Good Evening Friends,
Late this afternoon I had a delightful visit with my friend Annmarie. Annmarie has been my friend for 23 years. We met years ago when I was a La Leche League Leader in Philadelphia. Annmarie trusted me to help her care for her little girl, Maryrose. Maryrose and her son Casey were here today, as well.
While they were visiting a soft rain fell. Lo and behold, following the rain was the most beautiful double rainbow. We all gathered on the front porch to view this magnificent sight. Annmarie mentioned that her Mother loved rainbows and we both viewed the vision as confirmation of our Mothers' smiling upon us. Rainbows are one of my top ten favorites. When I view this majestic gift from God, all I can do is simply say thank you. Witnessing a rainbow is a blue moment for me. Rainbows take my breath away! What takes your breath away? What are your requirements for a 'blue moment?'
Annmarie knew my Mom. She remembers the special relationship we shared. Seeing her today, helped me remember wonderful moments. Annmarie brought peace to my soul. She is my 'gold friend', as opposed to my 'silver friend,' we have a history. Even though we have not seen one another in years, it was as if no time had passed. Annmarie is going to attend the MOM Heart of the Home Day of Retreat at Archbishop Wood High School on Rt. 263 and Street Road in Warminster on Sunday, November 4, 2012. I am the afternoon speaker and the topic is Faith. I am looking forward to sharing on that day. It will be a wonderfully rejuvenating and pleasant day. All women are welcome to attend, and are welcome to bring a friend.
And so, with the visit of my dear friend today, I am reminded that people may not remember what you did, they may not remember exactly what you say, but they always remember the way you make them feel. Annmarie, you and our rainbow were my God winks today. You helped me know that public speaking and sharing my experiences are part of my destiny, my legacy, and that no matter time or space being my authentic self can help others to feel inspired. Thank you for always making me feel good about being 'me' when I am with you.
And so, tonight I wish for you, my friend, the experience of one of your top ten favorite things. I hope it comes as a surprise for you, just as mine did, late this afternoon. Oh, the joy of a magnificent surprise!
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Good Morning to You,
I am doing my best to stay on the high that took place yesterday when I spoke to a group of high school students at the 'other' high school. The topic was positive energy and I felt happy and pleased with my presentation. A dear friend, Cathy, attended the talk and said "You held a room of 30 teenage kids on a Friday afternoon listening to every word that came out of your mouth. Your words are empowering." I am most grateful for these kind words and all the kind words of the students and teachers who so graciously welcomed me and acknowledged me yesterday afternoon.
So why is it that life can sometimes just throw a fast ball, and knock you down so quickly. It happens so often. Just minutes before I left to go give my talk, someone shared their disappointment with me over something that I had done. My intention was to uplift, to make the person happy. But what happened is, I didn't truly consider every single person involved and ruffled a few feathers. The feathers of someone I care about very much. Simultaneously, another situation occurred and I did my very very best to help one of our students. The student thanked me for helping her.
So, I have one person upset with me, for something that even in this moment I feel very excited about that will take place on Monday. I have a student who needed me and I was, at the very least, able to help her feel validated....and then gave a talk to a club that I am passionate about at another school, and felt successful in that experience.
So why with 2 pluses, am I focusing on that one minus. I have to find a way to shake off the criticism. Actually, I am taking it under advisement. My ego was not my driving force, my focus was on the happiness of the whole, and I believe that the results will be favorable. I go back to intention. My intentions were honorable. I am absolutely OK with myself in my mirror on this one.
And then....................... I get this email....................... And all I can say.....Is Thank You, Dear God.
The email from a prominent person, which was sent to hundreds of people....
Included this message:
They may see the good you do as self-serving.
Continue to do good.
They may see your generosity as grandstanding.
Continue to be generous.
They may see your warm and caring nature as a weakness.
Continue to be warm and caring.
For you see, in the end,
it is between you and the kids.
It never was between you and them anyway.
Oh, I am holding on tightly to these words. Please God, help me to trust that You have a hand in this initiative and that ALL will work out well, come Monday Morning.
And then....just as I am about to sign off...... I learn that our Uncle, Jack Killion, passed away.
