What is busy?
I’ve made myself very busy in my life,
and gloried in it . . .
briefly.
Working hard to redeem myself
from a life misspent
(by everyone else’s standards),
I barely had time to cook myself a meal.
I was working in a residence
that housed people with special needs,
and since my time there
covered many meals,
I did indeed eat on the job,
so to speak.
Squeezing in regular tasks
such as laundry and visits to the vet
was another thing though.
Someone
suggested to me
that I go back to school part-time . . .
I said I didn’t have the time,
but eventually bit the bullet
and did it.
This taught me
that ‘busy’ is relative . . .
there is always time for the important things.
Busyness
has nothing at all to do
with finding gratitude in a day,
and now,
although I am not working
or going to school,
my time fills up with other things.
I don’t have to squeeze in the laundry anymore,
and there is ample time
to take the cats to the vet,
but I still need to pay attention
and be grateful
for the little things . . .
that the sun rose on my face this morning,
that my husband loves me,
that Sophie lives on at 19 years,
that my blessings
are too numerous to mention.
Even on my busiest days
I am grateful for the ‘extra’ time I have now
and try my best
to use it wisely,
for today
will never come again.
Today was a busy day, just arrived home again. In the midst of all which needed to be done – calling the dear ones of yesterday how they are today (and they both are well and doing well), preparing for the concert in order to be present and host of a little muiscal matinee at my working place with four musicians, afterwards meeting dear friends, as another friend had invited us for an extensive lunchtime with playing cards afterwards – Just busy all day, but in a positive and joyful way, I simply smiled to all the ones I encounterd, fully present, and happy to be with them, said hello all dear ones with a big hug and said good bye with a big hug also. It was a beautiful sunny day for all concerned.
My son comes to see me every Sunday morning. Today, we planted wild flowers in my backyard flower bed and begonias in the front porch flower bed. Every time I open the front door and see the begonias, I smile. They have really perked up. They like their new home. Next Sunday, Mother’s Day, I will go to his house to see the animals they have rescued as well as their own pets. I enjoy playing with and cuddling the numerous cats. It will be a fun Mother’s Day. I doubt I will have any extremely busy moments. I do plan to visit my next door neighbors and will take them some spice muffins I baked yesterday. This question helps me notice the many things I might just take for granted.
My intention is to be present today. And every day.
So I will pause and take in all of my senses.
I won’t really have any busy moments, since I’m on vacation, so this should be easy.
Yesterday I went snorkeling and saw many different kinds of fish. Just watching them go about their business was absolutely fantastic. I hope to get out again today. I need to carry that experience with me.
I’m so happy that I had the chance to do this. It is a very rare opportunity for me.
In the midst of the busiest moment, I acknowledge the gift of it in my health. Because I have good health to handle this productive day. Happy Sunday to all! 💐
Coming to this site is how I’m acknowledging the gifts of the day. Although I desire to grow spiritually, right now it’s a challenge to focus myself and this practice gives me a space to re-center for a moment. So many gifts: husband, daughter, cats, friends, extended family, house, garden, health, another day, retirement. Grateful for all of you showing up.
I acknowledge the gifts of the day at an early Mass this morning! Still very chilly here in New England. Going to my friend Mike’s house for some home made lentil soup. Happy Sunday all 🌞
It is Sunday – a time of Sabbath rest for some of us. So I will focus on how I can best do that by appreciating the sunshine, my husband and our sweet dog, good friends a little later on, a warm shower, with attention to the Holiness of it all.
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What is busy?
I’ve made myself very busy in my life,
and gloried in it . . .
briefly.
Working hard to redeem myself
from a life misspent
(by everyone else’s standards),
I barely had time to cook myself a meal.
I was working in a residence
that housed people with special needs,
and since my time there
covered many meals,
I did indeed eat on the job,
so to speak.
Squeezing in regular tasks
such as laundry and visits to the vet
was another thing though.
Someone
suggested to me
that I go back to school part-time . . .
I said I didn’t have the time,
but eventually bit the bullet
and did it.
