being quite ill today and yesterday, nothing comes to mind spontaneously. I just feel lousy, having headaches, nose obstructed, Eyes want to fall asleep again and a long travel by train of about at least 9 h are ahead of me today. Nothing more able to contribute today, I can only live a big YES right now how to hopefully manage this day and the journey. Wishing all a beautiful start into this next week.
I didn’t really live a big YES to my life today,
although I know how to do it . . .
I don’t know what to tell you,
except that maybe I was just tired or lazy,
which could both be cop-outs
for the real reason.
I let myself
get caught in a quagmire of sorts,
and although I had plenty to do
I didn’t do a single one of them . . .
inertia
put a stranglehold on me,
or I should say
that I allowed inertia
to put a stranglehold on me.
When this happens
I am usually riddled with guilt,
but sometimes I tune into a nasty attitude
and feel rebellious,
both reactions
are inappropriate
and unhelpful.
I’m angry at myself
that I lost the piece of tooth I was supposed to save
for my dental appointment tomorrow,
because I remember clearly
putting it in a small container
in a certain drawer
so I wouldn’t lose it,
but that happened after the rest of the day had been spent.
It was just one of those days . . .
I’m sure I’ll feel better in the morning. ♥
Adventure for me has focused on learning and curiosity, some things I’ve been able to concentrate more on in the past couple of years. It is my intention to continue to focus on these things, no matter what physical or fiscal adjustments I may have to make.
I can live a big yes to the adventure of my life by making it my intention to stay in the present & be open to new adventures, people, places.
Living in a new place without too many friends or family has been a challenge. I however, have made it my intention to be open, receptive & alert to possibilities. Little by little I am finding my way.
It’s all good. 😊
I admire the folks who reflect on these pages that have moved to new locales and readjusting their lives. Thank you PKR and all the other folks who have relocated places on the planet.
I need to remind myself that I should say YES to opportunities that come along when my tendency might be to stay home or stay comfy on the couch. I later realize I missed out on something I would have found enjoyable, humorous, inspiring, exciting–so many adjectives out there waiting for me!
My love of hygge outweighs my sense of adventure more often than not. Yet when I think back to some of the most vivid memories of my life so far, they aren’t of me on my couch! They’re the bike tour on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath in 2017, whitewater rafting on the Spokane River many years ago, going to Paris by myself earlier this year. I said yes to my life’s adventure when I joined my improv troupe and every time I perform.
I recently said YES by extending an invitation to an improvised play being performed in a few weeks and now have a table of 7 people, with some of my own improv troupe and their partners. This way I made sure I’ll go, by committing to others, rather than thinking I might get a ticket and then bailing on it closer to the event.
A friend of mine years ago had these words of wisdom: “Always get the tickets. You’ll find a way to go.”
I also love “Always get the tickets.” It is how I try to live my life, and also why I am very tired today… but it was worth it. Two nights in a row of comedy shows. One big one downtown on Saturday, and another one last night at a smaller venue. While I wish these kinds of events started earlier, I am still so happy that we went. Laughter is good medicine!
Barb, thank you for sharing this reflection. The quote you wrote about getting the tickets really resonated with me as just in the last hour an acquaintance reached out to me about a one-woman storytelling show being held in a couple of weeks. I’m going to buy the ticket!
I can catch myself when I’m automatically resisting and think about what’s behind the resistance.
I tend to favor comfort and routine. I think most of us do. Who wants to be uncomfortable?
But it’s exactly when I am out of my comfort zone and a little into the weeds, that real change can happen. Real transformation. So, saying yes, making plans and commitments, doing things that scare me, is where the adventure and mystery live.
”I believe we cannot access our full intelligence and wisdom without some real connection to nature…until we can appreciate and even delight in the soul of other things, even trees and animals, we probably haven’t discovered our own souls either.”
Today’s meditation,
dear Carol Ann,
meets me where I live.
Deeply.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom,
and thank you for your insightful observations. ♥
I am knee deep in sorting and tossing what is not needed when I make a physical move in the near future. I am finding many interesting things. I am now in a big adventu finding me after the adventure of 56 years of marriage.
For me, I am planning more and more adventures in my life connecting with many new friends. I’m going to get my home organized so I can live here more easily and take every possible opportunity for new adventures!
I give a big YES to the adventure of my life by allowing my mind to wander through the past and sit with nostalgia for a moment, then let it flow where it should be, not turning memories into dreams. Peaceful Sunday to all! 🕊
I am trying to figure that out now… do I sell my house or stay awhile…. it’s a major decision and I’m still struggling with it.
Frankly all life is an adventure.
For many years, I have wanted to go to retreat center out in western Massachusetts. I’ve talked about it and talked about it.
My plan this week is to actually schedule time this fall to attend a retreat center finally.
As I’ve aged, I’ve learned that I have to take care of myself first.
I am grateful for the daily reflections that other people share.
