camping – Integrating the Spirals

I’m going to be sharing much lighter things in upcoming days. I think. Maybe. Well, we shall see. I know life’s too short to continue to pound away at issues that seemingly never change. Like wars and rumors of wars. Pestilence and disease. Oh, the drama of humanity! It makes me weary. So, here’s a few snaps of some of our recent FUN! How’s that for turning the mirror ball around? Or twisting the kaleidoscope to reveal a new design?

We joined the family at a little quaint family fun amusement park in New Hampshire on Sunday called, Story Land. It was really geared more for the under 8 age group, but they had several adult rides too, like a steel coaster that I squeezed myself into and hit my knee on and got gut punch at the end. Ugh. But overall, it was a fun ride and smooth. Then, they have a wooden roller coaster that was my favorite and a bit easier to fit into and get into and out of. The gut punch at the end wasn’t nearly as bad as the bar that came across the body was larger/wider. Whew! Neither of these went upside down. I cannot do upside down, nor spin around anymore. I didn’t even do the fairly slow tea cup ride.

Daughter and one of the twins in one “cup” and son-in-law and the other twin and eldest granddaughter in another “cup.” These “cups” would spin around, as well as travel in a spiral 8 type of circle, weaving in with the other wheel of “cups” in a threaded type fashion. As someone enthralled with integration, you can imagine how thrilled I was to witness this ride. I took photos and videos from outside of the ride. Later, they told me they had no control of how fast the “cups” would spin, so I probably made the wise choice to abstain from riding. –Sheila Murrey at Story Land, NH.

I loved the old timey carousel though and the horses actually rocked! They were handmade many years ago in Germany and shipped over to the USA! Wow! So, there was a bit of history at Story Land, which I really appreciated. We had some “fair” type food (and unfortunately whatever I ate, a schnitzel type sausage dog, didn’t agree with me and gave me tummy pain), but after a bit of a rest on a grassy, shady hill–I was okay to go on with the day. I took loads of pictures of the granddaughters, but I’m not allowed to share them publicly. Still I enjoyed taking those photos and our family and close friends can enjoy those for years to come. I loved the scenery at the park. It isn’t every park that comes with mountains as a backdrop and a tunnel to walk through to cross the highway! I would like it if Story Land would include something about mining gemstones or such. They do have a large aquarium and our day ticket included entrance into that, so we’re planning on going there on another day. We were all too tuckered out to go to the aquarium on Sunday.

The carousel photo — daughter, son-in-law, and I sat on the bench behind a row of horses. I wasn’t about to try to get on a horse! LOL Later in the day, walking up the hill to the area of the coasters and water park took what energy I had left in me. I as happy to sit in the shade at the water park while everyone enjoyed the tube type water slides. –Sheila Murrey at Story Land, NH.

We walked sooo much at Story Land on Sunday that my calves were sore on Monday. It’s taken me a couple of days to recover from a bit of a sunburn too. But the good news is I got right back into my mobility exercises on Monday though, which is unusual for me (typically if I break a daily habit it takes some time for me to pick it up again). So, I’m thrilled to have broken THAT pattern! And I had a Facebook Live conversation on Monday and an early morning Zoom group call today too! So, I’m right back in the saddle (so to speak) for marketing my book, and the radio show, etc.)

Here are a few pictures of the lake in Maine where we camped recently too. Again, I was either walking/swinging at the swings with the girls or swimming, and didn’t have my phone with me. I made a conscious effort to “unplug” while we were at the campground.

We enjoyed a view of the lake from our rustic cabin and the girls (and all of us really), enjoyed the campfires we had on the nights it didn’t rain. And yes, we had s’mores on evening. They were a big hit! –Sheila Murrey

I walked a few feet closer to the lake to grab a better photo. –Sheila Murrey

My friend, Linda, of Creative Artworks: https://creativeartworksblog.com has suggested I get some pencils and erasure to use while sketching, and I finally got out to a different store the other day and found some! Thus, perhaps my skills will improve?!? Ha! We’ll see.

I looked for a watercolor set of paints but no luck, this time. The pencils and erasures I picked up for cheap. No idea how well they will work, yet! –Sheila Murrey

Here’s a link to the Facebook Live I did the other day with Lori Phillips of The Be Awesome Network. You don’t need to have a Facebook account to view it, but do let me know if that’s not the case: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebeawesomenetwork/permalink/1898555040825659/

Screen capture from my convo with Lori Phillips on The Be Awesome Network. –Sheila Murrey & Lori Phillips

This morning’s Zoom call was with a Unity church business group and it was recorded, but I don’t know if they make those things public or not. It was very well received and I had several questions about it too! Yay! If they share the recording out publicly, I’ll share the link next time. If not, then it is what it is. I wish I had personally recorded the audio though, as it was one of my best explanations I’ve given yet of my book. I supposed I keep getting better at explaining what’s in the 600+ pages! Ha!

