My Beautiful daughter, there is a few things that need to be taken care of and if we work together it gets done. One is making sure her health insurance will be all set for 2025. I did go into her ss# acct and can see that her ss# disability is in process which is nice to see and not just imagined.
Tomorrow I will go on a nice nature walk and enjoy the fall colors and crisp air!
I wrote a response but must not have hit the right button to post it. I will not try to recapture what I said. I will just try to be present moment to moment throughout this day. Grateful and Present.
Every morning I walk mindfully to the small lake near my house….observing everything along my route…noticing colors…anything that’s changed since the previous day..feeling the warmth of the sunshine on my body.. taking photos of anything beautiful that catches my eye. After one lap around the lake. I sit and observe for a few minutes and write a short poem before I head home.
In the morning, I like to sit in this little bedroom that has a window facing the south. When I sat down a few minutes ago, it was kinda grey and cloudy in the pre dawn light. And then, suddenly, the sky was lit brightly with pink and orange and blue. It was fantastic. I’m so glad I caught that.
Other than that, I will spend some time my little yard, doing some work pruning and cleaning up some of the plants out there.
I have been starting a new habit of sitting outside on the back patio for a few minutes each morning (though I probably will not do this if it is raining or snowing outside). I have really been enjoying the chance to soak in the beauty of our small, imperfect yard. In the morning, the air usually is extra fresh. I enjoy looking at our tree and our neighbors trees, the way the morning light shines through and onto the plants, the shadows, the sky, the birds. I plan to do the same today and see if I notice any new details in the ways the leaves are turning, the rocks, or anything else.
The vase on our dining room table could use some new flowers. I’ve had the same dried up weeds in there since before we sold our home, so maybe almost 4 months now. It’s this really pretty tall weed with fuzzy purple flowers that grew alongside the ditch that ran next to the greenway between the farms where I used to walk our dogs. It dried up beautifully and gave our dining area some extra beauty while our home was on the market. But now that they’ve travelled to 2 new homes, some have broken, the fuzzy flowers haven’t held up from being boxed up, and it’s time for something new. Seems to go right along with my life!!
Today will be the third day of fall garden tending. Putting the gardens to bed as I call it. It always is more work than I think it will be, takes longer than I think it will. And yet, the fall gardens are so beautiful as they ready themselves for winter. Really, all I am doing is keeping them tidy so come spring there is not a mess to clean up, rather just checking everyday
to see what is popping up. I don’t put everything to bed at the same time, rather create a beautiful fall garden based on the colors and structures that remain. So today, I will give myself over to this beauty and soak it up.
Today is one of my cardiac rehab days. I will try to bring the beauty of a smile and happiness to the folks in my class (and the nurses too). Some folks are new…and some have a harder time than others…so being friendly and smiling helps a great deal. One always thinks they are the “worst” in the crowd….I found that other people in my class suffered and are suffering more that i have. For them I try to be very positive and at least make a part of their day happy. I will also take in the beauty of this Autumn during my drive to rehab this morning. Everyone have a good weekend.
Thank you, Nannette. Since my son’s heart attack, I have struggled. I’m a Mom. I want to fix everything. Trust, I must trust the process. as you stated, I, too, will try to bring the beauty of a smile and happiness to all the folks who cross my path today.
Hello Carol, I think just being there for your son- your support and love means so much. He may come out of this stronger and wiser than before his heart attack…and you are there with love in your heart and smiling. God Bless you both.
Nannette, your attitude and demeanor will make more difference to someone than you may ever know. You are further down this road than some, an example of what might be. You are bringing grace and encouragement to an uncertain situation for many. Continue to shine, Nannette.🍁🧡🍂
It’s my day off and I have so many things I need to do. But I remind myself that I can only do so much in one day. I won’t beat myself up if I can’t complete it all, and so I’ll turn my attention to the beauty of self compassion.
My day will involve an overnight outreach to friends in need in an ocean town. Joseph, your words get me off to a helpful start, despite my emotional weariness..
“I will allow my presence to guide me in awareness of the day.”
To this, I add Ray Bradbury’s quote for today.
“Treasure this day and treasure yourself. Truly, neither will ever happen again.”
So, I feel motivated anew, thanks to both of you.
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All the colors of the fall leaves, turning, drying, falling and returning to the earth, making fertile ground for next years’ leaves.
I love to draw! It’s my way of expressing myself fully. I want to get a degree in art.
My Beautiful daughter, there is a few things that need to be taken care of and if we work together it gets done. One is making sure her health insurance will be all set for 2025. I did go into her ss# acct and can see that her ss# disability is in process which is nice to see and not just imagined.
Tomorrow I will go on a nice nature walk and enjoy the fall colors and crisp air!
