I did this today actually, went to a beach I haven’t been to and walked for 2 miles. It was very chilly but I dressed warm and it was nice and sunny.
For me it depends on the season but generally I enjoy a nice scenic hike, bike rides on a bike path, sailing. summer out door concerts and Celtic events, travel, spending time with friends and family. I enjoy making unique crafts that are offered by local library. Practicing yoga and group exercises. Coming to this site.
coming here,
moving my body,
reading things that inspire me,
gardening,
constructive cleaning,
making order out of chaos
(the cats like this one too),
writing,
drawing and painting,
doing projects for the house,
cooking when I don’t have to hurry,
ironing,
taking time to play with the felions,
doing handwork,
listening to music,
meditating,
day dreaming,
and of course,
sleeping,
especially with all of us together.
Restorative practices:
Extra sleep
Being outdoors
Skin care
Watching the sky
Drinking a hot beverage
Playing with my cats
Petting and listening to my cats purr
Asking for and getting a hug
Listening to all kinds of music
Staying in night clothes, slippers and a robe,
Working on a portrait
Playing with crayons
Showering
Being on this site
Vacuuming and sweeping the floor
So many things ,including things that I put off doing.
Just sitting quietly, without the pressure of needing to do something
Walking fast and feeling the breeze
Connecting with friends
Focusing on gratefulness
Definately focusing on gratefulness
Did I say extra sleep?😸😇
appreciating the realization that I am feeling gratefully, easily, connected to someone in that moment of being with them.
I cannot always get to that connection, but oh, I can always BE GRATEFUL for it when it is being experienced.🙏
Long hot bath with a good book and a cup of coffee.
Going for a walk, preferably in the woods near our home.
Cooking and baking, if it’s on a weekend and I can take as much time as I like to do something elaborate or make several things.
Going for a bike ride.
Taking my Kindle and going to a coffee shop to read, enjoy a flavored latte and a baked goodie, and feel the hum of people around me.
Poking around antique and thrift stores with no particular goal in mind, just looking at everything (and having the occasional zing of seeing one of my childhood toys, which reminds me that I too am now considered “vintage”).
Going to my best friend’s home to sit, talk, maybe knit, enjoy a beverage and a snack.
I echo what others have written: exercise, meditation, writing, talking to friends, daily reflective practices. Drawing is also restorative for me, as is baking.
I start my day with an affirmation, reflection and list a few things I’m grateful for. Walking with my dogs, connects me with nature allowing my mind, my body, and my soul to breathe and helps me calm the chatter in my head. Yoga continues my focus on healing and staying present. I also love standing in the sunshine, watching the birds at my bird feeder. Feeling the warm weight of my dog as she lays on me while I sit on the sofa; so healing and restorative.
I have a soft, warm kitty on my lap as I type this. He can be kind of a brat, but stroking his so-soft fur is definitely calming, and when I scritch under his little chin and he leans into it with his eyes closed, clearly in bliss, it makes me smile.
I go-to the breath and pray to be an instrument of grace. I share a Morning Med from 2022.
Morning Meds, Weekend Oct 1-2 2022 Breath of Life
Good Morning, Enjoyed reading this, especially the imagery. Don’t know if Mr. Hedren wrote it. It might be the words of John Shelby Spong that he just shared. I did do a bit of editing…Added a few “What ifs” to clarify what seemed to be questions to me and I divided it into stanzas. It reminds me that my finite mind tends to personify God. We all tend to want a hero, a savior, when we are all called to be an instrument of Grace. We must never forget the power of our free will.
WHAT IF?
What if God is not without, but within? Is neither him nor her, not father or mother. Is not there, but here.
What if God is the breath which animates us? And our purpose in this – What to call it, “experience?”
What if it is to overcome fear in favor of love? To simply learn how to get along?
If so, it’s certainly turned out to be a tough curriculum. Some days it’s a step forward. Others, two steps back. Or three. There is no “Are we there yet?”
And when the sun sets on our part in this “experience,” What if the point is simply to leave the world in a little better shape than we found it?
Plant a little more love than we harvest? Give a little more than we take. Spread a little more of God out and about the neighborhood.
What if God is love.
