Well, today was about getting the rest that I needed, in between working. I think I did okay.
One of the things that I value, is connection.
This week I was able to have a couple of meaningful connections while working. Felt good.
Today, strong physical pain in my knee rules the day. But now, suddenly it became better a bit, so that I am able to center again on meditation, simply sitting on a chair. Meditation is what I wanted to tend to today and every day much more than I used to. May be if I am able to center again, so that may be even playing the handpan also will be possible. An hour ago there was almost nothing what I could do. So happy it started to better! Hopefully it will subside somehow over the weekend… May you all be well, blessings, dear friends.
My integrity needs tending everyday. During this time when my emotional health and my physical health are struggling, I think it is important to stay connected with myself and others. It’s a matter of integrity–of owning my thoughts, my feelings, my actions. I share something I wrote in 2023.
“My job is willingness. I do my best to look at every thing that happens with an open mind, open heart, with eyes to see and ears to hear. That’s basically my definition of an attitude of gratitude. When I was introduced to Toltec Wisdom several years ago, my teachers accented the importance of being mindful of the story I was telling myself. What story am I telling myself about this day, this situation? I have found that a good practice. It helps when we challenge life-limiting thoughts and nurture life-giving awareness.. I’m currently reading a book by Martha Beck titled “The Way of Integrity.” I highly recommend it. It is challenging because it’s about awakening our own inner teacher. That teacher that cultural norms and dogmas have silenced. Thankfully, I realized many years ago that the important question for me is not “Who is God?” It is “Who am I?” To practice living gratefully I have to be willing to ask myself that question daily.”
Dear CAROL ANN – I can hear the struggle in what you wrote . I know this pain all too well. I wish you would try the medication method of discarding because it’s the method for truly finding wisdom from within. You are god every moving thing is god . All this will become revelled to you by discarding the false human mind overlapping Truth. But no one can force this on anyone nor should they . People do this meditation all over the world because they want out of their illusion.
I am here and holding your hand for what it’s worth., I I do it willingly with a grateful heart.
I’m so happy you’re here everyday and I always look forward to your sharing caring heart.
Hugs 🤗
This
being mindful of the story I’m telling myself,
dear Carol Ann,
strikes a chord in me too.
Articulated that way
opens a door in me
to be more aware of the stories I tell
myself . . .
a way to bring the teacher home.
Thank you for this. ♥
Carol Ann, coming from a collective culture, I totally get you. I prefer coming to people than them coming to me. That discomfort has led to me resorting to string-pulling as a coping method which is a fix, not solution.
Patience and self-compassion. After a slow spell, I face a few changes. I notice the urge to want to know everything before I decide. But that’s not possible, and meanwhile, I’d intend to be patient and compassionate with myself.
“Follow through,” is a value. Some vehicle tasks got left behind, and need urgent attention. Also being neighborly with yard tasks. It was brought to my attention that a flowering plant I enjoy is invasive, and impacting a neighboring fence line. Ah, the joys of summer! Grateful to be back. Blessings on this weekend to all. ☮️
Ah,
”vehicle tasks”,
dear Carla.
I too,
learned this the hard way . . .
when I told a friend I was hearing strange noises in my car
he told me the solution was
to turn the radio up.
I did.
It didn’t work. 🙂
I’m sort of patiently waiting for my neighbor to remove a Tree of Heaven from his side of the fence. The longer he takes, the bigger the tree grows, the more work it is for him. Another time, it was my chokecherry that crept into another neighbor’s yard. Yes, the joys of summer, and the plants know no fences!
Carla, I appreciate the « invasive species » conundrum. My husband and I replaced all of our grass with perennials, some of which is ground cover that can go its’ own way. We keep our eye on it, but it is clever. We are bordered by 2 lawns and what I have come to discover, is that grass is an invasive species as well. It crawls under fences everywhere. It’s all part of living in a neighborhood. So I get to tend to my values of appreciating diversity and acceptance. Happy gardening.🌺🌸
I am working to do something quite similar,
dear Mary . . .
I’m probably too old
to see it through to the end,
but it is a joy to work on
and imagine its future . . .
ps. I love those invasive ground covers.
They make my work
so much easier. ♥
What a wonderful project to dream on and work on, Sparrow. I love to imagine the beauty you are creating for yourself and others. It is an ongoing alleluia. 🌺🌸
Growth and self-care. I’ll start by taking an 8am strength class, my Friday morning routine before teaching gentle yoga at 10:30. I like the time in between the two to maybe walk the treadmill for a bit or just relax and plan my class. After I teach, I have a facial, which is always a treat! And then I’ll take some time this afternoon for my studies. I am so close to finishing this certification!
