The Purity of Fall Bliss.....

I am hopelessly in love with the changing season that is fall and its exhilarating nip in the air, which sets an edge to ones’ energy.  Don't get me wrong, I can find much love for the summer, spring, & winter but they do not hold a candle to my affection and grandiose feelings of aliveness felt in my heart for an autumn breeze. Inhaling the sensational allure of what is fall; the spiritual energy of air intermingling with soul creating a recharge followed by a refreshing tingle all over....how can you not react with such purity when the Autumnal Equinox sets above?
The sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, if we are lucky enough to have it, snow is enchanting. There really is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather in the fall. I am particularly fond of the rain this time of year.  Being uniformed in my galoshes alongside my boys, taking on as many puddles as we can find, letting the rain kiss us and sing us a lullaby.  Anyone who says only sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.  The fall weather can provide a great metaphor for life – sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, and there’s nothing much you can do about it but to carry an umbrella and if you’re lucky a rainbow will apologize for the angry skies.  Some people get wet in the rain; I much more prefer to walk in it.  The best kind of rain, of course, is a cozy rain.  This is the kind the anonymous medevil poet makes me remember, the rain that falls on a day when you’d just as soon stay in bed a little longer, write letters or read a good book by the fire, take early tea with hot scones and jam and look out the streaked window with complacency.
The grandest feelings of fall are the “in the moment” experiences.  I like to suck them ALL in, even the tiniest ones that most persons would look past.  I thrive on the spooky wild and gusty; swirling dervishes of rattling leaves racing by, fleeing the wind flung deadwood that cracks & thumps behind.  The substance of the winds is too thin for the human eyes, their written language is too difficult for human minds, and their spoken language mostly to faint for the ears; it’s all so poetic. I love when the sun creeps beyond a gray cloud and its rays lay like a friendly arm across your shoulder.  I am ecstatic by the excitement of Halloween and the spookity feeling it has deep in my heart; the wiles of imagination, decorating with great enthusiasm with my family and delivering on child hood thrills. Picking out pumpkins at a pumkin patch is all too momentous and sets anchor to the season.  The magical sound of laughter at festivals and the enjoyment of community shared with friends and love ones is squishy sweet.  Snuggling up with a book, blanket, and my little love bug boys under the trees in our hammock while the birds sing us enchanting songs gives off a refreshed feeling.   Adventurous hikes are a must with touching, smelling, exploring, & experiencing nature at its best.  The smells of crisp leaves burning in the air defines the season’s charm.  Rustling around in leaves always promises tons of laughter with my boys.  On a cold evening, making use of the fire place or the fire pit outside and roasting marshmallows’ engages great conversation. I look forward to school activities, volunteering, cooking, baking seasonal treats, parties, strolls on the beach on a windy day, star gazing the chilled skies, the mountains, endeavoring my favorite restaurants that have outside seating,  hayrides, football, opening windows, my husband wrapping me up in his arms because my bones shiver from the cold, traveling and oh so much more!  I love being in love with every little moment.  Taking notice to all the little things makes for tremendous bliss!  Here's to another year love affair with all that is fall/Autumn.

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                                                     Autumn and Fall

 In honor of great gifts of fall: these were our flying squirrels that literally fell upon us 4 years ago on the first day of fall on a chilly, crisp Saturday morning. We no longer have them, they are unfortunately very high maintenance and that just was not going to work out with a second baby on the way.  But they sure were cute, funny, adorable, & entertaining creatures. My jack-russell terrier treated them as though they were her pups and gave them baths. They were amazing flyers too and loved just hanging in your shirt pocket for hours.

Creating Perfect Packaging can equal Irresistible Bliss........

