The author embraces the concept of taking action despite fear and uncertainty, motivated by Nike’s slogan “Just do it.” They are preparing to offer mind-body classes in a new space, reflecting on past experiences of overcoming doubt. The journey is about living boldly and celebrating life’s adventures, regardless of outcomes.
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Contemplation Is A Hammer…
The text explores the essence of contemplation as a profound awareness of life, emphasizing gratitude and connection to a transcendent Source. In vivid imagery, it highlights everyday moments that evoke stillness and mindfulness, illustrating that contemplation emerges from being present, surrendering, and embracing simplicity, ultimately calling for unity of mind and body.
The Skirt
The fear of rejection stems from a strong need for acceptance and belonging. An anecdote about struggling to alter a skirt becomes a profound realization about deep-seated fears of inadequacy and rejection. By acknowledging and allowing these feelings, the author finds healing and freedom. A mindfulness practice is offered to cultivate intentional mind-body connection.
Simplicity
What if life was more simple than we make it out to be? Husband and I were talking this morning over coffee. We start our day walking the Gia FurButt The-WonderDog-Extraordinaire (she added that last word… no self-esteem issues there!) and then settling in for a quiet breakfast. He reads the paper, I the latestContinue reading “Simplicity”
Peace Out, I’m Cleaning!
Clean your space, clear your mind. I have been very busy cleaning the past few weeks. I mean, the nooks and crannies. I mean, five to six hours daily. For weeks! Who knew I had this much shit? This much dust and disorganization? Who knew something as simple as going room to room, organizing andContinue reading “Peace Out, I’m Cleaning!”
The Little-Big Things
Enjoy the little things for one day you will look back and realize they were the big things. Husband saw a small corner table along the road, put out for the trash collector. Knowing me well, Husband retrieved the table. I love free. Free stuff. Stuff that’s free. I love free stuff. This table fitsContinue reading “The Little-Big Things”
Friday Tune-Up!
Here’s your Friday tune, Mammy… You can know a lot about a soul just by listening to their song list on Spotify… every Friday, FourthSon sends me a “It’s Friday!” song. Often, I’ll reciprocate. Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without. Confucious I look forward to this exchange which IContinue reading “Friday Tune-Up!”
If I’d Only Known…
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. Robert Brault Yesterday, I reached into the freezer for a few more leftover Christmas cookies, oh those marvelous delicious wonderful morsels! There were none left. Not one. Not. One. Cookie. Had I known that last week, whenContinue reading “If I’d Only Known…”
The Birthday Card
We don’t see the world the way it is. We see the world the way we are. The other day, my dad turned 82. He’s been both my biggest blessing and my deepest pain. I find that this is the way things go… if we would be so brave as to look Fear right inContinue reading “The Birthday Card”
Losing Control & BECOMING
We’re BECOMING more human… we’re EMERGING from caterpillar-to-mush-to-butterfly. We’re experiencing all the drama, the depths, and the desires. We’re alchemizing, transmuting, and transforming. Welcome to your life! Daughter called in a panic last night. Snow on the highway and she skidded. It wasn’t like last year when she lost control on the 219, doing aContinue reading “Losing Control & BECOMING”
Writing Every Day Down 