Happy Friday! I hope it won’t be as hot in your part of the world as it’s going to be in mine today… we are supposed to reach close to 100, which means the heat index will be 100+ 🥵
Think about it,
dear Michele . . .
our feet
are often forgotten and neglected
until they finally tell us
they need our care . . .
love your feet today. ♥
Michele, Thanks for your kind words. I read them this morning. I hope you are able to rest today–if not physically at least mentally. Don’t forget to breath!
Same here, Josie, as Ngoc begins making her way home currently in California. It’s refreshing to be able to rely less on backstage politics to survive. One way or another, I have to do that without her.
Humility and grace need tending today. God let me know that the “Waiting for the Lord” story from a couple days ago had the right intention of inspiration. I was unaware that it turned into flu gaming, because excessive pride came right after that, and pride comes before fall.
I did struggle with having to wait for Ngoc on Wednesday night. As I had tears running down my face. I felt god soothing me, and I eventually fell asleep. Once I did, I slept like a baby.
God praised me last night of not only being willing to make adjustments but also able to do them on the fly too.
The lesson I drew from the “Waiting for the Lord” experience comes in verse 1 Corinthians 13:4. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”
I’m happy that Ngoc landed in California last night at 10:45pmcst safely with her mom.
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Well, today was about getting the rest that I needed, in between working. I think I did okay.
One of the things that I value, is connection.
This week I was able to have a couple of meaningful connections while working. Felt good.
Today, strong physical pain in my knee rules the day. But now, suddenly it became better a bit, so that I am able to center again on meditation, simply sitting on a chair. Meditation is what I wanted to tend to today and every day much more than I used to. May be if I am able to center again, so that may be even playing the handpan also will be possible. An hour ago there was almost nothing what I could do. So happy it started to better! Hopefully it will subside somehow over the weekend… May you all be well, blessings, dear friends.
Healing energy to your knee dear Ose – I hope you feel better. 🤗
May sitting quietly,
meditating,
softly playing your handpan,
dear Ose
fill your heart with peace
and give you respite from your pain. ♥
My integrity needs tending everyday. During this time when my emotional health and my physical health are struggling, I think it is important to stay connected with myself and others. It’s a matter of integrity–of owning my thoughts, my feelings, my actions. I share something I wrote in 2023.
“My job is willingness. I do my best to look at every thing that happens with an open mind, open heart, with eyes to see and ears to hear. That’s basically my definition of an attitude of gratitude. When I was introduced to Toltec Wisdom several years ago, my teachers accented the importance of being mindful of the story I was telling myself. What story am I telling myself about this day, this situation? I have found that a good practice. It helps when we challenge life-limiting thoughts and nurture life-giving awareness.. I’m currently reading a book by Martha Beck titled “The Way of Integrity.” I highly recommend it. It is challenging because it’s about awakening our own inner teacher. That teacher that cultural norms and dogmas have silenced. Thankfully, I realized many years ago that the important question for me is not “Who is God?” It is “Who am I?” To practice living gratefully I have to be willing to ask myself that question daily.”
I hear you. The discourse we can feel is so unraveling. Hang on and in. It will resolve and you will be stronger.
Thanks, YRAM
Dear CAROL ANN – I can hear the struggle in what you wrote . I know this pain all too well. I wish you would try the medication method of discarding because it’s the method for truly finding wisdom from within. You are god every moving thing is god . All this will become revelled to you by discarding the false human mind overlapping Truth. But no one can force this on anyone nor should they . People do this meditation all over the world because they want out of their illusion.
I am here and holding your hand for what it’s worth., I I do it willingly with a grateful heart.
I’m so happy you’re here everyday and I always look forward to your sharing caring heart.
Hugs 🤗
What a beautiful message, Antoinette. It warms my heart.
This
being mindful of the story I’m telling myself,
dear Carol Ann,
strikes a chord in me too.
Articulated that way
opens a door in me
to be more aware of the stories I tell
myself . . .
a way to bring the teacher home.
Thank you for this. ♥
Sparrow, I found that helpful, too.
Carol Ann, coming from a collective culture, I totally get you. I prefer coming to people than them coming to me. That discomfort has led to me resorting to string-pulling as a coping method which is a fix, not solution.
