My Picnic Basket

Happy Monday!

A couple years ago I started carrying a picnic basket on my back seat...not just in the summer but year round.

I love to pack it and go for drives or just sit by the lake with a nice treat, Thermos, lantern; day or evening.

There's something special about packing a basket. It forces you to take time for you or you and someone else

Now, I know we have winter BUT have you ever driven your car and parked by the water on a windy, rainy or wintery day?

Try it. Bring a warm blanket, a Thermos of your favorite hot beverage, wrap yourself up, roll down your window and listen...it's amazing especially at night! Water crashing against the rocks and spraying  into the air!

I did this with a friend recently and she was in awe! So relaxing and exciting all at the same time.

About 4 years now I've started, "Dinner by the Lake" in the summer.  I pack a picnic and have Dinner by the Lake until it's dark. We sit under the stars with only lamp light and.......mosquito repellent of course

I've done this on the beach too. It's magnificent to look up to the stars late at night while you toes are caressing the sand on a warm summer night!

I guess what I'm saying is....Find Your Joy! For me it's my basket? For you its.....

Life is about creating moments of joy to appreciate life. These Joy  moments serve as wonderful reflection opportunities when you're going through challenging times.

Life's too short...

Live On Purpose!

Life Lesson From The Garden ; Sometimes Weeds Look Like Beautiful Trees and Plants

Happy Monday!

As we are approaching Spring, yes Spring, my mind turns towards the garden...

Have you ever noticed that some weeds look just like great plants. They are vibrant, strong and sometimes even beautiful. It can be hard to discern which is which at times.

An avid gardener is able to tell quickly though. They waste no time plucking them out by the roots in fear that the weed will spread and infect the garden or use up the good nutrients in the soil so that good flowers have a harder time prospering. Avid gardeners don't get melancholy about the weeds beauty, they just do what needs to be done for the greater good.

Weeds can be likened to toxic relationships; they appear to be vibrant and strong but if kept, like the weed, they can destroy your prosperity by draining your time, energy and positive disposition.

You are known by your friendships. Is there someone in your circle that comes to mind right now, who affects you in a negative way? When you think of them, is your first thought critical or uneasy? Has their influence added challenges to your life? If yes, ask God to gently move them out of your life without a fight, argument or disagreement, just in love and peace.

People are in our lives for a reason, season or lifetime; choose them carefully, they can affect  how beautiful your garden grows!

It's almost Spring....Live On Purpose!