The Soul of a Buffalo-Tatanka

     My sister and I have always had a deep respect and love for the buffalo. They are a soulful breed that airs to the side of wild intentions. You can see deep into their hearts through the eyes, and see the resilient stance of their ancestors of long ago; having to fight for life across the plains as we humans slaughtered them for food. We wore their coats to keep us warm and many other ways for our benefit. They sustained us for a very long time.
 But I am glad I can still travel to 'mid-states', and go see them in herds... being protected... so they can survive us humans. I believe in being a caretaker to our planets living things.
      There is just something so strong and majestic, yet soft and peaceful about the Bison, when they are just trying to exist.
My hope is to see some on my trip to various states this June and July. I'm hoping for the opportunity to capture some good photo's with my camera. There are some here in Oregon. But they are raised for food. They are different. It's not the same kind of spirit within them~ but still beautiful nonetheless...
     It's like- you can go see horses in captivity..well, just about anywhere...but there are a few small herds that are wild and protected...so far....
There is something different in the hearts of animals that can still roam the earth with a free flowing soul. There is something so different behind their eye's.
 Maybe some see it- maybe some don't.... I do~
     I hope us as "humans", can keep a part of our "free flowing souls" from completely getting overshadowed by everyday drudgery. We need to remind ourselves that we must live to the fullest of our potentials...meaning keeping our joy and positive-ness in our hearts, so when people see us...really look into our eye's, they strive to want what we have. They can see that we have a purpose behind our eye's. They can see into our souls and know that we can breath outside of this worlds boundaries. To say we are happy-and really mean it!
    
The last time someone asked you how you were...and you replied "I'm fine"....did you mean it? Or was it the casual thing to say?...Or if you asked someone how they were and they answered...how they really were...did you roll your eye's because you were only asking to be polite or because you were 'roboting' the question and your thinking in your head..."I really don't want to hear this???"
     Either way, I think we need to be more like the Tatanka..yes I said buffalo...and stand by each other in strength and fellowship. Protect each other, stand together and support the 'herd'! Our instincts should be as sharp as theirs.
Let us strive to live in peace on this earth together...while we are here.
                                                      

                                                                    ~ Peace out~

Spring-gagagagagaga!

So happy spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. Enjoying the nice warm sunshine when it decides to peek out during the day. I have met a nice friend that is interning for Land Management here at the Y. lighthouse in Newport. She is a sweet young lady with a lot of light inside her as well. I'm hoping to do a family walk there this week, with the family and friends that are going to descend upon me, this my birthday week. Yes, that's right...I will now be able to qualify for a senior discount haha..But hey, I'm keeping young and in shape. She is going to give us the private royal tour! I shall blog and post pictures if the weather cooperates!
I'm also getting golf lessons from a PGA tour master as a gift. He will be teaching a lefty too boot! He is happy though, and prefers that I am new to the sport and haven't developed any "bad habits". What he doesn't know is how much of a goofball I really am!!!!!
I can laugh at myself on a dime- it doesn't take much. I can usually make others laugh with me...if they possess a funny bone of any size~ Not sure if I will take pictures of that, as I will be busy trying to look like I'm getting it all down..haha. We shall see.
I am also trying, albeit slowly, to learn old Hebrew. Written and spoken. It's been a desire of mine for decades. What better way to keep my mind sharp and in tact. I am also having a missionary come over and teach me some sign language. He is a doll for taking time out of his work to educate me. I get free lessons, and hopefully I will be given the chance to communicate with anyone who uses sign language down the road. Share some love and smiles.
I think that no matter how hard or trying life can be at times, you need to stay positive. You need to find new ways to improve your life. I like to connect that with finding ways to help other people. Sometimes just sharing a kind smile when someone is having a crap day will do them a world of good. I know it has for me in the past..
I also believe in being a bit of a goofball. Not the annoying kind, but a happy-make you giggle kind..at the appropriate time of course. I would like to keep being that little fun spark in the lives that are put in front of me. Because frankly, it helps keep me in a good mood too!!!!!!!!  WIN-WIN, right?!
So go on out there in your part of the world and make it a fun productive day. For you, for everyone in your path. 
Remember:

 

~PEACE OUT~