Being Transformed

We all have issues or another name

for it is strongholds.  Things that

keep  us back from being all we can

be in regards to our life purpose. 

One stronghold many of us hold onto

is rejection. The fact is young children 

usually  are rejected at one time or

another or at least they feel  that way. 

A good idea is to talk with  someone 

you trust on any issue  you are dealing 

with right now. I  am  sure  most of us 

have several  strongholds but one at a

time is a good thing.

You can be transformed  by letting go

of the stronghold by forgiving the other

person  or persons.  It doesn't  mean 

they were right or you are allowing them 

off the hook you are actually  letting 

yourself  off the hook and that is a good

thing. 

Family and Friends

I find it enjoyable  to  catch up with family 

and friends especially  those you don't 

see often.

Actually  all friends  are good to find out 

what is going on.  This includes  the  ones

you see more than  the rest.

I  enjoy meeting  new  people  as well who

be omes friends  to. I  am  a people person.  

It is good for us all. ❤️❤️

Confusion

Have you ever  woke up being 

confused what day it is. I won't 

say it is a regular occurrence 

for me but does happen occasion. 

Not really  sure  what  this means 

however it is interesting.  I  had to 

remember  it is Saturday.  Ow I  can 

go on with my day. 😊😊

Yes Our Life Purpose

You do a search  on life purpose 

you will  find those who might be

so called better  experts than me.

All I  know is God gives us a purpose 

when he created us. It  may take a

while for us to  figure it out. Certainly 

has for me.

My goal is to let you  know and encourage 

you in your life purpose.  We were each 

created as unique  beings. Only you and 

God know your purpose.  There can be 

others to help you discover what it is.

The  truth is your living your life purpose 

right now. Maybe not the fullest but

to some degree.  If  you  have issues

holding you  back  then you should

get help to remove those issues. 

The most important  thing  to  say you

are special and  unique.  Everyone who

meets you  and is in your life to whatever 

degree is part of  your  purpose  as you

are their's.  ❤️❤️😊😊

Winter Arrival

We had a long summer in Western Washington 

but the winter seemed to  come in with a

bang. Not sure of fall or autumn whichever 

you call it.

The temperatures  haven't  dropped  into the

30s yet but the 40s certainly  make it feel

cold.

We have had some rain as well though the

sun has peaked its head some too. It will be 

interesting what kind of winter we have. Will

be what we have been  accustomed to  the

OOk out several years  or be colder or warmer.

We will find out. Lol

Our governor  here in Washington state talks

climate change. Obviously  the  weather has

been hotter than normal and longer summer.

Rain has been normal  for the most part. We

had more rain until  July. So I  expect the rainfall 

to be about the same.

I  am  sure there is concern about climate change

and what to do about it. I  am  not sure  the problem 

applies to Washington state as much as  other states

but still important  to  keep  an eye on it. I  wonder

about electrical cars and whether  everyone will be

able to afford them. The gas companies I am sure

won't  be happy  unless they are going have stock in

electrical cars. We will  see  won't  we.  😊😊

Create A List

You can take  your time ,however,  create

a list of your natural and spiritual  gifts.  

Leave room so you can add to the lists 

when another one comes to mind.

If you are not sure of your spiritual gifts

you can do a search for spiritual  gifts.  

There are sites that list them. There a few

different  types of spiritual  gifts so you

can list those of yours in one group or

in separate  categories.  You can do

the same for your natural  gifts too. 

It is all  up to you since you are the one 

creating the list.

You can list your  experiences in both

categories  as well. From there you can 

add on more when another experience 

happens. Best to you. 😊😊❤️❤️

Take A Rest

At times we all need to take a rest

beyond our night sleep and naps.

I had to on Monday.  It could have

been I was to tired or I was  a little 

sick. Either way  I  had to. 

Even God rested on the seventh  day. 

Probably  a good  idea to  do so once

a week.  Just pick a day. 😊😊❤️❤️

Be Available

Whether you are using your

natural or spiritual gifts the 

important thing is to be available. 

We are not to hide our gifts 

but to give to others. Some 

of the gifts we give away freely

because they are so natural

we don't realize it anyway. 

We do have other gifts we should

do the same.

I am not saying we don't give

to others but they work the same way. 

People actually see what we 

are doing even not realize it.

I am sure we do the same 

even if we don't realize it.

Keep up the good work. Others 

are benefiting from you whether

 you realize it or not. 😊😊

It Happened

Rain was expected  on Friday and  

it happened.  The forecast is for

rain the next week  at least.

Sunday we may have a little  break

it shows. I  hope to  get in some

walking during  the  breaks outside.

There are those who get depressed 

when rain happens  for a while.  The

importance  is find things to do indoors.

Also ask God for his help. Healing

important  in the area of depression 

as well  as the body. ❤️❤️❤️

Learning Something New

I have for so long when

talking to others I talk 

about myself.

Recently I have asked 

people about themselves.

It actually feels good by

the way.

I am sure I have done it before

but not so consistently. People

open up more when you do

ask what is going on.

It isn't as though you don't

have to talk about yourself

it is secondary in conversation.

