Today was a marvelous day with many marcelous moments in the mountains, where the already warming sun, the mountains, the clean air and the clouds below created an almost magic atmosphere. So beautiful. Grateful also that things go well for my friends and my sister and her daughter, my niece, who celebrated her 5th anniversary with her partner, enjoying being on a special Christmas Market with handycrafts in Hamburg in an old renovated factory hall. And right now it is again already early morning again, so i will hurry up and will fall asleep in the second i will lay down. Usually this goes well, too 😊
What is going well in my life
is this . . .
my heart is beating,
lungs are breathing,
and although a little stiff and sore,
I am mobile,
which I wouldn’t be today
if not for the development of replacement parts.
All of my body’s senses work . . .
I can smell the coffee my husband brings me,
taste forbidden chocolate
that was not to be opened until Christmas day . . .
I can see the dust bunnies that will be spirited away tomorrow,
hear both cats purring next to me,
one whose voice sounds like violets would sound
if they could sing,
and the other whose purr
sounds more like a growl or a rake being drawn across gravel.
While it is cold and wintry outside,
I am toasty warm by the fireplace
with a patchwork throw lying across my legs.
My printer is working,
and the laundry is washing.
All’s good in this house tonight . . .
my soul wants for nothing.
Allah Akbar.
God is Great. ♥
Despite the terrible news of a shooting at Brown University in Providence yesterday I tried to focus on the positives today. We had a beautiful few inches of snow last night and I went to a Big band Xmas concert in my new town. Folks over 55 were treated to a ticket, free drink and popcorn. Cute little theater too. Really enjoyed it!
I live in a country that is peaceful, I have clean water and a warm house .
Tonight I met in our Sunday night meeting and I was able to let go of a lot of things and I’m grateful- even if sometimes things can feel challenging I don’t want to say that some emotions that are currently coming up aren’t. I can’t pretend that I feel good . Brother David talked about this once before I think ? He said that we can’t always be grateful for everything that happens but? I’ll have to go look this up again actually , because I can’t remember. I just know I appreciate him not saying I had to fake feelings that were cling up. Everyone has those days or hours where stuff happens and I for one had one today . But I can still see how many things are going well.
I can swallow my spiced hot cocoa.
The furnace is keeping this room warm on a frigid day.
I received a text from a friend who is very bitter about life. I recalled all I have right now and not dwell on my losses like she was suggesting.
All is well. I am safe & warm.
Enjoying a cup of coffee with my toast, listening to Christmas music playing in the background. I feel peace.
I am blessed. 🙏🏻
All is well.
🕊️💕
I’m at my sister-in-law’s house where I spent the night after her annual holiday party yesterday. I see friends of hers and of my brother’s that I only know through this party, and yet we can pick up and have a great long conversation and then part again for another year. She set up the coffee pot for me and I’ve had my first strong hot cup while reading a new book of poetry that arrived yesterday in the mail just before I left to drive up here. Perfect timing. The house is warm and one of her big furry cats walked through and gave me a morning meow. In a while when the other guests are up, I will bake muffins from the batter I made yesterday and brought with me. Peace and comfort abound.
The book: How We Are Not Alone. Her shop with this, other books, writing prompts, tiny dioramas she makes, and more https://mayastein.com/shop-1
My heart is becoming purer. It’s most reflective in my eating habits as discussed in my answer yesterday. My blood sugar is heading on the right track at least for now. I measure it every other day, and my dad helps me. The previous 3 readings are: 169, 164, and 149. Even the 149 is still high but at least trending in the right direction. Eating healthier isn’t hard for me. It all points back to purity.
My Ngoc, it would turn out disasterous for you. You’d have to constantly push yourself, and there’s only so much nurturing we can do. Nature is undefeated.
Heather, I’ve heard the saying before and believe it at least on a surface level. I also believe that people can have hidden motives for that too when considering the layers, and I was one of them based on my answer yesterday and response to Mary’s comment. Getting to the root and cleaning that up leads to consistency.
What do I notice is going well? I started to list these things and quickly realized the list would be too incredibly long.
What is going well? EVERYTHING quite frankly. I have a wonderful Sunday planned visiting the market and wandering in sunshine in search of a cinnamon bun. Hope you all have a lovely Sunday that is restful or at least includes a treat!
HH, this made me smile out loud. I read it to my husband, who is always in search of the perfect cinnamon bun. His answer? “Doesn’t get any better than that!” I hope you found that treat, and thanks for the smile.❄️❤️❄️
I am here, awake and alive, practicing my morning routine in the quietness of my home, and in a little while, I will get to go teach yoga to a lovely group of people. My path is going well! I am so grateful to be doing what I am doing. I have learned so much about myself and still am, and its soul-satisfying to be able to share something that has given me so much 🧘🏼♀️🕉️
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Today was a marvelous day with many marcelous moments in the mountains, where the already warming sun, the mountains, the clean air and the clouds below created an almost magic atmosphere. So beautiful. Grateful also that things go well for my friends and my sister and her daughter, my niece, who celebrated her 5th anniversary with her partner, enjoying being on a special Christmas Market with handycrafts in Hamburg in an old renovated factory hall. And right now it is again already early morning again, so i will hurry up and will fall asleep in the second i will lay down. Usually this goes well, too 😊
What is going well in my life
is this . . .
my heart is beating,
lungs are breathing,
and although a little stiff and sore,
I am mobile,
which I wouldn’t be today
if not for the development of replacement parts.
All of my body’s senses work . . .
