I enjoyed making candles today at work. They were clear wax with essential oils and dried flowers. They came out really nice and smell great!
Happy St Patrick’s day! ☘️
Going to an Irish festival on Saturday- Hope the weather holds up!
I will appreciate all my Irish ancestors on this St. Paddy’s day & will honor my dad (he is 100% Irish) & his Irish roots. I was blessed with the “gift of the gab”!!! So was my dad! I miss him everyday. 🍀🇮🇪🍀
Happy St. Paddy’s Everyone.☘️🇮🇪
Have an Irish ☕️!
Today I can show myself compassion for my mistakes and falterings. I can pick back up where I left off with my workout routine and forgive myself for not being as consistent as I hoped. Today I can appreciate myself for my perseverance and I can dust myself off and do my best.
I’m blessed to be able to slow down today. I already slept in this morning and am enjoying a breakfast sandwich and hot coffee. I have plenty that needs doing but I plan to mosey. My only priorities being my daily walk and exercises.
I don’t know at this moment. Maybe indulge in a hobby, one to-do list item…what I do know is that this day is a gift, and I want to appreciate every moment of it with joy. In the words of Michele, “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go”.🍀 I have a LOT of 3 leafed clover in my backyard. And a beautiful shamrock plant in my bedroom. I’m counting on those blessings.
Meditation on love and True love within . This is what is truly needed- slow down and show self love. I don’t know why this is so challenging? My nonstop motivation to accomplish is standing in the way of stopping and really focusing my mind on LOVE- TRUST LOVE! Im addicted to running around acting like all my accomplishments are so important and it’s absolutely not necessary to over – do all the time ! It’s my habit energy- this mind is hard to break! I know other people say wow I wish I had your energy and determination to do all of that ! But in fact, we are always in our exact perfect conditions to show us what we are holding onto an to let it go ! So why envy others conditions? Because if we had their condition we wouldn’t be satisfied anyway ! The human mind is never satisfied it’s always a hungry mind looking for something for itself. This is what the Demon is. The false self is an illusion and always wants more. We’re sitting down and really paying attention to our minds and letting this go and really focusing on love is what the world needs today. What I need today!
”So why envy others conditions? Because if we had their condition we wouldn’t be satisfied anyway !So why envy others conditions? Because if we had their condition we wouldn’t be satisfied anyway.”
‘The grass is always greener’ complex.
I gave up that one long ago,
dear Antoinette.
If we don’t
we’ll find ourselves in an endless cycle
of trying to be and have what others are and have . . .
it’s not worth it,
either in the short run
or the long haul.
You are perfectly imperfect
just the way you are . . .
and we wouldn’t have it any other way. ♥
We all fall into the trap it’s common. What’s wonderful about the method is seeing the mind and letting it go. Some may wish they had a baby or children others may wish or dream of a partner who loves them. Some want recognition and praise. To say we are completely empty of wants is a very dangerous place. All minds are full of greed if man were to har no wants society would not be the way it is currently. I still har wants so I’m practicing to see my mind and admit exactly what I am hiding. I know that the fade self is a demon and doesn’t deserve to pretend I’m not. However, doing that his with love and compassion is key. Otherwise it becomes another selfish deed of shame and guilt. The ego is present but letting go helps. I’m humbled by this path and very grateful for each moment to “see” what comes up and to truly surrender. Thanks for this sharing opportunity. Kepp letting go ! 🌱🧹💯
I will give myself credit for all the projects completed or are well on their way after the death of my spouse. 5 months ago. I will sit in quiet, with a favorite beverage, and list all that I am grateful for during the past months. I am grateful for the guidance received and fantasize what the future may hold.
You are a remarkable example of perseverance,
dear Yram . . .
