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  1. sparrow51014
    sparrow
    3 days ago

    First always in the morning,
    I do cat yoga in bed with Sophie and Phoebe . . .
    we do cat stretches,
    downward facing dogs,
    and a few that they have introduced me too.

    My morning ritual after that
    is to give them their breakfasts
    in pretty painted bowls from Turkey . . .
    when I perform rituals, tasks, or projects
    I like to use pretty and functional items,
    as they lend themselves to the intent of rituals

    For cleaning up in kitchen,
    I turn the radio on,
    tie on an apron over my jeans,
    with a silly little cat embroidered on the bib,
    and wear one of my husband’s old bandanas over my hair,

    For projects around the house
    I keep the bandana,
    switch to my oldest ripped out, paint-stained jeans,
    don a mask if I’m sanding,
    as I got used to them during covid,
    or gloves if I’m staining,
    transforming myself into a little old woodworker in our wood shop.

    When working in the garden
    after putting on the tick spry,
    I like to wear my long peasant skirts
    with the side hems
    tucked into the waistband on hot summer days.
    I bring out my tools,
    which are strong and sturdy,
    begging me to put them to use,
    as they like to work.

    My nightcap of brandy
    is served in crystal glasses,
    hand-blown in Denmark,
    with swirly bottoms so they roll a bit . . .
    a gift from stepson #1 who went to school there.

    I use the bowls, the skirts, the glasses the tools,
    and all other sorts of things
    as symbols of these rituals,
    as they give me a greater appreciation of what I am doing.
    They remind me of how everything I do
    is of value,
    and of just how precious each day is. ♥

    1. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      2 days ago

      I loved reading your daily routine!! Sounds like a great day!

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        2 days ago

        It’s not really my daily routine,
        dear Robin Ann,
        but sort of a montage
        of how my time is spent , , ,
        and yes,
        there is a lot of chaos
        to fill in the blanks. ♥

    2. D
      Drea
      2 days ago

      I love reading about all the beauty in your home and garden.

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        2 days ago

        There is a lot of chaos in my home,
        and garden too,
        dear Drea,
        as something always seems to be going on. 🙂

    3. Patti
      sunnypatti
      2 days ago

      Precious, indeed 🙂

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        2 days ago

        Often a precious mess,
        dear Sunnypatti . . . 🙂

    4. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Love this, Sparrow!
      ♥️♥️♥️

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        2 days ago

        I love sharing this with you,
        dear Mary . . . ♥♥♥

  2. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    3 days ago

    I worked today but less hours then the rest of the week. My co-worker is on vacation so it’s been a very busy week. I did take the dog to the little park down the road (2 miles) that has access to the pond where many fish. There is a water fall. Nice sunny evening : )

    The sailboat is now in the water! I look forward to the new season!

    I also head to spend time with my daughter at the end of this month!

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      Yes,
      dear Robin Ann . . .
      it sounds like a perfect day. ♥

    2. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Sounds great Robin!

    3. Avril
      Avril
      3 days ago

      Sounds like a great day.

  3. Antoinette88615
    Antoinette
    3 days ago

    Right now I’m healing again from migraines. Seems to be passing now and I hope to get well soon . I’m mediating here in the hospital again. I’m grateful to be in good hands.

    1. Yram
      Yram
      2 days ago

      I hope relief comes quickly!

    2. Patti
      sunnypatti
      2 days ago

      Sending love and healing, Antionette.

    3. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      3 days ago

      May relief visit you soon Antoinette.

    4. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      I do hope,
      dear Antoinette,
      that your doctors
      can find some kind of solution for your migraines . . .♥

    5. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      I’m so sorry you have to deal with these, Antoinette.
      Good for you for going to the hospital and getting good care for yourself.
      Please be extra kind and gentle with yourself as you deal with these migraines.
      Sending much love♥️

    6. Avril
      Avril
      3 days ago

      Sending love Antoinette

    7. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 days ago

      Hope you feel better soon!

    8. Ose
      Ose
      3 days ago

      so happy that you are getting better. Wishing you a lovely weekend without pain. May meditation run deep. Blessings, dear friend.

  4. Mary
    Mary
    3 days ago

    I am missing Pilgrim
    Carol Ann too.
    And where is Nannette?

