Here is a phrase I’ve heard some lately: “If I don’t laugh, I might cry.” Laughing is good. Or dancing! The God Who Only Knows Four Words by Hafiz, as translated by Daniel Ladinsky in The Gift: Poems by Hafiz the Great Sufi Master Every Child Has known God. Not the God of names, Not the […]
Anything we put on our feet to walk around can be considered exercise wear. I’m going to put on my exercise slippers and walk to the fridge and think about that.
Wet weather is a wonderful part of vacation life too. There are few sounds more soothing than rain on a roof.
Best not to cling to plans in this COVID time, am I right? It has forced even the most wary of us out of any routines we might have been sticking to. I’m trying to grow with that flow. All of this feels important and life-changing.
“Hasten slowly and you will soon reach your destination.” How can we hasten slowly? Isn’t that an oxymoron? And yet we do. All the good stuff in life comes out of hastening . . . slowly.
Love this idea. It’s exactly what I need today, every day.
I just did it now – my son brought home chocolate from Iceland – delicious, there’s a red squirrel bopping around my back yard, and the morning light is shining on the picture of my grandmother. Ahhhh . . .
Perfect post! I just launched another blog post today and breathed a sigh of relief that I had no glitches with sending my newsletter. Soon I’ll prepare breakfast and write more in my gratitude book, a habit I hope never, ever to break. 😀
A gratitude book is an excellent idea. It is a great way to lift spirits when we’re feeling down.
Thanks for that! I was rushing with making dinner, baking some cookies, hanging clothes from the dryer, and reading blogs! I just took three breaths. I feel SO much better. xo
Oh, I am glad that was helpful ❤️
This post is a good reminder of the importance of taking the time to recenter and recharge.
Every day!
Aw I love this post 💕
Thank you so much. I hope you found beauty, reassurance or inspiration around you.
My pleasure!