Sharing from my bud CS, my cowgirl back-up who always has my back. You know, the kind of GF that supports you even when it’s not convenient? Everyone needs one! And it seems particularly good to share this at the beginning of a week, a short but sweet lesson!
“Practice the pause.
When in doubt, pause.
When angry, pause.
When tired, pause.
When stressed, pause.”
Hope this helps you get through your week a little more relaxed – remember to breathe!
Quote: “Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.”
Sorry – couldn’t resist the Star Wars lead in! I love the series and can’t wait for the next one to come out. After seeing installment 7, I’m so ready for the next one. Guess I’ll have to be a little patient? Peace and patience – something I strive for every day.
What resonates with me in the quote above is the freedom in your soul! I LOVE to “sing, dance, praise and love” – I try to do this every day. Like the words in the Country song, “Sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching” – it’s amazing the life this gives to your soul.
So today, I challenge my followers to sing loudly, dance wildly, praise often and love always! See if your soul doesn’t welcome this and make YOU a force to be reckoned with!
“There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you well, pray for the ones who don’t. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.”
I read this a while back, and wanted to share it – but had to save it till after my daily “Life’s Lessons” ran their course. I’m constantly gathering tidbits, always jotting down thoughts (crazy and otherwise) and receiving helpful notes from friends who know I write this blog!
Thank you!
The title refers to who you would like to keep “close.” If your table is to be filled with those closest to you, who have helped you and supported you the most, who would they be? Admittedly, my table of 8 has experienced some major shifts over the years. They are today, not who I’d thought they would be.
Friends and family will surprise you, disappoint you, support you and drop you. It’s a rollercoaster ride and some times you get slung off. As I enter the “last third” of my life, I really want to be more careful who I trust and put my confidence in. I’m tired of being let down, I’m tired of surprises – I want to wake to every day refreshed and smiling.
As I contemplate those who are special in my life, I hope my table of 8 can be crowded with a few more chairs – we’ll see. Having just returned from a girls weekend retreat, I am reminded that we all look for that support in different ways. Some give it freely, some have to be asked for it. Should you have to ask for it? Things that seem so obvious to me, are not that focused on by others.
Life is forever a journey of discovery!
Who is sitting at your table of 8 today?
“If you don’t ask, you don’t get.”
Well, strictly speaking, I suppose that’s true. Although I note it’s not saying that if you do ask you WILL get, right?
This is kind of like the lottery officials telling you that if you don’t buy a ticket, you can’t win.
A simple truth but on a broader scale, I don’t really know how this works.
I’ve been out of the workplace a long time; I hear it said all the time that you should ask for promotions and salary boosts. That would be hard for me, I’m one of those that always hopes to be recognized and rewarded because of merit – I’ve earned it. I shouldn’t have to ask for it.
The world is a busy place though, and sometimes you are not going to get noticed, or helped if you don’t call attention to your needs, your wants, your desires.
Next time I feel really strongly about something I want, maybe I’ll take this approach? It will need to be reasonable however, because I’m thinking that asking for something like a winning football season next Fall might be too much to hope for.
Baby steps . . .
“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.”
I will if you will!
Seriously, as I write this I’m sitting in my bathrobe still, with both dogs asleep on my feet.
How easy is it for us to “cancel”, to not show up, to live the day in our workout clothes (whether we actually work out or not)? Too easy for me. I need to quit asking myself the question, “Do I really have to?”
Yes I do!
Our mothers got up, dressed up and showed up.
OK – off to shower . . .
“The best is yet to come.”
It is what keeps me going! I’m just curious enough to believe it, and want to see it! : -)
“Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.”
I’ve been there, and sometimes I’m still there. I believe it’s human nature that sometimes we look around and are envious of other’s possessions and/or achievements.
To have what they have, would I be willing to trade my life for their’s though? No.
I’m blessed beyond compare, I have more than I ever thought I would. It may not be the path I thought I would take, but I have satisfaction and gratitude for my life.
I like who I am, I’m a darned nice person. Sometimes I fall prey to the “If only I had the same _____ that so-and-so has . . . ” Occasionally I feel sad for some of the things I’m most passionate about that I’ve had to walk away from for budgetary reasons. Watching others still get to do it because they are married and can afford it. Honestly, it stings.
But to make a list of my “haves” and my “have nots” – clearly I “have” and need to learn today’s lesson is part of the process of making myself whole again. I promise to try to be more grateful and less envious, and know it’s part of a bigger plan.
“Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.”
This can be figurative or literal. I offer this as both.
Cleaning out our closets, cupboards, drawers, shelves, garages, cars – what a great feeling. Taking it to those resale shops is repurposing; keeping it out of the trash and landfills – recycling something that you no longer want, need or use but someone else might want, need or use.
That’s my literal take on today’s life lesson.
My figurative take is that if there are thoughts or emotions swirling around in your brain that are not beautiful or joyful – GET RID OF THEM!!
They are bad, they are evil, they threaten your happiness and your inner peace. They pull you down when what you should be doing is climbing up.
It’s like the junk mail in your computer’s inbox – hit the delete button because if it’s not useful, beautiful or joyful – you don’t need it, promise!
Two thirds of the way along our Life’s Lessons journey and I just love this one! It needs no explanation, only trust in the possibilities!
“Believe in miracles.”
They do happen!
Amen!
“Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.”
In other words, keep your priorities straight!
Don’t keep in touch? Really? These days with the reach of social media and the internet, how can you come up with any legit reason to not keep in touch with friends and family.
Cell phones, no long distance charges, texting, Facebook and email – these are many of the ways you can keep a relationship from fading away into nothingness. “He/She was a great employee” should not be how your tombstone reads.
I would much prefer to be remembered for the type of friend I was. I would much prefer to be remembered as a good mother who raised/reared two great sons. I would much rather be remembered as a fun grandmother, a passionate volunteer, a caring human being – one who stayed in touch.
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