I admire your ability to do this,
especially since losing my husband
is a big fear for me. ♥
Today is just another sunny, beautiful day, but I am just getting more sick with my memories of track and field, which was a part of my joyful life. I appreciate the meaningful and purposeful life I have had. Today, I allowed myself to look at some old pictures that I have kept; I looked at them with pride and grief, and I let them go. Have a nice day, everyone! ⚘
My Ngoc, my first thought when reading all this points back to some nights when you owoke up sharing with me some dreams of going to Vietnam and missing me. When connecting dots, after all, all of this happened there, and it was during the time before your life changed suddenly immigrating to the US.
I hadn’t realized it until reading today’s question, but the past 9 months have been an ordeal. Cancer death of a loved one, clearing her estate, my own health issues, not to mention the macro stresses that we’re all experiencing. Even with dedicated effort, healing has been rocky and slow.
Today, I can appreciate that I have stayed conscious throughout the ordeal. I can appreciate my dedication and hard work, and I can appreciate that I’m only human, doing my best. I can enjoy the process of my day unfolding, even with physical pain. Surrender, too, can be a form of self-care.
Drea, surrender is all we can do. As one human to on other- we do our best to just live today and tomorrow will unfold naturally. I am sending well wishes to you and may you be pain free. Hugs 🤗
You are right,
dear Drea . . .
surrender
is often forgotten or neglected,
but it is one of the most important things you can do.
I hold you in my heart
as you heal . . .
take your time. ♥
As I woke up to go to the bathroom around 5:10am, I checked the daily grateful living question on my phone. Returning back to sleep for a couple hours puts me ahead of the game. A good night sleep is irreplaceable, and I’m fortunate to be able to have that last night.
I’ll be seeking out an Irish meal somewhere to honor my maternal Irish roots☘️ And I’ll try and sneak in a haircut in appreciation for my curls that have grown too shaggy. I’ll add some topical cream to my arm joints as they feel the aftermath of my weekend shoveling. ☘️🫶🏽☮️ Happy wearing of the Green today! ☘️🌈
Thank you, Richard. I love that you’re paying attention to all the beautiful and good things in our lives. This makes me feel grateful as well. Thank you so much for sharing.. peace and love to you . 💓🌱💯
I can care for myself with appreciation today by embodying the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day – I am going to enjoy making my Irish potatoes to bring to work for our monthly meeting on Thursday. Tomorrow evening I will make my Irish soda bread to also bring in. We are extending my annual Irish Traditional dinner to next week when my daughter flies down for vacation.
Some Irish Blessings:
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go”.🍀
“May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam”. 🍀
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone 💚🍀
Starting the day with meditation is good self-care. I will also eat some healthy meals, enjoy a strength class and then enjoy teaching my gentle yoga class. All the while grateful for where my path has taken me and the work I have done to get here.
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I enjoyed making candles today at work. They were clear wax with essential oils and dried flowers. They came out really nice and smell great!
Happy St Patrick’s day! ☘️
Going to an Irish festival on Saturday- Hope the weather holds up!
I am off sick, so I will reduce my activities and just read your posts and will go sleeping early, if possible. May you all sleep well.
I hope that today
finds you feeling much better,
dear Ose . . . ♥
Feel better soon, Ose.
I hope you feel better Ose.
May deep sleep heal your body, Ose.♥️
Ose, may your malady pass soon, and your stamina and full-strength return. Rest and know you’re in my thoughts. Peace good online friend.
Dear Ose, may you sleep well also.
I will appreciate all my Irish ancestors on this St. Paddy’s day & will honor my dad (he is 100% Irish) & his Irish roots. I was blessed with the “gift of the gab”!!! So was my dad! I miss him everyday. 🍀🇮🇪🍀
Happy St. Paddy’s Everyone.☘️🇮🇪
Have an Irish ☕️!
🍀💚🌈
Today I can show myself compassion for my mistakes and falterings. I can pick back up where I left off with my workout routine and forgive myself for not being as consistent as I hoped. Today I can appreciate myself for my perseverance and I can dust myself off and do my best.
Never stop starting again, Emmaleah. ♥️
I’m blessed to be able to slow down today. I already slept in this morning and am enjoying a breakfast sandwich and hot coffee. I have plenty that needs doing but I plan to mosey. My only priorities being my daily walk and exercises.
