspects of Living that I am Privileged to have.
Sickness, Deaths & Births have occurred with-in our immediate family and although it is not a personal attack on my being. never-the-less I am confronted with it anyway, as I suppose many of you are as well have had the same or similar things happen to your family, I am not to callous to think
I should be spared.
Look at this, I had a Cousin to Transition on June 22.2015. Her birthday was June 23rd. Her Minister
that gave her Eulogy said"At first, he asked, "God why didn't she have live just one more day, to
Celebrate her birthday on Earth?"But just as quickly dismissed the thought when God gave him this
to think about,""How wonderful it must have been, to Celebrate a Birthday in Heaven."I listened to the Lesson that he taught, and I remembered in the past when I was working as a Pre-Planner, we always looked at the date and we learned that if with-in a three-month span of births & deaths a full life had been lived ( Now don't quote me on this)because I don't know who said or why,but in my years of living unless it has been in Child-birth I cannot remember of it happening. (Now just another thing to Think about or maybe not). What it truly says to me is "TO GIVE BIRTH IS THE ULTIMATE GIFT, THAT WE AS PARENTS CAN HAVE and IF WE CAN NOT GIVE BIRTH , IT IN NO WAY CEASES OUR CAPACITY TO LOVE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN BIRTH TOO" From the Cradle to the Grave, For Every- Living Thing. This is just (this) "SENIORS" Wisdom.but, just in case you have a chance to try something different today, try Sharing your LOVE WITH A BABY OR A SENIOR, I bet you'll gonna like it. (;))) ) (smile) & (GO< FIGURE>)
I Appreciate you and I Appreciate the Opportunity to have shared. REMEMBER: What Ever you Enjoy. (ENJOY) it to the Utmost. In the Meantime We all BLESSED, Healed and Harmonious in the Name of Jesus the Christ. Or As I say (Say) what works for you, but for.( Me and My House-this Works for Us) WE MISSED YOU & AND WE HOPE YOU MISSED US TOO. PLS. JOIN US AGAIN REAL SOOOON!!!!
With Much LOVE,(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson.
Today I am so glad to say with a "SMILE" upon my face, Thank you for just being who you are.
By that, I mean still taking the time to make this "SENIOR"feel very special, in that you have
joined with me again.
Happy, Happy Birthday to you for all the ones that have passed, Do not think that I have
forgotten to say it in Mind?(No, I have Not). I am too grateful for the times that we have shared
while reading
and writing Together. Happy "RE-BIRTHS" TO US AS WELL. I feel with a tremendous amount
of Joy the Tenacity that some of my BLOGGER Friends have, they continue to read with me,
You extract the very Essence of my Being, whether High or Low. It Seems to be Okay.
I am going to start this morning by writing something that I wrote and the date that I did it, and
for a moment I just said to myself, I am not going to bore my "FRIENDS"or" MYSELF" if it ISN'T in Spirit and in truth. so I decided to take a little Break, but let's face it, I Love the idea of sharing and
it has not been a very pleasant break for me, more "IMPORTANTLY" There aren't many things I
enjoy as much as this, and I don't want to miss out on having you not read with me.After all I am a
"SENIOR" AND JUST SUPPOSE SOME OF YOU, MIGHT READ TO YOUR GRANNY-PARENT
and I would have let you down. Please FORGIVE me if I have. (GO<FIGURE)
I started out with 07/10/15.Today I am writing again because I have not written before today in quite a while. I remembered just why, I prolonged my BLOG, when I have to take time off believe me it is for a reason that is usually beyond my control. It behooves me to think of all- most- nearly-misses
as a new un-foldment rather than to just give in/or up. I choose to continue to "MEDITATE" on all aspects of Living that I am Privileged to have.
Sickness, Deaths & Births have occurred with-in our immediate family and although it is not a personal attack on my being. never-the-less I am confronted with it anyway, as I suppose many of you are as well have had the same or similar things happen to your family, I am not to callous to think
I should be spared.
Look at this, I had a Cousin to Transition on June 22.2015. Her birthday was June 23rd. Her Minister
that gave her Eulogy said"At first, he asked, "God why didn't she have live just one more day, to
Celebrate her birthday on Earth?"But just as quickly dismissed the thought when God gave him this
to think about,""How wonderful it must have been, to Celebrate a Birthday in Heaven."I listened to the Lesson that he taught, and I remembered in the past when I was working as a Pre-Planner, we always looked at the date and we learned that if with-in a three-month span of births & deaths a full life had been lived ( Now don't quote me on this)because I don't know who said or why,but in my years of living unless it has been in Child-birth I cannot remember of it happening. (Now just another thing to Think about or maybe not). What it truly says to me is "TO GIVE BIRTH IS THE ULTIMATE GIFT, THAT WE AS PARENTS CAN HAVE and IF WE CAN NOT GIVE BIRTH , IT IN NO WAY CEASES OUR CAPACITY TO LOVE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN BIRTH TOO" From the Cradle to the Grave, For Every- Living Thing. This is just (this) "SENIORS" Wisdom.but, just in case you have a chance to try something different today, try Sharing your LOVE WITH A BABY OR A SENIOR, I bet you'll gonna like it. (;))) ) (smile) & (GO< FIGURE>)
I Appreciate you and I Appreciate the Opportunity to have shared. REMEMBER: What Ever you Enjoy. (ENJOY) it to the Utmost. In the Meantime We all BLESSED, Healed and Harmonious in the Name of Jesus the Christ. Or As I say (Say) what works for you, but for.( Me and My House-this Works for Us) WE MISSED YOU & AND WE HOPE YOU MISSED US TOO. PLS. JOIN US AGAIN REAL SOOOON!!!!
With Much LOVE,(TYG)
Tonnie Stowers Jackson.
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