The quote that first drew me in Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be EMPOWERED.” ~Michelle Obama The next time the word showed up I received an email from Tiny Buddha, a blog I follow, recommending this journal: Are You on the Right Track? A 101-day Guided Journal From the Universe is…
Thank you desert flowers… …for making my morning walks a nearly spiritual experience. I love the wild flowers that Mother Earth freely offers up… …and those that require a little coaxing from us humans. I would be remiss if I didn’t also thank my eyes and brain for taking in this beauty. And while we…
I started out this year with a focus on getting grounded. In fact, I chose “Grounded” as my Word of the Year (WOTY). I figured that work would easily keep me occupied for at least 12 months. I looked up quotes about grounding. I created and daily repeated a new affirmation: I am grounded; I…
I signed up to donate blood this week. When I got there, they were quite busy and short-staffed. As I was waiting, I started to get a little frustrated, then I reminded myself that I was doing a good deed and that the person that would receive my blood would be having a lot harder…
What do you do when you are trapped in a seemingly never-ending winter? Well, in this case, when life gave me lemons… I made lemon pound cake. And it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. And I do. (Thank you Wendy at The Monday Box for the recipe.) I also read…
It’s been a while since I published a Thank You Notes post. It’s not that I haven’t had plenty to be grateful for…I just haven’t been taking many photos, and since my Thank You Notes posts are built around my photo library, that’s a problem. It’s time to correct that. I created the monthly Thank You…
Spring…the season of new beginnings and revived energy…is here. Astronomically at least, even if Mother Nature isn’t onboard quite yet. I’m ready…ready for warmer days, flowers, birdsong…ready for the renewed energy, hope, and anticipation that come with the earth’s reawakening. While I wait for the weather to catch up to the calendar, I thought I’d…
Starting your morning off right can set a positive tone for the entire day. But what is the “right” way to start your day? While the answer is different for each of us, I believe inspiration can be gained from hearing what others do and periodically reviewing our own routines. In my wanderings through the…
While exploring the web for mindfulness blogs this week, I stumbled upon Tiny Buddha. I liked what I found there, and so I subscribed to their weekly emails. You may be wondering what this has to do with drinking water. Hang on…I’m getting there. As a gift for that Tiny Buddha subscription, I received a…
This is the view from my front porch security camera this week. This is what I want it to look like. I have a bad case of spring fever. I just want to get out and enjoy Mother Nature, but she isn’t cooperating. And since I have begrudgingly accepted the fact that I can’t control…
