Plans are big, but action little...

So, holidays are actually ALMOST over and I have not spent as much time and I had PLANNED at the starts of the break. Blame it on Facebook, it's such a tangled web of people and pictures and news and updates and snooping... It's just hard to keep both places up and running, and sometimes I am doubtful that many people are even checking out this blog as there are not many comments nor posts...

I did get a bit of inspiration to share my thoughts on my newest Frenchys book. I bought it last week and just started reading it a couple evenings ago. Since it was kind of cool outside, I decided to read on the deck after supper before heading to a bonfire and kite flying session. So, I read a few pages and it was really quite interesting. The book is called, "Eat Mangoes Naked" by Sark, and I really don't know much about the purpose of the book. I mostly picked it up because it is FULL of pretty, bright colours, and instead of typed, it is actually handwritten, or a copy of the authors handwriting to be more specific. It was different and something told me it would be memorable and thought-provoking. It is non-fiction and is kind of a narrative of the authors thoughts on "pleasure".

Now, before you get all excited, it's not a sexy tale, but about having pleasure and recognizing the things that bring pleasure or joy to our lives. Some of her ideas I find a little "out-there" but some of her ideas are ones that I have thought and contemplated, but am encouraged to hear them from her "voice". the pages that stood out to me this session were all about being good "receivers". It's something that I know I am NOT very good at. She started with a short page about being givers, but made the comment that giving is easy, it's fun. it's satisfying, it's an enjoyable thing to do, and most of us really are good at it. We don't do it to get things in return but because it makes us feel good to do good for others. BUT we are, in many cases, excluding those who are takers and greedy people, most often poor receivers, we don't like to ask for help or "inconvenience" people, but within 5 or so pages she shares her really interesting thoughts on that... how to be a good, positive receiver.

I think it is something powerful. I am actually challenged myself to try and become better in this area. I could explain more, but you know what- I think you should actually read the book, it's worth it! So, go to the library and borrow it, and if they don't have it, tell them it worthy! Or if you want to borrow mine, let me know, I might have somebody already in line, but I don't mind sharing...

I hate to make empty promises... but sometime in the future, I WILL add pics from this summer... but I won't give a timeline... so, just check in from time to time... OKAY??