Desert Beauty In My Neighborhood

“Every blade of grass has an angel that bends over it and whispers, Grow! Grow!”~Talmud

This has just been one of those weeks where life happens and the week got away from me and before I knew it here we are and I have written nothing that I can share.  So although I don’t have any inspiring uplifting words for you, I hope you do enjoy some photos taken from around my neighborhood.

If you don’t live in the desert here’s a little taste of the beauty that surrounds me.

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I love clay pots.  This one is actually on the front lawn of one of my neighbors, photograph taken while on a nature walk with my granddaughter.

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There are many different varieties of succulent plants. There’s the Silver, there’s the Blue.  There’s the Graptopetalum which because of their plump rosettes they give visual weight and are great for the border of large containers. And did you know that succulents are a very low maintenance plant requiring water only once every 7-10 days or when soil is dry?  And sorry I forgot the name of these so if you know, please post in the comments below.

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I found this bug outside on my plant in my back yard just standing there like this for a while.  I’m not sure what kind of bug this is, but if you know share in the comments please.

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Bench in front of Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood Restaurant, love their salad bar.  Photo taken when out to dinner with my granddaughters.

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These are growing on the road right outside my house, I’m thinking Prickly Pear but not sure, if you know please leave the name in the comments.

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And I can’t end without mentioning these gorgeous butterflies who come to visit every summer, this one is outside the front of my house.

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No matter where you live you have a neighborhood, so go out, take a walk around, give some gratitude for the beauty that surrounds you and charm your soul.  I am grateful for the magic I see all around me every day and I’m delighted to share with you a bit of our desert love.

Feel free to share your photos and if you know the names of the cacti and bug, let me know in the comments below.

Dessert Blessings

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Simple Self Care Magic

Look up at the clouds and let yourself float away…

Dream…

Breathe…

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Let your imagination take you away…

Who cares? It’s your life

Your imagination

Fly away…

 

Laugh out loud

Dance

Buy yourself a present

For no reason

Just because

 

Walk barefoot

In your house

On the grass

Feel the earth

Soak your feet in a bowl of salt water (Epsom salt)

Get a foot massage. Ahhhhhhh…

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Gift yourself some dreaming.

Do something out of your ordinary routine.

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Remove the chains of self doubt

Be brave

Love your im-perfect

Believe in yourself

Expand.  Allow.  Receive.

Give yourself beautiful thoughts about yourself

Connect with your intuition

Practice mindfulness – Be in the moment

Build a deeper relationship with yourself

Be grateful for YOU!

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Today bring some magic into your life

Set some sparkles off

Don’t pretend to be

Be – your true love

Be kind to yourself

Forgive your mistakes

Look at yourself in the mirror and say

I LOVE ME!!!!!!!!!!

Have you given yourself magical moments?  Come share in the comments below and lets play in the magic together.

Magical Blessings

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Take In Beauty Everyday

There’s beauty and magic all around us in the everyday ordinary things, but often we fall into our daily business and we don’t notice the simple things right in front of us that hold magic locked inside them.

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You are a magical being and you have natural creative abilities that you can access to create a sweeter life everyday.  For me just a simple thing as stopping for a moment and taking a photograph with my cell phone of a tree that catches my eye, a flower that’s on display at the supermarket , noticing the pavement I’m stepping on, or a sign that captures my attention – just the act of stopping and snapping a photo, elevates my energy, makes me feel happy and changes my whole day.

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Unlock the beauty that surrounds you and give yourself a treat, a gift each day of creativity and inspiration.  You don’t have to be a professional photographer, or a creative anything to find a moment to stop and rest in beauty. It will elevate your mood and elevate your energy.  When I’m in that moment I’m totally alone inside myself, as if nothing else exists.

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You will create more balance and harmony in your life when you stop and pay attention to the nature around you.  Make a conscious decision to become aware of your surroundings and find at least one thing each day that calls to you, and you will be amazed at the wonders you’ll discover.

Start your day with this intention, look around you see what jumps out at you, there’s beauty everywhere.  Tune into your intuition and allow it to guide you, you will get that feeling that says YES LOOK STOP.  Embrace that moment of wonder that the universe is pouring out to you.  Whatever it is that you notice, take a moment and thank it for being available for you.  Snap a photo if you want to.  Write a few words, or hold it in your imagination.

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And you know what they say, practice makes perfect.  With every day that you will honor your creative energy, and be tuned into your intuition, you will notice that you’re automatically tuning into the nature and the wonder of this mystery.  This photo of tulips on sale at the supermarket was my bliss today, it put a smile on my face for the rest of the day, how gorgeous is this?

So bring some enchantment into your everyday,  get creative, get inspired, every day find a moment of beauty to rest into, let it capture your imagination and warm your heart.

I invite you to come and join in and share your everyday sweet beauty here in the comments below.  And feel free to share this blog post.

Beauty Blessings

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Happy Earth Day

You carry Mother Earth within you.  She is not outside of you.  Mother Earth is not just your environment.  In that insight of inter-being, it is possible to have real communication with the earth, which is the highest form of prayer. ~ Tich Nhat Hanh

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We live in partnership with our precious Mother Earth, not separate.

Earth Blessings

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Just Some Photos

This week I’m sharing some photos.  Last week I was in Las Vegas visiting with my son, his girl friend and my granddaughter, here are some photos of what we did.

I love all the bling in Las Vegas, and all the shopping 🙂   This is on display going down the escalator in Macy’s, at the Fashion Show shopping mall.

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We took a ride to the gorgeous Red Rock Canyon National Conservation, Las Vegas, Nevada.  Breathtaking!

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These rock formations, their gorgeous colors and their natural beauty are – AMAZING!!!

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A little green.

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A late afternoon walk at Tivoli Village in Summerlin.

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And what’s a day without a good cup of coffee?  At the Cafe Leone in Tivoli Village.

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Thanks for spending some time with me.  Oh and by the way, I didn’t post any photos of me, none of them came out good I deleted all.

Wishing you a blessed Easter day!

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Inspiration Nugget 3

“Life is short.  Break the rules.  Forgive quickly.  Kiss slowly.  Love truly.  Laugh uncontrollably.  And never regret anything that makes you smile.” ~ Mark Twain
Write down three things that make you smile from your heart today.
Tuck it away and take it out and look at it on a rainy day, or when you need an inner smile.
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We can all share in our smiles, leave your three smiles in the comments below. 🙂
Happy Smile Blessings
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