Uncle Jack was the most generous man I have ever known. For 36 years, that I have been a part of the Keane Family, (30 married, this coming March), he has been inclusive and sharing and instrumental in the planning of the most wonderfully memorable and exciting experiential moments of my life. He consistently shared his time, talent and treasure with everyone who knew him.
Everyone loved Jack Killion!!!!! This is what will be said at his Eulogy. He lived his DASH well.
I know when Jesus came for him, and Uncle Jack looked him in the eye....they smiled at one another. Jesus, I'll bet, said to Uncle Jack..... Well done, my good and faithful servant. And then, I'll bet Aunt Sis was there to welcome him into eternal life with her. And they walked hand in hand, and danced, just as they always did so beautifully in this life.
God Bless John C. Killion..... May he rest in peace.
And so, my wish for you this day, To simply be thankful that you get to open your eyes and see all the blessings that come your way.
En` Joy,
Marialyce
I am doing my best to stay on the high that took place yesterday when I spoke to a group of high school students at the 'other' high school. The topic was positive energy and I felt happy and pleased with my presentation. A dear friend, Cathy, attended the talk and said "You held a room of 30 teenage kids on a Friday afternoon listening to every word that came out of your mouth. Your words are empowering." I am most grateful for these kind words and all the kind words of the students and teachers who so graciously welcomed me and acknowledged me yesterday afternoon.
So why is it that life can sometimes just throw a fast ball, and knock you down so quickly. It happens so often. Just minutes before I left to go give my talk, someone shared their disappointment with me over something that I had done. My intention was to uplift, to make the person happy. But what happened is, I didn't truly consider every single person involved and ruffled a few feathers. The feathers of someone I care about very much. Simultaneously, another situation occurred and I did my very very best to help one of our students. The student thanked me for helping her.
So, I have one person upset with me, for something that even in this moment I feel very excited about that will take place on Monday. I have a student who needed me and I was, at the very least, able to help her feel validated....and then gave a talk to a club that I am passionate about at another school, and felt successful in that experience.
So why with 2 pluses, am I focusing on that one minus. I have to find a way to shake off the criticism. Actually, I am taking it under advisement. My ego was not my driving force, my focus was on the happiness of the whole, and I believe that the results will be favorable. I go back to intention. My intentions were honorable. I am absolutely OK with myself in my mirror on this one.
And then....................... I get this email....................... And all I can say.....Is Thank You, Dear God.
The email from a prominent person, which was sent to hundreds of people....
Included this message:
They may see the good you do as self-serving.
Continue to do good.
They may see your generosity as grandstanding.
Continue to be generous.
They may see your warm and caring nature as a weakness.
Continue to be warm and caring.
For you see, in the end,
it is between you and the kids.
It never was between you and them anyway.
Oh, I am holding on tightly to these words. Please God, help me to trust that You have a hand in this initiative and that ALL will work out well, come Monday Morning.
And then....just as I am about to sign off...... I learn that our Uncle, Jack Killion, passed away.
Uncle Jack was the most generous man I have ever known. For 36 years, that I have been a part of the Keane Family, (30 married, this coming March), he has been inclusive and sharing and instrumental in the planning of the most wonderfully memorable and exciting experiential moments of my life. He consistently shared his time, talent and treasure with everyone who knew him.
Everyone loved Jack Killion!!!!! This is what will be said at his Eulogy. He lived his DASH well.
I know when Jesus came for him, and Uncle Jack looked him in the eye....they smiled at one another. Jesus, I'll bet, said to Uncle Jack..... Well done, my good and faithful servant. And then, I'll bet Aunt Sis was there to welcome him into eternal life with her. And they walked hand in hand, and danced, just as they always did so beautifully in this life.
God Bless John C. Killion..... May he rest in peace.
And so, my wish for you this day, To simply be thankful that you get to open your eyes and see all the blessings that come your way.
En` Joy,
Marialyce
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Good Morning Dear Friend,
Yesterday, in Social Studies Class, we were talking about the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament which happens every 2 years. This year it is being held in the United States near Chicago, IL. The tournament started yesterday and will run for 5 days, with the Ryder Cup trophy being awarded on Sunday.
