My daughter has a stomach bug. She has Type 1 diabetes so I worry when she is sick to her stomach. I am so glad my Mom was a nurse because I learned so much from my Mom and learned a lot about my daughter’s diabetes when she was younger.. We have a great children’s hospital in Providence that had us come in for a series of classes to learn when she was diagnosed.
I too live with T1, Robin Ann. I understand your concern. It requires a little more attention to her daily routine of management, doesn’t it? May all be well.♥️
All which I encountered asked for my wholehearted attention. The street sweeper I met was so kind to wish a joyful “happy easter” to me when y passed by, and wholeheartedly I returned this wish to him in gratitude for his tireless dedication for all of us here, and the wishing all the best for him brought a smile to his face. The colleagues I had to push a bit to make space for an unscheduled meeting today in order to serve our other colleagues properly in a few days; My group tonight who came in person directly after the Zoom meeting to share about gratefulness and to establish sacred time of rest as well as being here present and sharing wholeheartedly with all who come to share and to visit here. Any moment I would like to be wholeheartedly present, and often I believe I am. Still need to find a better rythm of being fully present and taking some time off for recovery from my still full, sometimes too full schedule. Taking care also for my own wholeheartedly is an issue sometimes also. Tomorrow, I will play music and looking forward to enjoy and find some rest.
That is a « full-on » day Ose. May you find satisfaction and gratitude for all you were able to manage well. May your Easter be one of hope and renewal. 🌷
It’s Maundy Thursday. That is what is asking for my wholehearted attention today as I also went to my coffee group for casual conversation, had a conversation with my step-daughter about her mom’s health, shared a text conversation with a friend about her son’s shattered mental health, let some other friends know how much I’m thinking of them during this Holy Week weekend as they spend themselves washing feet, serving the bread and cup, holding vigil, and celebrating with the crowds, many of whom they see only once a year. They will be exhausted on Monday. Every day is holy, but these days seem to ask for my attention to the holiness more than usual.
My son needs my wholehearted attention right now. He is 9 and has been really struggling with the death of his grandfather. I’ve been spread thin lately with work, but he is showing me that he needs more support and I will do my best to be THERE for him fully today rather than running around distracted and multitasking.
It touches me deeply that you take time for your son and be fully present with all your heart, putting him and his pain first. Thank you for sharing , dear Emmaleah ❤️ It speaks about your unconditional love for your son, and for his grandfather also. May be it was your father who died. Please feel warmly embraced, if I may. May your son´s grandpa rest in Peace, and may Peace and His Love be with you, your son and all your family.
My attitude, my mindset is asking for my whole hearted attention today. Today I am staying in touch with my Mom and checking on her in person because her edema, leg swelling, is acting up. I spent most of yesterday dealing with her edema and visiting with her. I usually don’t see Mom on Thursdays. I will also visit my sister today, as I do on Thursdays, to check in with her and bring her a milk shake. I am noticing myself feeling resistant to the visiting that I will be doing today so I am in the process of checking my attitude. I don’t want to try to make myself feel differently, but there are many ways that I can look at this and think about it. I’m thinking I will go by a cafe’ that I have been wanting to go to after checking in with my Mom. Then from there I can pick up a milkshake and visit my sister. Throwing in something for myself is helping me to look forward to my day and will help me to feel more loving and grateful that I am able to visit my Mom and sister. I get to visit them and I get to give them my love rather than I have to. Get to, not have to. 🙂
Sending love to all and hoping that each of you can make room in your day to do at least a little something for yourself. 😊
Today my wholehearted attention goes to the safety of family members as they decide whether to come visit this weekend. It is a bit touch and go for driving since wintry weather is in the forecast and they may choose to come the following weekend. I will either be preparing food for them to eat or for the freezer! I intend to practice gratitude for those times we can be together, whenever that will be.
Sending you positive thoughts! I found some new opportunities to be exciting and a bit challenging, but all in all created professional growth for me. You don’t know until you check it out. Best!
I’m at a conference that I initially founded with my team in my previous role as a nonprofit executive director. This means seeing lots of people i’ve known for many years whom I only see at something like this now. Many people will want to talk to me and it will be a challenge to give each person my wholehearted attention and greet others. Maintaining these human connections requires work and attention. I also give a presentation with an interactive workshop element today and will need to focus on doing a good job of facilitating that session.