I have been writing my gratitudes to about 20 people I know, and I blind carbon copy them on an email. I have enjoyed receiving gratitudes back in reply from some of the recipients.
I have made gratitude my big yes consistently writing in my journal for the last 30 days as well as emailing my gratitude and a grateful video that I create every day. My vibe is on a very positive frequency as a result of this.
May your spiritual creator and my own personal spiritual creator, bless this earth with peace and may peace prevail on earth!
Greeting all, from Williams Arizona. My lovely wife Cheryl and I are on an adventure doing the I – 40 shuffle to Southern California, Ventura County, for a two day to visit with my aging father (93) and step mother (90, my mother died when I was 4) and three sisters. My one living brother, lives in Flagstaff, and we will stop by to say hello on the way home. Yesterday morning I was only in the present to take care of a few last odds and ends to get out of Dodge for four nights. Peace, Love & Light. And Yes To Adventure!
Thank you all. A very nice evening with my sisters, their spouses, Mom and Dad, and a niece and nephew, their spouses and some of their children. Leo Carrillo beach tomorrow morning and visit and eat with the folks in the afternoon. Thanks again for the good travel vibes.
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being quite ill today and yesterday, nothing comes to mind spontaneously. I just feel lousy, having headaches, nose obstructed, Eyes want to fall asleep again and a long travel by train of about at least 9 h are ahead of me today. Nothing more able to contribute today, I can only live a big YES right now how to hopefully manage this day and the journey. Wishing all a beautiful start into this next week.
Take care of yourself,
dear Ose . . .
I do hope
you will be feeling more like yourself
soon . . . ♥
Sorry you are ill, Ose. I hope you were able to sleep on the train, or better yet, postpone your trip. Sending love.
I’m so sorry to read this, Ose! I hope for a smooth recovery and manageable train trip for you.
I hope you feel better too.
I hope you feel better, Ose.
I didn’t really live a big YES to my life today,
although I know how to do it . . .
I don’t know what to tell you,
except that maybe I was just tired or lazy,
which could both be cop-outs
for the real reason.
I let myself
get caught in a quagmire of sorts,
and although I had plenty to do
I didn’t do a single one of them . . .
inertia
put a stranglehold on me,
or I should say
that I allowed inertia
to put a stranglehold on me.
When this happens
I am usually riddled with guilt,
but sometimes I tune into a nasty attitude
and feel rebellious,
both reactions
are inappropriate
and unhelpful.
I’m angry at myself
that I lost the piece of tooth I was supposed to save
for my dental appointment tomorrow,
because I remember clearly
putting it in a small container
in a certain drawer
so I wouldn’t lose it,
but that happened after the rest of the day had been spent.
It was just one of those days . . .
I’m sure I’ll feel better in the morning. ♥
Adventure for me has focused on learning and curiosity, some things I’ve been able to concentrate more on in the past couple of years. It is my intention to continue to focus on these things, no matter what physical or fiscal adjustments I may have to make.
There’s so much out there,
dear Enndee,
that doesn’t cost a thing . . .
keep looking. ♥
Agreed, Sparrow! Thank you!!
I can live a big yes to the adventure of my life by making it my intention to stay in the present & be open to new adventures, people, places.
Living in a new place without too many friends or family has been a challenge. I however, have made it my intention to be open, receptive & alert to possibilities. Little by little I am finding my way.
It’s all good. 😊
I admire the folks who reflect on these pages that have moved to new locales and readjusting their lives. Thank you PKR and all the other folks who have relocated places on the planet.
I need to remind myself that I should say YES to opportunities that come along when my tendency might be to stay home or stay comfy on the couch. I later realize I missed out on something I would have found enjoyable, humorous, inspiring, exciting–so many adjectives out there waiting for me!
My love of hygge outweighs my sense of adventure more often than not. Yet when I think back to some of the most vivid memories of my life so far, they aren’t of me on my couch! They’re the bike tour on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath in 2017, whitewater rafting on the Spokane River many years ago, going to Paris by myself earlier this year. I said yes to my life’s adventure when I joined my improv troupe and every time I perform.
I recently said YES by extending an invitation to an improvised play being performed in a few weeks and now have a table of 7 people, with some of my own improv troupe and their partners. This way I made sure I’ll go, by committing to others, rather than thinking I might get a ticket and then bailing on it closer to the event.
A friend of mine years ago had these words of wisdom: “Always get the tickets. You’ll find a way to go.”
Sharing a couple of those past bike adventures that I blogged about:
2017: https://bikestylelife.com/2017/11/01/bike-touring-round-up-bike-the-gap-co-canal-towpath/
2018: https://bikestylelife.com/2018/06/08/bike-touring-northwest-washington-state-how-our-bike-ferry-train-loop-worked-out/
I also love “Always get the tickets.” It is how I try to live my life, and also why I am very tired today… but it was worth it. Two nights in a row of comedy shows. One big one downtown on Saturday, and another one last night at a smaller venue. While I wish these kinds of events started earlier, I am still so happy that we went. Laughter is good medicine!
