Dear friends, I will be absent for a while, for reasons I am unable to explain right now, not sure if I will be coming back. Please know that I will always be with you in my heart, and may be I will be able to join in again. From my heart, may all blessings be with you.
Dear Ose, I will miss you. When I think of you, I think of your kindness, your concern for the unloved and those in need throughout the world. I think of you sharing a snack with a stranger at a convention. I wish you much love and joy, dear Ose, dear friend. ♥️♥️♥️
May your journey encounter calm days and peaceful nights, dear Ose. I have gleaned much from your writings and possibly more to follow. Thank you and god speed.
Dear Ose, thank you for all of your thoughtful reflections these past months/years. Your words of wisdom comforted me many times. 🙏🏻
You will be missed.
May you be well. Blessings. 🙏🏻🕊️❤️
I want to cultivate more community in my life.
Living in a new place/region of this beautiful country it’s hard to make new friends & find community especially as an adult.
I have not given up. I am searching for “my people” & believe I will find them…🤞
I also want to read more books & spend less time on a device. Tired of the cyber world!
I value this beautiful community here & all who participate. I have learned so much here & honor you all.
Namaste.🙏🏻❤️
I’ve just come inside
after working in the gardens all day,
and feel the need for respite from cultivating.
There are things though,
that I strive to cultivate within myself . . .
not so strenuous or backbreaking
as digging in the rich, moist earth of my flower beds.
In general
I am content
and happy with myself,
and try not to beat myself up
when my shortcomings pop to the surface . . .
all part of my effort to stop searching for perfection.
For the record,
my life partner and the cats,
always hold the place of highest priority,
no matter what else I fail to accomplish in a day.
I settle
for what I can do to the best of my diminished ability
to make a difference in my small world.
No longer having the physical stamina
to go out and do great things,
I work with what I have.
Not having the financial means
to donate enough money to make a difference,
I give what I can.
But in the end
none of it seems to be enough,
and this pains me.
Perhaps I need to
cultivate a more positive attitude and appreciation
of what I am able to give,
and trust that my contributions
do,
after all,
make a difference.
I need to believe
that it is enough . . .
that I am enough. ♥
Dear Sparrow, you and I seem to deal with a lot of the same issues. I have always been my own worst critic, but am trying now to become my own biggest cheerleader. I try to think about how I would speak to a dear friend who had the issues as well as the kindness that I have. I think I would treat her well. I think that’s the way we need to treat ourselves, like our dearest friend. . Sending love.
First of all, thanks to so many of you who offered your support and prayers for my hopefully improving blood pressure issues. Apparently this is going to be some kind of a journey. Though I’ve started new medication, it remains to be seen if it will work and what caused the problem in the first place. So I covet continued whatever support you can send my way. Which leads to the question of today…I would like to cultivate a healthier lifestyle and balance, as well as a good relationship with my doctors, so that I feel like myself again.
Yes,
dear Katrina,
it is a good thing
to strive for good relationships with your doctors.
I keep you in my heart
as you move forward
on this journey. ♥
I would like to cultivate more calmness. As a busy single mom, I never feel like there’s enough time to accomplish all that needs to be done, and this often leaves me in a state of overwhelm and panic. This manufactured mindset definitely doesn’t help anything lol. Instead, I’d like to channel acceptance and calm in spite of the endless to do list.
That sounds like a lot Emmaleah. Is there any way to trim your to do list.
Maybe some of our friends here who have been single Moms might have some thoughts to share with you.
Sending love to you. ♥️
That’s a good question. I’m not sure what the goal is. I’m just happy to be moving along in some positive direction. If I think too much about a destination, it seems to get further away. So I just practice and see what comes my way. 😊
I’d like to cultivate deeper, in-person friendships. I miss my friend, Ericka. We have been in touch since she moved, but there’s a lot to be said about being able to get together with a friend over coffee, lunch, whatever, and share life. I have a few other friends that I love in Charlotte, but we don’t spend time together outside of the yoga studio where we met. Since we are moving in a few months, I’ll be looking forward to finding a new community and friendships in Florida.
For those of you who did not see it, I posted yesterday evening about coming back to the gratefulness site. I had some thoughts on this. If you would like to read it, I posted it to yesterday’s question.