As we were reading, we learned that the Ryder Cup Tournament was not held during WW II, from 1939-1945. When one of my students read this, she said, 1939 line 1945. I said, oh, we read that 1939 through 1945. The dash represents the time that the United States fought in World War II. The war began in 1939 and the war ended in 1949. Another student chimed in, Mrs. Keane, when dates are written that way it can also mean when a person was born and when a person dies. I agreed. I said, and what does the dash mean then?.... She said, it is how long they lived. I said yes, the dash represents the time that the person spent alive on earth.
And then as the bell rang I thought about the poem THE DASH! Are you familiar with the poem, by Linda Ellis? I love this poem.
The Dash
I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of his friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning....to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what matterend most of all
was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what matterend most of all
was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth.....
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own:
the cars...the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard....
are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile...
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your dash?
By~ Linda Ellis
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own:
the cars...the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard....
are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile...
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your dash?
By~ Linda Ellis
And so my wish for you today, is that you contemplate this poem, The Dash! I hope that on this day you consider how you are living and if you are proud of the way you are living your Dash!
En `Joy,
~Marialyce
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Good Morning Dear Friend,
I came across this message and I just had to share it with you. I never thought of myself as a risk taker, however, I think I am. I know that I want an extraordinary life...whatever that entails and I ask everyday to be chosen as His messenger. I guess it is risky because I am "asking for it." And I seem to be chosen to exit my comfort zone quite often! So here is the message, sent to me via an ordinary person that contains some extraordinary challenges. What do you think?.........
"Dare to Be"
When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.
When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.
When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.
When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.
When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.
When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.
When you're feeling tired, dare to keep going.
When times are tough, dare to be tougher.
When love hurts you, dare to love again.
When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.
When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.
When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.
When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.
When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.
When the day has ended, dare to feel as you've done your best.
Dare to be the best you can -
At all times, Dare to be!"
― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
And so, my wish for you today, is Courage. Look at your challenges that present themselves to you and "Dare to Be."
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
I came across this message and I just had to share it with you. I never thought of myself as a risk taker, however, I think I am. I know that I want an extraordinary life...whatever that entails and I ask everyday to be chosen as His messenger. I guess it is risky because I am "asking for it." And I seem to be chosen to exit my comfort zone quite often! So here is the message, sent to me via an ordinary person that contains some extraordinary challenges. What do you think?.........
"Dare to Be"
When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.
When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.
When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.
When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.
When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.
When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.
When you're feeling tired, dare to keep going.
When times are tough, dare to be tougher.
When love hurts you, dare to love again.
When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.
When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.
When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.
When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.
When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.
When the day has ended, dare to feel as you've done your best.
Dare to be the best you can -
At all times, Dare to be!"
― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
And so, my wish for you today, is Courage. Look at your challenges that present themselves to you and "Dare to Be."
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Good Afternoon My Friend,
Today is such a beautiful day, the weekend was absolutely delightful. I would like to share a few exciting moments that recently occurred. Perhaps you will be happy for me. I hope so.
Yesterday, my Plastic Surgeon, Bill Scarlett, invited me to his office to be interviewed for a book he is writing with his friend and colleague, Steve Young. Steve was kind enough to give me a signed copy of a book he has already published, entitled Great Failures of the Extremely Successful.
I spent an hour and a half in the office being interviewed and videotaped for the book being written and for a presentation on COMPASSION, that Bill will be giving to medical students in the next month.
Steve was very happy with what I shared and HOW I shared it, with conviction and truth. He said, that if Bill Scarlett ever did a commercial for his practice, that the videotaped clip of my thoughts shared, would be perfect. (smile)
I can't tell you how pleased I was to hear him affirm my efforts. I am so truly grateful for my doctors. Beth DuPree saved my life, and Bill Scarlett preserved my sanity
(stop laughing, I am so sane!!! haha) for he truly gave me his masterpiece. I say this with complete humility, gratitude and respect . I am deeply grateful to be whole again. Their collaboration, synchronicity, and friendship is a testimony to their excellence in choosing how to proceed in the best possible way for the good of the patient. They each call the other to greatness, and the result is the HIGHEST INTENTION for their patient. This is my truth. Thank you DEAR GOD, for their brilliance and humility. They are Masters in their field. I am thankful that they live and work in geographically desirable locations near to me. God Bless their minds and God Bless their hands.
