Emerging Courageous Newsletter 69 temp Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel

There is a great healing power by being in the outdoors. Recently a friend drove me just outside town to a creek bed where she could gather some rocks for her garden. It was a special place of mine that seem to hold magical transformative powers. I had taken my grandsons there before to do the same thing. They also felt that uniqueness. After going down a one-lane road through an archway of trees, the sun shone through in a delightful pattern and suddenly this lovely rocky creek bed appeared right along the roadside. I walked with her dog Lexie (the one I kept for a week) while she selected the rocks she wanted. We meandered along the creek bed talking about its beauty and the variation of stones and colors analyzing with the artist’s eye. We took pictures of the creek and the beauty around us wanting to preserve it. Then we sat down in the middle of the creek on the rocks and just talked, learning more about what each of us liked and how our upbringing had influence those behaviors. We became more connected having enjoyed this experience together. I took one last look around us as we readied to leave, wanting to retain this magical place and magical moment in my heart. The peace and tranquility I tried to carry with me. The best medicine a doctor could have ordered

Quote for the Day: “It’s time to knock the t off the can’t.”
Neil Eskelin, Daily Jump Start

Thoughts to Ponder: "There is a calm beneath all that. Like the the calm at the bottom of the ocean, even when there is a storm above causing choppy and dangerous seas." by Tony DeLiso

"One of my most favorite quotes of all time is from William James: 'The greatest discovery of my generation is that
human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.' That's powerful! And it fills me with hope every time I read it because it says to me that if I can control my attitude I can control my life. Jeff Keller says, 'Attitude is a choice!' And his book, 'Attitude is Everything,' is one of my top choices for 'tuning up' my attitude." Vic

* This is a very clear picture of what you go through in the manic state. I know it will make others understand a little better. You are courageous for sending it out. Betty Gibbs

* So sorry you are having a difficult time. What a brave courageous person you are to talk so freely about it. I'm sure you help so many people by doing so. Take care and I am hoping you are back on top of things by the time you read this. Marilyn Stafford

* It took such courage to reveal this to all your readers. You truly are a special soul. I hope that you are able to find medicine that better helps you deal with your Bi/Polar condition. I know it must be very difficult on you. I am keeping you in my prayers. God bless you always. Wishing you every joy, Joe Mazzetti

* Hi dear one. I am so sorry your in such turmoil. but happy you shared. I wish they could get you on one that would work for you...You are such a wonderful spirit, and so full of life. You bring much happiness to many people.

Please feel better, remember to be kind to your self. Love & Peace Carol Catalano

* I love you and your energy... it helps make Emerging Courageous even more courageous of you.. Donna Wallace

Other messages from the Mailbag:

* Book is here and I can't put it down. I know that many, many people have "trials and tribulations" and keep smiling, but—you know what--we rarely hear about them or hear their story. Bonnie Bryant

* It really is such a wonderful book and there are just some things I treasure! And seeing my words in print was so awesome! BTW – Your book went with me when we had to leave because of the hurricane. Elaine England

Emerging Courageous Newsletter 69 Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel, Editor Oct. 8, 2004

Emerging Courageous Newsletter 69
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel, Editor
Oct. 8, 2004