"Positive Signs and Wonders"

 

      

~"And what is so rare as a day in June?" -James Russell Lowell 

June is a wonderful month; in fact, it is my favorite month. June generally has really nice weather, and it is a romantic month with weddings and beautiful flowers, including the rose which is the traditional birth flower for June. The traditional birthstone for June is the pearl.

Nature helps us live better lives, if we just pay attention to it. Nature is full of  wonders, and signs, to help show us the way. ("Signs and wonders" is from the "Bible" where it is mentioned 100 times!)

Wherever I go, I always carry my camera with me.

One day last year, I was really attracted to a pretty yellow flower that was blooming near where we had been shopping. I decided to take a picture of it-

It Was Goldenrod.

I wondered if it had some special meaning for me, so I looked it up, and it said that it represents good luck, and positivity! No wonder I was attracted to it! What a neat message!

Flowers often have important messages for us, but so do animals, birds, and even insects.

I have a really interesting book, "Animal-Speak" by Ted Andrews that tells the reader the significance of the creatures that come into our lives. 

For instance, just recently, I have noticed several butterflies, and I found out that they were trying to tell me not to work so much, to have more fun. Also, just a couple of weeks ago, a hummingbird flew right in front of me while I was sitting quietly on our deck, which I've hardly ever done before. I looked up "hummingbird" in the book, and its message was that I needed to get more sleep and rest so I wouldn't burn myself out. So amazing! So true! I took these messages seriously, and I'm making important lifestyle changes now. It's truly all because a little bird (and butterflies) told me!

Nature is on our side, trying to help us, if we just let it. We need to heed its messages for much better, happier lives!

I finally finished writing my book about the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and it's now in the hands of my publisher. It should be published in a few weeks. I'll let you know more later. Here's something similar to what is in my book-

Floral Pin

This is a decorative pin that is made entirely of seeds. (Great idea!) Southern Appalachian Mountain craftspeople tend to be very creative!

Positive thought- "One of the most efficient ways you can improve your life is by simply thinking more positively." -Robert Norman

Thanks for visiting! Until around Saturday, July 4, 2026, Becky

"Positively Inspired!"

 

Spring is right around the corner (March 20)! Happy! Happy!

Spring represents new beginnings, a rebirth. It's the time when the pretty flowers and leaves come out again in all of their splendor. Do you know that we can let spring inspire us to change for the better?

However, we don't have to wait for spring or New Year's Day or any other special day for beginning anew. We can begin right now to make our lives better, the way we want our lives to be.

~"Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath, smile, and start again." -Tamara Kulish

Here are some ideas that might positively inspire you as they did me on my life's journey, and I hope they help you, as well-

~I recently saw and bought a used bargain coloring book. I have this book in a drawer that I open daily, and I feel inspired when I see the charming drawings that were skillfully colored with felt-tipped pens, and I read the inspiring quotes that accompany the pictures. 

Here are some of the quotes: 

-"Life is wonderful, and so are you!" -"Dreams do come true!" -"The best is yet to come."

Positive messages like these are very important, especially in today's world where we are often bombarded with so much negativity.

~"Leave the past and any difficulty where it belongs-behind you. Instead, take a deep breath of fresh air in this moment-and focus on your ideal life. Your power to create your life the way you want is now." ~Rhonda Byrne

Rhonda Byrne is one of my favorite authors. She has written several inspirational books, including "The Secret," "The Magic," and "The Power," as well as several others. "The Secret" movie is terrific.

More inspirational books are the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series of books. They were written by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hanson.

One of these books featured a man named John Goddard, who, at the age of 15, made a list of 127 goals he wanted to accomplish in his life. A few of his goals included visiting The Leaning Tower of  Pisa, becoming an Eagle Scout, typing 50 words a minute, and reading the "Bible" from cover to cover. At the time of the publication of the book, he had accomplished 108 of his goals, which is really remarkable.

This shows what we can do if we really want to.

We may not want to have the time, energy, or inclination to set and achieve so many goals as this man did, but, at the same time, it's good to set goals for ourselves, to accomplish something worthwhile, and to not get stuck in a rut. After all, life should be an inspirational adventure!

Animal Feature-

Kit-Cat

Hope you're inspired to adopt a pet. Bet you'd be glad you did, and so will your pet!

Happy spring!

Positive thought: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt

Thanks for visiting! Until around Saturday, April 5, 2025, Becky

Valentine's Day!

 

This is a mini-blog post about something very special, Valentine's Day, which is, of course, about love. This is a mini-post because Greg and I have a lot to do this month since we'll be celebrating birthdays as well as Valentine's Day!

So, I just wanted to say a few words about Valentine's Day on this post, and I'll have my regular blog post on Monday, February 21 which will be about our February adventures.

The "Bible" says to "love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:31), and the "Bible" also has many other references about love.

In fact, Greg's and my wedding vows had this beautiful verse from the "Bible," 1 Corinthians 13-"Love is patient and kind....Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails."

It's also important to love yourself as well as others.

If you need some self-love and inspiration, try watching the video of  Mariah Carey singing "Hero." It's simply fantastic!

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." ~1 Corinthians 13

Have a sweet, happy Valentine's Day!

Positive thought: "Believe that there is still good and love in the world." ~Becky Arnott

Thanks for visiting! Until Monday, February 21, 2022, Becky