21| FRIENDSHIPS

On Sunday I accompanied a friend of mine to a local Holistic Fair. It was my third time attending one. There’s another one coming up in December, and we will be going to that one. It’s a breath of fresh air to know a friend that would go with me to these. I’ve been blessed with great friends over the years and they all know who they are. I don’t have to have the same beliefs as everyone in my life, but it is a breath of fresh air having conversations with the ones that are on the same page as I am. We teach each other., and remind each other that we are more than this Human experience.

For example, I have a best friend that lives several States away from me. And over the years both of our beliefs in things have evolved, and now we find ourselves believing and feeling some of the same things. Its great being able to open up to someone and them understanding, hearing you, and feeling what you’re saying. And then having them come back with something else that will have me thinking and wanting to learn more.

Along the way (your journey), you might also lose some friendships. Or move on from them, and that too is okay. I don’t have any past friendships that have ended with us on bad terms. It has always been love. Just from afar. And I have reconnected again with some of those same friends, and we are back on track as if we never hit the Pause button. I am also not the person to share all of your stories, and business because we are on Pause. I cherish them, and hold them close to my heart. I say this because I am at this moment again. I am reevaluating the friendships in my life. And have made the heart conscious decision of stepping back and hitting Pause on my end. It is something that has been tugging at my heart the last few months. Friendships shouldn’t be so damn hard. They shouldn’t have you begging to spend time with them because you’re hurting and need a shoulder or ears to listen. It should come naturally. I also refuse to shrink myself and my beliefs because they make you uncomfortable or challenge your own. I’ll say it again, I REFUSE. And I won’t so I am vowing out or hitting Pause. Now, my question to myself is Should I notify this friend or just quietly bow out?

What do you suggest?

To those friendships on Pause, and the ones on Play… Thank you.

Love and Light always, Cin.

20| SKIPPING THANKSGIVING 2020

Yes! You read that right. We are skipping right on over Thanksgiving this year! To be honest, I don’t and never really have cared about the Holiday. Specially with how it originated. I just went along with the tradition because of family, and friends. But I don’t really care for it. I don’t eat turkey, so my mother would always make something for us both since she didn’t eat turkey either. It was something we’d usually eat throughout the year like ribs, or pernil. So, it wasn’t like I’d be looking forward to that special meal that I’d only eat on that “special” Thursday.

Last year Joe and I decided to go away this year. And we booked a trip to Orlando. So, that’s where Adrian, Joe and I will be on that Thursday. Flying out to Orlando, and making memories as a family. Adrian doesn’t really know what’s going on but he knows we are all doing something together. I’m just trying to remain positive, and praying to God and our spiritual teams that everything goes according or better than planned! And that’s all that I can do. Plan and pack accordingly and have faith that my prayers have been answered.

And since we are skipping it, I just decided to go into decorating for Christmas mode! Every year I always say “next year Ill decorate a little more” or “next year I will order and outdoor decor to spruce up the yard a little.” And we are here! I refuse to procrastinate with my plans. So, I put away the faux pumpkins and made a few changes in the living room. Starting with the curtains, and couch pillows.

I have to buy white sheer curtains. The ones pictured are a cream color & matched the previous curtains.

Pretty soon after that I decided that we needed a wreath, and soon I will visit craft stores for other Winter (will match with Christmas decorations but work for the entire season) wall decor. And I will order the decoration for the outside of our home as well. Adrian will be very pleased when he sees it. As for the remainder of the indoors, I am not finished yet. As the days pass I will continue adding some finishing touches, as well as the Christmas tree. But that will probably come up after Thanksgiving. Do you have any special traditions for the Holiday season?

I hope you enjoyed the pictures.

Love & Light, Cin.