Tag: being mindful

  • * Inspiration for Today – Choose The Present Moment

    “Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.” Eckhart Tolle Lets bring this into our awareness today and embrace everything that we experience in the highs and lows of our  lives. At the end of the day, pause and reflect on what you discovered … Namaste  

  • * Priorities

    Originally posted on Source of Inspiration: P ersevere in worthy goals R elax and enjoy each task I nvestigate each option, then choose O pen to possibilities never considered R each higher than you think you can go I nsights come along the way T ake one task at a time Y esterday’s dreams are…

  • * Life is Like … a flower bed

    June is a wonderful time here in PA to appreciate flowers 🙂 My patio garden is the inspiration for these words. Life is Like a Flower Bed Growing and unfolding every day Reaching for the light Blooming fully in its own time Sharing joy by simply being Bending with the wind Offering sweetness to the…

  • * A Mindful Ice Cream Moment

    I take my spoon and dip in Enjoy the smooth creamy vanilla Then notice a difference … Is that a little salty chocolate close by? The next spoon confirms Oh my 🙂 … Yes … there’s a weave of solid chocolate here With just a touch of salt! As my palette anticipates what might be…

  • * Inspiration – Being Present

    This is lovely inspiring poem from Danna Faulds. To me it captures the essence of letting go, coming into the present and allowing things to be in the flow of our lives. So, if you have time today, take a moment to settle in and settle back and let the words wash over you ……

  • * Learning to Play

    Originally posted on Source of Inspiration: I had forgotten how to play to laugh for the sheer joy of life, to be silly, to growl at a shadow, toss a sock ball in the air, wag my tail, make tiny leaps of delight, smoother others with puppy kisses full of the promise of love without…

  • * Patience and the General Manager of the Universe

    There has been quite a bit written this week about going with the flow and being more patient. Nancy wrote about how she let go of  being the General Manager of the Universe. I love this metaphor Nancy! Someone else wanted to harness patience as if it was something that we can strive to achieve…

  • The Awakening by Sonny Carroll

    The Awakening by Sonny Carroll

    Originally posted on Spirit Lights The Way: A few days ago, a reader sent me The Awakening by Sonny Carroll; it reminded her of my life philosophy.  I agree.   The Awakening describes the spiritual path I’m on . . . the journey that has led me to this moment in time. THE AWAKENING by Sonny Carroll There comes a time in your life when…

  • * Is Your Soul Yearning for Less Drama?

    Are you tired of all the drama and want it to end?  Most of us get to a point where enough is enough and we yearn for peace. This is a long post today. If you are longing for the drama to end in the highs and lows of your life, then I hope you…

  • * Inspiration for Life

    “The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe to match your nature with Nature.” ― Joseph Campbell This makes me think of the times I feel so connected in nature… and how drawn I am to breathtaking photographs of the natural world. How can we make our heartbeat…

  • What Needs to Change for Change to Happen

    I was talking with a coaching client the other day about change and how it can be difficult for most of us. Our conversation led me to write about it. I thought I’d share this with you as a practical resource for transforming your life. Why is Change Hard? Three things come to my mind…

  • Listen to Your Body – its Listening to You

    The words we choose in our thinking, our speech and our writing, have an impact on how we feel and our ability to heal. Have you ever noticed how a word can bring up a certain feeling inside of you? A sensation, a thought or an emotion? Choosing a word that connects with your heart and soul…

  • * Life is like … an estuary

    I will be away now until May 24, but wanted to share a photo of one of my favorite places in Scotland along with some beautiful reflections from poet and yogini Danna Faulds. Her words bring me to my Middle Ground – that special place of inner peace and connection. The Firth of Forth. (Where…

  • *Musings on Judging and Thoughts

    When we find ourselves judging others … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. We we find ourselves analyzing what is wrong … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. When we worry about the future … its simply a reminder to connect more with ourselves. When we ponder over past…

  • * Beeing Mindful!

    A few days ago it was time to check in our two new bee colonies. This was our second foray up to the hives. We got suited up and checked one another with care. We made sure that we had the tools we needed, and then we set out. As we approached the hives I…

  • * Our Path in Life

    Messages that are simple yet profound, let me pause and connect me to my Middle Ground. These words from Joseph Campbell call out for some self reflection: “If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step…