I want to live today
like I practice doing every day,
whether I am productive or not,
which is a very different issue.
It’s all about mindfulness,
which begets all the other good things . . .
kindness,
generosity of spirit,
compassion,
and love
to name a few.
I’ve been practicing presence,
it seems,
for a very long time,
and some days,
(like a few last week)
it seems like I haven’t learned a thing,
but there are others
when my heart sings
and I feel at One with the Universe
and everyone and everything
that inhabits this Space.
It seems important though,
to honor the value of even those days where I am laid low
and have failed miserably.
It’s humbling to accept them for what they are,
but I also learn and grow a little through them too.
It’s worth all of the ‘bad’ days
to experience even one of these other days.
I may not learn so much from them,
but they nourish me
and show me what is possible
for whatever may befall me in the future. ♥
Well, I wish I had the energy to get some stuff done or do anything really. Instead, I’m being very lazy and
Just chillin at home and not doing anything productive at all. Except for answering the daily question. 😁
Today I want to live with intention.
I intend to stay in the present moment.
I intend to be kind & loving to All.
I intend to be grateful.
I intend to speak with integrity.
I intend to speak less & listen more.
I intend to laugh often, walk long & breathe deep.
Happy Sunday All.
🕊️♥️
Oh, this is a good one to write on a post-it and put on my bathroom mirror where I’d see it every morning.
I want to live with energy and attention, kindness toward myself and others, a sense of purpose in living my values.
I’ve already started on attention with the reflection time of reading poetry, writing in my journal, now coming here.
Today I need to focus energy and attention on cleaning out two refrigerators, the one in the kitchen and the old one in the garage, and making the grocery list for next weekend’s family feast on Saturday. The energy I bring into something that feels useful or productive is almost always multiplied, so if I’m really on a roll I’ll also do some cleaning and organizing in some kitchen drawers and cupboards. All this will help Future Me next Thursday and Friday when I’m doing my cooking prep, spread out to make it easier on Saturday.
I want to be more accepting of the trials and tribulations of life. I resist and resent these challenges, which means I am often out of sorts and unhappy. I have been sick for over a week–a rarity for me–and have had more time to dwell on things.
I am tired of dealing with my husbands multiple health challenges, but that doesn’t make them go away. Today I will try to live in acceptance of what is, rather than what I wish it was.
Take a break even a small one. Your body may be telling you to do that. I assume your husband is in good hands. Take the rest you need. I am speaking from experience. Hugs
I hope you feel better, Linda. I also hope you give yourself grace with everything else you are dealing with. I can only imagine how you must feel, so I’m sending you peace and a big hug.
May renewed health be on its way to you Linda. Sometimes it helps me to reframe life’s challenges and difficulties as complications. I seem to deal with overcoming complications a bit more smoothly in my head and heart.
You have many challenges before you,
dear Linda,
caring for your husband
is a big challenge on its own.
Being sick
on top of everything else
must feel close to unbearable . . .
I feel for you
and pray that you have the strength,
and most importantly,
ask for help. ♥
Today I want to step lightly with my carbon foot print. It’s a recycling trash week so there’s stuff for that trash bin. I want to be a listener with a friend’s group this afternoon. My focus is to be of service to God and others, listening to Creator for how I’m to be led in my actions. Wishes for a Blessed & Restful Sunday all☮️
I love reading everyone’s reflections.
Today I want to find the positive- Notice things for which I can feel grateful. I want to recognize how life is a “blink and you miss it” speck in time. I want to speak less and listen more (im already pretty quiet so it should be a library) I want to think before I speak. The other day after a social event I thought my words had been potentially insensitive although no one around me reacted- I want to do better- quiet should do that for now.
I want to show love to myself today and love to those around me I down loaded Ngoc’s recommended App and want to explore my guilt, fear and grief about my son and see what else may be lurking in their company 💔
Today I want to laugh and feel joy. I miss those things.
I will walk softly and carry a big ready heart.
Planning a trip! I found out last week I was eligible for some vacation time payout (which they have not ever done). We are not getting a bonus this year which has not happened in 11 yrs. So I plan to explore taking a vacation back to Europe for 2026! My car will also be paid off Oct 2026!!
I want to live today by being still and being grateful to be alive to participate in each moment as the Divine in me whisper in my ear, open my eyes and heart, … and to love myself and love all beings and be curious with awe. “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Marcus Aurelius
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I want to live today
like I practice doing every day,
whether I am productive or not,
which is a very different issue.
It’s all about mindfulness,
which begets all the other good things . . .
kindness,
generosity of spirit,
compassion,
and love
to name a few.
I’ve been practicing presence,
it seems,
for a very long time,
and some days,
(like a few last week)
it seems like I haven’t learned a thing,
but there are others
when my heart sings
and I feel at One with the Universe
and everyone and everything
that inhabits this Space.
It seems important though,
to honor the value of even those days where I am laid low
and have failed miserably.
It’s humbling to accept them for what they are,
but I also learn and grow a little through them too.
It’s worth all of the ‘bad’ days
to experience even one of these other days.
