Wow, what they say is true; time flies when you are having fun! I'm not sure where the last month has gone. I do know that we've been extremely busy and still trying to squeeze in a little fun every now and then.
Mountain Man has been working at Trackrock Stable for almost two months now. He is loving it. They have given him a horse for his own personal use and he is living his dream of being a cowboy. He works with a phenomenal crew of people who have taken him in and love and appreciate him and all that he has to offer. The bonus here is that I stop in occasionally and get to love on all of those fantastic beasts. I have also gotten to practice my Reiki while hanging around the stable. There's always a horse here or there that has pulled a muscle or has some aches and pains that permit me to direct some of our Creator's healing energy into their bodies. Horses are amazing creatures in that they are excellent communicators. If they know where and what the problem is, they are willing to communicate that to you so that you are able to help them. I truly enjoy this interaction with horses and all animals for that matter because they are not natural born doubters. Without even trying, they feel the healing energy and relax into it and accept what they need. I have even had the rare pleasure of transferring our Creator's healing energy into a brand new foal. She was born several weeks early and had an infection. There was some doubt about whether she would be able to fight hard enough to survive. Her owners were able to get the medical care for her that she so desperately needed and graciously allowed me to lay my hands on this sweet baby to fill her with healing energy and peace. Since she was so relaxed and open from the Reiki, her body was able to metabolize the medication much quicker and I am happy to say that she is now growing and the infection has subsided and she has a very bright, healthy future ahead of her.
One day, soon after Mountain Man started working at the stable, I rode along with him when he had to deliver some paperwork to the stable owner. Before I go any further, I should also say that she not only has the stable, but also a beautiful campground and cabins all tucked away in the mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. So, Mountain Man and I were visiting with Boss Lady and out of the blue, she asked me if I would like a job. She was looking for someone to clean the five cabins in the campground. Without even giving it a second thought, I eagerly accepted her offer. I have finally learned after many, many years not to question or turn down a gift from above when it is presented to you. When we moved to the mountains, did I move here with the intent of being a cabin cleaner? I can honestly say, NO, not at all. But, that doesn't mean that I shouldn't do it! We always hear that if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. Well, I have, after almost 56 years, finally learned that it's best just not to make any plans. Take the opportunities that are presented to you and run with them. Needless to say, I have grabbed my broom and my dust rag and ran for the hills. Literally! After accepting this job, I meditated on God's reasoning behind it. This is the answer that I was given. When I am blessed enough to go on vacation, wherever it is, I am able to relax easier and enjoy myself more when my surroundings are extremely clean and tidy. This is my opportunity to give the gift of a neat and clean cabin for our guests to relax in, to unwind from a hectic life, and to spend quality time either alone or in the midst of their loving families. This is, at times, strenuous work and at times, exhausting work. But it is always rewarding. When I am able to finish cleaning a cabin and fill it with positive energy and prayers for the incoming guests' peace, love and relaxation, I know that I have done my job well. Apparently, I must be good at this because shortly after starting, I wasn't even able to clean as deeply and I truly wanted to, but the health inspector came to inspect the cabins and they were given a 100%. This reassured me that I was doing the right thing. The other hidden blessing in accepting this job was that I have met the most phenomenal people that live and work in the camp grounds. These are people from all walks of life and all ages. They have taken me in and treat me as if I were a member of their family. I have only been working there for a short time, yet, I feel as if I have known these people forever! They are all blessings to me and I sincerely hope that I am able to bring some of the happiness and joy to their lives that they have brought to mine.
I am constantly seeing on social media and hearing people talk either about themselves or others that they just can't find a job and I think that this is a true statement, especially if you think that some jobs are beneath you or that there are jobs you just don't want to do. I really believe that if people will put it out into the universe that they are open and waiting for an employment opportunity and then truly stay open and listen, that an opportunity will present itself to them. It may not be their "dream job" or what their idea of the perfect job is, but it will be doing exactly what they should be doing and with the people that they should be with and this is where the gifts from heaven truly lie. It will be in the life lessons that they learn and the people that they will meet that will make a job into a blessing from above!
