#TuesdayTreasure: New Adventures, New Memories

Hello Friends,

Yeah, I'm a little behind but hey, I showed up. :-)

As you all know, my husband passed away in 2009 and my life has been a roller coaster of adventures, some good and some not so great.

Well late last year I reconnected with a man from my past. We had dated briefly back in 1987 then went our separate ways, each married and both have lost our spouses (sounds like a romance novel right? LOL!) Anyway...

We reconnected and he loves to travel, try new things, and explore new places. So we've been sharing in some new adventures. Today I'd like to share a few photos and memories with you from a couple of the latest....

A Bob Seger concert in Lafayette, Louisiana

and a trip to Biloxi, MS to see the group Heart at the Hard Rock Casino...
     

                                         

While in Biloxi we also toured the Visitor center and climbed the Lighthouse....

If you recall back in 2013 I wrote a Thursday Thought post on being single and finding a mate in which I listed some of the qualities I desired in a man. Well let me tell you getting specific and doing this exercise, along with having faith and patience of course, really works. Although I didn't really get a chance to know this man when we dated way back when, he pretty much fits the bill of what I decided I wanted in a man/relationship.

Well I hope you enjoyed this week's Tuesday Treasure. Stay tuned for Thursday Thoughts and of course, Saturday Spotlight!

Until later... take care and God Bless!
PamT

#ThursdayThoughts: Alone in Love....

Good Morning!

Well today is one of those random rambling days and I'm sharing some thoughts on being in love....

George Strait's song Desperately has been playing on the jukebox in the back of my mind for several days now so I thought explore the reasons why.

The chorus says.... "But desperately, I long to feel your touch, but you left me all alone in love."

How many of us feel that way after a breakup or death? I know I did....

Still do.

But lately another sharp edge to those words have been revealed and as the thought takes root, so does the fear. 

The fear of falling in love all by myself.

If you've followed me for long you know I don't see single-hood as a smorgasbord of opportunity to meet members of the opposite sex, but as a jungle or minefield. 

Therefore you'll understand my sentiments.

So how do I/you/we overcome this fear?

Prayer of course is the first and foremost way. Isaiah 34:16 says, "Seek out the book of the Lord and read: None of these will be missing, not one will lack her mate. For it is His mouth that has given the order and His Spirit will guide them together."

I meditate on this Scripture and trust that in God's perfect timing I'll meet my next soul mate.

Get clear of what you desire in a mate...write that down and put in in your bible next to this Scripture. Go deeper than what's obvious in your description, list the emotional attributes you seek (loving, kind, generous, emotionally available, etc)

Write a letter to your soul mate and his or her guardian angels.

I saw this on Face Book one day and it made perfect sense.

Visualization is a wonderful tool so get pictures of couples in love, hearts, couples dancing or sharing a romantic dinner, hiking or running together. In other words doing what you'd love to do with your soul mate and spend a few minutes every day or a couple of days each week imagining you with him/her doing these things.

Be patient and trust. I know, I know, these are the toughest to do, but the most important thing you can do is have faith and wait for God to bring your soul mate to you. Especially if you find yourself drawn to someone. Get in touch with your deepest self and always be aware of your feelings and open to those around you. You may be attracted to someone on every level but if that person is not responding as you'd like, understand he or she may not be as into you as you are to them. Or may be going through some emotional healing/growth and is not where your soul mate needs to be.

In other words, have faith in the process and trust in the fact that you and your soul mate are destined to meet!

Most importantly, spend quiet/quality time with the Lover of your soul. Lean on Him for comfort, strength and guidance while you wait on His timing.

Something to think about!
"Inspirational with an Edge! ™

Thursday Thoughts: Home

Hello Friends,

We've all heard that home is where the heart is and with family and loved one's in the same location that sentiment is so easy to understand. But one thing I'm beginning to realize is that home is more than where the heart is...home is where the soul longs to be. Where the soul finds peace and joy and room for expansion.

Some may not understand why folks leave their native area and feel at home in foreign lands or another state or even town for that matter. But over the last few years I've truly began to see the reality of how "home" can mean something totally different than what you're used to.

Photo borrowed from "The Wild Country Woman" on FaceBook

Something to think about...

"Inspirational with an Edge!"  ™