I use to think it was the other way around..
I use to think being mindful/mindFULL was just that, keep busy.. go go go.
Accomplishing several things at once yet not feeling full' at all.

Slowing down- sitting doing nothing- listening to the birds sing, looking at the vibrancy of the blue sky.. watching a preying mantis, butterfly and even an ant can restore a calm in seconds that I hardly realized was missing. 
Above all else it makes one realize what they truly do want & do not want from life.

I realize I struggle with- when it comes to my own peace a few things.. I can't seem to ignore as hard as I try:    
People who let their dogs cry outside all day.  &* probably without water.
Kids screaming.
Drunks.
When you KNOW someone is lying.
People who are incapable of saying sorry.
Happiness over content.
People (men & women) who use thier power to treat others like trash.. women can be equally as nasty as men, but men by far take the lead on sexual abusers in history, the workplace & homes.
Child predators 
Animal abusers
People who never stop looking at their cellphones. 
Mindless television
Wasting food
People who are 'all about the money'.
Trump
War
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Mental illness is on the increase- because most are Mindless - just going through the motions like robots, over worked & stressed  tired and sick. It amazes me - how many jump on the 'mental illness bandwagon' but then expect those around them to be bubbly & happy! 
 & do not  know how to handle them so they shame, abandon and ignore & we wonder why mental illness is on the rise- along with medications.

Become mindful, become healthy, become peaceful.

What makes me feel peaceful...
Painting
walking in nature
being with my dogs.
gardening
reading
CREATING
listening to kids laughing & dogs barking. *there is a difference between dogs saying 'hello' and lonely dogs crying all day.
Watching the birds
Chats with friends
Imagining'  day dreaming -  positive lovely experiences
Following my own path
Praying

What will I do today?  
Be as mindful as  possible starting with feeding the BLUEJAYS!

With TLC & THC
​G

Yesterday, I was approached by a woman, yelling from her car window  "What's your dogs name?" When was  in a new big black car, and was traveling on the opposite side of the street in t he opposite direction I was walking - again she yells " I like your Dog! What's it's name?"   
Traffic was busy - school had just been let out- I kinda looked at her thinking 'is she for real and kept walking as I was almost at my home and here's the thing- some times- I avoid all humans- I'm just out to get some fresh air, yesterday was one of those days.  
The next thing I know - she's turned the vehicle around-  and she's almost pulled infant of my house - yelling at me "Hey, I asked whats your dog's name?! My grandson wants to see it!!"  
I was shocked and turned and said, abruptly - "I don't encourage my dog to talk to strangers."   I then was thinking - wtf was that? I felt very uncomfortable...  once in my home- I thought - the guys will never believe that- it seems I'm constantly having 'eventful walks' with strangers. - Luckily, my son was one of the vehicles she cut off - on a very busy street at a very busy time  and he could see how visibly upset I was as I walked into our home.  He came in and asked right away "Who was that woman? What was she yelling?"

Wow.
Grandma.. not only is your driving extremely dangerous, for all the other vehicles, school children and your own grandson - WHAT ARE you teaching your grandson? It's o.k. for strangers to drive around and yell at other strangers from their vehicles encouraging them to talk to strangers?   It's to the point, with or without her vest- I have an irresistible dog- because in part she is very well behaved... for me.  She loves me & others thinks she's awesome,   She is... for me.  
​Please don't do what this woman did - it was wrong on several levels.

I have work on my desk & easel in various stages, some fun others editorial...
#metoo  one is titled.
This terribly sad thing about #metoo - I honestly do not know a woman who can't say #metoo.  MeToo on many levels and it's still happening.   
What classifies as #metoo content ?   #TOOmuch

It's a beautiful day- I'm currently outside drawing in my t-shit and the girls are loving every second of it  but  I think I'll leave my walking until I get dog spray. 
I did just finish this sweet baby bear:

Be like a tree... let the dead leaves drop.

With Love 
Enjoy the sunshine!

​Georgia

Child of God you are created to create!

The sun is shining, my heart feels welcoming -it's time to paint.