The conference is taking place in Wenatchee, situated in a valley of the Columbia River with dry hills sloping down to the water and the North Cascades mountain range all around. This afternoon we’re supposed to go on a bike ride of facilities in the city. I’ll want to pay a lot of attention to my riding in a group with others, and also appreciate the beauty around us.
This is a very good question to start each day with.
My keyboard and classical music is calling for my heart today as I practice my Beethoven Sonatina in D Major today. My focus has steadily been improving starting on Monday Night. As I move closer to what god planned for me in being a piano player, I’m moving further away from sports.
Traditional sports was all about competing and just playing for the love of the game. It’s why the 80s and 90s NBA was the golden age led by MJ and his 6 rings. All that has turned into politics, money, business, and greed. The way to rise above all that is to honor god’s gifts for me.
“Focus over fun” montra helps me honor god’s gift of piano for me. My desire to live as a larger than life figure will allow me to still have plenty of fun. Angela posted on Facebook years ago saying that discipline is the greatest form of self-love. I as big brother from another mother, totally am on board. I find that the more disciplined I am, the easier it is to have fun and live the laid back lifestyle I desire.
Sparrow, being on to many things that are unseen, quickly able to recognize patterns, and connect dots, I totally resignate with you. I’m at the point of my life where I’m unlearning from school. I remember weeks ago already talking about my L11 Zen system. One of the 11 principles is to by-pass the teacher.
My first reaction to today’s question was to set my intention today to be present to whoever crosses my path even if all they need is a smile and a hello. Then I read Richard Rohr’s meditation for the day and said I must share this with my fellow travelers on gratefulness.org. It has me humming the old spiritual, “Were You There?”. I share the link to Rohr’s meditation and a poem I wrote a few years ago. Hoping you will read his meditation before you read the poem.
Carol, my first thought when I saw your answer, especially the first two lines, is that my mom is right. It reminds me of my everyday family walk. I have more in common with adults my parents’s generation than peers within my age group. Christianity and traditional sports jump out for starters. It’s nice not having to read between the lines. No matter how good I may get at that, I don’t want to do it. It’s exhausting.
[The lyrics of “Were You There?” continue with the words “Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble! Tremble! Tremble!” I wonder whether we have lost our ability to tremble—to be deeply affected —in the face of injustice. I wonder whether we no longer tremble in the presence of a holy God who requires us to do the work of justice.]
Sparrow, I have always found the song “Were You There?” meaningful and hear you when you speak of our ability to tremble-to be deeply affected-in the face of injustice. Sometimes it does seem like it’s all too much. That’s when I take it to the foot of the cross.
I was given wholehearted attention just this morning. The setting full moon illuminating some remnant clouds and sparkling frost in the moon light. Frost has been scarce. And, my lovely wife Cheryl asked for some boiled eggs. I make four, and all four peeled perfectly! Two grateful happenings moments apart!
Living with presence,
dear Joseph . . .
a whole hearted portrait of presence.
Moon and eggs,
and the act of peeling . . .
a perfect moment
caught in time. ♥
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My daughter has a stomach bug. She has Type 1 diabetes so I worry when she is sick to her stomach. I am so glad my Mom was a nurse because I learned so much from my Mom and learned a lot about my daughter’s diabetes when she was younger.. We have a great children’s hospital in Providence that had us come in for a series of classes to learn when she was diagnosed.
I too live with T1, Robin Ann. I understand your concern. It requires a little more attention to her daily routine of management, doesn’t it? May all be well.♥️
Thank you Mary , she is feeling better thank goodness ☺️
All which I encountered asked for my wholehearted attention. The street sweeper I met was so kind to wish a joyful “happy easter” to me when y passed by, and wholeheartedly I returned this wish to him in gratitude for his tireless dedication for all of us here, and the wishing all the best for him brought a smile to his face. The colleagues I had to push a bit to make space for an unscheduled meeting today in order to serve our other colleagues properly in a few days; My group tonight who came in person directly after the Zoom meeting to share about gratefulness and to establish sacred time of rest as well as being here present and sharing wholeheartedly with all who come to share and to visit here. Any moment I would like to be wholeheartedly present, and often I believe I am. Still need to find a better rythm of being fully present and taking some time off for recovery from my still full, sometimes too full schedule. Taking care also for my own wholeheartedly is an issue sometimes also. Tomorrow, I will play music and looking forward to enjoy and find some rest.