AND THEN..... I receive this quote in my INBOX......
"The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment." ~Earl Nightingale
Remember my recurring dream???
My goal in life is to live an extraordinary life of gratitude and service. That is it. I don't want mediocrity. I realize that I am inviting in challenges and adversity, but I am also inviting exceptional experiences.
My friend Joan called me during my interview. When I returned her call and shared with her, this and another experience that I will share with you at a later date, this is what she said to me. Marialyce, you are open to all life experiences and you are receptive (To all your God Winks).
God Bless Joan. I felt validated in that conversation. Then I later visited my friends Pat and Tom. Pat said, you are fulfilling your life's purpose. God Bless Pat. Tom said to me a year ago, Marialyce, I think you should consider sharing your story and encourage women to get their mammograms. I am grateful for my friends and for their acknowledgement. In this past year, I have become an Inspirational Speaker.
At this moment, I feel the need to reprint the quote from Steve Jobs....
Today is such a beautiful day, the weekend was absolutely delightful. I would like to share a few exciting moments that recently occurred. Perhaps you will be happy for me. I hope so.
Yesterday, my Plastic Surgeon, Bill Scarlett, invited me to his office to be interviewed for a book he is writing with his friend and colleague, Steve Young. Steve was kind enough to give me a signed copy of a book he has already published, entitled Great Failures of the Extremely Successful.
I spent an hour and a half in the office being interviewed and videotaped for the book being written and for a presentation on COMPASSION, that Bill will be giving to medical students in the next month.
Steve was very happy with what I shared and HOW I shared it, with conviction and truth. He said, that if Bill Scarlett ever did a commercial for his practice, that the videotaped clip of my thoughts shared, would be perfect. (smile)
I can't tell you how pleased I was to hear him affirm my efforts. I am so truly grateful for my doctors. Beth DuPree saved my life, and Bill Scarlett preserved my sanity
(stop laughing, I am so sane!!! haha) for he truly gave me his masterpiece. I say this with complete humility, gratitude and respect . I am deeply grateful to be whole again. Their collaboration, synchronicity, and friendship is a testimony to their excellence in choosing how to proceed in the best possible way for the good of the patient. They each call the other to greatness, and the result is the HIGHEST INTENTION for their patient. This is my truth. Thank you DEAR GOD, for their brilliance and humility. They are Masters in their field. I am thankful that they live and work in geographically desirable locations near to me. God Bless their minds and God Bless their hands.
AND THEN..... I receive this quote in my INBOX......
"The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment." ~Earl Nightingale
Remember my recurring dream???
My goal in life is to live an extraordinary life of gratitude and service. That is it. I don't want mediocrity. I realize that I am inviting in challenges and adversity, but I am also inviting exceptional experiences.
My friend Joan called me during my interview. When I returned her call and shared with her, this and another experience that I will share with you at a later date, this is what she said to me. Marialyce, you are open to all life experiences and you are receptive (To all your God Winks).
God Bless Joan. I felt validated in that conversation. Then I later visited my friends Pat and Tom. Pat said, you are fulfilling your life's purpose. God Bless Pat. Tom said to me a year ago, Marialyce, I think you should consider sharing your story and encourage women to get their mammograms. I am grateful for my friends and for their acknowledgement. In this past year, I have become an Inspirational Speaker.
At this moment, I feel the need to reprint the quote from Steve Jobs....
“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” ~Steve Jobs.
An so, my wish for you this day is that you find your path to fulfillment. I hope that your Passion will be your navigation system. Buckle up, and enjoy the ride!