    1. Avril
      Avril
      3 days ago

      I haven’t seen Pilgrim in a while. The other two more recently. You can send the messages if they have a full profile through the Community page. It is like a DM. They have the settings turned on. They’ll get an email notification.

    2. Antoinette88615
      Antoinette
      3 days ago

      Did Pilgrim stop posting I noticed and where is Kevin?

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        3 days ago

        I’ve seen’ Pilgrim,
        Carol Ann and Nannette more recently
        than I have Kevin . . .

  5. A
    Antonia
    3 days ago

    I’m going to take a long walk with my dog through the trails in the local park. It’s heating up here in SC- snakes and alligators are emerging, butterflies and bees are busy visiting the blooming flowers, the shy blue heron and white ibis are out fishing in the lakes and the trees are alive with birds, squirrels and possums. I plan to lose myself for a little while in all of Nature’s glory.

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 days ago

      I love hearing about the creatures that inhabit our different living spaces,
      dear Antonia . . .
      the shy blue heron,
      the white ibis . . .
      alligators,
      indeed. 🙂
      Thank you.

    2. Patti
      sunnypatti
      2 days ago

      There are so many beautiful trails in SC… my home state! I’m in NC now and enjoying the trails up here. I hope you enjoyed your walk, and perhaps another today.

    3. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      2 days ago

      And she said, I don’t like spiders and snakes
      And that ain’t what it takes to love me
      Jim Stafford 1975

      Your reflection remined me of this line from a pop tune during my youth Antonia…….thank you.

    4. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Sounds fabulous.

    5. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 days ago

      Oh wow I didn’t think alligators were in SC. Learn something new every day!

      1. Patti
        sunnypatti
        2 days ago

        We had to watch for them at the county parks when near the lake – one side of which was where the dog park was and many dogs swam, including mine! That was Charleston, but yes, they are all over the lowcountry and lower South in general, I believe 🙂

        1. Robin Ann
          Robin Ann
          2 days ago

          Wow!!

          1. Robin Ann
            Robin Ann
            2 days ago

            A friend of a friend said he would swim in the waters that alligators were (in Florida) in as a kid and as long as u don’t bother them they will not bother you. Umm no thanks!

      2. Avril
        Avril
        3 days ago

        Oh yes, in the low country, like Hilton Head big time!

        1. Mary
          Mary
          3 days ago

          All of Florida is low country, so we have lots here.

  6. Mary
    Mary
    3 days ago

    I am strengthening my commitment to live this day moment by moment with enthusiasm and amazement. The present moment is the only moment that I have. Redoubling my commitment to train my mind to stay there.

  7. Ose
    Ose
    3 days ago

    Today and during the easter holidays, it will be time to relaxing and starting to recover from an injury last week (a broken wrist which will take in total 10 weeks – 6 in a cast and 3-4 in a Velcro bandage- to hopefully become well again… sigh…) which unfortunately makes the planned riding to visiting my father in the far north of Germany now at Easter impossible and which is really sad for both of us; in the same time, calling him instead and expressing my love for him, instead locally meeting beloved friends, enjoying time together, reading and preparing for some exciting duties ahead the next weeks, meditating and being in nature in stillness. Grateful for the free time and chance to meet my friends again. May you all have beautiful Easter days!

    1. Yram
      Yram
      2 days ago

      I hope the break was in your non dominant hand. I am glad there are several ways to communicate these days. Of course, there is nothing like a one on one visit.

    2. Patti
      sunnypatti
      2 days ago

      I’m sorry you can’t go see your father, but I am also sending you prayers for a speedy recovery. Happy Easter, dear Ose.

    3. Michele
      Michele
      2 days ago

      Wishing you a speedy recovery and a beautiful Easter too.

    4. Avril
      Avril
      3 days ago

      Speedy recovery Ose

    5. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 days ago

      Wishing you a speedy recovery. Will you need PT? Hopefully just a slight fracture.

    6. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      I’m sorry you have injured your wrist,
      dear Ose,
      and that you won’t be able to see your father,
      but perhaps there will another surprise
      that could soften the sadness. ♥

    7. Antoinette88615
      Antoinette
      3 days ago

      Sorry about your wrist Ose, rest and heal . I know how it feels to miss family. Best wishes. 🌻

    8. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      So sorry about your wrist, Ose. May you heal fully and have a lovely Easter. 💕

  8. Linda72766
    Linda
    3 days ago

    I am flying out today to visit my family in another state. I am excited to see all the children, and spend time with my loving sister. It will be a time of refresh, renewal and joy. I am grateful for this opportunity.