I may not learn so much from them,
but they nourish me
and show me what is possible
for whatever may befall me in the future. ♥
Winter is a time to slow down though so it is ok to have no productive days ☺️
Yes,
dear Robin Ann . . .
I call it semi-hibernation. 🙂
I once read the ‘future’ is not more than the cumulation of present moments. It is never tomorrow. It is always now.
I love this,
dear Joseph!
Thank you . . . ♥
living joyfully and peacefully, kind and with an open heart for the ones encountered.
Well, I wish I had the energy to get some stuff done or do anything really. Instead, I’m being very lazy and
Just chillin at home and not doing anything productive at all. Except for answering the daily question. 😁
Pretty much,
me too,
dear Charlie,
and it has felt so good. 🙂
With sensitivity to the written word: I read over my thesis today and started a good challenging book. It’s really creativity.
Today I want to live with intention.
I intend to stay in the present moment.
I intend to be kind & loving to All.
I intend to be grateful.
I intend to speak with integrity.
I intend to speak less & listen more.
I intend to laugh often, walk long & breathe deep.
Happy Sunday All.
🕊️♥️
“…walk long & breathe deep.”
Yes,
dear PKR,
yes. ♥
Oh, this is a good one to write on a post-it and put on my bathroom mirror where I’d see it every morning.
I want to live with energy and attention, kindness toward myself and others, a sense of purpose in living my values.
I’ve already started on attention with the reflection time of reading poetry, writing in my journal, now coming here.
Today I need to focus energy and attention on cleaning out two refrigerators, the one in the kitchen and the old one in the garage, and making the grocery list for next weekend’s family feast on Saturday. The energy I bring into something that feels useful or productive is almost always multiplied, so if I’m really on a roll I’ll also do some cleaning and organizing in some kitchen drawers and cupboards. All this will help Future Me next Thursday and Friday when I’m doing my cooking prep, spread out to make it easier on Saturday.
Have a Satisfying Sunday, all.
I want to be more accepting of the trials and tribulations of life. I resist and resent these challenges, which means I am often out of sorts and unhappy. I have been sick for over a week–a rarity for me–and have had more time to dwell on things.
I am tired of dealing with my husbands multiple health challenges, but that doesn’t make them go away. Today I will try to live in acceptance of what is, rather than what I wish it was.
Take a break even a small one. Your body may be telling you to do that. I assume your husband is in good hands. Take the rest you need. I am speaking from experience. Hugs
I hope you feel better, Linda. I also hope you give yourself grace with everything else you are dealing with. I can only imagine how you must feel, so I’m sending you peace and a big hug.
Wishing you healing energy and a speedy recovery Linda.
May renewed health be on its way to you Linda. Sometimes it helps me to reframe life’s challenges and difficulties as complications. I seem to deal with overcoming complications a bit more smoothly in my head and heart.
Linda, I hope you feel better soon. 🙏🏻
Be gentle with yourself. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate. Love & hugs to you. 🤗♥️
You have many challenges before you,
dear Linda,
caring for your husband
is a big challenge on its own.
Being sick
on top of everything else
must feel close to unbearable . . .
I feel for you
and pray that you have the strength,
and most importantly,
ask for help. ♥
Today I want to step lightly with my carbon foot print. It’s a recycling trash week so there’s stuff for that trash bin. I want to be a listener with a friend’s group this afternoon. My focus is to be of service to God and others, listening to Creator for how I’m to be led in my actions. Wishes for a Blessed & Restful Sunday all☮️
I want to live today with purpose, meaning, kindness, generosity, perspective, a forgiving, positive attitude, ….
I want to live fearlessly, & positively. I want to have as much fun as possible today. & come off as grateful to my customers & team.
I love reading everyone’s reflections.
Today I want to find the positive- Notice things for which I can feel grateful. I want to recognize how life is a “blink and you miss it” speck in time. I want to speak less and listen more (im already pretty quiet so it should be a library) I want to think before I speak. The other day after a social event I thought my words had been potentially insensitive although no one around me reacted- I want to do better- quiet should do that for now.
I want to show love to myself today and love to those around me I down loaded Ngoc’s recommended App and want to explore my guilt, fear and grief about my son and see what else may be lurking in their company 💔
Today I want to laugh and feel joy. I miss those things.
I will walk softly and carry a big ready heart.
“I will walk softly and carry a big ready heart.” <- An absolutely beautiful and inspiring sentence. Thank you for this.
I liked this sentence too . . . ♥
Planning a trip! I found out last week I was eligible for some vacation time payout (which they have not ever done). We are not getting a bonus this year which has not happened in 11 yrs. So I plan to explore taking a vacation back to Europe for 2026! My car will also be paid off Oct 2026!!
Awesome!
Congrats on taking a trip and no more car payments 😉 Carla
With creativity, love, and gratefulness.
I want to live today by being still and being grateful to be alive to participate in each moment as the Divine in me whisper in my ear, open my eyes and heart, … and to love myself and love all beings and be curious with awe. “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Marcus Aurelius
I like that quotation, thank you for sharing
Stoicism.
Thank you for sharing the quotation from Marcus Aurelius. Writing that one in my journal.
I will be present, patient, grateful, and kind.
I love this. Thank you, I will try it on myself today.