It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To

 There was a question presented on Web MD this morning,

The first thing that I thought of was getting out to walk in my favorite place along the river. I'm sure we all have different things that help in some way. As a Christian just making that statement makes me wonder why I didn't think about reading the Bible or praying  first but I believe it's because we are all so different . Walking for me calms my mind . It may take awhile but eventually I begin to notice the beauty around me and focus on something other than my troubles. I mentioned about prayer above but walking is a prayer time for me. Maybe and so often more of a listening time but that is needed as well. There's the listening of the heart which actually goes beyond words or even what I see with my eyes but definately being outside on a lovely and quiet trail does wonders.

Ah winter is coming and the southern Indiana cold rains are going to make this walking thing a challenge for me but there will be days ! I'll bundle up in a coat and gloves and warm socks and boots. (When I am up to it) Oh wait, I now have a dog and a cold weather breed at that so it will be more often that winter walks will happen! I already went one morning when it was cold last week with a warm coat and umbrella. This is different than a leisurely walk on a fair weather day. I don't know that I prayed but I endured!

Forgive my blog if my thoughts seem to go in all directions. I know I haven't blogged as much lately and it is however things pop into my mind in a random matter today. Walking will probably always be my number one thing to do but it isn't always possible but at those times I can remember the blessings in my life and focus on them. Maybe after I blow off some steam! Oh yes , I am very human! Ok next, some relaxing music classical guitar perhaps. It's such a beautiful gift that many have to be inspired to write music and play. Hmm or maybe something up beat to help me get out of the doldrums, hmm or maybe some annoying loud stuff so I can at least throw a few "safe" things across the room , hmm or maybe a good cry , hmm or maybe a funny movie. Who knows? What makes me feel better one time may be totally different than the next time or maybe like the song. "It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To"

From serious to silly here but out of curiousity , "When you are in a bad mood what makes you feel better?"

                                            My grand daughters at their birthday party