Golden sunrise over the treetops
Even though I know the pink shadows are simple reflections I still feel that Spirit are saying hello in a way to bring cheer to my day. It may be fanciful but then magic surrounds me and Spirit do wonderful things for those who believe.
I am cheating – in a big way! This photo was taken a few days ago when I happened to be having another all nighter and saw the sun rise again. The views were too good to pass up and seemed to make up for the achingly long night. I try to roll with the punches, the mantra of “this too shall pass” interspersed with an imagination ever more colourful as I fill in beautiful aspects of my healthy life.
If the night was long the morning was tortuous. At least during the night the change arrived and the cool breeze blew through my window, refreshing in its balmy caress across my fevered skin. In the dark with the breeze teasing my skin it could have been the caress of a lover in a midnight tryst. The occasional call of the owls added an otherworldly feel to the night. Any distraction is worthwhile if it helps for a while, and it felt wonderful too!
image from mannaismayaadventure.com
With the morning came the ultimate test. As unconsciousness receded slowly came the realisation that all was not well in my world. A piercing stabbing centered just above my nose, between my eyebrows, told me I was in trouble. The loud thudding reverberating through my veins, told me moving my head was going to be… interesting. The need to get to the bathroom was trumping both these warnings.
Slowly I started to inch my arms and legs towards the edge of the covers. NO, No, No, another mistake. Every joint in my neck, arms, hands, hips – oh why bother! My entire body appeared to have seized up in the space of a couple of hours of exhaustion and now I felt I needed a crane to hoist me out of my bed. To the beat of the blood throbbing in my veins the need to reach the bathroom became more intense.
My husband must be on high alert because before I was able to register anything I felt his arms easing themselves under my shoulders to lift me upright. Ugh! NO… did I say that? No, I don’t think so, it would have hurt to make a noise. A pretzel of a human being was painstakingly led, inching along to the bathroom. The return only slightly less painful as one small problem was relieved. This then was to be my day. My head would fall off if I moved. I was certain of this. My body would shatter if I tried to leave my bed alone. I knew this for a fact. There I stayed.
Here, instead of morbid thoughts are the funny and beautiful sights from Currumbin beach as the sun set and the beach artwork was being erected. Enjoy. I’m focusing on these!
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- A wire emu, not very cuddly
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- Surfboard Smurfette with admirer
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- Getting in on the act
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- Blue aliens?
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- Captain Jack Sparrow would never have allowed this.
I couldn’t close without some of the beautiful colours of sunset behind the highrise apartments and along Currumbin Creek.
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- Love the shadows of the buildings and clouds as the sun sinks
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- Painted golden by the sun Currumbin is ready to slumber
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- The sand changing colour as the sun sets
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- Liquid gold flowing into the beach
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- I love the russets and gold behind the railing
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- Tower hiding the fiery sun
So now I lay my aching head
Upon this pillow on my bed
Close my eyes
And hide the light
Pretend all is well
In the pale moon light
Dream my dreams of health
Build my magic life of wealth
My riches of health and well-being
Fun and laughter are my friends
Playful giggles without end
My magic dust is thrown far and wide
Time to sleep and let my spell ride.
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All IS well in the world. Peace, love and laughter for the weekend.
Ciao friends. Susan x
© Susan Jamieson
Owls and Orchids 
I am seated on the back deck of our home. The sun is debating whether or not to set, and the birds are beginning their evening discourse. Humans, on the other hand, at least in the “civilized” parts of the world, aren’t gathering around a fire tonight- they’re logging in to their e-portals. They’re synching up in ways that span time and continents, and Love is at home speaking through all of these mediums- the birds, the sun, and the keyboards. There is no difference. QWERTY is not a modern aberration, but the beak through which we chirp, as communion wraps itself around the globe, unceasing.
There is a section in A Course of Love where Jesus speaks about the reactions we have to those who are ill- the sympathy we think is appropriate to offer, the doubt that illness in others instills in ourselves, the sense of powerlessness we feel in our inability to “make” others well, the inability we find within ourselves to see that all IS well when we look around and see suffering.
