Reflections

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  1. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    9 hours ago

    I am making a list of “new” things to do when my daughter visits on the 18th. For one I found a neat petting zoo farm which I have never been to. She loves goats and miniature donkeys. I am also looking for outside summer concerts near by.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      7 hours ago

      I love goats too, Robin Ann!
      Love their voices!😊

  2. sparrow51014
    sparrow
    11 hours ago

    I am always stymied by this question . . .
    I’ve spent my whole life trying new things,
    as well as doing okay maintaining the things I’m already doing.

    I could try to do better
    or renew a practice I’ve fallen back on,
    but that’s not ”something new.”.
    Sometimes
    I feel like I need to downsize what I already do . . .
    that my brain,
    heart, and soul
    are crammed with cares and goals and concerns . . .
    sometimes
    I picture myself
    lying in a meadow full of wildflowers and honey bees,
    arms crossed behind my head,
    gazing up at the living sky
    watching birds and clouds go about the business of living,
    not thinking of the weeds that need to be pulled in my gardens
    or dishes in the sink
    waiting to be washed,
    a chair to be painted,
    or cats to be fed,
    or all of the multitude of tasks expecting to be taken care of.

    “Something new”
    might be
    to stop putting things off,
    quit postponing . . .
    just get up and do the damn work
    so I can lie in that meadow
    or my own back yard
    without guilt. ♥

    1. Mary
      Mary
      7 hours ago

      You make a good point, Sparrow.
      It sounds like you are doing plenty.
      Maybe the new thing could be doing less?

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        4 hours ago

        Maybe,
        dear Mary . . .
        I was wondering the same thing. ♥

  3. Yram
    Yram
    12 hours ago

    A friend reminded me to seek out ways to make my carepartnership less stressful. He suggested looking in Imperfect foods. So I will look into it.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      6 hours ago

      Let us know how you like it, Yram.
      I had to look up Imperfect Foods because when I read your post
      I had no idea what you were talking about. 🤷‍♀️
      Anything that makes life less stressful sounds great!
      And I love getting a good deal on a bell pepper
      just because of it has a funny shape. 🥰

  4. pkr29022
    pkr
    15 hours ago

    I am going to a new yoga class Wednesday.
    New teacher, new place…all new.
    I also am planning to check out a new farmers market this weekend.
    🕊️ & ♥️

  5. KC.
    KC
    16 hours ago

    i am going to try being aware of old stories / patterns in my bodymind and letting them go, to be open to a much larger truth/ reality/ experience, options and possibility. Tara Brach had two recent podcasts that I find helpful/ inspiring. Lots to work with!

    Also celebrating, embracing, enjoying these gorgeous summer moments, days, evenings, in spite of everything! … 🙂

    1. Mary
      Mary
      6 hours ago

      Yes, I too have these tired old stories, KC.
      So I think about what do they mean now.
      And I think about how free I could be if I could/would just release them.
      They are the past. What a waste to let them define me now.

      I love Tara Brach. Were you referring to her Wednesday evening talks?
      Lots to think about, KC.
      Much is good for me too,
      and releasing my self limiting stories could free up some joy for me
      Thanks for inspiring me!

    2. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      8 hours ago

      I too enjoyed lates couple of Tara Brach installments KC.

      1. Mary
        Mary
        6 hours ago

        I will have to look into these, Joseph.

  6. D
    Drea
    18 hours ago

    I could try setting an intention every morning this week (versus just when I feel like it).

    1. Mary
      Mary
      6 hours ago

      I was doing that, Drea.
      And then I completely forgot about it.
      If you do this, Drea, I’d love to know how it goes for you.
      🌷🌷🌷

  7. Cathie
    Cathie
    18 hours ago

    Hmmm- will need to think about this, as I have no ideas now🤷‍♀️

  8. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol
    18 hours ago

    Nothing comes to mind but I will stay willing!

    1. Mary
      Mary
      6 hours ago

      I love your willingness, Carol!
      That seems to go along with noticing possibilities.

  9. Barb C
    Barb C
    18 hours ago

    I already have a plan for this: My sweetheart and I are doing our 18 dates for 18 years, one for every year we’ve been married. Today is our actual anniversary. For our date we’re going to bike out to a marina and hope to be able to rent a tandem kayak for our first-ever kayaking adventure on the waters of the south end of Puget Sound. If the kayaks are all rented out it’s a bike ride in the sun and some time by the water, which is also a date.

    If the kayaking isn’t my new thing, there’s always improv practice Wednesday night with my troupe. Improv consists of new things every single time. I expect us to run through some skit forms I haven’t played before as we prepare for our next show. Laughs guaranteed!

    1. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      10 hours ago

      Happy Anniversary!

    2. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      12 hours ago

      May this anniversary,
      dear Barb,
      be the best so far. ♥

    3. Yram
      Yram
      12 hours ago

      Congrats on the 18-year adventure. I hope you have many more lifetimes together.

    4. pkr29022
      pkr
      15 hours ago

      Happy Anniversary Barb to you & your husband.🥂🪅🎉

  10. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    19 hours ago

    I’m not sure about something new, but I would like to get back to my practices in a more regular way. This week, while busy, would be a good place to start.

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      16 hours ago

      I too,
      dear Charlie,
      need reminders
      when I veer off the trail . . . ♥

    2. Barb C
      Barb C
      18 hours ago

      I’ve had this last week off work and have been re-establishing my yoga and meditation practices. Hoping/planning to carry that into my days when I get back to work tomorrow. Wishing you well in reconnecting with things you want to make a regular part of your life.

  11. Elizabeth H67151
    Elizabeth H
    19 hours ago

    I have signed up for an online grief circle with the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence. I have heard that it is helpful to be able to grieve in community in these tumultuous times– a different and more empowering experience than feeling alone in our grief. So I am curious to try this out!

    1. Mary
      Mary
      5 hours ago

      I looked this up Elizabeth and saw there was a group meeting on this ThursdayJuly 10th.
      I will reflect on whether or not this is for me.
      I have a limit as to how much I am able to engage
      in discussion about my grief over what’s going on in this country and the world.
      It brings up so much anger and rage in me.
      And for me these are very scary emotions.
      Thanks for bringing this up, Elizabeth.
      I just might try it out

    2. Barb C
      Barb C
      17 hours ago

      Thank you for sharing this. I have a cousin who’s now a certified grief educator and I’m sending the link to her.

    3. Charlie T
      Charlie T
      19 hours ago

      I could use some of that myself, Elizabeth. 🙏

  12. Kelli Smith
    Kelli Lynn
    21 hours ago

    this week. I’m focused on letting gratefulness and intention lead me so I’m ready, open and prepared to experience the pathway Reclaim Joy next week, which will be a brand new experience for me.

  13. J
    Judith A
    21 hours ago

    I could try to get up earlier tomorrow, so that I can do my workout before the day starts. I think it will do me good!

  14. Avril
    Avril
    22 hours ago

    Good morning gratefulness family. I can try adding my gym workout to my calendar so that it’s an appointment and it doesn’t get skipped!

  15. Michele
    Michele
    23 hours ago

    I am planning on visiting the Tampa Theater – I have not been there before, looking forward to it.

    Wishing everyone a good Monday and start of the week 🙂

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