That is a « full-on » day Ose. May you find satisfaction and gratitude for all you were able to manage well. May your Easter be one of hope and renewal. 🌷
It’s Maundy Thursday. That is what is asking for my wholehearted attention today as I also went to my coffee group for casual conversation, had a conversation with my step-daughter about her mom’s health, shared a text conversation with a friend about her son’s shattered mental health, let some other friends know how much I’m thinking of them during this Holy Week weekend as they spend themselves washing feet, serving the bread and cup, holding vigil, and celebrating with the crowds, many of whom they see only once a year. They will be exhausted on Monday. Every day is holy, but these days seem to ask for my attention to the holiness more than usual.
My son needs my wholehearted attention right now. He is 9 and has been really struggling with the death of his grandfather. I’ve been spread thin lately with work, but he is showing me that he needs more support and I will do my best to be THERE for him fully today rather than running around distracted and multitasking.
I am sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
Thank you, Michelle.
❤️
It touches me deeply that you take time for your son and be fully present with all your heart, putting him and his pain first. Thank you for sharing , dear Emmaleah ❤️ It speaks about your unconditional love for your son, and for his grandfather also. May be it was your father who died. Please feel warmly embraced, if I may. May your son´s grandpa rest in Peace, and may Peace and His Love be with you, your son and all your family.
Thank you, Ose
Today my spirit is asking for gentle attention.
I think it’s the same as most days. It starts with paying attention to my own wellbeing, and it extends out from there.
One thing
builds on another,
doesn’t it,
dear Charlie,
whether it be positivity,
dominoes,
or negativity?
Positivity
is a good choice. ♥
My attitude, my mindset is asking for my whole hearted attention today. Today I am staying in touch with my Mom and checking on her in person because her edema, leg swelling, is acting up. I spent most of yesterday dealing with her edema and visiting with her. I usually don’t see Mom on Thursdays. I will also visit my sister today, as I do on Thursdays, to check in with her and bring her a milk shake. I am noticing myself feeling resistant to the visiting that I will be doing today so I am in the process of checking my attitude. I don’t want to try to make myself feel differently, but there are many ways that I can look at this and think about it. I’m thinking I will go by a cafe’ that I have been wanting to go to after checking in with my Mom. Then from there I can pick up a milkshake and visit my sister. Throwing in something for myself is helping me to look forward to my day and will help me to feel more loving and grateful that I am able to visit my Mom and sister. I get to visit them and I get to give them my love rather than I have to. Get to, not have to. 🙂
Sending love to all and hoping that each of you can make room in your day to do at least a little something for yourself. 😊
Today my wholehearted attention goes to the safety of family members as they decide whether to come visit this weekend. It is a bit touch and go for driving since wintry weather is in the forecast and they may choose to come the following weekend. I will either be preparing food for them to eat or for the freezer! I intend to practice gratitude for those times we can be together, whenever that will be.
Wishing your family safe travels!
Many thanks! Hoping to see them next weekend.
My resume. It’s never fun updating it, but there’s a good opportunity and I need to focus.
Now a days you can use AI and chatgpt to help you.
Absolutely! It is helpful in brainstorming and conceptualizing for sure. I’m reluctant to stick with what it drafts, though, it’s always a little off.
Good luck, Drea!🌺
Thank you Mary!
Drea, Hope that working on the resume is going well.
Thank you Carol. Slow and steady is doing the trick.
Sending you positive thoughts! I found some new opportunities to be exciting and a bit challenging, but all in all created professional growth for me. You don’t know until you check it out. Best!
Thank you Enndee, I love your attitude and positivity, it brightened my day!
You are very welcome, Drea!
I’m at a conference that I initially founded with my team in my previous role as a nonprofit executive director. This means seeing lots of people i’ve known for many years whom I only see at something like this now. Many people will want to talk to me and it will be a challenge to give each person my wholehearted attention and greet others. Maintaining these human connections requires work and attention. I also give a presentation with an interactive workshop element today and will need to focus on doing a good job of facilitating that session.