Other words after they talk 

about themselves you can

add about you. Keep it short 

though. 

A good tip for Friday. 😊😊

Feeling Uncomfortable In Group

Have you ever been  a group setting 

where you feel  uncomfortable. 

I was in that situation  Wednesday  night. 

Though I  love and admire the people 

there it didn't  feel  good after a while. 

They were talking  about  things in the past

which was fine for a while.  When I  am 

not involved  in  what was going  on  it

because e a little  too much. Fortunately 

this doesn't happen  often. 

What do you  do  in this situation? I would

say stay and do the best you  can. I  hope 

only happens once in a while. You can always 

decide to stop going  if it happens more

frequently.  👍👍

Learn To Adjust

Now the days are getting

shorter have to adjust. I

actually slept in this morning.

I went to bed later as well.

Things happen in life where

we have to adjust. Often has

to do with our health.

We walk a path we hope is 

mainly straight,however, there

are always corners we have to 

make sometimes.

Blessings today for a straight path. 😊😊

Gathering Together

Always a good  idea to  get  with

other people. Those who think

a like or good  friends. 

Two years because  of  covid-19  

we were not able  to be with one

another like we wanted too.

I know there are those who still 

don't  want to  be with others

but this the time.  👍👍

Receiving an encouraging word

On Sunday  during  prayer time before

Church service  one of the women gave

me encouraging  word. Actually for all

of us in the prayer  meeting. She started

and mentioned  my name.

God is pleased with my gifts and talents.

Keep  up the good  work.  We all need to

hear that on occasion. Life is such that

when someone  affirms you it is good.

Take this word into your heart as well.  

You are unique and doing a fine job. 👍👍

A long time coming

It has been a long time  since  we have

had rain here in  Western Washington.  

No significant  rain since June. 

It looks  like we will  have some rain 

expected by this coming Friday along

with Saturday and possibly  Sunday. 

With smoke in the area the rain will be 

a good  thing.  I  don't  remember  a fall

this one before.

We could  look into  our lives and see how

long a dry spell  we have or had. We need

rain poured into our lives to. We have to 

de ide whether we want it or not. ❤️❤️❤️

Exciting Weekend In Seattle

If you are a sports fan  in  the pacific 

northwest it is quite weekend  in Seattle. 

The weather  expected  to  continue  be

nice to.

On Saturday  the Mariners  play the

Houston Astros  in the playoffs, the

Washington  Huskies play Arizona 

Wildcats and the Kraken take on 

Las Vegas. 

On Sunday  if the Mariners win Saturday 

then they play the Astros  again and the

Seahawks  play the Arizona Cardinals. 

Those who are  ot into sports watching 

then a lot of other things to  do  with 

the sun out and temperatures in the 60s.

What a blessing  for October. 

Whatever  you  have  planned have a great 

weekend.  ❤️❤️❤️

Importance of Gifts

Just like gifts for Christmas, birthday  and 

special occasions both  natural  and  spiritual 

gifts are beneficial  for  those who receive 

them.

These gifts we receive  are  to be give away

to others as well.  The spiritual gifts should

be used as often  as  the natural  ones. We

are given several  since some like wisdom  

are used on occasion.  

Gifts  like wisdom need to  be  put into practice 

as often as we can find the opportunities. People 

need to  hear wisdom  in their lives. Have to listen

to  find out  when wisdom should be applied.  😊😊

Throwback Thursday

It is hard to believe  it is almost four

weeks  since my niece's  wedding. 

It was a wonderful time.

Four weeks  ago  I  was  on my fourth 

day visiting  Washington DC.  Going 

to the Smithsonian museums for the

most part.

In the middle  of  the  mall I  could see

Washington  monument on one end and

the Capital building  on the other.

What was your favorite recent travel?

❤️❤️❤️

Exhorting Others

We all have natural  and spiritual  gifts. We

are both natural  and  spiritual  beings. 

We all have more than  one  spiritual  gift. 

They are used in the appropriate time.

The one I enjoy is exhorting  others.

Although praying for someone's healing 

comes in pretty  close too.

Exhorting  others we can use our own 

experience  as well  as thoughts that

come into our mind to  encourage them.

This could  be  for more than  them but

someone  in their family.  

Even if you don't  think you have the gift

of exhortation it is still  good to encourage 

others with a word or two. 

May you continue every  part of your life

and purpose.  Discover every  gift as well 

as talents. ❤️❤️❤️

Art Form

I have to say that I  like art.

I am not sure  about the current 

art that is coming out. I  do like

the art of people  and animals 

especially. 

I admire art I suppose  because 

I  have  no talent at it. Those who

do it well  I say good job.

We are a great piece of  art  to.

We  might  not be perfect but we

are the best of creation. Let yourself 

not forget it. ❤️❤️❤️

Our Purpose Is Important Part

Every  day  we should look at how

we are going to impact others.

Monday is a good  place to  begin.

At a young  age  often we are told

we can't  do this or that. Life begins

with disfunction.  Those with parents

showing what you   can be are rare. 

