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Inspiration: Happy Friday!
Today is the 40th day of 2024.
We have $40,000.00 today.
10% savings = $4,000.00
40% taxes = $16,000.00: This week I am expressing gratitude for these tax dollars being spent to support the Sam Houston National Forest. It is in the state of Texas. This National Forest was established in 1908. You will find among other wondersThe Little Lake Creek Wilderness area, and access to both Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston to explore. Learn more here.
How will you be spending the remaining $20,000.00 today?
HERE IS MY PLAN: Guide Dogs
“Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world.” – Oprah Winfrey
How are you showing up in the world?
When I was a child, I wished to be blind. Because that was the only condition in which my parents said that they would let me have a dog. I really wanted a dog. The public librarian helped me locate books about dogs that were specially trained to lead a blind person through daily living. Banner, Forward! The Pictorial Biography of a Guide Dog by Eva Rappaport was my favorite book. I also learned about other options that included raising a Seeing Eye puppy. Sadly, that proposal was not approved by my parents either. As a young adult I no longer dreamed of being blind. Instead, I designed a way to generate dollars with the help of other college students, to sponsor a Seeing Eye dog’s training. Now, I have lived with one or more dogs in our home for almost 30 years. What I found is that I need dogs more than I want dogs in my life. Dogs express pure joy when they see a person returning home, even if they just step outside to retrieve the mail. Dogs remind me to love unconditionally, to go outside, to play, to sleep, to be in the present moment and notice every little thing. My life is better because I live with the infinite, unconditional love of dogs.
How are you showing up in the world?
$100.00: for self-care. These dollars are going toward a deposit on a puppy. And I love that!
$0.00 Priceless: Living in the moment with an open heart. The research confirms that the health benefits for humans living with pets includes increasing both the quality and quantity of a person’s lifespan. I hope you have been loved by a pet at some point in your life. There have been butterflies, fireflies, turtles, fish, rabbits, cats, horses, and dogs that have enhanced my life. Each one expanded my heart with love, especially the dogs.
Advice From a Dog by Iian Shamir
Love Unconditionally
Be Loyal
Learn New Tricks
Chase Your Dreams
Go For a Walk
Follow Your Instincts
Enjoy the Simple Things
Shake it Off.
Make New Friends
Respond with love. Repeat. What would it take?
$18,900.00: I am sponsoring the training of guide dogs through The Seeing Eye.
The mission of this organization is “To enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of people who are blind and visually impaired through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs.” They are improving more lives with service dogs. Just imagine the joy of people who gain independence back with a guide dog. Stop and look around. Allow your eyes to see what others cannot. I am grateful for my vision and the good deeds that are seen from my open heart daily. Learn more here.
What are you contributing to live in a better world in 2024?
$1000.00: for a date with my husband. This week’s date includes a long hike with our dog. What are you willing to choose for the health of your relationships? How loved can you stand it?
FLOW FIVE FRIDAY: Current “real” life expressions of gratitude, love, and contribution to wellbeing.
$5.00: this week’s five-dollar bill went to The Seeing Eye organization. The address is P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963-0375. I am choosing to be the energy of what works in life.
Five Increments of Time: This week was hard. I sat on the floor with my husband as our dog transitioned to heaven. We talked to him and stroked his fur and told him what an awesome dog he was. Being there. How are you “Flowing Five” this week?
Well-Being: Something that I am doing or not doing for self-care in real time.
I asked my friends to bubble wrap me in loving light energy as I ride the fresh waves of grief. My friends showed up in a loving presence even though they are thousands of miles away. I feel connected. What are you doing or not doing for self-care?
Planet Awareness: Contributing to the health of Earth.
More than half of my wardrobe is a composite of recycled items. I feel joy when giving things a new purpose and keeping them out of landfills. Did you know that 62% of consumers between the ages of 11 and 42 consider a secondhand item before purchasing something new? ThredUp, the world’s largest online consignment store compiles and publishes an annual report on this topic. What if recycling and upcycling clothing supports a better economy? What can you choose now. Learn more here.
What are you doing for the health of our planet?
Hold Space or Contribute to a Friends Life Intention:
This week I am supporting my friend Katie. One of her living intentions is to generate joy by managing a Free Little Library in her community. Imagine Katie stocking her book container with stories to share with others. You can help support her living intention by taking or leaving a book in a Free Little Library somewhere in your community. Learn more here.
Choose joy. Be kind. Love others and strive to be a better human. What would it take?
Guide Dogs
What if everything you ask for is possible?
What actions would you take?
I am on a waiting list to raise a guide dog puppy to help someone live a better life.
How are you showing up in the world?
How are you spending the remaining $20,000.00 today?
I am grateful to have each of you in my life.
I am supporting your work and life intentions.
Love to you.
Mare
Choose to feel good. Be Joy.
Practice gratitude. Amplify Kindness. Expand Generosity.
Ask, Receive, and Give with More Ease.
Respond to life with Love.
PS: If you have been playing with me for several years, below are the current daily deposits in other years Vibrational Accounts:
2014 today is the 3684th day giving us $3,684,000.00 to spend
2015 today is the 3337th day giving us $3,337,000.00 to spend
2016 today is the 2955th day giving us $2,955,000.00 to spend
2017 today is the 2594th day giving us $2,594,000.00 to spend
2018 today is the 2230thday giving us $2,230,000.00 to spend
2019 today is the 1865thday giving us $1,865,000.00 to spend
2020 today is the 1501st day giving us $1,501,000.00 to spend
2021 today is the 1235th day giving us $1,235,000.00 to spend
2022 today is the 768th day giving us $768,000.00 to spend
2023 today is the 405th day giving us $405,000.00 to spend
