One month ago a student came to me, no knowledge of letters, no experience holding a pencil, never put a puzzle together. That day we laid on the floor, handing him the pieces he pounded them together, struggled. When he finished, I simply said, “pat yourself on the back young man. You are so smart,Continue reading “Just a thought”
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Freedom
Today I read this: Freedom is not a condition or circumstance; freedom is a choice. Really, is it? If so how do we attain it? Following my first read, after sitting in it for a bit I recalled my daily food journal. At the top I write “I am living happy, thin and free.” AsContinue reading “Freedom”
Summer Reads….
Every find a new author that you fall in love with? An author who takes you to another world, place so beautiful, so different you do not want to leave? That is what Jenny Colgan has done for me this summer. I discovered the Bookshop on the Corner went on adventures in a book van,Continue reading “Summer Reads….”
Remembering
Today I am quiet Not in retreat Rather Renewal Renew my Soul Create in me a clean heart A right mind May I honor You Today Tomorrow Each moment Fill me Make me new Hold me Shape me In the Shelter of Your Embrace Beauty of Your words Magnificence of Your creation I am YoursContinue reading “Remembering”
Connoisseur of the good
Connoisseur of the good Why am I a connoisseur of the good? Why is my gratitude list at 9014? Why do I drive to the lake everyday and run? Why do I have pictures of the heavens? When life is dark, why am I compelled to draw hearts and flowers, light? These were the questionsContinue reading “Connoisseur of the good”
Gus
DOG Loves Unconditionally Rejoices in me Waits for me Rests with me Walks with me Listens to my every word Knows my heartbeat My best friend Companion GOD So thankful for Gus, getting to know him, falling in love. I do believe God made him just for me. Perfection. Heart full of profound gratitude. LoveContinue reading “Gus”
Max
My Max is gone. He was with us from May 9, 2006 to April 30, 2021. What a beautiful gift from above. Here are his ashes and his final paw print. Oh the lessons learned from our dear Max. My first real pet, my guys first pet. My youngest was six when we got him,Continue reading “Max”
Sink in
Enjoy, a moment, get comfortable, grounded… Sink in Close your Eyes Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize A cloud A pillow Turn around In Your Mind Lean Back Free fall Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize I am Magical Abracadabra Speak it Believe it Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize I am Full of Equanimity Calm Composed EvenContinue reading “Sink in”
Spring Break 2021
One run a day, one park a day, friends, sons, dogs, reading, bright line eating, yoga, blessed beyond measure. This was my Spring Break, simple, beautiful. Thanks God. Now every weekend living Spring Break until summer… ahhhhh life is good. Work hard, play hard, self care essentials in living this life. Wrote this awile ago,Continue reading “Spring Break 2021”
First Outdoor Run of Season
First out door run of season. Due to cold, ice and my wimpiness I have chosen to run indoors on the elliptical for the winter months. Every day thirty minutes in the evening for my mental and physical health. Today was big for me, back to my last summer’s walking/running/transformational path. As I ran IContinue reading “First Outdoor Run of Season”
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