This taught me
that ‘busy’ is relative . . .
there is always time for the important things.
Busyness
has nothing at all to do
with finding gratitude in a day,
and now,
although I am not working
or going to school,
my time fills up with other things.
I don’t have to squeeze in the laundry anymore,
and there is ample time
to take the cats to the vet,
but I still need to pay attention
and be grateful
for the little things . . .
that the sun rose on my face this morning,
that my husband loves me,
that Sophie lives on at 19 years,
that my blessings
are too numerous to mention.
Even on my busiest days
I am grateful for the ‘extra’ time I have now
and try my best
to use it wisely,
for today
will never come again.
Today was a busy day, just arrived home again. In the midst of all which needed to be done – calling the dear ones of yesterday how they are today (and they both are well and doing well), preparing for the concert in order to be present and host of a little muiscal matinee at my working place with four musicians, afterwards meeting dear friends, as another friend had invited us for an extensive lunchtime with playing cards afterwards – Just busy all day, but in a positive and joyful way, I simply smiled to all the ones I encounterd, fully present, and happy to be with them, said hello all dear ones with a big hug and said good bye with a big hug also. It was a beautiful sunny day for all concerned.
It sounds just perfect,
dear Ose . . . ♥
Whatever I am doing has a history that needs to be remembered. I will give thought to that history and will be thankful for it.
My son comes to see me every Sunday morning. Today, we planted wild flowers in my backyard flower bed and begonias in the front porch flower bed. Every time I open the front door and see the begonias, I smile. They have really perked up. They like their new home. Next Sunday, Mother’s Day, I will go to his house to see the animals they have rescued as well as their own pets. I enjoy playing with and cuddling the numerous cats. It will be a fun Mother’s Day. I doubt I will have any extremely busy moments. I do plan to visit my next door neighbors and will take them some spice muffins I baked yesterday. This question helps me notice the many things I might just take for granted.
My intention is to be present today. And every day.
So I will pause and take in all of my senses.
I won’t really have any busy moments, since I’m on vacation, so this should be easy.
Yesterday I went snorkeling and saw many different kinds of fish. Just watching them go about their business was absolutely fantastic. I hope to get out again today. I need to carry that experience with me.
I’m so happy that I had the chance to do this. It is a very rare opportunity for me.
Charlie, I’m happy you’ve had the chance to take the vacation and snorkel and observe the fish.
Stop. Look. Go.
Remember my breath & stay in the present moment. Be here & now.
Happy Sunday All.
🕊️🩷
In the midst of the busiest moment, I acknowledge the gift of it in my health. Because I have good health to handle this productive day. Happy Sunday to all! 💐
My Ngoc, good health goes a long ways when there’s brainwork involved.
Coming to this site is how I’m acknowledging the gifts of the day. Although I desire to grow spiritually, right now it’s a challenge to focus myself and this practice gives me a space to re-center for a moment. So many gifts: husband, daughter, cats, friends, extended family, house, garden, health, another day, retirement. Grateful for all of you showing up.
Grateful you are here, Barb 🙂
Ditto!
I acknowledge the gifts of the day at an early Mass this morning! Still very chilly here in New England. Going to my friend Mike’s house for some home made lentil soup. Happy Sunday all 🌞
It is Sunday – a time of Sabbath rest for some of us. So I will focus on how I can best do that by appreciating the sunshine, my husband and our sweet dog, good friends a little later on, a warm shower, with attention to the Holiness of it all.
I have an easy Sunday going for me.
Pause to feel my senses. The temperature, smells, colors, quality of light, sounds, movement, flavors.
There is so much to see,
smell, feel,
hear and taste,
dear Drea,
even on the most ‘busy’ days,
isn’t there,
dear Drea?
There really is!
Pausing throughout the day to focus on the breath.
Wishing everyone a peaceful relaxing Sunday.
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I will practice Stop. Look. Go often throughout my day…..acknowledging my multitude of blessings each time.
I can be present, breath, notice and be grateful.