The conference is taking place in Wenatchee, situated in a valley of the Columbia River with dry hills sloping down to the water and the North Cascades mountain range all around. This afternoon we’re supposed to go on a bike ride of facilities in the city. I’ll want to pay a lot of attention to my riding in a group with others, and also appreciate the beauty around us.
This is a very good question to start each day with.
A full and beautiful experience, Barb.🌺
This sounds like a big ask, Barb. I’m sure you will do well.
You have a lot to give yourself to today,
dear Barb. ♥
I love that area. I hope you are able to enjoy.
I’m my distractions and disjointedness, I need to give attention to the task at hand.
My keyboard and classical music is calling for my heart today as I practice my Beethoven Sonatina in D Major today. My focus has steadily been improving starting on Monday Night. As I move closer to what god planned for me in being a piano player, I’m moving further away from sports.
Traditional sports was all about competing and just playing for the love of the game. It’s why the 80s and 90s NBA was the golden age led by MJ and his 6 rings. All that has turned into politics, money, business, and greed. The way to rise above all that is to honor god’s gifts for me.
“Focus over fun” montra helps me honor god’s gift of piano for me. My desire to live as a larger than life figure will allow me to still have plenty of fun. Angela posted on Facebook years ago saying that discipline is the greatest form of self-love. I as big brother from another mother, totally am on board. I find that the more disciplined I am, the easier it is to have fun and live the laid back lifestyle I desire.
I try to motivate myself, Loc. I find self discipline to be difficult. But I agree with you that it is important.
”It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
— Antoine de Saint-Exupery
from ‘The Little Prince’
Yes. ♥️.
Sparrow, being on to many things that are unseen, quickly able to recognize patterns, and connect dots, I totally resignate with you. I’m at the point of my life where I’m unlearning from school. I remember weeks ago already talking about my L11 Zen system. One of the 11 principles is to by-pass the teacher.
I think
we must look with our hearts,
dear Loc . . . ♥
My first reaction to today’s question was to set my intention today to be present to whoever crosses my path even if all they need is a smile and a hello. Then I read Richard Rohr’s meditation for the day and said I must share this with my fellow travelers on gratefulness.org. It has me humming the old spiritual, “Were You There?”. I share the link to Rohr’s meditation and a poem I wrote a few years ago. Hoping you will read his meditation before you read the poem.
https://cac.org/daily-meditations/were-you-there/
Willing to Be Vulnerable(The Foot of the Cross) by Carol Ann Conner
We rant and we rave
and we judge and we joke.
We laugh and we cry.
We jab and we poke
at life.
To feel is scary
because we have been told
It is weakness.
It is scary
because it requires vulnerability.
Being vulnerable is challenging.
It demands
feeling our wounds
and loving our fears
to death.
So I come to the foot of the cross
on which vulnerability hangs.
I hear the words
“Father, forgive them.
They know not what they do.”
I know my job is willingness.
I know the willingness
to be vulnerable
changes one’s Passion
into compassion.
Let those who have eyes to see
and ears to hear
be the compassionate vulnerability
that brings healing
to a troubled world.
Carol, my first thought when I saw your answer, especially the first two lines, is that my mom is right. It reminds me of my everyday family walk. I have more in common with adults my parents’s generation than peers within my age group. Christianity and traditional sports jump out for starters. It’s nice not having to read between the lines. No matter how good I may get at that, I don’t want to do it. It’s exhausting.
[The lyrics of “Were You There?” continue with the words “Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble! Tremble! Tremble!” I wonder whether we have lost our ability to tremble—to be deeply affected —in the face of injustice. I wonder whether we no longer tremble in the presence of a holy God who requires us to do the work of justice.]
I wonder this too sometimes,
dear Carol Ann. ♥
Sparrow, I have always found the song “Were You There?” meaningful and hear you when you speak of our ability to tremble-to be deeply affected-in the face of injustice. Sometimes it does seem like it’s all too much. That’s when I take it to the foot of the cross.
♥
I was given wholehearted attention just this morning. The setting full moon illuminating some remnant clouds and sparkling frost in the moon light. Frost has been scarce. And, my lovely wife Cheryl asked for some boiled eggs. I make four, and all four peeled perfectly! Two grateful happenings moments apart!
Living with presence,
dear Joseph . . .
a whole hearted portrait of presence.
Moon and eggs,
and the act of peeling . . .
a perfect moment
caught in time. ♥