Living in the Country

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When I moved to Paso Robles, my goal was to learn to become self-sufficient. There was plenty to do on the ranch because of the 15 fruit trees, raised beds to plant a garden, grapevines, and plenty of acreages to hold livestock.  

Here are the 5 best things I learned living in the country. 

1. You can see Stars - I noticed right away the number of stars you can see.  They are limitless.  I was amazed.
2. Peace and Quiet - No traffic, no car horns or sirens, no neighbors playing their music too loud, and plenty of parking.  You now hear birds singing in the morning, cows mooing in
   
   the pasture, toads, and crickets at night.
3. Friendly Neighbors - My neighbors always looked out for me. I would walk over and have coffee with my neighbors and sometimes a piece of homemade pie.  We would talk about our gardens and the town.
4. 
   Slower Pace - I like the slower pace of life. I felt it was time to go back to my roots.  If I close my eyes, I can remember running in the tall grass with my sisters.  We did not have much, but we had each other’s love.
5. Room for Animals and Gardens - I planted a garden in the raised beds, and tended to my 15 fruit trees daily.  I had chickens and plenty of eggs.  I grew a cow and pig for meat. I bartered with my neighbors for their heirloom white eggplant and beef tomatoes for my grapes and almonds.
   

Let me leave you with this quote:

If you are not grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you will be happy with more?

Thank you for dropping by and visiting me.  Poppy sends you many blessings on this cold and winter day.

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A Note from Poppy

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My Reader

The one that takes the time to read my stories and watch my podcasts.  I want you to know that I am grateful to you for being here even if I’m sure that sometimes there are better and more important things you can do.

I have lots of readers and users checking my blog every day but there are a few of you who are reading it. To you I’m saying the most honest and from the bottom of my heart  “Thank you”

It means a lot to me that you read my blog and that you sometimes share my articles. I feel like this is a true statement of trust in what I write and that you believe my content is worthy of being seen by other people too. 

Again, Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Sharing 5 tidbits of higher consciousness - Happiness

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Poppy started her New Year off with a bang.  She took a hard fall and was so worried about her hip that she did not notice the knot in her head.  Poppy ended up having a mild concussion.  She is blessed to have a granddaughter who checks on her daily and a good friend, too.

I would like to share 5 tidbits of higher consciousness.  The following 5 out of 37 tidbits of  higher consciousness were derived from the perennial bestseller “Handbook to Higher Consciousness”, written in 1972 by Ken Keyes. It’s a reference book for being at peace with whatever happens in your life.

As I become older I am becoming wiser. I have learned to walk away from things that don't make me happy.

Here are 5 tidbits of higher consciousness:

1. The only real problem in your life is how you’re using your mind.

2. You always have enough to be happy. It’s the patterns in your head that make you unhappy.

3. View others as unfolding beings in their journey toward higher consciousness.

4. Think of the world as a loving place designed to give you everything you need.

5. You add to the suffering in the world when you take offense, just as much as you do when you give offense.

Happiness comes from within. Start by taking your first step away from the things, jobs, or people you know are making you miserable and step towards the people you know that make you happy. That first step walking away is also the first step toward something better. Don’t look back. It’s your life.  It’s not too late.  People will get over it. You’re smart enough. You’re strong enough.  You’re capable enough. If others can do it, if others can have it, so can you.  Start now. 

Let me leave you with this quote.

Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to look beyond the imperfections.

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The Year in Review - Poppy

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The year is winding down, and I want to thank everyone who has read my blog.  Blogging this year has been extremely rewarding and satisfying for me. I hope these posts have been of some use, information, or entertainment for you. I thought I would share a little tidbit about New Year's Day how it became a Holiday.

You might be surprised to know that New Year's has a long, ancient history; in fact, the earliest recorded celebration to honor the new year is believed to date back some 4,000 years — in 2,000 B.C. — to ancient Babylon. According to History.com, these Babylonians celebrated the new year at the first new moon after the vernal equinox (usually around late March) with an 11-day festival called Akitu, which involved a different ritual on each of its days. The holiday celebrated the sky god Marduk's mythical victory over the sea goddess Tiamat and involved either crowning a new king or allowing the old king to continue his rule. Either way, this 11-day festival would probably have put our current New Year's Eve parties to shame!

Here is a recap of Poppytheauthor highlights of this year, 2020.

I have become a stronger person in mind and spirit since the death of my husband. I live by one breath, one step, and one day at a time.

My story "Polona," a Western project, won an accolade in the ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch for 2020.  A story of a young Indian girl Poppy who meets an American Cowboy Cimino Kid. (POLONA - Butterfly sitting on a flower)

My story "Joe Boots" is listed as #11 ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story for 2020.  A story of a young confederate soldier ghost in a farmhouse in Silicon Valley in the early 60s.

I look forward to continuing to blog and sharing with you.  I would love to hear from you; please leave a comment that would be nice or maybe share my blog with your friends and family.

Wishing you a Happy New Year.  May God's light guide your way in 2021. 

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