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Make dinner for my son and family. I am at their home babysitting while the daycare is closed:)
A place I revisit in my mind that inspires awe and peace is an English field of rapseed in bloom – beautiful fields of yellow and green. The breeze gently rippling the field.
I was part of a team a few years ago, where based on personality tests we were all different colors, meaning we were all different in personalities from each other. We had to collaborate on all work because we were all responsible for getting the job done. We became an amazing team because although we all thought and approached things differently, we learned to appreciate each other’s strengths and ideas. And the outcomes were always better than any one of us imagined! So in collabora...
I was part of a team a few years ago, where based on personality tests we were all different colors, meaning we were all different in personalities from each other. We had to collaborate on all work because we were all responsible for getting the job done. We became an amazing team because although we all thought and approached things differently, we learned to appreciate each other’s strengths and ideas. And the outcomes were always better than any one of us imagined! So in collaborating with different thinkers, our end-product was better than any 1 idea!
When I accept things as they are, people or situations, the energy changes and I find peace, or new friends, or sometimes new solutions to a situation.
I find routine and practice yield more skill in many things, so adding the review of my daily pattern to my night review of the day might help.
The Divine Reality who gifted me the ability to experience this life, and all those who share in it.
Yes! great idea – I can surprise my family by bringing back a milkshake! Well now that I planned this I suppose it isn’t random, but mom will enjoy the milkshake!
The turmoil has always been with us, 24/7 news ensures we can be bombarded with it – but in addition to turmoil there is beauty, goodness and peace. And to know I can see and celebrate life with all its messiness and goodness enables joy in me every day.
The purpose of my day, other than completing the tasks I need to carry out my purpose, is to joyfully live the Good News and to lend myself to that greater purpose for those I meet and care for. I hope that my day is like the stone dropped into the water where the ripples move outward.
My family!!! As different members are at a times in their lives where they need some help.
When we take responsibility for difficulties I think the blame game no longer comes into play and people focus on solutions to the difficulties vs. finding fault.
I can think of 1 challenging situation: A family member went off on me in front of the family, for a perceived slight. Amazingly, I did not “fire” back but allowed the vicious rant, then quietly explained the situation. This did not ease the distress at that time and tensions were still high. My hubby was ready to pack up and leave due to what was said to me. In private, I shared with him that you don’t walk out on family, and that this family celebration was for...
I can think of 1 challenging situation: A family member went off on me in front of the family, for a perceived slight. Amazingly, I did not “fire” back but allowed the vicious rant, then quietly explained the situation. This did not ease the distress at that time and tensions were still high. My hubby was ready to pack up and leave due to what was said to me. In private, I shared with him that you don’t walk out on family, and that this family celebration was for my niece and not about us. I asked him to stay through the celebration and then if he wanted to leave, I would go with him. I also shared that I appreciated him backing me. We stayed. It was a beautiful celebration and tensions totally dissipated. As the celebration continued, things normalized, all went back to the status quo. We stayed the entire time planned.
By looking for it in everyone, really seeing it and being delighted by it.
I think of excitement as butterfly’s in the belly before going on stage or when first falling in love – so I am not experiencing anything like that now or any anticipation in the near future…?
I am in the midst of a leap right now, doing what I can and then letting go and trusting that in a family matter, all will be well – when I cannot see the beyond the now.
I am constantly called to try and understand people who seem so divergent from the norm in violent and hateful ways.. I try to understand what is behind their behavior without judging the person, even though we know their actions are harmful. I hope this is love calling me to this attempt to understand instead of fear.
I try not to have expectations, but I can say sometimes people surprise me with their kindness. Sometimes things as simple as letting me go in front of them in a grocery line:)
I will have to think about this as I believe my heart is open to all. That being said there are folks with whom I don a bit of “Kevlar” as without their knowing they toss out words without thinking that can be a bit hurtful:)
Try to live truly present at every moment and be aware the ripples of my thoughts and actions. This may help me commit to realizing the impact my thoughts and actions have on the world.
Love the crying baby image!!! And yes, for me, letting go is like a diaper change:)
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