My book, We Are All Connected: The How and The Why

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Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

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It’s March 9th, 2024; Here’s a jazz original song for you with sax! It’s all about desire. This song is full of adjectives about the protagonist’s desire. And how they “rock his world.”

One of things we enjoyed so much about having our songs produced in Nashville, TN over the years was being able to hire and incorporate the sweet saxophone sounds from acclaimed horn player, John Heinrich. This original jazz song also had vocals done by our friend Bubba Hudson, and brilliantly mixed by Steven Cooper.

Blue eyes

Here’s the sixty-eighth new music post for 2024, as I consistently present my loving Richard’s original songs daily. He’s sure something! I may not have blond hair (anymore), but I have blue eyes, and so does he. Richard even featured an image of me in the video he crafted (from when we were in Ireland in 2019):

Sweet sax

I could listen to this (with John’s playing) all day. His style and expert skills draw me right into this song and add so much complexity and richness to it. And I’m not a ‘jazz person’ much at all! Ha! But I love and seek variety. I read in another blog this morning, that’s a sign of high intellect. Hmm. Perhaps!

As promised, here are a few photos from our outing yesterday at Silver Springs State Park Campground (whilst spending time with our family–Richard’s sister):

The sun did appear for a few hours, but mostly it was partly sunny. I’m in the black ‘Kindness’ top, my hubby Richard is in the purple ‘Sexasaurus’ t-shirt (sold here), Rose (Richard’s sister is in the purple top and skirt, and her husband Alan is in the green t-shirt. There are a couple of shots of the campground with trees and foliage (one is their spot the other is the campground host spot). The green box is for recycling.

And yes, I had some time yesterday to sit with memories of my dad (who knew so much about trees), who passed/crossed over to the Grand Beyond, five years ago on March 8th. I pondered how we mere humans always seem to mark the time of memorable dates (happy or sad) and why we do such things. I will tell you that I woke up with the words to a song I’ve never cared much for because I didn’t like James Taylor, but it’s a song most of us know–You’ve Got a Friend. When the words, “I always thought that I’d see you again” came to mind, I wept. I think Dad sent me that to help me ease through any remaining remnants of grief. Aww!

Teets or knobs

What kind of tree is this??? Overall it looked like a scrub oak tree, but 90% of it or more was covered in these teets or knobs (nobs?). I did a Google Image Search but still unsure (I think it’s a fungus). Let me know in the comments if you have an idea. Curiosity may have ‘killed the cat’ but it keeps our minds sharp! Ha!

Vloggers we’ve followed the longest

Here’s a list I began curating a while ago of all the vloggers (video bloggers) we’ve subscribed to and followed the longest. I’ll also put together a list (soon) of the newest ones we’re now watching–but this will give you some idea of who we like and gather a variety of information from:

Benjamin – Bald and Bankrupt: https://www.youtube.com/@baldandbankrupt
Alex Christoforou: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexChristoforou
Pete Santenello: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterSantenello
AJ and Hecklefish: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhyFiles
Russell Brand: https://www.youtube.com/@RussellBrand
Tucker Carlson: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson
Roseanne Barr: https://www.youtube.com/@roseannebarr
Dr. Narco Longo – Old World Florida: https://www.youtube.com/@oldworldflorida
Danica Patrick: https://www.youtube.com/@DanicaPatrick
Sadhguru: https://www.youtube.com/@sadhguru
Richard Murrey: https://www.youtube.com/@richardmurrey

Enjoy (IN Joy) and have fun! Be Everything All the Time.

May we all feel freer and soar in ’24! Here’s to enjoying jazzy music in Springtime!

Yours in expanding, jazzy, spiraling consciousness,

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

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About us

My husband of 19 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). You can view his artwork and hear original songs at: http://listen4music.com

Here’s a video of us performing on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

About me, your Spiral Sister

Spiritually speaking

As a Minister and Spiritual Advisor, it is my pleasure to help you find a way to Connect with spirit. Our ever-living God Omniscience knows ALL. The invitation is open to you.

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