Have you ever had the feeling you were meant for great things? As a little girl, did you know you had something special to express into the world?  Many of us have lost touch with our whimsical, feminine dreams of greatness in exchange for a more driven, masculine take on success.  Without even knowing it, we've been enlisted on a mission: to prove we can do it as well as or better than, the men.  We are all so desperate to attain what we imagine will make us equal and happy (a successful career, marriage, family, 2.2 kids) that we forget who we really are: brilliant, sexy and magical beings like no other.
We've forgotten that our power lies not in competing with or trying to be like men but in embracing our natural and womanly strengths of compassion, enchantment, and tenderness.  We are intuitive healers and masterful lovers.  Our hearts run deep with emotions, and we cast a wide net of spiritual truth.  Our sexuality and feminine wiles inspire, enliven, and empower. We as woman are remarkable.
The world is in desperate need of irresistible woman; woman who are willing to be enthusiastic, alive, and expressive-regardless of the circumstances; woman who are not afraid to tell their truth or speak up for what they believe in; woman who feel at ease being intelligent, sensual, and compassionate all at once; woman who do not compete with, demean, or do battle against men (or other woman) but who see everyone for who they really are - fellow human beings also in search of a great life in search of love & bliss.
A woman must claim & show her irresistibility to the world as key to fulfilling her potential as a woman and a human being.  It's the secret to making an impact on the world you were meant to make.  Woman who embrace their irresistibility hold the heart to the world. Be sure to embrace your feminine as well as your masculine energies.  We all have both and integrating them in a balanced way is the key to unlocking your full potential as a human being and your bliss.
A huge part in being your irresistible self in a perfect package, delicious, scrumptious, take me home now gorgeous gal kind of way takes pride and respect in one’s self and I'll give you great examples of how to achieve that.  The real sin against life is to abuse and destroy beauty, even one's own- even more one's own, for that has been put in our care and we are responsible for its well-being.  Perfect packaging is the art of making your outer appearance a natural and irresistible extension of your inner fox.
 Now Irresistibility Action Tips:
*Do not wear clothes that actually do not make you feel attractive & just pray that someone will notice your inner goddess underneath the layers of T-shirts, baggy sweaters, and sweatpants? Go through your closet & get rid of old, unattractive, and unflattering items.
*Update your cosmetics and have fun with your make up.
*Love thy hair!  Invest in a great style and lavish your hair with the best products; be good to your hair it's one of your best accessories.
*Take care of your skin!  Do body scrubs, enlighten yourself with an oil bath and always be sure to moisturize. A woman should be soft just as she is elegant.
*Make sure to take care of your teeth, a bright smile can brighten everyone’s day, get professional support in this department if need be. I must give an honorable mention to one of my dearest friends Trig in this department because she does it "oh so well" with her amazing bright smile, it will truly make your day and lighten up a room!
*How about your figure? Do you maintain a strong & fit body or do you hide your babe-ness behind a layer of unhealthy extra weight?  Create a consistent exercise routine.  Not too skinny though, curves is where it's at!
*Update bras & underwear, cosmetics & skin care & hair products, jewelry and accessories, shoes, work clothes, evening clothes, workout clothes, socks. Newness is always great!
*Do you know your body type? How clear are you on what you should or should not be wearing? Become aware if you are not already.
Irresistible woman pay attention to the details.  Become practiced in treating yourself like a beautiful diamond that sparkles with a little polishing.  Commit to having everything you own be in great shape- especially you.  In life, everything matters.  It's not different with your appearance.  Healthy skin is just as important as healthy hair.  Great shoes are just as important as great clothes.  Nice bras are as important as nice socks.  Investigate your wardrobe, your cosmetic bag, and your jewelry box.  Look for rips, stains, or wear & tear and get rid of anything that doesn’t make you feel your best.
Simply become aware of details and commit to keeping your appearance clean & crisp.  I'm not suggesting you take on an obsessive-compulsive striving for perfection, but do experience the personal ease and satisfaction that comes with having things around you being well taken care of.
And finally and most importantly, don't rush as you get ready for your day.  Apply makeup carefully.  Allow enough time to wash & style your hair so you look and feel fresh.  Do what you know will support your irresistibility inside & out.  Drink water, take vitamins, and wear sunscreen.  Nourish yourself with healthy, nutrient-rich food that fuels you.  And never underestimate the impact that consistent exercise has on your irresistibility, with all the benefits exercise offers, the payoff is well worth the investment.  "Investment" being a key word.....Invest in you and be irresistibly blissful along the way.