It’s funny, I don’t often think of opportunities, so this is a nice question, and as I think about it, there are opportunities out there. There are some business opportunities that I should explore and certainly there are opportunities for me to deepen my practices. All of this requires focus and energy.
Both of these things are in short supply.
Last week
I am embarrassed to say
that I stayed out in the heat too long . . .
when I get tired
or my back hurts,
I always try to at least finish the area of the garden
I am working in
before I take a break.
This time
the area was larger than I thought,
and the weeds
had more tenacious roots than I was expecting,
but I persisted,
and staggered into the house when I was done . . .
too lightheaded to pour myself a drink of water,
I found a chair and sat down
with my head in my lap,
but it wasn’t helping.
I ended up
lying on the floor
breathing through it,
and in those long moments
when I wondered if I was going to recover
it occurred to me
that all of the things I had written for my son,
who lives at the other side of the country,
were buried in obscure and confusing files on my computer.
If I died
all that time and effort
would be for naught
and he’d never get them
(not sure if he’d be interested anyway).
So
when I came to my senses
and was able to sit up and drink some water
I could feel the opportunity beckoning to me
to figure it out
and get it done . . .
which is what I have been doing this week,
printing my ‘little jewels’ of wisdom and experience,
and putting them in a binder
with love . . . ♥
I was a terrible mother,
dear Antoinette . . .
I am on the redemption road now,
trying to be better
now that I can.
Perhaps one day
my son will feel fortunate
to have had me as his mother,
but I’m not hedging my bets. ♥
I’m cooking this morning for a neighbor who just got out of the hospital. Today’s quote from Mark Nepo “Light is in both the broken bottle and the diamond” and today’s question are both address in Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation. Here’s the link: https://cac.org/daily-meditations/etty-hillesum-a-commitment-to-life/
The opportunity to familiarize myself with some power dynamics in family and society that lead to violence. I find these things painful to become aware of, but deeply healing. And, once I know them, I can act with wisdom and discernment when encountering them.
The opportunity to continue learning so that I can keep doing what I love.
The opportunity to research yoga studios and other places I could potentially teach at. I want to visit some next month when we take a trip to Jacksonville, introduce myself, and hopefully line some work up!
And there is the opportunity of this day. It’s a full studio workday for me, but I’m making time to take a class because a lady is subbing that I have wanted to practice with. She does regular sound baths at our studio but has never taught yoga there, and she has been teaching for many years. I look forward to class with her.
It sounds
like you are doing your homework,
dear SunnyPatti . . .
keep up the good work
and the sunny attitude as well . . .
that’s where miracles are born. ♥
Waking up to a new day, answering the Daily Question, listening to the peacocks, getting ready for work. My brother flew down yesterday and is visiting for a few days. Looking forward to the weekend.
The opportunity to spread a smile. A smile can be infectious. Enough folks spreading and passing on smiles. The results may touch all corners of the globe. If a globe had corners!
Peace, Love & Light.
Writing, it’s always writing. Experiencing some hesitation because of rejections I’ve gotten but I I will gather my courage and persist.
Coming here and practicing gratefulness is another opportunity!
St. Timmothy’s Church is the church Ngoc attends. It’s 5-10 minutes driving from our house. I look forward to going there with her regularly as the opportunity for community in strengthening my relationship with the Lord is beckoning for my attention.
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It’s funny, I don’t often think of opportunities, so this is a nice question, and as I think about it, there are opportunities out there. There are some business opportunities that I should explore and certainly there are opportunities for me to deepen my practices. All of this requires focus and energy.
Both of these things are in short supply.
Last week
I am embarrassed to say
that I stayed out in the heat too long . . .
when I get tired
or my back hurts,
I always try to at least finish the area of the garden
I am working in
before I take a break.
This time
the area was larger than I thought,
and the weeds
had more tenacious roots than I was expecting,
but I persisted,
and staggered into the house when I was done . . .
too lightheaded to pour myself a drink of water,
I found a chair and sat down
with my head in my lap,
but it wasn’t helping.
I ended up
lying on the floor
breathing through it,
and in those long moments
when I wondered if I was going to recover
it occurred to me
that all of the things I had written for my son,
who lives at the other side of the country,
were buried in obscure and confusing files on my computer.