Ron Hedren at Fans of John Shelby Spong/posted 9/28/2022 on FACEBOOK
Getting out in nature and moving my body, always brings me back to a better place. Of course yoga/stretching and meditation have a very positive effect. And there’s nothing like connecting with someone.
Coming on this site routinely.
Being with my small groups.
Reaching out to others.
Tutoring.
A hot shower.
Mindlessly using a buying app. I rack up a bill of all the items that appeal and don’t need. Then I delete them all.
i LOVE a nice hot shower too. I honestly do not understand those who partake in cold plunges/ice bathing/jumping in frozen lakes/cold ocean – screw that, lol.
Being in our home, quietly. Solo time. As many of you have said, napping. Last summer we put a barrel sauna in our backyard. I knew I would appreciate it, yet I had no idea just how restorative it would be for mind and body. Fresh air, being immersed in natural beauty. Writing, stream of consciousness writing on topics I am not clear on. My writing this and reading yours makes me want to plan a retreat for myself. Thank you.❤️
A restorative practice I have is my 11 zen principles. Sean Coughlin is the 6th grade best bro/zen partner I’ve talked about before. “Translin” is the title of my set just like how Phil Jackson names his “The Jackson11” from his “11 Rings, the Soul of Success” book. “Translin” combines my last name with Sean’s.
1 of my 11 zen principles happens to be “Take pride in presentation.” “Translin” is a visable system. I go with 1 that requires the least amount of explaining.
Sean and I have different roots with similar branches. Obedience, discipline, and a strong work ethic are our childhood trademarks. “Iron sharpens iron” is the Translin slogan.
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I did this today actually, went to a beach I haven’t been to and walked for 2 miles. It was very chilly but I dressed warm and it was nice and sunny.
For me it depends on the season but generally I enjoy a nice scenic hike, bike rides on a bike path, sailing. summer out door concerts and Celtic events, travel, spending time with friends and family. I enjoy making unique crafts that are offered by local library. Practicing yoga and group exercises. Coming to this site.
Let’s see . . .
coming here,
moving my body,
reading things that inspire me,
gardening,
constructive cleaning,
making order out of chaos
(the cats like this one too),
writing,
drawing and painting,
doing projects for the house,
cooking when I don’t have to hurry,
ironing,
taking time to play with the felions,
doing handwork,
listening to music,
meditating,
day dreaming,
and of course,
sleeping,
especially with all of us together.
Connection with others
Naps
Skin care
Reading
Meditation
Exercise
Nature
Travel
Dogs
Laughing
Gratitude practice
Feeling the sun on my skin
Yoga
Laughing is instant restoration, Suzanne. Thanks for the reminder.
Napping is number one on my list. Enjoying the beauty around me. Being quiet and still. Meditating.
Restorative practices:
Extra sleep
Being outdoors
Skin care
Watching the sky
Drinking a hot beverage
Playing with my cats
Petting and listening to my cats purr
Asking for and getting a hug
Listening to all kinds of music
Staying in night clothes, slippers and a robe,
Working on a portrait
Playing with crayons
Showering
Being on this site
Vacuuming and sweeping the floor
So many things ,including things that I put off doing.
Just sitting quietly, without the pressure of needing to do something
Walking fast and feeling the breeze
Connecting with friends
Focusing on gratefulness
Definately focusing on gratefulness
Did I say extra sleep?😸😇
Sleep is a food group!
🙂
appreciating the realization that I am feeling gratefully, easily, connected to someone in that moment of being with them.
I cannot always get to that connection, but oh, I can always BE GRATEFUL for it when it is being experienced.🙏
Exactly!
Long hot bath with a good book and a cup of coffee.
Going for a walk, preferably in the woods near our home.
Cooking and baking, if it’s on a weekend and I can take as much time as I like to do something elaborate or make several things.
Going for a bike ride.
Taking my Kindle and going to a coffee shop to read, enjoy a flavored latte and a baked goodie, and feel the hum of people around me.
Poking around antique and thrift stores with no particular goal in mind, just looking at everything (and having the occasional zing of seeing one of my childhood toys, which reminds me that I too am now considered “vintage”).
Going to my best friend’s home to sit, talk, maybe knit, enjoy a beverage and a snack.
“exactly”, Barb C. 😊
I echo what others have written: exercise, meditation, writing, talking to friends, daily reflective practices. Drawing is also restorative for me, as is baking.