I can smell the coffee my husband brings me,
taste forbidden chocolate
that was not to be opened until Christmas day . . .
I can see the dust bunnies that will be spirited away tomorrow,
hear both cats purring next to me,
one whose voice sounds like violets would sound
if they could sing,
and the other whose purr
sounds more like a growl or a rake being drawn across gravel.
While it is cold and wintry outside,
I am toasty warm by the fireplace
with a patchwork throw lying across my legs.
My printer is working,
and the laundry is washing.
All’s good in this house tonight . . .
my soul wants for nothing.
Allah Akbar.
God is Great. ♥
Despite the terrible news of a shooting at Brown University in Providence yesterday I tried to focus on the positives today. We had a beautiful few inches of snow last night and I went to a Big band Xmas concert in my new town. Folks over 55 were treated to a ticket, free drink and popcorn. Cute little theater too. Really enjoyed it!
I live in a country that is peaceful, I have clean water and a warm house .
Tonight I met in our Sunday night meeting and I was able to let go of a lot of things and I’m grateful- even if sometimes things can feel challenging I don’t want to say that some emotions that are currently coming up aren’t. I can’t pretend that I feel good . Brother David talked about this once before I think ? He said that we can’t always be grateful for everything that happens but? I’ll have to go look this up again actually , because I can’t remember. I just know I appreciate him not saying I had to fake feelings that were cling up. Everyone has those days or hours where stuff happens and I for one had one today . But I can still see how many things are going well.
I can swallow my spiced hot cocoa.
The furnace is keeping this room warm on a frigid day.
I received a text from a friend who is very bitter about life. I recalled all I have right now and not dwell on my losses like she was suggesting.
Dear Yram , I appreciate how you said – I can swallow my hot chocolate! Isn’t this true ? Thank you . Today I don’t want to dwell in my losses .
All is well. I am safe & warm.
Enjoying a cup of coffee with my toast, listening to Christmas music playing in the background. I feel peace.
I am blessed. 🙏🏻
All is well.
🕊️💕
I’m at my sister-in-law’s house where I spent the night after her annual holiday party yesterday. I see friends of hers and of my brother’s that I only know through this party, and yet we can pick up and have a great long conversation and then part again for another year. She set up the coffee pot for me and I’ve had my first strong hot cup while reading a new book of poetry that arrived yesterday in the mail just before I left to drive up here. Perfect timing. The house is warm and one of her big furry cats walked through and gave me a morning meow. In a while when the other guests are up, I will bake muffins from the batter I made yesterday and brought with me. Peace and comfort abound.
The book: How We Are Not Alone. Her shop with this, other books, writing prompts, tiny dioramas she makes, and more https://mayastein.com/shop-1
My family’s favorite favorite bran muffin recipe: https://biketoworkbarb.blogspot.com/2024/07/classic-all-branbran-buds-muffin-recipe.html?m=1
Barb do you have that book ?
Yes I do. I read Maya’s poetry through signing up for her email and on her site, too.
In this moment, I am well. In this moment, I am safe. In this moment, I have what I need.
To be enough
and to have enough,
dear Charlie,
is certainly something to be grateful for.
To be well
is a bonus. 🙂
Music drifts though….candles glow…..
It’s a nice temperature inside. Coffee is hot and tastes good. My body feels strong. The dogs are calm.
My heart is becoming purer. It’s most reflective in my eating habits as discussed in my answer yesterday. My blood sugar is heading on the right track at least for now. I measure it every other day, and my dad helps me. The previous 3 readings are: 169, 164, and 149. Even the 149 is still high but at least trending in the right direction. Eating healthier isn’t hard for me. It all points back to purity.
Yup, my Loc 😍 keep going. At least you enjoy eating vegetables. Just imagine if I was the one that have diabetes and I don’t like vegetables 🤔
My Ngoc, it would turn out disasterous for you. You’d have to constantly push yourself, and there’s only so much nurturing we can do. Nature is undefeated.
We are what we eat!
In that case, some significant percentage of me is chocolate and coffee!
🙂
Heather, I’ve heard the saying before and believe it at least on a surface level. I also believe that people can have hidden motives for that too when considering the layers, and I was one of them based on my answer yesterday and response to Mary’s comment. Getting to the root and cleaning that up leads to consistency.
What do I notice is going well? I started to list these things and quickly realized the list would be too incredibly long.
What is going well? EVERYTHING quite frankly. I have a wonderful Sunday planned visiting the market and wandering in sunshine in search of a cinnamon bun. Hope you all have a lovely Sunday that is restful or at least includes a treat!
Very well said, Heather: short, sweet, and straight to the point.
HH, this made me smile out loud. I read it to my husband, who is always in search of the perfect cinnamon bun. His answer? “Doesn’t get any better than that!” I hope you found that treat, and thanks for the smile.❄️❤️❄️
My kids are happy, healthy and doing well. I’m proud of each of them.
Happy Sunday everyone.
I’m proud of my boy too,
dear Michele . . . ♥
Always a plus when I speak with my adult children and the vibe of turmoil/chaos is at bay for them.
How’s that,
dear Joseph? ♥
They both have had their fair share of turmoil and chaos.
I called out from greeting at church this morning. I don’t have to wrestle the snow off my car just yet and can stay in.
I am here, awake and alive, practicing my morning routine in the quietness of my home, and in a little while, I will get to go teach yoga to a lovely group of people. My path is going well! I am so grateful to be doing what I am doing. I have learned so much about myself and still am, and its soul-satisfying to be able to share something that has given me so much 🧘🏼♀️🕉️