If I died
all that time and effort
would be for naught
and he’d never get them
(not sure if he’d be interested anyway).
So
when I came to my senses
and was able to sit up and drink some water
I could feel the opportunity beckoning to me
to figure it out
and get it done . . .
which is what I have been doing this week,
printing my ‘little jewels’ of wisdom and experience,
and putting them in a binder
with love . . . ♥
What a lovely thing to do for your son. He is very fortunate 💗
And I’m glad you recovered from working too long!
Thank you for the kind words,
dear SunnyPatti . . .
I too,
hope I have learned my lesson.
People younger than me
are dying for less reason. ♥
Heat stroke is no joke, glad you’re ok. Reminder to take rest and plenty of water breaks while working outside.
At my age,
dear Michele,
I hope I have finally
learned this lesson . . .
thank you for the reminder
and the reinforcement. ♥
What a gift Sparrow! Your son is so fortunate to have a mother like you.
I was a terrible mother,
dear Antoinette . . .
I am on the redemption road now,
trying to be better
now that I can.
Perhaps one day
my son will feel fortunate
to have had me as his mother,
but I’m not hedging my bets. ♥
I’m sure being truly sorry is good enough. You are doing your best now.
❤️ Your son will treasure your writings. I can feel it in my essence, dear Sparrow.
I hope so,
dear Joseph . . .
he knows very little about me
and I thought
that someday
he might become curious.
I trust your essence . . . ♥
🙏
Love
Love
I’m cooking this morning for a neighbor who just got out of the hospital. Today’s quote from Mark Nepo “Light is in both the broken bottle and the diamond” and today’s question are both address in Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation. Here’s the link:
https://cac.org/daily-meditations/etty-hillesum-a-commitment-to-life/
The opportunity to familiarize myself with some power dynamics in family and society that lead to violence. I find these things painful to become aware of, but deeply healing. And, once I know them, I can act with wisdom and discernment when encountering them.
There are probably many opportunities I don’t even know about. The one always present and “in my face” is to show up and reach out.
The opportunity to continue learning so that I can keep doing what I love.
The opportunity to research yoga studios and other places I could potentially teach at. I want to visit some next month when we take a trip to Jacksonville, introduce myself, and hopefully line some work up!
And there is the opportunity of this day. It’s a full studio workday for me, but I’m making time to take a class because a lady is subbing that I have wanted to practice with. She does regular sound baths at our studio but has never taught yoga there, and she has been teaching for many years. I look forward to class with her.
💦🌱🙏❤️
It sounds
like you are doing your homework,
dear SunnyPatti . . .
keep up the good work
and the sunny attitude as well . . .
that’s where miracles are born. ♥
Good on you, Sunnypatti! You sound directed and motivated for your next step in Jacksonville.
Waking up to a new day, answering the Daily Question, listening to the peacocks, getting ready for work. My brother flew down yesterday and is visiting for a few days. Looking forward to the weekend.
Enjoy the connection you have with your brother,
dear Michele . . . ♥
Have fun with your brother, Michele.
How nice to have your brother visiting. Enjoy!
The opportunity to spread a smile. A smile can be infectious. Enough folks spreading and passing on smiles. The results may touch all corners of the globe. If a globe had corners!
Peace, Love & Light.
I’m sure there are corners
within the curves,
dear Joseph . . . 🙂
Good reminder to smile at others today!
🙂
I smiled reading this 🙂
I agree. Smiles and the positivity they reflect are beautiful ways to live.
Writing, it’s always writing. Experiencing some hesitation because of rejections I’ve gotten but I I will gather my courage and persist.
Coming here and practicing gratefulness is another opportunity!
Persevere,
dear Christina . . .
it is very difficult
to get noticed
in the world of written material. ♥
Those rejections are receipts of your courage! Keep writing, keep submitting. You got this.
“Receipts of my courage” I like that!
Endless opportunities are beckoning for my attention……
St. Timmothy’s Church is the church Ngoc attends. It’s 5-10 minutes driving from our house. I look forward to going there with her regularly as the opportunity for community in strengthening my relationship with the Lord is beckoning for my attention.