Intentional BLISS!

That is a great word right? Another of my favorites! :) Word nerd for life! I have found along the way in my new life that in addition to finding new places within myself and my life where bliss can be created and found, I am also finding ways to honor old joys in a new way.....I absolutely love to entertain and throw dinner parties.....have mentioned it before and it for sure tops my list! And in my old life I did it more....or had more opportunities maybe....I love cooking, and then setting the mood....making everything all cozy and inviting, and then inviting people in to laugh and chat, and feel warm and fuzzy....that is my goal always:) And so I am finding now I need to reimagine this delight some....not so much couples these days unless they are families, and yesterday I had a brunch for a couple of my friends....and it was just my favorite....I made some scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, fruit, bacon, french toast toast, and we may have had some donuts;-) and we also had a mimosa to celebrate summer and our time together....... And then we sat and chatted and well....it is was just bliss, found right there:) And it was creating intentional bliss, which I feel is so important. And so I know I need to invite folks in more and plan family functions here to entertain this part of me as often as I am able....people worry that it is too much work, or a hassle for me, and I cannot say enough that it isn't at all......I LOVE IT! :):)Every minute of it....every detail, every bit of planning.....and preparing....all of it:) And maybe especially now.....my home is a direct reflection of me now....truly....the walls and decor speak to the me of today.....a story if you will.....and it feels good to make people feel cozy, having them comment as much, and it feels good to share it with people.....I strive to have a place that welcomes folks in.....and makes them feel cared for and loved:) And perhaps that is the pull to the retreat space that is calling up to me ahead.....I absolutely could have run a bed and breakfast in another life.....absolutely...and when I meditate on that retreat space.....it is often the connection I am making with the future folks that will spend time there, that speaks to my mind and imagination.....seeing them walk off and saying goodbye....having been better off for spending time on my retreat property....:) I can feel it in my heart when I meditate......:) And it feels so rewarding......and that is one of my philosophies....a person should feel better.....from interacting with you whenever you are able....our energy is our calling card.......the way we live in the world....and making a positive impact with it is powerful I think......I love when I spend time with people that make me feel better, the moment I hang up, or end our interaction....and I am not saying you should never lean on your people, and share the stuff that troubles you....I just mean there is a way you can do it where you can also lift others up....I believe that.....so yea......bliss was found in yesterday....letting a part of me run free.....a part that I treasure, and a part that I have had to reimagine some as a single gal.....and I loved every minute of it, so today I am going to make some calls, I have to and try and register my gal for school:) And carry the bliss with me into the day with a grateful heart:)