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  1. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    3 days ago

    My mind is on supporting my son and my daughter this week. Both have big challenges (one work and the other health) which can be exhausting in different ways but rewarding. I mentioned to my son over the week that his sister would love to hear from him more and she told me he txt her. That made my day!

  2. Ose
    Ose
    3 days ago

    if falling asleep in time at night is to be considered a daily task, this could be done by me with much more appreciation and intention, besides taking the other side of the coin, on being fully awake and aware, for example during meditation. Balance and equanimity. Wishing all a sound sleep and a day full of joy and happiness.

    1. Mary
      Mary Mantei
      2 days ago

      Intention and good rest counts, Ose. 🩷

  3. Cathie
    Cathie
    3 days ago

    Well how about tomorrow…There are routines or disciplines that I do daily- such as prayer, silence, meditation, etc. that since I practice daily can become routine and I don’t approach those times and the relationship with the appreciation and attention that I could.
    So tomorrow I will keep this post in mind and consciously bring a more focused attentiveness and gratefulness into my practice.💕

  4. Amber Maddox
    Amber
    3 days ago

    I could actually slow down while sweeping 🧹 the kitchen, pause take in the moment, breathe, look around and down! Be grateful I am standing here at this moment in my beautiful 🏠. Just maybe I won’t complain about my back aching if I just take a pause! 😉

  5. pkr29022
    pkr
    3 days ago

    One task does not come to mind @ this time. I will try to remain aware, present, as I go about my day & maintain an attitude of gratitude for all. 🕊️🩷

  6. Mary
    Mary
    3 days ago

    I can do home cleaning and organizing tasks with gratefulness for the comforts and conveniences of my home.
    I am thinking also about getting myself ready to leave my house. Showering, getting dressed, fixing my hair and applying sunscreen can all be done with love and appreciation for my body.

  7. Yram
    Yram
    3 days ago

    I want to thank you all for the good wishes for my husband’s transition to rehab. It seems like it is a place for healing of body and mind. The environment is bright and the staff competent and cheerful.
    I am working on the rest for myself part. I hope not to overload myself with my expectations. A friend said .. be a loving wife and not the main caregiver. Let others do their job.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Your friend is wise.
      I’m so happy that you like the rehab center.
      You so deserve a break, Yram.
      I hope you will be able to give yourself rest and relaxation.
      ♥️♥️♥️

  8. Yram
    Yram
    3 days ago

    Every task I do today will have to be approached with intention. I am in a very vulnerable state of distraction and need to be aware of safety. My plate is very full of chores I usually don’t do.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Please be gentle with yourself Yram.

    2. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      I will keep you in my heart,
      dear Yram . . .
      it will take time to adjust to your husband being in rehab.
      Be kind to yourself
      and don’t try to do too much
      until you are comfortable. ♥

  9. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol
    3 days ago

    My daily walk…I will take the walk intent on noticing nature and with deep appreciation for the fact that I can walk without aid. There was a time in my life when that would not have been true.

  10. D
    Drea
    3 days ago

    I have it in my mind that I have to “power out” exercise, like the dog’s walk and swimming at the lap pool. Instead, I can approach those tasks with intention by noticing the mobility of my body and the dog’s body, and appreciating the cool water in the pool, and my breath.

  11. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    3 days ago

    Ya know, this is a great question.
    I will try to be calmer and have more appreciation while driving to and from a job today. It’s about an hour each way through some of the busiest roads in America.
    Yesterday, I became very agitated a few times with other drivers.
    Today I will attempt to keep things in perspective
    and let calmness guide me. And, I’ll try to keep in mind how lucky I am to have work, and a car that functions, and that I am able to do these things at all.

    1. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      2 days ago

      I experienced a bit of agitation myself Charlie on my drive through Albuquerque yesterday. Enter on the north side and go all the way through on I-25 to the south side, where the airport is. Midday traffic heading south and 5:00 pm traffic coming home. I have a feeling if you live in Albuquerque you are asked to disable your blinkers before getting behind the wheel!

  12. Michele
    Michele
    3 days ago

    I am grateful for it all … today is my 56th birthday 🙂 I am off the rest of the week and Monday too… day started off great with no alarm and getting to sleep in. Taking my cat for a vet check up, I have a wonderful English High Tea planned later with my daughter, then treating myself to a relaxing massage this evening.
    I am grateful for this site, all of you who make it awesome, real, lifting each other up.
    https://nationaltoday.com/today/
    I will appreciate cute baby sea cows today too- https://nationaltoday.com/today/

    1. Michele
      Michele
      2 days ago

      Thank you Everyone for all your birthday wishes – I had an amazing day and felt loved.

      1. Robin Ann
        Robin Ann
        2 days ago

        So glad you had a great one!

    2. Mary
      Mary Mantei
      2 days ago

      Happy happy Day, Michele.🩷

    3. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      2 days ago

      Another trip around the sun. Isn’t it Grand!

    4. Laura
      Laura
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday! 🎂 Celebrate all week!

    5. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday Michele! Enjoy your time with your daughter and your week off!! Especially the massage!

    6. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      How nice,
      dear Michele,
      that you can have a little holiday with your birthday . . .
      you’re already planning ahead. 🙂
      A very Happy Birthday. ♥

    7. Anna
      Anna
      3 days ago

      Happy birthday dear Michele!

    8. Cathie
      Cathie
      3 days ago

      🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊🎁

    9. D
      Dawn Elaine Bowie
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday!!

    10. pkr29022
      pkr
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday Michele.🥳
      Birthday Blessings to You….🕊️🩷🙏🏻

    11. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Happy birthday Michele!
      As I sit here drinking my morning cup of hot tea, I’m thinking about how wonderful a high tea would be. I will have to look into going to one myself! Enjoy!!!

    12. Yram
      Yram
      3 days ago

      Happy birthday day. It sounds like you have some activities planned. You are a gift to us and others in your life.

    13. Yram
      Yram
      3 days ago

      Thank you for letting us know the theme of the day. I love today….lifting each other up day. So timely for me

    14. D
      Drea
      3 days ago

      Happy birthday Michele!

    15. Charlie T
      Charlie T
      3 days ago

      Hey! Happy birthday, Michele!
      Enjoy your day and congratulations on another trip around the sun ☀️

    16. Patti
      sunnypatti
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday! Enjoy your time off.

    17. L
      Loc Tran
      3 days ago

      Happy birthday, Michele.

  13. Patti
    sunnypatti
    3 days ago

    I have some particular chores I want to do today, so I will take special care to do them with intention and be grateful that I am able to do them.

  14. Antoinette88615
    Antoinette
    3 days ago

    Follow Truth and let go of my falsehood!

  15. Avril
    Avril
    3 days ago

    I have a meeting today about potentially reorganizing the structure of my program and other community-oriented holistic programs in our health care system. I came up with the idea of creating a hub to integrate these programs over two years ago and it’s been like turning a barge–one millimeter at a time. The idea is finally coming to fruition. We can help our clients and patients to access great free high-quality services. We can increase our visibility. I will be fully present and fully grateful in the meeting this morning.

    1. Mary
      Mary Mantei
      2 days ago

      Well done, Avril. Aren’t you glad you started 2 years ago?🩷

    2. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      This sounds so wonderful, Avril!

    3. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 days ago

      Awesome!!

    4. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      You must feel like a million bucks,
      dear Avril,
      at the progression of your concept.
      Take some time
      to bask in it a little bit. ♥

    5. Yram
      Yram
      3 days ago

      I am excited for you. Your passion will be the push for success. You are a positive enforcer for a healthy world.

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