Patience and self-compassion. After a slow spell, I face a few changes. I notice the urge to want to know everything before I decide. But that’s not possible, and meanwhile, I’d intend to be patient and compassionate with myself.
Drea, I relate!
Drea, I learned a lot of both towards my root people and myself during Ngoc’s absence.
I need to let my life better give witness to my beliefs.
“Follow through,” is a value. Some vehicle tasks got left behind, and need urgent attention. Also being neighborly with yard tasks. It was brought to my attention that a flowering plant I enjoy is invasive, and impacting a neighboring fence line. Ah, the joys of summer! Grateful to be back. Blessings on this weekend to all. ☮️
Carla I love follow through! Flow and natures flow is always moving forwards with a grateful heart . Blessings to you too and thank you so much!☺️
Ah,
”vehicle tasks”,
dear Carla.
I too,
learned this the hard way . . .
when I told a friend I was hearing strange noises in my car
he told me the solution was
to turn the radio up.
I did.
It didn’t work. 🙂
I’m sort of patiently waiting for my neighbor to remove a Tree of Heaven from his side of the fence. The longer he takes, the bigger the tree grows, the more work it is for him. Another time, it was my chokecherry that crept into another neighbor’s yard. Yes, the joys of summer, and the plants know no fences!
“Tree of Heaven”,
dear Drea . . .
a beautiful name
for such a destructive plant. 🙂
Carla, I appreciate the « invasive species » conundrum. My husband and I replaced all of our grass with perennials, some of which is ground cover that can go its’ own way. We keep our eye on it, but it is clever. We are bordered by 2 lawns and what I have come to discover, is that grass is an invasive species as well. It crawls under fences everywhere. It’s all part of living in a neighborhood. So I get to tend to my values of appreciating diversity and acceptance. Happy gardening.🌺🌸
I am working to do something quite similar,
dear Mary . . .
I’m probably too old
to see it through to the end,
but it is a joy to work on
and imagine its future . . .
ps. I love those invasive ground covers.
They make my work
so much easier. ♥
What a wonderful project to dream on and work on, Sparrow. I love to imagine the beauty you are creating for yourself and others. It is an ongoing alleluia. 🌺🌸
Love without possessions
The Divine in me,
dear Antoinette,
bows to the Divine in you. ♥
Growth and self-care. I’ll start by taking an 8am strength class, my Friday morning routine before teaching gentle yoga at 10:30. I like the time in between the two to maybe walk the treadmill for a bit or just relax and plan my class. After I teach, I have a facial, which is always a treat! And then I’ll take some time this afternoon for my studies. I am so close to finishing this certification!
Happy Friday! I hope it won’t be as hot in your part of the world as it’s going to be in mine today… we are supposed to reach close to 100, which means the heat index will be 100+ 🥵
Good for you!
Self-care – Taking a slower pace today – very tired, foot hurts, work stress – TGIF!
Think about it,
dear Michele . . .
our feet
are often forgotten and neglected
until they finally tell us
they need our care . . .
love your feet today. ♥
Michele, Thanks for your kind words. I read them this morning. I hope you are able to rest today–if not physically at least mentally. Don’t forget to breath!
Exactly where I am led today, too, Michele.
Same here, Josie, as Ngoc begins making her way home currently in California. It’s refreshing to be able to rely less on backstage politics to survive. One way or another, I have to do that without her.
All I value will benefit from tending today and everyday hence, that has been gifted me.
Peace, Love & Light.
You are perhaps,
dear Joseph,
one of those people
who keeps his eye
on the whole picture . . .
may you be blessed today. ♥
Self-respect needs my attention today.
Humility and grace need tending today. God let me know that the “Waiting for the Lord” story from a couple days ago had the right intention of inspiration. I was unaware that it turned into flu gaming, because excessive pride came right after that, and pride comes before fall.
I did struggle with having to wait for Ngoc on Wednesday night. As I had tears running down my face. I felt god soothing me, and I eventually fell asleep. Once I did, I slept like a baby.
God praised me last night of not only being willing to make adjustments but also able to do them on the fly too.
The lesson I drew from the “Waiting for the Lord” experience comes in verse 1 Corinthians 13:4. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”
I’m happy that Ngoc landed in California last night at 10:45pmcst safely with her mom.
LOC Your post made me think of the song “Holy Darkness”. Here’s a youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ePEEW4aT8w&list=RD8ePEEW4aT8w&start_radio=1
Carol Ann, I just listened to it. It was godly and soothing.
LOC Glad you enjoyed it. I love the words to that song.