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2009-01-26

And So It Is

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Gong Xi Fa Cai (Gong Hay Fat Choy)

Welcome to the Year of the Ox

A time for new beginnings, steady progress and long-lasting relationships.

I can use all of the above. I'm sure you can too. It's time for us to take the leap out of our own restrictions and try a new outlook, a new style, a new modus operandi.

I am still committed to embracing joyful magic.

I will crawl out of the dark tunnel of winter and find warmth and light wherever I can. And if I can't find it, I will make it. If I take two steps back, I will take one leap forward. If my heart is troubled, I will force my lips to smile.

I will do laughter yoga.

I will refill my glass. No more half-full half-empty crap. My glass will be full.

I will take those lemons and chuck them at those who try to give them to me.

I will smooth out the wrinkles and wear my heart on my sleeve.

And if someone doesn't like what I do. They can stuff it. I don't care. They can take their little jokes at my expense, their little put-downs, their judgment, and stuff their pillows with it. See how comfortable it is to sleep on that.

I like me.

May our lows become highs. Our fears, courage. Our nights filled with light. Our arms filled with love. :)

25 comments:

Tracy said...

You go girl! Love your list!! :)

Allison said...

Yeah, STUFF IT! Go forth & conquer - I know the universe is on your side.

Caroline said...

I'm certainly glad to be out of the rat year... I actually felt this new year coming in like a change of skin... how weird is that?

And I so agree with:

I will refill my glass. No more half-full half-empty crap. My glass will be full.

The re-filling glass of plenty!

Happy New Ox Year!

Her Speak said...

ROCK!!

F*** those lemons and the horse they rode in on! (Can lemons sit in a saddle??)

Loving the textural background on your latest painting! Such rich colors...

Wishing you much laughter, a brimming cup and all the heArt you can handle!

Much Joy, Many Blissings~*
Molly

Kavindra said...

Well you're in good company ...; I like you too. Heck, Everybody likes you!
:)

Melissa said...

I like you. I like this post.

~YAY YOU~
Melissa

Kim Mailhot said...

I like you too !;-)

Michelle Ward did some fun stuff on here blog this morning with the year of the OX - o x like hugs and kisses ! I love the idea of a whole year of OX don't you ?

(http://michelleward.typepad.com/michelleward/)
Here's to remembering the glass is full and the lemons are fine !

Tabitha said...

Woo Hoo!!
I love your positivity!
And the never half full, half empty statement was pure bliss!
I SO agree!

Huge Smile :)

rebecca said...

Oh how I love you dear heart! You make my heart sing....

Boho mom said...

Thank you for saying what I've been feeling since 2009 began! I'm with you girl!
I love what you've written here, and especially this....

("May our lows become highs. Our fears, courage. Our nights filled with light. Our arms filled with love.")
(((hugs)))

Tori said...

Your list is great! I wish all of those good things for you! <3

Archie and Melissa said...

what a wonderful post!
:)
melissa

Shell said...

I so agree. Live beautiful and strong.

Jenn said...

I like you too Genie!

"And if someone doesn't like what I do. They can stuff it. I don't care. They can take their little jokes at my expense, their little put-downs, their judgment, and stuff their pillows with it. See how comfortable it is to sleep on that."

I always try to remember that "people are gonna to say what they say." What I mean by that is, if they are the type of people to say negative and hurtful things, they are going to find something negative and hurtful to say, regardless of what I end up doing. So I may as well do whatever I want and just ignore them. Instead I spend my time finding and listening to people who fill their glasses, and fill everyone else's too ;)

Judi said...

You go girl. Live your life free of other peoples hang ups. I always have hated that lemon saying - I like your idea better - chuck them back.

We all like you too.

TammyVitale said...

Last year was my year. This year is Hubby's year. Love your list! makes me want to dance! =] TammyV

Leon Basin said...

I really like your banner.

Paula - Buenos Aires said...

Actually laughed out loud at the lemons comment. :D

peppylady (Dora) said...

Laughter is one of the best medicine.

Coffee is on.

Caroline said...

Love this...new beginnings and steady progress. Yes to that!

Kris said...

I like Y-O-U, too, dear Genie :) The power is yours, Woman, and You Are Claiming It! **clapping**

Love,
Kristen

blendedcolors said...

oh thank you for this post! what an encouragement!

Miss Robyn said...

I like you too xo - as to the lemons... make sure you save some to make delicious lemon butter.. yumm!

and when you need light.. come to my garden.. close your eyes, find that seat that is tucked in the hidden space and just sit.. I will put some cushions out for you and a large jug of iced tea!!

Genie Sea said...

You are all too wonderful for words! :)

Thanks Tracy! :)

Thanks Allison! :) The Universe rocks! :)

SO true Caroline! It is a change of skin and I am glad to be rid of the old one. This one is roomier and more sturdy. :)

Thanks Molly! :) This is another level of experimentation for me. Drawing a figure that blends with the background.

Aww Lisa! Thank you honey. I like you too! I don't think everyone likes me. But that's okay. :)

I like you too Melissa! :)

I like you too Kim! :) I checked out Michelle's blog this morning. Fun!

Thank you Tabby! :)

I love you too Rebecca! :)

Hugs Boho! :) Thank you and you're welcome :)

Thanks Tori! :) <3

Thanks Melissa! :)

YAY Shell! Let us all live beautiful and strong! Welcome to my blog! :)

I like you too Jenn! :) The negative ninnies can congregate in their salon of self-loathing and leave us alone! :)

I like you too Judi! :) Let's have a lemon chucking party! :)

Let's dance Tammy! Welcome to my blog! :)

Thanks Leon. Welcome to my blog :)

Hehe Paula! :)

Yes Peppy! Laughter is the best medicine!

Yes Caroline! :)

I like you too Kristen :) The power is ours! :)

You're welcome Blended colors! :)

I like you too Robyn! Thank you sweetheart for your generous offer of your Goddess Garden. I accept your hospitality with gratitude and love! :)

Deb said...

What a wonderful post!! Both empowering, inspiring & extremely encouraging!
I am absolutely in love with your Dragonfly Goddess artwork - bold, brave & ready to go forth into the warmth!