Yesterday, I watched  educational programming on being mindfull' in specific.
The power of NOW, appreciation & love. 
This morning  2 e mail from strangers awaited! Asking if some of my work could be shared.
Yes.
It's nice to be asked and nice to know I'm helping.

On my desk driving impaired & mindless & mindful.
On my easel:  Arrrrgggghhh, ship ahoy Scruffy   & I Am...

Some car accidents are caused not by anything' but by simpy being distracted and mindless actions, not focusing on every task.  Before cell phones.. I bumped someone's bumper - because I was looking at the 'Tape player' while driving..  luckily no damage was done.  
​It happens.



Keep Creative & enjoy this lovely sunshine!
It's too beautiful not to bask in a sun kissed brisk afternoon.

​Georgia

There's a cartoon on my desk almost complete.. and several canvas calling, it was also time to take  'I NEED to bake' break - my own edibles, people will be permitted to make their own soon - amen- for anyone who has difficulty with stomach ulcers, weight loss, nausea..  & are not fond of smoking - and can take the  "high"  edibles might provide-  especially if you can bake - they will have some fun! Canada's going to create some tasty treats, No doubt Eh! Made with TLC & THC  - right in mom's kitchen.
Not that it hasn't been already done..

*IF there are small children -precautions should always be taken as with any medications.   Unlike peanuts for example Cannabis has never been recorded for causing a death  -not from eating RAW or smoking. Still, why take chances and always USE precaution around kids.  Clearly MARK  containers & WARN other family members if you just baked. 

Today we (Poppy, Daisy & Scruffy watch) made a Freezer - healthy Peanut Butter/Chocolate Fudge!  Medicated of course. WE take no credit for the creation of the recipe - It was found on PIN - it's on my NOM NOM NOM board - and it is NOM NOM NOM!  Thank God for  Cananbis!  It was slightly altered.   It's been years since I've had to worry about weight, many will gain weight if not careful- it's not fair to blame the cannabis, sure everything tastes better, usually... but in many cases you need to have healthy snacking options in our homes- with or without cannabis & healthier with ingredients' too.

Portion size also is  easily attainable when 'you make it yourself.
CONTROL    that is your problem, not mine & it should never be mine to control. 
That is prohibition all over. 
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IF you have a problem with it- do not make these. They are hard to resist.
PB & Chocolate- with powdered coco, maple syrup for a natural sweetener. 
I had a relaxing afternoon, perfect to go paint.

The drawing on the desk will take another day or two..  there is canvas painting to do! 
This time next year will be harvest! DO your research NOW. Learn how to make medicated coconut oil, research healthy recipes and get ready to have ingredients and baked goods away from little ones..  and pot luck lunches.  

It is NOT funny to be  intentionally stoned by someone else not being aware it is happening.
Not everyone reacts the same. Norm feels ill when he smokes (he can't smoke) eats a medicated cookie, drinks or takes pills for that matter.  
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Cannabis will get into a few potlucks, as does alcohol get into the  High School Punch'. 
With the proper education and care I'm sure many accidents will be avoidable. 


Back to cartoons next.. baking needed to be done... 
A good night sleep is always desirable too.

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

Halloween kitty sitting pretty.  Getting in the holiday spirit & playing with gouache.

Perverts & predators in the news... what else is knew?
They are NOT just in Hollywood but in every single industry which exists now.
There are even Snakes 'In the Grass' industry.  

What to do if you are sexually/emotionally being harassed at work:

1. Document EVERY little incident - from remarks to any touching.
    You are there to do your job, not be touched in anyway.

2.  SAVE proof, e mail, phone calls, texts, photos etc.

3.  Try to get a witness.

4. Report it to someone before it becomes a problem.  Labor boards, CEO of company
    If  not the CEO..  Alert  police & make sure family & friends are also aware.

5. Contact a lawywer.

6. Be STRONG- chances you are not alone and we see from example, almost daily now...
     these men & their abusive actions will no  longer be tolerated. 

7.  Have Faith in yourself & know you deserve better.
​      Always.

The more I read, learn & know-  the times are changing.  Be patient & have faith, those who need to be exposed... are.

With Concern 
Georgia

Next driving distracted & drugged.