I’ll get out for a walk. Doesn’t come closer to embodiment than that. Triggers more than one value: spiritual (a connection with nature) and a healthy functioning being {putting one leg in front of the other for a while).
Being more aware of those times when I am called upon to be someone else’s angel on earth. I have received blessings from other angels. I want to also be a blessing to others.
I had to put down my beloved cat today. He would have been 15 next month. This was such a hard decision to make. Deeply held values for me is that our pets are family. I loved him so much and will miss him everyday. My Beans is over the Rainbow Bridge and I hope we meet again.
I know dear Michele, your dear, dear friend is gone. I feel so sorry for you. A cat can be the soul of a house. The warmth he took with him will come back. A hug from me to you. 💛
I put my Westie pup down in December, he was 15 also & my soul dog . I am counting on him waiting for me at the rainbow bridge when I leave this planet . It’s what keeps me going …
by loving my family when we meet at my son’s house for Sunday dinner?
…I’ll echo Jane A Reskof and aim to deeply and actively listen to my family members when they speak to me. Thank you, Jane!!
I plan to employ more deep listening when interacting with others today. by not trying to solve problems , rather just open my heart and mind to what is being said.
Being kind, including to myself. I am often my worst critic. Today I won’t treat myself with food (which is often my go-to treat), or pleasure purchases, but with kind words regarding myself.
Being in, and loving the natural world around me. I want to take advantage of being in New Hampshire one more day. Walk outside, hike, and drink in the trees, birds, and earth.
Yesterday I canoed on Lake Winnisquam with my friend. We saw a bald eagle nest and two eaglets. A delight and privilege.
My focus today is on “letting go.” I don’t want to fight. I don’t want to flee. I don’t want to freeze. I want to be the peace I seek here and now. I value knowing over knowledge, experience over man-made dogma. I know that my tense body makes it difficult to embody peace. Today’s question asks me to explain how I can be that peace. Today and hopefully every day, I will be mindful of my thoughts and feelings. I will use the mantra, “Relax and Release.” I will remember to act not react, to forgive my self and others when we fail to do so. The decision to forgive does not mean that I totally “let go.” It does mean that I’m willing and that allows grace to flow. It reminds me of the song, “Peace is Flowing like a River.” I want peace to flow in and through me. Pilgrim shared the verse of a Gary Ault hymn on this site a couple of days ago. I found it very helpful because it reminded me that my heart is both frightened and free and that is okay. I share it again here:
All that we have, and all that we offer,
Comes from our heart both frightened and free.
Take what we bring now and give what we need,
All done in His Name.
I’ve been procrastinating writing more thank-you-for-support notes with the loss of my brother. These are friends who took time & reached out in ways they could during this pandemic. I am grateful for their kindness & respect the friendships we have. I will take action & acknowledged them as best as I can. Writing a few notes is a start. Continuing to respect this grief process also validates how deeply I loved Geoff & those who accompany me.
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I’ll get out for a walk. Doesn’t come closer to embodiment than that. Triggers more than one value: spiritual (a connection with nature) and a healthy functioning being {putting one leg in front of the other for a while).
Being more aware of those times when I am called upon to be someone else’s angel on earth. I have received blessings from other angels. I want to also be a blessing to others.
I had to put down my beloved cat today. He would have been 15 next month. This was such a hard decision to make. Deeply held values for me is that our pets are family. I loved him so much and will miss him everyday. My Beans is over the Rainbow Bridge and I hope we meet again.
His soul will still speak to you, Michele.
I will light a candle for My Beans tonight, and set it in my back yard.
Thank you Holly for doing that – that means so much, very appreciated:)
OH! I am so sorry for you loss….this is so hard…..sending healing thoughts and prayers to you..
Thank You Mary Pat:)
Thank you everyone for your loving responses – I truly appreciate them.
I know your pain, Michele. Sending you a heart-felt hug 🤗💜
Sending supportive thoughts your way…🌈🙏🏼
Beloved, yes, Michelle. The gift of that deep bond. So hard to see them go.
I know dear Michele, your dear, dear friend is gone. I feel so sorry for you. A cat can be the soul of a house. The warmth he took with him will come back. A hug from me to you. 💛
I put my Westie pup down in December, he was 15 also & my soul dog . I am counting on him waiting for me at the rainbow bridge when I leave this planet . It’s what keeps me going …
So sorry for you loss…the loss of a pet is deep…..
Clean, declutter, pay attention to the atmosphere around my living space. Probably crank up that knob with the + sign while I am doing it…
I try to be more patient and take a deep breath first.
..Answering the call. Listening for the call, Being the call. I am the calling.
Service- helping out when needed. Gratitude is the hardest, so i just keep writing.
By listening to my friends who need to be heard.
by loving my family when we meet at my son’s house for Sunday dinner?
…I’ll echo Jane A Reskof and aim to deeply and actively listen to my family members when they speak to me. Thank you, Jane!!
I plan to employ more deep listening when interacting with others today. by not trying to solve problems , rather just open my heart and mind to what is being said.
Staying in the moment , watching my thoughts and making the best of today.
Being kind, including to myself. I am often my worst critic. Today I won’t treat myself with food (which is often my go-to treat), or pleasure purchases, but with kind words regarding myself.
Nice, Katrina!
Being in, and loving the natural world around me. I want to take advantage of being in New Hampshire one more day. Walk outside, hike, and drink in the trees, birds, and earth.
Yesterday I canoed on Lake Winnisquam with my friend. We saw a bald eagle nest and two eaglets. A delight and privilege.
My focus today is on “letting go.” I don’t want to fight. I don’t want to flee. I don’t want to freeze. I want to be the peace I seek here and now. I value knowing over knowledge, experience over man-made dogma. I know that my tense body makes it difficult to embody peace. Today’s question asks me to explain how I can be that peace. Today and hopefully every day, I will be mindful of my thoughts and feelings. I will use the mantra, “Relax and Release.” I will remember to act not react, to forgive my self and others when we fail to do so. The decision to forgive does not mean that I totally “let go.” It does mean that I’m willing and that allows grace to flow. It reminds me of the song, “Peace is Flowing like a River.” I want peace to flow in and through me. Pilgrim shared the verse of a Gary Ault hymn on this site a couple of days ago. I found it very helpful because it reminded me that my heart is both frightened and free and that is okay. I share it again here:
All that we have, and all that we offer,
Comes from our heart both frightened and free.
Take what we bring now and give what we need,
All done in His Name.
Dear Carol, sounds like you could do with a hug today 🤗🦋
Thanks, Butterfly
Hugs to you, Carol, and to Butterfly 🦋 🤗
MIca, thank you!
Hugs, Carol, Mica, and Butterfly! 🙂
I’ve been procrastinating writing more thank-you-for-support notes with the loss of my brother. These are friends who took time & reached out in ways they could during this pandemic. I am grateful for their kindness & respect the friendships we have. I will take action & acknowledged them as best as I can. Writing a few notes is a start. Continuing to respect this grief process also validates how deeply I loved Geoff & those who accompany me.