A handy reminder
Posted on August 9, 2023 Leave a Comment
Of all the reasons you might draw someone into your life,
Mike Dooley
one would never be to find their faults.
Holy wow.
I needed this reminder, though.
Of course, and thank You. (Dangit.)
Read MoreFun with descriptions in six words
Posted on August 2, 2023 1 Comment
I have to tell you how much fun I am having with this concept! The idea is that you describe something in six words — no more, no less. I started by playing with imaginary epigraphs: what would make for an interesting tombstone to stumble across? (PS — these could be writing prompts, too…)
I had the right of way.
Telegraph brought the pardon too late.
Very friendly, but not quite tame.
Might have been a bit radioactive.
Then, I started thinking about phrases to put in my pocket for times when I need a boost, an uplift, or a smile. (Go big, right!)
Read MoreSurrender
Posted on July 26, 2023 Leave a Comment
Surrender
Elena brower
is not a loss
It is the giving up of
hesitation
excuses
and fear
that have no place in your life any longer
Oh, wow. This, today.
Living with uncertainty does not have to equate to living in fear.
Pro tip: uncertainty is another word for trying to control… Also, fear can also show up as discomfort.
Giving up fear, excuses, and hesitation then creates space for — actually invites — peace, curiosity, and willingness.
Relationships. Work. Health. Ideas. Spirit. Everything.
I realize now what I am surrendering today.
What are you choosing?
I let go of…
Posted on July 19, 2023 1 Comment
I’ve been doing a daily gratitude practice for some time now. Every morning I write down three things that I am grateful for, or that I appreciate. It can be as broad as the way I am feeling so connected with my beloved, or as mundane as the indulgent scent from the cup of coffee in my hand. The point is for these things to be unique every day.
Recently I have added a new component, and it is really making a difference in my life.
I first write down three things that I am releasing this day. It can be as broad as letting go of the need to be understood, or as mundane as taking dusting off of today’s to-do list. The point is for these things to be unique every day.
Here is an example page of mine from this dedicated daily journal:
Read MoreOur Own Lives, in 5 Chapters
Posted on July 12, 2023 1 Comment
I absolutely adore this piece. It comes from the late Portia Nelson, and I thank her deeply for this wisdom.
Which chapter am I on, in a given situation in my life? How about right now?
Which chapter do you find you are in?
Where do we want to be headed?
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters
Portia Nelson
I.
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in. I am lost. I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
II.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I still don’t see it. I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in the same place.
It isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
III.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it there, I still fall in.
It’s habit. It’s my fault. I know where I am.
I get out immediately.
IV.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
V.
I walk down a different street.
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