Your posts are great for many reasons, but one reason they warm me is because your seeming frailty and your willingness to accept that all IS well are offered together. I think this is powerful. I think this is transcendent. I think this is courageous. It invites us to see beyond what is little, to what is great and invulnerable. It invites us to recognize the truth that All Is Well.
Moments ago an owl was hooting in the woods behind our home. Communion is wrapping itself around the globe, whispering to all who have ears to hear with, chirping in packets that bounce through servers in New York, Paris, Kowloon, and Sydney. All is well, because we are here, together. This is what is happening. This is what IS.
Michael
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Many thanks Michael.
There are times when one is blessed to have the words flow and when it happens I try to get out of the way and let the feelings bring out what’s inside.
I have such an amazing ‘kinship’ with owls. I feel so peaceful when they are around and much of the truly good writing happens when one is close by.
I am eagerly waiting to see what happens when we can move into the country and have more owls around us.
I am pleased it resonated with you, humbled by your generous words.
Thanks You. Susan
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Beautiful words and pictures Susan, at least the owls were there to keep you company.
Cheers
Laurie.
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They certainly were Laurie….I always feel blessed to have them close when I’m writing and even more so if I’m unable to sleep. Beautiful company!
Susan x
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Amazing again. This one slipped through without me knowing it was coming, and it’s simply awesome, again.
Michael, thank YOU for your thoughts and expression. Susan’s blog cannot but help give a glimpse of the amazing person she is. I have been writing, teaching and delivering personal growth and development in books and seminars for over 2 decades now, but Susan is teaching me all about it again, through her incredible demonstrations of living with her adversity. Your observations are spot on. I feel blessed to be here at this moment in time, although I also feel helpless and wishing to do something more to make a difference. I have to believe that we are progressing through these challenges and that there is an end game to it, and a full life again on the other side…
Thank you, everyone, for your support and wishes for my dear wife and inspiration, Susan. Bless you, all.
Ray
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I love your beautiful picture of the sunrise. I know all too well about those all nighters without a wink of sleep. Insomnia sucks. Then I can never sleep during the day after I’ve been awake all night. Just makes no sense. then I get to lay there in pain and misery all day, until night comes and I’m so sure I’ll sleep because I haven’t been to sleep, yet. Nope, another night, another day and repeat. I sure hope you get some sleep tonight and have a more manageable day. You know, that I understand and I feel your pain. I’m always here. I’m a little slow at getting around to everyone’s page because of my pain and blah, blah, blah and then my list of followers continues to increase. this is like a full time job keeping up with this, but hey, it gives me something to do and I have a world of support from people who really do understand and aren’t just saying it to be kind.
Peace and hugs,
Tammy 🙂
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Thanks Tammy, I’ve reached the point where I’m not sure what I have done and have yet to do so if I’m repeating myself….sorry. Not that I repeat myself because I can’t remember what I said.lol.
Soon, I hope, soon…. you too. I’m trying to find someplace to get Melatonin…. so many pills n potions I feel like an Apothecary. 😉
Susan x
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Hi Susan,
Don’t worry, I repeat myself all the time for the exact same reason, I can’t remember shit! You can get Melatonin anywhere. Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, grocery store, and any pharmacy. Don’t know where you are, but here in the U.S. it’s everywhere. No prescription needed. It’s right on the shelf with all the other supplements. I recommend 5 mg. I understand the Apothecary feeling. What’s one more? LOL I hope it’s available wherever you are and that you get some and it works for you. Good luck! Let me know what happens.
Peace and Hugs,
Tammy 🙂
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Hope you feel better soon xx
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Lovely photos and attitude to match! Hope by now you are much more comfortable. Sending you positive vibes and more magic dust. Xo
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Magic dust always gratefully received 🙂 Always willing to share too!
Susan x
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