I start my day with an affirmation, reflection and list a few things I’m grateful for. Walking with my dogs, connects me with nature allowing my mind, my body, and my soul to breathe and helps me calm the chatter in my head. Yoga continues my focus on healing and staying present. I also love standing in the sunshine, watching the birds at my bird feeder. Feeling the warm weight of my dog as she lays on me while I sit on the sofa; so healing and restorative.
I have a soft, warm kitty on my lap as I type this. He can be kind of a brat, but stroking his so-soft fur is definitely calming, and when I scritch under his little chin and he leans into it with his eyes closed, clearly in bliss, it makes me smile.
So sweet!
Being a brat is part of the cuteness!
😾😸😸
I have a big orange brat.
I call him the baby 🐈
I go-to the breath and pray to be an instrument of grace. I share a Morning Med from 2022.
Morning Meds, Weekend Oct 1-2 2022 Breath of Life
Good Morning, Enjoyed reading this, especially the imagery. Don’t know if Mr. Hedren wrote it. It might be the words of John Shelby Spong that he just shared. I did do a bit of editing…Added a few “What ifs” to clarify what seemed to be questions to me and I divided it into stanzas. It reminds me that my finite mind tends to personify God. We all tend to want a hero, a savior, when we are all called to be an instrument of Grace. We must never forget the power of our free will.
WHAT IF?
What if God is not without, but within? Is neither him nor her, not father or mother. Is not there, but here.
What if God is the breath which animates us? And our purpose in this – What to call it, “experience?”
What if it is to overcome fear in favor of love? To simply learn how to get along?
If so, it’s certainly turned out to be a tough curriculum. Some days it’s a step forward. Others, two steps back. Or three. There is no “Are we there yet?”
And when the sun sets on our part in this “experience,” What if the point is simply to leave the world in a little better shape than we found it?
Plant a little more love than we harvest? Give a little more than we take. Spread a little more of God out and about the neighborhood.
What if God is love.
Ron Hedren at Fans of John Shelby Spong/posted 9/28/2022 on FACEBOOK
Meditation. Yoga. Reading. Journaling. Taking a walk outside. Sitting in the sunlight. Doing some chores. Working out.
Getting out in nature and moving my body, always brings me back to a better place. Of course yoga/stretching and meditation have a very positive effect. And there’s nothing like connecting with someone.
Yes, connecting is the best.
“And there’s nothing like connecting with someone.” Yes the power of relationship.
Coming on this site routinely.
Being with my small groups.
Reaching out to others.
Tutoring.
A hot shower.
Mindlessly using a buying app. I rack up a bill of all the items that appeal and don’t need. Then I delete them all.
i LOVE a nice hot shower too. I honestly do not understand those who partake in cold plunges/ice bathing/jumping in frozen lakes/cold ocean – screw that, lol.
I completely agree Michele – screw that
😂
Being in our home, quietly. Solo time. As many of you have said, napping. Last summer we put a barrel sauna in our backyard. I knew I would appreciate it, yet I had no idea just how restorative it would be for mind and body. Fresh air, being immersed in natural beauty. Writing, stream of consciousness writing on topics I am not clear on. My writing this and reading yours makes me want to plan a retreat for myself. Thank you.❤️
I hadn’t heard of barrel saunas before. Just looked them up and now I’m wishing we had a bigger yard.
I did the same – I’m more of a hot tub person was thinking along those lines – the stock tank ones
They come in many sizes, Barb. We had to rework garden space to make it happen. No regrets!
Mary, I was just daydreaming about a barrel sauna yesterday! I think I need to make this happen. 😁
You won’t regret it, Charlie T.❤️
👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
A restorative practice I have is my 11 zen principles. Sean Coughlin is the 6th grade best bro/zen partner I’ve talked about before. “Translin” is the title of my set just like how Phil Jackson names his “The Jackson11” from his “11 Rings, the Soul of Success” book. “Translin” combines my last name with Sean’s.
1 of my 11 zen principles happens to be “Take pride in presentation.” “Translin” is a visable system. I go with 1 that requires the least amount of explaining.
Sean and I have different roots with similar branches. Obedience, discipline, and a strong work ethic are our childhood trademarks. “Iron sharpens iron” is the Translin slogan.