So for today’s question. I would like to make more time for friendships. I’d also like to make more time to see my great niece and great nephews, as well as my niece and nephews. I’d like to go back to reading books. I’d like to carve out time most days for doing art. Lastly, I’d like to continue with staying on top of house cleaning. I have made a good bit of progress, so now it’s up to me to keep it up.
I just read your message from yesterday. I have not been consistent in writing lately, but have been reading. Sometimes I read the question and plan to write later and don’t. Other times I feel redundant or the opposite have too many thoughts that need po dered before shared.
Sometimes, Deann, I’m not sure how to answer a question. Some questions bring up a lot of emotions. I am often amazed by the brevity of some. It usually takes a lot of words for me to answer the questions.
Music. I played piano and did choir as a kid, and always wanted to get back into them. Hand surgery made me realize I can’t take my hands for granted–recovery can be grueling, and movement uncertain. That realization pulled me back into music. Now I’m taking voice lessons and I just pulled the trigger on an electric piano. I love it and want to cultivate more.
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Thank you all dearly for your very kind replies and good wishes. It moved me to tears. Thank you, friends❤️
wishing you well and hope to see you back ose
Dear friends, I will be absent for a while, for reasons I am unable to explain right now, not sure if I will be coming back. Please know that I will always be with you in my heart, and may be I will be able to join in again. From my heart, may all blessings be with you.
Dear Ose, I will miss you. When I think of you, I think of your kindness, your concern for the unloved and those in need throughout the world. I think of you sharing a snack with a stranger at a convention. I wish you much love and joy, dear Ose, dear friend. ♥️♥️♥️
Wherever you are going, I hope you find peace. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
🙏
May your journey encounter calm days and peaceful nights, dear Ose. I have gleaned much from your writings and possibly more to follow. Thank you and god speed.
Blessings for the journey.
Dear Ose, thank you for all of your thoughtful reflections these past months/years. Your words of wisdom comforted me many times. 🙏🏻
You will be missed.
May you be well. Blessings. 🙏🏻🕊️❤️
God be with you.
Your kindness,
wisdom,
and thoughtfulness,
dear Ose,
will be surely missed.
I wish you the very best
and hope that you may be able to return to us.
The Divine in me
bows to the Divine in you
with love . . . ♥
Loving kindness to you Ose. You will be missed.
Peace be with you, Ose 🙏🏼
I wish to cultivate more laughter, more gratefulness, more experiences and less stuff.
I agree, Deann, especially with more laughter.
Yes, more laughter!
I agree,
dear Deann . . .
less stuff. 🙂
I want to cultivate more community in my life.
Living in a new place/region of this beautiful country it’s hard to make new friends & find community especially as an adult.
I have not given up. I am searching for “my people” & believe I will find them…🤞
I also want to read more books & spend less time on a device. Tired of the cyber world!
I value this beautiful community here & all who participate. I have learned so much here & honor you all.
Namaste.🙏🏻❤️
I am with you on the community and friend stuff as an adult! I am not giving up, either!
I want to start reading actual books again too, PKR. And yes, less device time.
I would like to continue exercising and eating healthy as I get older and not be afraid to address health concerns.
I’ve just come inside
after working in the gardens all day,
and feel the need for respite from cultivating.
There are things though,
that I strive to cultivate within myself . . .
not so strenuous or backbreaking
as digging in the rich, moist earth of my flower beds.
In general
I am content
and happy with myself,
and try not to beat myself up
when my shortcomings pop to the surface . . .
all part of my effort to stop searching for perfection.
For the record,
my life partner and the cats,
always hold the place of highest priority,
no matter what else I fail to accomplish in a day.
I settle
for what I can do to the best of my diminished ability
to make a difference in my small world.
No longer having the physical stamina
to go out and do great things,
I work with what I have.
Not having the financial means
to donate enough money to make a difference,
I give what I can.
But in the end
none of it seems to be enough,
and this pains me.
Perhaps I need to
cultivate a more positive attitude and appreciation
of what I am able to give,
and trust that my contributions
do,
after all,
make a difference.
