Music Monday--on Sunday! And.....Peace Within!

Music Monday....one day early, on Sunday! Plus, you get TWO songs this week!

I really, really like both of these songs; this week, the first one came to mind almost every day. As you all know, it's been a little crazy lately, and it finally dawned on me that hey, you know what, I'm alive! And that's all that really matters! I'm eating, drinking, have clean water to drink, a bed to get into, a home to come home to, an inner-strength, faith in God, friends and family, yep, I'm alive & well. I'm breathing in and out, and that is a gift. All I can do is take it one day at a time, it's all any of us can do. But, this Kenny Chesney/Dave Matthews song is so soothing, calming and true, enjoy!



The second song for "Music Monday," one day early is Reba McEntire's new song "Turn on Your Radio," what a great song that is! It is probably the most "rockin'" un-country sounding song she's ever done, but there's just something about it that is so fun! It's great to hear Reba on the radio again, and also great to see a legendary artist such as herself be willing to try new things and switch it up a bit! Very cool! Enjoy!



In other news:

I DID end up having a GREAT Friday! Colin is doing okay and so is everyone else--thank God!

I am really, really glad to have Colin home and so grateful he is okay--he really is a gift in my life, in so many ways. And Lord knows, I've learned a lot from him--how I should and how I want--to treat others. How to be less judgemental, how to expand my sense of compassion, so many things. Thank God he's okay.

I had a great night at work Friday night and was able to enjoy a lovely, leisurely, CALM day today!

I went to church with my mom, helped served communion, got a lot out of the service (the message was "Hang in there"--pretty appropriate!), came home and took a nice, long nap....THAT was blissful! Then I got up, watched some cooking shows, and "Friends" (of course) and then went to the store. We're really tight on money right now, but a girl's gotta eat--literally. There's a lot I WILL do to save money, there's plenty I'll give up--but eating well is NOT one of them. We've been over this before and I still say--my ONE luxury and necessity is GOOD FOOD! Part of my battle plan against that depression that was creeping up on me on Friday (last entry) is nutrition! Anyway, after I went shopping I came home and made some DELICIOUS Cous-cous!!! I just LOVE cous-cous; it's so easy, so quick and can be made 1,000 different ways; sweet, savory or both!

Tonight, I added green onions, dried apricots, lemon, ginger, garlic, butter, EVOO, cucumbers and jicama to the cous-cous--oh SO YUMMY! It was such a nice (brilliant) balance of flavors. I FINALLY found arugula at the store (which I've been trying to find for MONTHS!), so on the side, I had the Arugula dressed with lemon juice, EVOO, salt/pepper and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. So good!

After that (for dessert) I drank a cup of peppermint tea w/ honey and that was delicious as well. I don't know why, but there really is something so relaxing about a warm cup of tea. It had just the right amount of honey in it and oh wow--it was great! So, basically, I was able to just RELAX today, chill, rest, and nourish myself--mind, body and soul. It was fantastic!

I didn't want to go to church, but my mom talked me into it and I am glad I went. I got a lot out of it and felt really great after wards!

I had a fabulous time with Sarah on Friday, I just adore Fall Fashions and the lunch and chats we had were just awesome! She is so good to me and I am so blessed to have such amazing people in my life! Colin came home that night. It was really nice having him home and while life in general is up and down, I truly believe we've ALL turned a corner and the very worst of it (for now) is over. I'm back to EXPECTING GREAT THINGS!

The Universe itself is NOT against me, God doesn't hate me and I am capable of great things, good times and overall, I CAN have a non-miserable existence.

I didn't really believe all of that last week, but I do now.....I KNEW it deep down, but I wasn't to into believing it, you know.

I don't want to jinx it, or us, or anything--but I have found a CALM, STEADY PLACE of PEACE WITHIN this weekend. I was strong these last six weeks and I DID get through it all--but I now FINALLY have a PEACE about it all. I learned a TON of stuff, I grew up a lot, and I grew in my faith-so all and all, it wasn't so bad. Not that I'd do it again, BUT....everything happens for a reason and the entire time I was graced, laced and showered with miracles! It's true!

I talked to my awesome, terrific friend, Tessa (who is also so good to me) last night for an hour and a half and that was extremely fun, helpful and lovely--as always! I have the BEST friends in my life--literally!

So, that's that. I'm over the hump, I've turned the corner, I've learned to take it one day at a time (a lesson that was truly driven home over the last few weeks) and LAUGH about most of it. Which is good, it's very good!

I don't know what's around the corner, none of us does, but I am finally to a point where I don't have to know, I'm okay not knowing and I can take pleasure, peace and pride in each and every day.

I am actually excited to see what comes next in my life; I have a feeling its going to be very, very good!

After rain, comes the sun and I'm definitely do for some sunny times--most of which, I know, I must make for myself!

Happy Sunday, y'all--and Happy Music Monday, tomorrow! Here's to a great, calm week filled with love, laughter and peace!

Thank You, Lord, for it all--especially the calm, leisurely Sunday I enjoyed today!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)

P.S. Here's a quote I found a while back, I think it's quite pertinent lately:

"Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart."

So, again, based on that definition, I do have peace right now, and I'm so glad and grateful for it! God Bless Us Everyone--here's to inner-peace for all of us!