The power of connection! 

For as long as I can remember I have had a strong connection to living things...



 As a child living on Long Island NY it was my good fortune to have been raised by parents who were dog breeders.My Dad was a grocer by day. His people skills were amazing. He taught me many valuable lessons.

One of my first memories is when I recalled the birth of a struggling pup.  After a long night with the laboring mama the moment arrived.  One by one the puppies were born (thirteen in all).

The mama worked hard all morning attending to each pup, by the time the last pup came she was rightfully tired. The last pup was  being born and she was barely able to push no less remove the placental membrane (sac) from the pups nose and mouth.  That is when my dad asked me to step in...

 I was eager to help when he instructed me to  "gently tear open the sac near the pups mouth and nose and it should be able to breath"...
 After removing the "sac" the pup was not breathing,  unsure what to do next I turned to my dad and asked "what's wrong"? He then told me to "stay calm, take a deep breath and gently massage the pup. Give a gentle pat on the back once or twice"... I followed each step with careful diligence.

That is when my love for life was ignited,  the pup began to breath!
With tears of joy streaming down my face I exclaimed "daddy it's breathing"! To which he replied  "you see all the pup needed was a little help". It was then I became innately aware of the connection we have to all living things.  The power of touch brought life to this newborn creature.

Life takes us down many roads and things don't always turn out the way we plan but if we stay true to ourselves and remember the lessons we've learned along the way, things unfold like a beautiful tapestry.
How could anyone forget the name of the teacher who inspired them the most?. Or the situations in life that didn't work out the way you wanted only to realize years later it was for the best?

Each experience is an opportunity to learn, grow and move forward.
Our connection with life is a constant process of rebirth. The power of touch comes in many ways,  the kindness we share with others that may be less fortunate than us, or the time we take to listen when someone needs a friend. Even when we are far from the ones we love  we  can wish good things for them. Our thoughts, actions and words have power. The more we connect with our inner peace the more we radiate positive energy.

It's never too late to reinvent ourselves.  Each new experience can be used for learning. Today I am filled with gratitude for each experience in life.  Willing to let go of my own agenda and surrender to the process!