Reflections

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  1. Ose
    Ose
    2 weeks ago

    Be kind to everyone I encounter; reach hands, look into the eyes of the ones I encounter, smile, and wish them a good day, loud or silent, from my heart.

  2. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    2 weeks ago

    I had today off and joined a chair yoga class at a beautiful old Congregational church in the town next door. I met the instructor at an event at the local library and also met someone else there from that library. It was a very friendly small group and we shared some wellness ideas and learned about the full moon. The church bell music was playing outside at one point. I love that. I find it very peaceful.

    1. C
      Claire757
      2 weeks ago

      Does anyone know where to view the monthly poem? Is it exclusive to email newsletter subscribers?

      1. Barb C
        Barb C
        2 weeks ago

        If you go to Explore from the menu at the top and search on Poetry you’ll find a large collection.

        1. C
          Claire757
          2 weeks ago

          Yes but not the poem emailed to me yesterday for May from grateful.org titled Tea. Only for email subscribers?

  3. Antoinette88615
    Antoinette
    2 weeks ago

    I planted flowers and put bark in the backyard so that it would look nice for everyone to enjoy. I also got some windchimes and I think it makes it sound absolutely beautiful outside. It sounds so peaceful with the flowers and all the budding trees. I also had my Neighbour over and asked her if she wanted to come and have coffee and ice cream and she did. I think that made her happy. And I’m really happy to say that Simba, my Dog, started on a new medication and now he no longer has to wear the cone or the socks that I had to put on his leg to protect him from licking his front legs. Which means it’s working yay! I’m so happy for Simba that makes everybody smile because nobody wanted to see him be put down because of this awful allergy..

    1. Michele
      Michele
      2 weeks ago

      That is great news about Simba!

    2. Patti
      sunnypatti
      2 weeks ago

      So happy for Simba!

    3. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      2 weeks ago

      Glad Simba is feeling better, Antoinette.

    4. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 weeks ago

      Your plantings,
      dear Antoinette,
      sound so lovely . . .
      I too,
      love windchimes and have one,
      and recently purchased a rain chain.
      What a treat for your neighbors to enjoy . . .
      peacefully.
      I am also happy to hear
      that Simba is doing well. ♥.

  4. Kathy29496
    Katrina
    2 weeks ago

    I’m not feeling well today. But perhaps a smile on my own face will improve my attitude and bring some joy and peace to my life, if not someone else’s.

    1. Michele
      Michele
      2 weeks ago

      I hope you feel better Katrina.

    2. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 weeks ago

      I hope,
      dear Katrina,
      that you are feeling better
      tomorrow. ♥

  5. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    2 weeks ago

    I can smile and say thank you, and I can just be kind in general. I can also be less judgmental of others and myself.

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 weeks ago

      I think
      that perhaps,
      dear Charlie,
      you are like this
      EVERY day. ♥

  6. EnnDee Gee
    EnnDee
    2 weeks ago

    Today I intend to practice mindfulness and bring awareness and peace to my day. Taking intentional breaths helps remind me of the present and calms my mind. This helps me create peace in interactions with those around me.

  7. A
    ActiveD5
    2 weeks ago

    I have made plans with friends and will hostess a group of ten women this evening and smile the entire way through even though I currently have a lot of responsibilities that need my attention.

  8. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol Ann Conner
    2 weeks ago

    Thich Naht Hanh teaches that a smile is the simplest form of meditation. I will remember that as I journey through this day and I will smile often…even in the mirror!

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 weeks ago

      Smiles to you,
      dear Carol Ann . . . 🙂

      1. Joseph
        Joseph McCann
        2 weeks ago

        Smiles to both of you!

  9. pkr29022
    pkr
    2 weeks ago

    Smile & be of good cheer to All who cross my path today. Silently bless them with peace & love. 🙏🏻
    🕊️🩷
    🐰🐇🐰

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 weeks ago

      A happy day to you as well,
      dear PKR . . . 🐇

  10. Barb C
    Barb C
    2 weeks ago

    Right now, i’m in the heart of old Seattle in Pioneer Square. Walking through here, I will see both very successful people doing well in this economy and people who are very much down on their luck. I can give each and every one of them eye contact and a smile.

    As I participate in six back to back meetings before taking the train home I can give full attention to each person in front of me. That creates an oasis of attention, which can bring peace. I just need to remember to take a few minutes for breath between meetings to give myself peace.

    1. D
      Drea
      2 weeks ago

      Props to you for holding your attention for six entire meetings, whew.

      1. Joseph
        Joseph McCann
        2 weeks ago

        Sounds exhausting on the noggin.

        1. C
          Claire757
          2 weeks ago

          I am on web browserr (not usuinf circle community app) i cant see any picture or click to profiles here. How do i see your dear dog? Are you posting to the circle community app?

  11. D
    Drea
    2 weeks ago

    Sing in the car. I’m a more peaceful driver when I do that.

    1. Carla
      Carla
      2 weeks ago

      Drea, I’ll join you! Let me know which tune and I’ll add harmony! 🙂 have a great day.

      1. D
        Drea
        2 weeks ago

        Carla, today I’m rocking “16 Tons” and “Son of a Preacher Man”!

      2. Barb C
        Barb C
        2 weeks ago

        Thank you both for being peaceful and therefore safer drivers!

        1. D
          Drea
          2 weeks ago

          I do my best, Barb. As a driver and a cyclist, I see both sides of things. Cyclists are way at a disadvantage, unfortunately.

  12. Yram
    Yram
    2 weeks ago

    Just show up with intention. To use the name of the person I know or be helped by a name tag.

  13. L
    Loc Tran
    2 weeks ago

    Just stay the course.

  14. Ngoc Nguyen
    Ngoc Nguyen
    2 weeks ago

    It is small, yet this is what I could do today to create a little peace in my small world. When I talk, I talk about peace. When I share a post on social media, I share motivations from people who are doing work that aims for peace. Most of all, I pray for peace. 🕊

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      2 weeks ago

      My Ngoc, you and Angela are a couple people I just tagged on my recent tribute this morning titled “LT1192 Individualized Impowerment Foundation” concerning my advocacy for the people on my boat. I haven’t lost track of that. It’s a matter of moving the needle slowly.

  15. D
    Deann
    2 weeks ago

    I can make eye contact and give smiles.

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