About Me

Valerie (Ram Rattan) = a frugal yogini who loves to do as many new things as possible and inspire those who have only thought about trying.

Creative writing is an old passion of mine that in recent years has become my mental savior and a great mirror. I started this blog because those who know me, have encouraged me to publish my works and I this is one step in that direction.

I call this blog Dandelion Mountain because two unique experiences have stood out to me throughout my growth:
"Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain." Nixon
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Big Mud Puddles and Sunny Yellow Dandelions
Author Unknown

When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on.
When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and they smile back.
When I hear music I love, I know I can’t carry a tune and don’t have much rhythm so I sit self-consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don’t know them, they make up their own.
When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms and fly with it, until they fall to the ground laughing.
When I pray, I say thee and thou and grant me this, give me that. My kids say, "Hi God! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away tonight."
When I see a mud puddle I step around it. I see muddy shoes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross, and worms to play with.
I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God loves the little children! Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
I wish you Big Mud Puddles and Sunny Yellow Dandelions!

I hope you enjoy the creative and uplifting content of this blog so you may find a helpful lesson for forward momentum in your own life.

Remember, even if you fall flat on your face.....you are still moving forward.
Sat Nam!