Oh, that sounds like a nice day.
Doesn’t it feel luxurious, Carol Ann?♥️
I don’t know at this moment. Maybe indulge in a hobby, one to-do list item…what I do know is that this day is a gift, and I want to appreciate every moment of it with joy. In the words of Michele, “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go”.🍀 I have a LOT of 3 leafed clover in my backyard. And a beautiful shamrock plant in my bedroom. I’m counting on those blessings.
🍀
Meditation on love and True love within . This is what is truly needed- slow down and show self love. I don’t know why this is so challenging? My nonstop motivation to accomplish is standing in the way of stopping and really focusing my mind on LOVE- TRUST LOVE! Im addicted to running around acting like all my accomplishments are so important and it’s absolutely not necessary to over – do all the time ! It’s my habit energy- this mind is hard to break! I know other people say wow I wish I had your energy and determination to do all of that ! But in fact, we are always in our exact perfect conditions to show us what we are holding onto an to let it go ! So why envy others conditions? Because if we had their condition we wouldn’t be satisfied anyway ! The human mind is never satisfied it’s always a hungry mind looking for something for itself. This is what the Demon is. The false self is an illusion and always wants more. We’re sitting down and really paying attention to our minds and letting this go and really focusing on love is what the world needs today. What I need today!
”So why envy others conditions? Because if we had their condition we wouldn’t be satisfied anyway !So why envy others conditions? Because if we had their condition we wouldn’t be satisfied anyway.”
‘The grass is always greener’ complex.
I gave up that one long ago,
dear Antoinette.
If we don’t
we’ll find ourselves in an endless cycle
of trying to be and have what others are and have . . .
it’s not worth it,
either in the short run
or the long haul.
You are perfectly imperfect
just the way you are . . .
and we wouldn’t have it any other way. ♥
We all fall into the trap it’s common. What’s wonderful about the method is seeing the mind and letting it go. Some may wish they had a baby or children others may wish or dream of a partner who loves them. Some want recognition and praise. To say we are completely empty of wants is a very dangerous place. All minds are full of greed if man were to har no wants society would not be the way it is currently. I still har wants so I’m practicing to see my mind and admit exactly what I am hiding. I know that the fade self is a demon and doesn’t deserve to pretend I’m not. However, doing that his with love and compassion is key. Otherwise it becomes another selfish deed of shame and guilt. The ego is present but letting go helps. I’m humbled by this path and very grateful for each moment to “see” what comes up and to truly surrender. Thanks for this sharing opportunity. Kepp letting go ! 🌱🧹💯
The grass is greener on the other side of the fence . . . lf in doubt just ask a friendly ungulate!
🙂
lol yea this is a common trap everyone falls into no matter if they have hooves not, Joseph! 😂
😀
I will give myself credit for all the projects completed or are well on their way after the death of my spouse. 5 months ago. I will sit in quiet, with a favorite beverage, and list all that I am grateful for during the past months. I am grateful for the guidance received and fantasize what the future may hold.
You are a remarkable example of perseverance,
dear Yram . . .
I admire your ability to do this,
especially since losing my husband
is a big fear for me. ♥
Yram, I honor you and the way you have lived and continue to live after the death of your spouse.
I second that.
Today is just another sunny, beautiful day, but I am just getting more sick with my memories of track and field, which was a part of my joyful life. I appreciate the meaningful and purposeful life I have had. Today, I allowed myself to look at some old pictures that I have kept; I looked at them with pride and grief, and I let them go. Have a nice day, everyone! ⚘
Yea ! Good job letting go of all our pictures both real and imagined is truly cleansing! Nice work ! 💓🧹🌱
There is still joy for you,
dear Ngoc,
ahead of you,
and your life now
has more meaning than you know. ♥
Where do you live? It is flooding here. How lovely for your sunny day!! 🙂 enjoy
My Ngoc, my first thought when reading all this points back to some nights when you owoke up sharing with me some dreams of going to Vietnam and missing me. When connecting dots, after all, all of this happened there, and it was during the time before your life changed suddenly immigrating to the US.