I need to believe
that it is enough . . .
that I am enough. ♥
Dear Sparrow, you and I seem to deal with a lot of the same issues. I have always been my own worst critic, but am trying now to become my own biggest cheerleader. I try to think about how I would speak to a dear friend who had the issues as well as the kindness that I have. I think I would treat her well. I think that’s the way we need to treat ourselves, like our dearest friend. . Sending love.
Sending love to you too,
dear Mary . . .
welcome back. ♥
♥️♥️♥️
Yes, dear Sparrow. My we all have enough.
🙏
First of all, thanks to so many of you who offered your support and prayers for my hopefully improving blood pressure issues. Apparently this is going to be some kind of a journey. Though I’ve started new medication, it remains to be seen if it will work and what caused the problem in the first place. So I covet continued whatever support you can send my way. Which leads to the question of today…I would like to cultivate a healthier lifestyle and balance, as well as a good relationship with my doctors, so that I feel like myself again.
I’m sending lots of love to you, Katrina. I am with you in this challenging time. ♥️
Thinking of you and hoping your doctor eases your mind and gets this health concern under control.
.
Yes,
dear Katrina,
it is a good thing
to strive for good relationships with your doctors.
I keep you in my heart
as you move forward
on this journey. ♥
I would like to cultivate more calmness. As a busy single mom, I never feel like there’s enough time to accomplish all that needs to be done, and this often leaves me in a state of overwhelm and panic. This manufactured mindset definitely doesn’t help anything lol. Instead, I’d like to channel acceptance and calm in spite of the endless to do list.
That sounds like a lot Emmaleah. Is there any way to trim your to do list.
Maybe some of our friends here who have been single Moms might have some thoughts to share with you.
Sending love to you. ♥️
Thank you, Mary. I appreciate the love and I plan on trying to trim my list ☺️
I hope I am planting the seeds of contentment.
Ah yes, contentment.
Is that not the goal of enlightenment Charlie? 🙏🏻❤️
That’s a good question. I’m not sure what the goal is. I’m just happy to be moving along in some positive direction. If I think too much about a destination, it seems to get further away. So I just practice and see what comes my way. 😊
I’d like to cultivate deeper, in-person friendships. I miss my friend, Ericka. We have been in touch since she moved, but there’s a lot to be said about being able to get together with a friend over coffee, lunch, whatever, and share life. I have a few other friends that I love in Charlotte, but we don’t spend time together outside of the yoga studio where we met. Since we are moving in a few months, I’ll be looking forward to finding a new community and friendships in Florida.
Wishing you the best Sunnypatti.🙏🏻❤️
Thank you, PKR! You as well!!
Self awareness
More awareness, more willingness, more surrender.
I wish to cultivate better relations. Ones that stick with me through thick and thin
For those of you who did not see it, I posted yesterday evening about coming back to the gratefulness site. I had some thoughts on this. If you would like to read it, I posted it to yesterday’s question.
So for today’s question. I would like to make more time for friendships. I’d also like to make more time to see my great niece and great nephews, as well as my niece and nephews. I’d like to go back to reading books. I’d like to carve out time most days for doing art. Lastly, I’d like to continue with staying on top of house cleaning. I have made a good bit of progress, so now it’s up to me to keep it up.
I just read your message from yesterday. I have not been consistent in writing lately, but have been reading. Sometimes I read the question and plan to write later and don’t. Other times I feel redundant or the opposite have too many thoughts that need po dered before shared.
Sometimes, Deann, I’m not sure how to answer a question. Some questions bring up a lot of emotions. I am often amazed by the brevity of some. It usually takes a lot of words for me to answer the questions.
Ah,
house cleaning,
dear Mary . . .
my nemesis,
especially in the summer.
I will join you
in cultivating that intention. 🙂
I had company over today. That is the best way to get me to clean. ☺️
Music. I played piano and did choir as a kid, and always wanted to get back into them. Hand surgery made me realize I can’t take my hands for granted–recovery can be grueling, and movement uncertain. That realization pulled me back into music. Now I’m taking voice lessons and I just pulled the trigger on an electric piano. I love it and want to cultivate more.
MUSIC, the universal language…
It is indeed!
Healthier choices.
I saw this and thought of Loc and Ngoc -https://nationaltoday.com/family-day-in-vietnam/
🙂
Thanks Michele. That makes me flattered.