Before coming on the site I was trying to convince a dear friend to get assistance with her health needs. She is elderly and fell 2x last night. She lives an hour and a half away. My daughter helped me articulate what I should say since she was a certified CNA for many years. Hopefully my friend will be ok. She has some help but I question how much living alone.
Good eveing folks,
I’ve been on a high-energy vacation with the kids. We started everyday early and I am grateful for a lot of play. Now, I have returned to normalcy and school begins soon. This moment is offering appreciation for the schedule and rhythm the school year holds. I will be able to do my personal practice at the same time and my kids will be very occupied. I love summer and I love the shift out of it.
The opportunity to deeply thank my fellow friends who are with me right now for their friendship, patience, compassion and unconditional love. Grounded in the knowing that all is there already , that nothing has ever been destroyed and nothing ever is lost, while today after having had lost sight on this completely, coming back to it brings some peace back. Thank you who share and who visit for your being here with me and all.
Peace, quiet and solitude. I used to avoid these moments, but now I can just be present. Of course, monkey mind is always operating in the background….
Peace before the day’s activities.
Time with my husband.
The smell and taste of hot coffee.
The comfort of stretching out on a chaise with a soft blanket to cuddle under; the morning air is cool.
My morning routine of reading poetry and coming to this site.
It did offer me a brief opportunity to clip my cat’s claws as he lay on my lap but I only got three of them before he decided he was done with that nonsense.
This moment is offering me an embrace from the sunshine. It’s wonderful to sit next to a window that is full of light and warmth. A new day of hope, a new day of life!
This moment is offering me a chance to spend time with my cat, Copeland, while i’m on this site. This moment, much like all others today (and every day) will be an opportunity to shine light from within.
This moment is offering me quiet
solitude. A cool morning to reflect.
a chance to listen to the local bird
population wake up. A few moments
to savor my cup of coffee.
And since I am moving today, a chance
to give thanks to this place, that has been
so good to me for the past two and a half
years.
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the whole life. everything is possible
Deep gratitude for a grace-filled day.
Before coming on the site I was trying to convince a dear friend to get assistance with her health needs. She is elderly and fell 2x last night. She lives an hour and a half away. My daughter helped me articulate what I should say since she was a certified CNA for many years. Hopefully my friend will be ok. She has some help but I question how much living alone.
Patience, and to enjoy time spent in the beautiful weather with my partner.
Good eveing folks,
I’ve been on a high-energy vacation with the kids. We started everyday early and I am grateful for a lot of play. Now, I have returned to normalcy and school begins soon. This moment is offering appreciation for the schedule and rhythm the school year holds. I will be able to do my personal practice at the same time and my kids will be very occupied. I love summer and I love the shift out of it.
I remember those days- enjoy, they grow up so fast!!
The opportunity to deeply thank my fellow friends who are with me right now for their friendship, patience, compassion and unconditional love. Grounded in the knowing that all is there already , that nothing has ever been destroyed and nothing ever is lost, while today after having had lost sight on this completely, coming back to it brings some peace back. Thank you who share and who visit for your being here with me and all.
Peace, quiet and solitude. I used to avoid these moments, but now I can just be present. Of course, monkey mind is always operating in the background….
Ahh yes, I know that little monkey swing from branch to branch, Linda.
To be renewed. I need it and will pray on it today.
This moment is offering me a chance to do my best.
This precious moment of solitude and reflection offers peace, fun, freedom
Peace before the day’s activities.
Time with my husband.
The smell and taste of hot coffee.
The comfort of stretching out on a chaise with a soft blanket to cuddle under; the morning air is cool.
My morning routine of reading poetry and coming to this site.
It did offer me a brief opportunity to clip my cat’s claws as he lay on my lap but I only got three of them before he decided he was done with that nonsense.
One of the poems I read this morning fits this question beautifully: “Good Days” by Mary O’Connor, on recognizing more clearly what the moments offer during cancer treatment. https://www.ayearofbeinghere.com/2014/07/mary-oconnor-good-days.html
This moment is offering me an embrace from the sunshine. It’s wonderful to sit next to a window that is full of light and warmth. A new day of hope, a new day of life!
Ngoc, your office room receives a lot of that morning sunshine linked to Vitamin D.
An opportunity to read and connect with fellow spiritual travelers on these pages. To be embraced by cool summer air before humidity sets in.
This moment is offering me a chance to spend time with my cat, Copeland, while i’m on this site. This moment, much like all others today (and every day) will be an opportunity to shine light from within.
This moment is offering me quiet
solitude. A cool morning to reflect.
a chance to listen to the local bird
population wake up. A few moments
to savor my cup of coffee.
And since I am moving today, a chance
to give thanks to this place, that has been
so good to me for the past two and a half
years.
Good luck on your move Charlie – I know moving can be stressful, wishing you a smooth easy move and happy new memories in your new home.
Good luck with the move! That’s a big effort.