    1. Michele
      Michele
      2 days ago

      Safe travels and enjoy your time with family.

    2. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 days ago

      Enjoy Linda!

    3. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Enjoy this well deserved time, Linda. I’m so glad you have the opportunity to fill your own cup. 🍜

      1. Yram
        Yram
        2 days ago

        Renewing ourselves is good self care. Enjoy!

      2. Linda72766
        Linda
        3 days ago

        Thank you, Mary. You are so kind…

  9. Yram
    Yram
    3 days ago

    I will say thank you for my bodily systems that work together to bring as much health to my body as possible.
    On this Holy Thursday, I plan to remember my friends and all people who support me in bountiful and lean times.

    1. Avril
      Avril
      3 days ago

      Love you dear one

    2. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Sending love to you, dear Yram.

  10. Avril
    Avril
    3 days ago

    Super super wierd. I learned a song yesterday to perform with a small group I am with. Here are the lyrics, “Everyday think as you wake up, I have this one precious life and I’m not going to waste it.” How amazing. I had a patient cancel her appointment today and now I have a little more time. I set a goal to loving serve others. As I change the litterboxes and vacuum, I plan to offer gratitude for the cats and the floors. In the past, I would be irritated about chores and now I find so much more joy. At the end of the day, I plan to do my favorite thing—I’ll go for a hike!

    1. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 days ago

      Love it!

    2. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      Funny,
      dear Avril . . .
      a line from Mary Oliver’s poem,
      ‘The Summer Day’,
      came into my head
      when I read today’s Question.

      “”Tell me, what is it you plan to do
      with your one wild and precious life?”

      1. Avril
        Avril
        3 days ago

        I thought that about the song

    3. Yram
      Yram
      3 days ago

      Synchronicity!

      1. Avril
        Avril
        3 days ago

        Amen

      2. Mary
        Mary
        3 days ago

        Yes!

  11. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol
    3 days ago

    Do my best to be present to it, be present to everything and everyone I encounter doing those things.

  12. Patti
    sunnypatti
    3 days ago

    Take my final exam & record and submit my final teaching video. I’ve been practicing, and it is time.
    I also plan to get outside with the dogs, drink up some fresh air under a warm sun, work the desk at the yoga studio this evening, and attend the new meditation class they added in recently. I’ve heard it’s wonderful!

    1. Patti
      sunnypatti
      2 days ago

      Thank you, friends, for your well wishes and all the support along the way! It has been quite the journey, one many finish rather quickly compared to my extended path. But I believe everything happens and works out as it should, and the way things have unfolded since we landed in Charlotte have really been a blessing. My written exam is finished and passed, now I just have to wait for the video part, but I should have some results within the week.
      Namaste

    2. Michele
      Michele
      2 days ago

      Good luck!

    3. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      2 days ago

      I enjoyed reading about your journey to become a certified yoga instructor SunnyPatti. May you continue to blossom along your path.

    4. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 days ago

      Congrats that is awesome!

    5. Ose
      Ose
      3 days ago

      Congratulations, dear Sunnypatti! All the best, and blessings to you.

    6. D
      Drea
      3 days ago

      Congratulations on getting through finals!

    7. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      Good for you,
      dear Sunnypatti! ♥

    8. Yram
      Yram
      3 days ago

      Congratulations on the completion.

    9. Avril
      Avril
      3 days ago

      Blessings on your submission.

    10. Carol Ann Conner
      Carol
      3 days ago

      You go, girl!

  13. D
    Drea
    3 days ago

    Honor friendship, honor my body, care for what needs my care, be gentle with myself and others.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      Beautiful, Drea.

  14. L
    Loc Tran
    3 days ago

    “I make it up as I go” Indiana Jones.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      3 days ago

      I love it, Loc! 🥰

  15. Michele
    Michele
    3 days ago

    I plan to be grateful, positive, present, and kind.

    https://nationaltoday.com/international-bat-appreciation-day/ 🦇🦇🦇

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      🙂

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