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Sheba, packages on the freeway doesn’t sound too good. Glad you and hubs are safe. Sounds like you diverted through some safer places. I really wish people would slow down and pay attention when they drive. It would be so much safer.

@oodiebom

Hi, how are you and your husband?
So glad he was able to have his procedure and is recovering well. Fingers crossed, soon he will be home Oodie.
I am sure you are making all kinds of plans for his return home. I pray that day is soon.
Tonight the temperatures are going to be 42 degrees, time to place an extra blanket on the bed.
Take care Oodie.🌹

@Sheba 🍁🍁🍁🍁

Hello Sheba 🍂🍂, so glad you had a wonderful time with your mother, your daughters and the rest of your family.
I am sure it’s good to be home, I am also glad you and your hubby made it back safely. Poppy not wanting to leave your side is saying, next time I am going with you 😆.
The Moon is so full and beautiful. Tonight we are going to be in the 40’s, wow! Nothing compare to your temperatures though.
Take care Sheba 🌹

To all in the HSN Community Happy and Safe Holidays. 🎈😎💕

Peeling Away the Layers

Like a tree, our growth depends upon our ability to soften, loosen, and shed defenses we no longer need.

Trees grow up through their branches and down through their roots into the earth. They also grow wider with each passing year. As they do, they shed the bark that served to protect them but now is no longer big enough to contain them. In the same way, we create boundaries and develop defenses to protect ourselves and then, at a certain point, we outgrow them. If we don’t allow ourselves to shed our protective layer, we can’t expand to our full potential.

Trees need their protective bark to enable the delicate process of growth and renewal to unfold without threat. Likewise, we need our boundaries and defenses so that the more vulnerable parts of ourselves can safely heal and unfold. But our growth also depends upon our ability to soften, loosen, and shed boundaries and defenses we no longer need. It is often the case in life that structures we put in place to help us grow eventually become constricting.

Unlike a tree, we must consciously decide when it’s time to shed our bark and expand our boundaries, so we can move into our next ring of growth. Many spiritual teachers have suggested that our egos don’t disappear so much as they become large enough to hold more than just our small sense of self — the boundary of self widens to contain people and beings other than just “me.” Each time we shed a layer of defensiveness or ease up on a boundary that we no longer need, we metaphorically become bigger people. With this in mind, it is important that we take time to question our boundaries and defenses. While it is essential to set and honor the protective barriers we have put in place, it is equally important that we soften and release them when the time comes. In doing so, we create the space for our next phase of growth. 😎🎈

Enjoy what you do. 😎🎈

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten and happy holidays. Thinking of you and I hope all
is well. 💕

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the beautiful ‘burgh. Oz is cold today but me and Poppy did our thing.
I really needed to walk and clear my head. I am still getting use to being home.

I had a wonderful time with my family. 😎💕

I am making stew in my slower cooker and it smells so good.

How are you doing and how is your mom and sister?

Hey sending Holiday Cheers to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘💕 I also want to say
thank you for your prayers for a safe journey home and it was a journey for sure.

Happy Holidays. 😉

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 🎈😎💕Taci you are right about our sons.
Our son was worried about being out in the storm he was tracking us and saw
many accidents we actually saw boxes of packages on the road from big rigs. YIKES

I am glad I made the trip and I am thankful for every minute. I am making some
home made beef stew. 💕😉

Wishing you a great hike and happy trails. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. How are you today? I am getting settled
down now that I am back in Kansas. 😉😎🎈I feel so much better being with my mom
and family. I am tired from the storm coming home.

Oodie we went through Texas, OK and then some. I have to say it was worth the trip.
Poppy had a fit when I walked in the door you know the feeling. I had a fit too. LOL! 😎

The moon was full and it followed us all the way home. 💕

I am glad your husband came through with flying colors now home bound can’t come
soon enough.

Let me know how he is doing today and make sure you get some rest too. 😉🎈

@xango,

Good afternoon in sunny Florida. 😘🎈😎 Wishing you and hubby a nice day.
OZ is cold well it is winter here and that is that. 😉

Poppy is so happy I am home this dog has not left my side. LOL! I missed him so much.

All my outdoor cats lined up to eat and greet me.

Hey I hope you are feeling much better thinking of you sweet friend.

@loaf,

Good Morning in Ohio wishing you and your family a great Holiday Season. 🎈😘😎

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