Mr. Linky ~ The Gift of Every Moment, Week Two

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Wrapped Emotions Participants

1. Sara ~ It\'s not about that anyway 2. WindowsWideOpen 3. Jen & 4. Jen @ Unique But Not Alone 5. Julie @the Surrendered Scribe 6. Killlashandra 7. Sarah @ Real Life

8. Donetta@ A life Uncommon 9. Angie @ Sonflower 10. Sheila @ My Memories 11. RocketMom @Exploring New Worlds 12. Bonnie@SimpleBeauty 13. Stacy 14. beingmade

15. Jenny is Live & in Color 16. Pinky @ Cheese In My Shoe 17. PhoenixTheBloggingMama 18. Childlife @ In The Life Of A Child 19. Melody is Slurping Life

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The Gift Of Every Moment

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In the early morning I sit by candlelight; a Christmas village aglow behind me; a Christmas tree twinkling to my left; a silence surrounding me. Thinking of the people who bless my life and of the blessings my family has received, I make a vow to slow down and be fully in every moment of this Christmas season. Not simply a catalyst or a bystander or a tired, grumpy woman, but to be completely aware of the gift of every moment I live. I want to feel Christmas with the wonder of children, sprinkled with the wisdom of maturity.

During this holiday season this is what I wish for you. Whether you observe Christmas, Hanukkah, another religious holiday or simply the beauty and goodwill of the season, slow down and be fully in every moment. Perhaps in doing so, the vow will carry over into the New Year; perhaps you'll learn to do less and feel more. Let's try. For the remaining weeks of December this is your prompt.

More specifically, do not plan any special project for Wrapped Emotions. No one needs one more project this time of year. Simply experience and enjoy your life this season and post to your blog as you will. Each week choose your favorite post or photo and link the URL on Mr. Linky ~ The Gift Of Every Moment here at Wrapped Emotions. I'll put up a new Mr. Linky each week (Week One, Two, Three and Four). We'll then visit one another and spread the love.

Wishing for you many beautiful moments this season.

Mr. Linky ~ The Gift of Every Moment, Week One

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Thanks for sharing.

Wrapped Emotions Participants

1. tiff (three ring circus) 2. Beverly 3. Stacy 4. Nesting Momma 5. EA 6. WindowsWideOpen 7. Sheila @ My Memories

8. Kim @ TheBitterBall 9. Sara - It\'s not about that anyway. 10. Jenny is Live & in Color 11. phyllis 12. PhoenixTheBloggingMama! 13. killlashandra 14. Childlife @ In The Life Of A Child

15. Sarah (a little comic releif) 16. Donetta@ A life Uncommon 17. melody is slurping life 18. Bonnie @ Simple Beauty 19. Jen 20. Stephanie @ Inspired 21. Julie @the Surrendered Scribe

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Lucubration

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lucubration \loo-kyoo-BRAY-shun; loo-kuh-\ (noun) - 1. The act of studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation. 2 : That which is composed by night; that which is produced by meditation in retirement; hence (loosely) any literary composition.

During the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons the boys and I stop our "formal" homeschooling schedule. We unschool, learning as life leads us. Yesterday was a day full of errands with my boys in tow. We had two doctors appointments and a therapist appointment. We literally ran in and out of several stores exchanging lighted Christmas garlands that failed to work (a yearly haunt for me), clothes that did not fit and picking up a few necessary items. When I awoke Monday morning the day looked like anything but fun or inspiring. How wrong I was.

The hectic day left me full of happiness, love and gratitude. The night found me pondering, meditating over the blessings I had received. I'll share the story along with my Wrapped Emotions project this week.

This week's prompt is "lucubration" with the emphasis being on the following portion of the above definition...

The act of studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation. That which is composed by night; that which is produced by meditation in retirement.

Whether you celebrate Christmas or another religious holiday or no religious holiday at all, you will have to agree that this time of year lends itself to good will, blessings, giving, loving...experiencing miracles small and large...go now and inhale the beauty and gifts of the season. Then one night find your sacred space within your home, light a candle...a hundred candles if you choose...and practice lucubration.

Finally, share your experience with us in whatever creative manner inspires your soul. Don't worry. If you truly slow down and inhale deeply, you will be inspired.

*NOTE: Because I am later in the day than usual posting this week's prompt, you have through midnight EST on Monday, December 3 to share your posted project on Mr. Linky.

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Here are the specifics of weekly participation:

* Leisurely, happily create your project for the week.
* Post a photo or scan of it on your blog any time, any day Tuesday through Sunday with as many or as few words as you choose to accompany it...no words?...no problem...unless the week's prompt calls for words.
* If you so choose, and I love it when you choose, include the WE button in your post. If you choose not to post the button (and I will still love you), please link back to the current week's post at WE within the text of your post. Thank you. Grab the button code.
* Come to Wrapped Emotions and sign Mr. Linky with the direct link to your WE post for the week. Please don't make visitors scroll and search for your week's contribution by merely linking to your homepage.
* After signing Mr. Linky, please also leave a comment on the Mr. Linky post here at WE.
* Use Mr. Linky to visit the blogs of fellow participants. You have all week to pop in and out to visit. Offer words of observation, sheer delight and when called for, words of support, encouragement or comfort.
* A new prompt will be posted each Tuesday.

Questions or comments about this week's prompt...please let me hear from you on this post.

Mr. Linky ~ Lucubration

Bloggers participating in Wrapped Emotions' weekly prompt, Lucubration, please sign Mr. Linky below with the direct link to your project post. Remember to also leave a comment on this post so that you will be entered for the weekly giveaway. As always, thanks for sharing.

Wrapped Emotions Participants

1. Kim @ TheBitterBall 2. Stacy 3. Sheila @ My Memories 4. Melody is Slurping Life 5. killlashandra

6. Sara - its not about that anyway 7. WindowsWideOpen 8. EA 9. beingmade 10. Julie @the Surrendered Scribe

11. Sarah @ Real Life 12. PhoenixTheBloggingMama! 13. Bonnie @ Simple Beauty 14. Jenny is Live & in Color 15. Childlife @ In The Life Of A Child

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Cannot Believe I Have Not Been Here For A Whole Week But Look...I'm Back !

And the new prompt goes up tomorrow.

I'll try to update the blogroll this week. If you are participating at WE and know that you are not on the roll, please leave a comment here and tell me so. Thanks.

Next week, another guest blogger. Watch your emails.

Also, there will be a giveaway posted at Slurping Life today. What is it? A digital camera. Drop by for a chance to win.

I have missed you ladies...a lot!!

Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Life

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving and a happy life to each and every one of my Wrapped Emotions friends...old and new.

There will be no prompt this week. I am in the midst of planning a menu, grocery shopping and preparing for the arrival of family. I love it.

May the holiday season begin with hearts full of love and blessings for you and your family.

Happy Thanksgiving.