I hadn’t realized it until reading today’s question, but the past 9 months have been an ordeal. Cancer death of a loved one, clearing her estate, my own health issues, not to mention the macro stresses that we’re all experiencing. Even with dedicated effort, healing has been rocky and slow.
Today, I can appreciate that I have stayed conscious throughout the ordeal. I can appreciate my dedication and hard work, and I can appreciate that I’m only human, doing my best. I can enjoy the process of my day unfolding, even with physical pain. Surrender, too, can be a form of self-care.
Loving kindness to you and some healing energy your way Drea.
Thank you so much, Michele. Feeling better today already, a relief!
Drea, surrender is all we can do. As one human to on other- we do our best to just live today and tomorrow will unfold naturally. I am sending well wishes to you and may you be pain free. Hugs 🤗
Thank you Antoinette. It’s true – surrender is all we can do. Thank you.
You are right,
dear Drea . . .
surrender
is often forgotten or neglected,
but it is one of the most important things you can do.
I hold you in my heart
as you heal . . .
take your time. ♥
Thank you Sparrow. It’s fits and starts, I need to keep reminding myself that it’s ok to take time.
Sending loving energy your way, dear Drea.
Thank you Carol 🙏. I feel a lot more energized today.
As I woke up to go to the bathroom around 5:10am, I checked the daily grateful living question on my phone. Returning back to sleep for a couple hours puts me ahead of the game. A good night sleep is irreplaceable, and I’m fortunate to be able to have that last night.
I’ll be seeking out an Irish meal somewhere to honor my maternal Irish roots☘️ And I’ll try and sneak in a haircut in appreciation for my curls that have grown too shaggy. I’ll add some topical cream to my arm joints as they feel the aftermath of my weekend shoveling. ☘️🫶🏽☮️ Happy wearing of the Green today! ☘️🌈
Hope you had a good Irish meal🍀
Happy St. Paddy’s Day, Carla!
I hope it was a good day for you too Dre☘️a
Carla, that’s right. Today’s the 17th. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
I hope your day was Happy Too! Loc Tran ☘️
Carla, it sure was as usual.
I will try to be more aware of the simple but beautiful parts of my life.
Thank you, Richard. I love that you’re paying attention to all the beautiful and good things in our lives. This makes me feel grateful as well. Thank you so much for sharing.. peace and love to you . 💓🌱💯
Richard, it’s easy to get lost in thought that we overlook those parts.
I can care for myself with appreciation today by embodying the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day – I am going to enjoy making my Irish potatoes to bring to work for our monthly meeting on Thursday. Tomorrow evening I will make my Irish soda bread to also bring in. We are extending my annual Irish Traditional dinner to next week when my daughter flies down for vacation.
Some Irish Blessings:
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go”.🍀
“May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam”. 🍀
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone 💚🍀
I must ask Michele, are you going to slip a bit of green dye into the toilets just before your daughters arrival?
LOL, I should, for old times sake, but right now I have those blue tablets in there.
Happy St. Paddy’s to you Michele. 🍀🇮🇪🍀
Mmmmm – Soda bread
Oh yum, soda bread. I may have to make some. Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
Michele, it sounds like you love food. Food and football are a couple common interests we share, the 2fs.
I love family traditions and making seasonal family food recipes.
Top of the mornin’ to ya Lassie Michelle!☘️ Blessings to you this day and your cookin’ endeavors! ☘️🧚🏼♂️🫶🏽
Starting the day with meditation is good self-care. I will also eat some healthy meals, enjoy a strength class and then enjoy teaching my gentle yoga class. All the while grateful for where my path has taken me and the work I have done to get here.
Sunnypatti, your morning meditation is like me with my bible reading as I meditate on god’s word.
It’s the perfect way to start the day!