Today  you can make a difference in

another  person's  life  even in a small

way. We should never judge ourselves 

and compare with others. We are unique 

so means we are the best we are. ❤️❤️❤️

October Continues To Roll On

The weather  here continues to  be

warm for fall especially  in October 

for Western Washington. 

This coming week  the temperatures 

the  highs will be in the  70s while

the lows around 50. Can't  beat that

for sure.

The Seattle Mariners  beat Toronto  

Blue Jay's on their  field  taking two

and now moving onto  the  next round. 

They  play  the Houston  Astros,  which 

they have had problems  with  during 

the regular season.  We know the 

playoffs  is totally  different. 

The first two games will be in Houston 

Tuesday  and  Thursday then come to 

Seattle  over the weekend. The weather 

will be nice so the retractable roof should

be open.

Enjoy your week and be blessed. ❤️❤️❤️

Someone To Remember

Saturday  I will  going to a memorial 

service for a friend and  a brother  in 

Christ.  He went to early and  the news

of his passing  was a shock.

His name is Dave Johnson and I  knew

him at least twenty  years. What I  remember 

most was his s Ile and chuckle.  Dave loved

his job laying carpet as well  as  his family 

and Jesus  Christ.  He layed  carpet much

longer than  most with little  health issues 

to his body.

Anyway  Dave we give you cheers and know

your family  and friends will  miss you. I  know

you are looking  down on us with your smile

and chuckle without  any pain. ❤️❤️❤️

What Should I Do

When people  retire  some wonder 

what they should do. 

My recommendation  is to plan

out your retirement.  If  you  are 

retirement  age and you still  enjoy

your job keep at it and  begin 

making your plans.

Those who can afford it I would 

spend time traveling for a bit.

Make a bucket  list and go to 

the spots you really want to go.

The thing is we are all different 

people so what works for me

may not work for you.

One thing I  do know those who

are retired and  are doing  what

they enjoy are to busy doing 

nothing else. Enjoy and have a 

great day.  👍👍❤️❤️

Positive Attitude

We always should have a 

good attitude even when

we really feel like it.

This week what I have heard

from several people I feel

more spiritual healing.

We all have strongholds that

keep us from doing our purpose fully. The key is to

find out what they are. Also, 

you can ask close friends

to pray for you. 😊😊

The Best Day

Today could be the best day of

your life.

The choice is  yours with backing 

of God.

We know circumstances happen

that are out of our control.  We have

to decide when things go wrong 

what we will  do then.

So take today and make  it the 

very  best day you  can and see

where it goes. ❤️❤️❤️

Healing Process

On Monday  while at the YMCA  I 

chatted  with  a woman before  

dance class. 

We have been in dance class  together 

mainly  on Saturdays.  She was taking 

a little  time  out to  join the  Monday 

class.

She said  that  she remembers  the first

time we met at the YMCA.  She and

her family  was new to the area. We 

were in the room where  the Saturday 

class meets and we were both doing

exercises.  She found the time very good. 

A few minutes  after Monday's dance

was over a man asked me what my name  

is. I  said  my name  is Herb. He said 

last name Nightingale  right. I  said yes.

He told me his name is John. It turned out

we were in school  together.  The last time 

I  saw him was junior  high school.  I 

remembered  me specifically from first and

second  grade. 

Anyway  to the woman and John gave me 

so much peace and healing.  What a lovely 

day I will  always  remember.  ❤️❤️❤️

Words To Go By

In our dealings  with others in

our life purpose we should realize 

they may not take our words of 

advice. 

They may say they do but doesn't 

mean they actually  do. For an

example, say in business you are 

a consultant  who gives advice

to a client  how they can improve 

by making  changes in their company 

to make profit  instead of loss. If 

the company  goes out of  business 

the likelihood  they didn't listen to 

you.

People in everyday  may do the same.

This can be really  difficult on you if

friends and family  do the same.  

Unfortunately  they may have  to  hit 

rock bottom  to change and that doesn't 

mean  they will still. 

All we can do  is  the best  we  can to

use our gifts and talents.  We will win

many, however,  lose some along the

way.

Good Start To October

When it  comes to  weather October  1st

was amazing.  I  am  not  sure  I  have  ever 

seen it being sunny  and  68 degrees. 

We should be starting  our raining season  

in October.  It has been  a different  year

though. 

The temperatures  was colder in June. 

We weren't  sure  what the summer would 

be like. July ended up having temperatures 

into the 90s. August and  September were

summer  temperatures as well. 

All this week  coming up the weather  is 

expected to  be  still amazing being in

the 70s. Sunday  being  greater  than 

Saturday.  😊😊

A Great Group

It is always  great to  among good  friends 

or who you work with. 

The Seattle  Mariners  showed on Friday  

night making the playoffs  for  the  first

time in 21 years.

This years team has battled each game 

and clinching  a spot on catcher  Cal Raleigh 

pinch hit home run in the bottom of the 9th

inning on a 3-2 count can't  get much better 

than that.

The Mariners  now have six games remaining 

to see where they are placed in the wildcard. 

Whatever happens  it has been  a  good ride.

We hope for a lot of success in the years ahead.