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
Saturday, September 22, 2012
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Then I received this message through email... Entitled Your Gratitude Burst by Paul B. Taubman, II. The quote was :
"To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it." ~Ralph Marston
I am in direct alignment with this quote. I am so thankful that I get to be with my students everyday. I am thankful that I get to have my wonderful family. Where would I be without them? I am grateful for all my friends and coworkers who I get to share life with. I am grateful for every experience that crosses my path, the good and not so good. For in the end, I realize that I am prepared to handle everything that comes my way. I believe that I am able to do so because of divine providence. I want to live my life with Grace! ;-)
And so, my wish for you this day, is that you are open to your Blue Moment. To your God Wink or Wink from the Cosmos. These moments happen to all of us, but we may dismiss them as merely a coincidence. For me, I view it as acknowledgment that I am doing God's Will. I invite these Blue Moments into my life. In addition to wishing you Blue Moments, I wish for you that you FEEL gratitude for all the blessings in your life. The more the merrier! Right~
En ` Joy,
Marialyce
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Good Evening All,
Thank you for reading my blog..... Your comments, thoughts and conversation, via email, text or in person, mean a great deal to me. You are most welcome and I consider all your suggestions and stories.
We spent this past weekend in Lancaster, PA. It was a truly wonderful 3 day weekend, spent at the Richmond House Bed and Breakfast in New Holland, PA. Thank you to my cousins, Tess and Fred for this creative, generous and thoughtful birthday gift. My family, Aunt Teresa, (I call her Dearie, she is my Mother's sister) cousins, Tess and Fred, Mary Lee and Tom, and Lisa and Michael all live in surrounding towns, namely Ephrata, Narvon and Lititz, PA. My cousin, MaryAnn also joined us from Harleysville, PA. We shared time, laughter and love. We got to hold Lisa and Michael's son, Liam. Oh what a precious, beautiful boy. We had lunch at Udder Choice where I got my favorite, chicken salad club sandwich, YUM! We went to the Sight and Sound Theater to see Jonah! The props were Disney quality and the show was outstanding. Thank you, Mary Lee and Tom for this special birthday present. Mary Lee, you have the best ideas. I love the way you think! We toured the surrounding areas and venues, including Moon Dancer Vineyards and Winery, John Wright Restaurant and Lauxmont Farms. It was a beautiful time away, most enjoyable. I love my family. They are generous, kind, have a wonderful sense of humor and they are delightful. Caring, considerate and loving.... That is my family. I am so fortunate that I belong to such a wonderful clan.
Upon our return my cousin, Mary Lee, who knows that I love words sent me the following message:
Make Today Count~
Three Things we cannot recover in life:
The WORD after it's said, The MOMENT after it's missed, and The TIME after it's gone.
My wish for you today is that you Make Today Count and that you treasure your loved ones.
En` Joy,
Marialyce
Thank you for reading my blog..... Your comments, thoughts and conversation, via email, text or in person, mean a great deal to me. You are most welcome and I consider all your suggestions and stories.
We spent this past weekend in Lancaster, PA. It was a truly wonderful 3 day weekend, spent at the Richmond House Bed and Breakfast in New Holland, PA. Thank you to my cousins, Tess and Fred for this creative, generous and thoughtful birthday gift. My family, Aunt Teresa, (I call her Dearie, she is my Mother's sister) cousins, Tess and Fred, Mary Lee and Tom, and Lisa and Michael all live in surrounding towns, namely Ephrata, Narvon and Lititz, PA. My cousin, MaryAnn also joined us from Harleysville, PA. We shared time, laughter and love. We got to hold Lisa and Michael's son, Liam. Oh what a precious, beautiful boy. We had lunch at Udder Choice where I got my favorite, chicken salad club sandwich, YUM! We went to the Sight and Sound Theater to see Jonah! The props were Disney quality and the show was outstanding. Thank you, Mary Lee and Tom for this special birthday present. Mary Lee, you have the best ideas. I love the way you think! We toured the surrounding areas and venues, including Moon Dancer Vineyards and Winery, John Wright Restaurant and Lauxmont Farms. It was a beautiful time away, most enjoyable. I love my family. They are generous, kind, have a wonderful sense of humor and they are delightful. Caring, considerate and loving.... That is my family. I am so fortunate that I belong to such a wonderful clan.
Upon our return my cousin, Mary Lee, who knows that I love words sent me the following message:
Make Today Count~
Three Things we cannot recover in life:
The WORD after it's said, The MOMENT after it's missed, and The TIME after it's gone.
My wish for you today is that you Make Today Count and that you treasure your loved ones.
En` Joy,
Marialyce
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