I’m in Las Vegas right now. The weather is pretty good. I’m enjoying the warm of sunshine and the beauty of the buildings.
My Ngoc, we got married there 4 years ago, and we’re about to visit our marriage memory tomorrow. Have a good night.
Enjoy your trip!
I wrote a response but must not have hit the right button to post it. I will not try to recapture what I said. I will just try to be present moment to moment throughout this day. Grateful and Present.
I found this reading very helpful….wanted to share
https://cac.org/daily-meditations/wisdom-will-come/
Every morning I walk mindfully to the small lake near my house….observing everything along my route…noticing colors…anything that’s changed since the previous day..feeling the warmth of the sunshine on my body.. taking photos of anything beautiful that catches my eye. After one lap around the lake. I sit and observe for a few minutes and write a short poem before I head home.
What a lovely ritual, Lauryn. Thank you for the inspiration.
In the morning, I like to sit in this little bedroom that has a window facing the south. When I sat down a few minutes ago, it was kinda grey and cloudy in the pre dawn light. And then, suddenly, the sky was lit brightly with pink and orange and blue. It was fantastic. I’m so glad I caught that.
Other than that, I will spend some time my little yard, doing some work pruning and cleaning up some of the plants out there.
I will concentrate on what is in front of me at the time. Right now I see different colors of trees. Soon I will eat breakfast and then look at that.
I have been starting a new habit of sitting outside on the back patio for a few minutes each morning (though I probably will not do this if it is raining or snowing outside). I have really been enjoying the chance to soak in the beauty of our small, imperfect yard. In the morning, the air usually is extra fresh. I enjoy looking at our tree and our neighbors trees, the way the morning light shines through and onto the plants, the shadows, the sky, the birds. I plan to do the same today and see if I notice any new details in the ways the leaves are turning, the rocks, or anything else.
Elizabeth, I feel like I am right there with you!
The vase on our dining room table could use some new flowers. I’ve had the same dried up weeds in there since before we sold our home, so maybe almost 4 months now. It’s this really pretty tall weed with fuzzy purple flowers that grew alongside the ditch that ran next to the greenway between the farms where I used to walk our dogs. It dried up beautifully and gave our dining area some extra beauty while our home was on the market. But now that they’ve travelled to 2 new homes, some have broken, the fuzzy flowers haven’t held up from being boxed up, and it’s time for something new. Seems to go right along with my life!!
Today will be the third day of fall garden tending. Putting the gardens to bed as I call it. It always is more work than I think it will be, takes longer than I think it will. And yet, the fall gardens are so beautiful as they ready themselves for winter. Really, all I am doing is keeping them tidy so come spring there is not a mess to clean up, rather just checking everyday
to see what is popping up. I don’t put everything to bed at the same time, rather create a beautiful fall garden based on the colors and structures that remain. So today, I will give myself over to this beauty and soak it up.
Today is one of my cardiac rehab days. I will try to bring the beauty of a smile and happiness to the folks in my class (and the nurses too). Some folks are new…and some have a harder time than others…so being friendly and smiling helps a great deal. One always thinks they are the “worst” in the crowd….I found that other people in my class suffered and are suffering more that i have. For them I try to be very positive and at least make a part of their day happy. I will also take in the beauty of this Autumn during my drive to rehab this morning. Everyone have a good weekend.
Thank you, Nannette. Since my son’s heart attack, I have struggled. I’m a Mom. I want to fix everything. Trust, I must trust the process. as you stated, I, too, will try to bring the beauty of a smile and happiness to all the folks who cross my path today.
Nannette, I deeply appreciate you and your compassionate words.
Hello Carol, I think just being there for your son- your support and love means so much. He may come out of this stronger and wiser than before his heart attack…and you are there with love in your heart and smiling. God Bless you both.
Nannette, your attitude and demeanor will make more difference to someone than you may ever know. You are further down this road than some, an example of what might be. You are bringing grace and encouragement to an uncertain situation for many. Continue to shine, Nannette.🍁🧡🍂
Mary, Thank you for your kind and affirming words. Your words help me in many ways. Thank you!!
It’s my day off and I have so many things I need to do. But I remind myself that I can only do so much in one day. I won’t beat myself up if I can’t complete it all, and so I’ll turn my attention to the beauty of self compassion.
My day will involve an overnight outreach to friends in need in an ocean town. Joseph, your words get me off to a helpful start, despite my emotional weariness..
“I will allow my presence to guide me in awareness of the day.”
To this, I add Ray Bradbury’s quote for today.
“Treasure this day and treasure yourself. Truly, neither will ever happen again.”
So, I feel motivated anew, thanks to both of you.
Fortunately, the last one went through. Anyways, my beauty goes out to the: heat, buildings, casinos, and Hoover Dam.