Thank you for sharing your blogs 🙂
Barb, thank you for sharing this reflection. The quote you wrote about getting the tickets really resonated with me as just in the last hour an acquaintance reached out to me about a one-woman storytelling show being held in a couple of weeks. I’m going to buy the ticket!
Yay!
I can catch myself when I’m automatically resisting and think about what’s behind the resistance.
I tend to favor comfort and routine. I think most of us do. Who wants to be uncomfortable?
But it’s exactly when I am out of my comfort zone and a little into the weeds, that real change can happen. Real transformation. So, saying yes, making plans and commitments, doing things that scare me, is where the adventure and mystery live.
Thank you Charlie, that helps me out a bit on the benefit and the why of driving here in SoCal. Most definitely out of my comfort zone.
Charlie, I favor comfort and routine too. But however, my desire for variety helps me get out there and expand my hobbies.
I think
we all need to challenge ourselves to be brave,
dear Charlie,
me included.
If you’ll get off of your couch,
I will too. ♥
I think you have to make the big YES your intention because intention creates attention and it also always helps to live from a grateful perspective.
Richard Rohr’s meditation today speaks to this question.
https://cac.org/daily-meditations/soul-and-the-natural-world/
”I believe we cannot access our full intelligence and wisdom without some real connection to nature…until we can appreciate and even delight in the soul of other things, even trees and animals, we probably haven’t discovered our own souls either.”
Today’s meditation,
dear Carol Ann,
meets me where I live.
Deeply.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom,
and thank you for your insightful observations. ♥
I am knee deep in sorting and tossing what is not needed when I make a physical move in the near future. I am finding many interesting things. I am now in a big adventu finding me after the adventure of 56 years of marriage.
This is a major undertaking,
dear Yram,
and I know you have the courage
to do it. ♥
For me, I am planning more and more adventures in my life connecting with many new friends. I’m going to get my home organized so I can live here more easily and take every possible opportunity for new adventures!
I give a big YES to the adventure of my life by allowing my mind to wander through the past and sit with nostalgia for a moment, then let it flow where it should be, not turning memories into dreams. Peaceful Sunday to all! 🕊
My Ngoc, they eventually all come and go.
I am trying to figure that out now… do I sell my house or stay awhile…. it’s a major decision and I’m still struggling with it.
Frankly all life is an adventure.
Wishing everyone a peaceful Sunday.
My advice to myself,
dear Michele,
is to never do anything dramatic
on a down-turn. ♥
Thank you Sparrow, I appreciate that very much 🙂
For many years, I have wanted to go to retreat center out in western Massachusetts. I’ve talked about it and talked about it.
My plan this week is to actually schedule time this fall to attend a retreat center finally.
As I’ve aged, I’ve learned that I have to take care of myself first.
I am grateful for the daily reflections that other people share.
I have been writing my gratitudes to about 20 people I know, and I blind carbon copy them on an email. I have enjoyed receiving gratitudes back in reply from some of the recipients.
I have made gratitude my big yes consistently writing in my journal for the last 30 days as well as emailing my gratitude and a grateful video that I create every day. My vibe is on a very positive frequency as a result of this.
May your spiritual creator and my own personal spiritual creator, bless this earth with peace and may peace prevail on earth!
I can live a big “Yes” to the adventure of my life by staying the course. If it aint broken, don’t fix it.
Greeting all, from Williams Arizona. My lovely wife Cheryl and I are on an adventure doing the I – 40 shuffle to Southern California, Ventura County, for a two day to visit with my aging father (93) and step mother (90, my mother died when I was 4) and three sisters. My one living brother, lives in Flagstaff, and we will stop by to say hello on the way home. Yesterday morning I was only in the present to take care of a few last odds and ends to get out of Dodge for four nights. Peace, Love & Light. And Yes To Adventure!
Thank you all. A very nice evening with my sisters, their spouses, Mom and Dad, and a niece and nephew, their spouses and some of their children. Leo Carrillo beach tomorrow morning and visit and eat with the folks in the afternoon. Thanks again for the good travel vibes.
Sounds like a nice time with family! Enjoy the beach and seeing your folks.
Joseph, I hope you have a wonderful time with family! Yes To Adventure!!
Indeed . . .
yes to the adventure,
dear Joseph.
Happy Trails,
for you and your lovely wife,
Cheryl. ♥
May your journey be blessed Joseph. 🙏🏻
Enjoy every bit of it. Safe travels.🙏🏻🩷
May you find all doing well and enjoy your time on the road with Cheryl.
It sounds like a lovely get away. May peace be your companion.
Safe travels and enjoy time with your family.
By living my dharma, staying in the present moment the best I can, and allowing my light to shine brightly so I can see all of the blessings more clearly.
Happy Sunday ☀️
A happy day to you too SunnyPatti.