getting back to traditions....

My plan has been to write a journal every day, but I've been super busy with my family. I've literally been out and about all day today. My mother in law is down to visit and we have been having the best time out shopping and browsing. It looks like all the holiday merchandise is out already. There are actually a lot of pretty things to look at.... I was watching people as they were choosing gifts and decorations today and I was feeling kinda envious as they looked so happy doing it. I've really gotten away from taking pleasure in the little touches that make things special over the holidays......and today I'm feeling that somewhere along the way... over the years, I have forgotten how delightful it can be around this time of year.

I'm starting to realize how important certain traditions are to my family. I believe that certain events that we look forward to each year help keep us together. It seems like the families who make conscious effort to come together at certain times of the year to celebrate, are the families who stay together and are happiest.

I'll be the first to admit that I have always been the one who is the big 'Grinch" every year, but maybe I just didn't understand the meaning behind the celebrations. It's not about religion. It's not about the gifts or the fanfare. It's simply about enjoying each other. Sharing our happiness together.....sharing our precious time together. Life is short, so we need to enjoy every moment of it.

The holidays are just around the corner. This is usually the time of year that I dread. I've decided that this year I will embrace the holidays as an opportunity to show everyone that is close to me how much I love them. I'll make time to visit those that are important to me and I will start the tradition of celebrating 'family and friendships' this holiday season. Somewhere along the way I have forgot how to enjoy all that the winter season has to offer. I'm trying to reconnect with that part of myself.

I'm looking at the little things now in a slightly different light. December can be a beautiful time of year.......and whether you call it Christmas or I call it Yuletide, it doesn't matter. What matters is the love we share together at these times of our life.
...................maybe I need to build a snowman this winter, or take a sleighride. What do you think?

Maya xoxo

Lets go for a walk!!

Ok, so here I go.... Where do I start? So much has happened in the last few weeks. Well, I guess I'll start by describing how I feel since that is what these journals are for. I guess I'm feeling kinda depleted actually. I've been working a lot at the hospital, too much really. Since we are doing a lot of renovations around our home, I guess the money is coming in handy....but acquiring these funds does come with a high price I'm afraid. Spending so much time at work and away from my home...my sanctuary, really depletes my energies. I feel like I need to get grounded again. I so look forward to just spending time in my home with my family. And I need to get back on the trails again too. Since I've discovered how much I enjoy hiking on the trails, I find myself pining when I'm not able to get out there. I find that it's the most relaxing, therapeutic thing for me to do. My mind wanders to so many places when I'm on a new path discovering the unknown. I wish I could hike and write my journals at the same time...that way I could share with you all the wonderful emotions I feel when I'm with nature.
So, I've decided to scale down my work hours a bit and concentrate on my writing for a while. I also need to get my home in order again . I have to admit that I'm feeling motivated to get things just as I want them around here, maybe in part because the holidays are just around the corner.
I have acquired a new member of our family as well. His name is Spike. He is our new tuxedo kitty. My daughter wanted a cat so badly for so long and I finally broke down and got her one.........................funny thing is that he has decided to bond with me, LOL. He literally follows me everywhere. I can't help but love him to bits, he's just adorable. So in sharing that, I guess you can guess that there is a little more housecleaning to be done around my home now with the new addition. I can't complain too much though as my Jim has agreed to let me have some cleaning help once a week so I can concentrate on my writing. So now there are no more excuses for me not to continue on our walks down the pathways of my life together.
I have much catching up to do. I hope you up for it. It's gonna be a long excursion..........as there are so many pathways I havn't discovered yet. I'm so glad your coming with me!!

Sincerely,
Maya xoxo

Hello friends...

It's Maya. I'm back online. I've finished writing my first book "From the Heart" and I'm currently working on "Pathways of My Life". I've been trying to write offline, but for some reason the words just arent flowing. I think I need to share with you as I'm writing, so I'm hoping you will hop on the path and walk with me for a while. I have so many things I want to tell you. I am bursing at the seams!! It's so good to be back again.....walking with you...my friend.

Love and Light,Always,Maya xoxox