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Quote from One Mindfully on April 30, 2020, 8:43 pm
thankful this Thursday evening for ...
~ sat on patio, felt the sun and looked at sweetie's native garden ~ talked to my daughter this afternoon ~ Zoom with our women's group tonight ~ called my mama today ~ talked to pastor & others in virtual coffee hour ~ met an interesting person ~ Zoom with best friends today ~ felt connected today ~ all is well ... talked to lots of people today
shine sandra
thankful this Thursday evening for ...
~ sat on patio, felt the sun and looked at sweetie's native garden ~ talked to my daughter this afternoon ~ Zoom with our women's group tonight ~ called my mama today ~ talked to pastor & others in virtual coffee hour ~ met an interesting person ~ Zoom with best friends today ~ felt connected today ~ all is well ... talked to lots of people today
- talk to mom most days by phone - dad still wants to talk - most days we have something to say - day 56 of immobilized knee & still sane - 61 days to go if I’m lucky - inspiring podcast this morning - Zoom keeps me connected - classes keep me engaged - sweetie keeps me sane - all is well ... joy abounds
shine sandra
Grateful this Friday afternoon for...
- talk to mom most days by phone - dad still wants to talk - most days we have something to say - day 56 of immobilized knee & still sane - 61 days to go if I’m lucky - inspiring podcast this morning - Zoom keeps me connected - classes keep me engaged - sweetie keeps me sane - all is well ... joy abounds
On this Saturday, 2nd day of May 2020, I am grateful for:
Warm wooden deck
The deck was warm like a massage table, in the sun that showed up after two days of rain. So I laid down on the hot wood of the deck to relax my aching shoulders with face covered to protect from the sun. It was a time of deep relaxation, gratitude, and joyful mindfulness. Hope at least one person who comes across this message will benefit from reading this note from the soul.
husband who is appreciative of my cooking and maintains the lawn
Sandra Miller for offering this platform to share my life with others
Roger Sessions for starting the Online Meditation Chapel to encourage spiritual growth unique to each individual
My past failures and successes for teaching me that life is not about success or failure
On this Saturday, 2nd day of May 2020, I am grateful for:
Warm wooden deck
The deck was warm like a massage table, in the sun that showed up after two days of rain. So I laid down on the hot wood of the deck to relax my aching shoulders with face covered to protect from the sun. It was a time of deep relaxation, gratitude, and joyful mindfulness. Hope at least one person who comes across this message will benefit from reading this note from the soul.
husband who is appreciative of my cooking and maintains the lawn
Sandra Miller for offering this platform to share my life with others
Roger Sessions for starting the Online Meditation Chapel to encourage spiritual growth unique to each individual
My past failures and successes for teaching me that life is not about success or failure
~ listening to Tara Brach this morning ~ another beautiful spring day, sunshine, moderate temps ~ all the shades of green, flowers in bloom, sounds of baby birds ~ feeling loved & giving love ~ being more present on my daily phone call with my parents ~ meditation ~ sweetie is cleaning the porch so we can sit out there today ~ noticing joy ~ all is well ... gratitude truly abounds
shine sandra
Gratitude abounds this Saturday afternoon for ...
~ listening to Tara Brach this morning ~ another beautiful spring day, sunshine, moderate temps ~ all the shades of green, flowers in bloom, sounds of baby birds ~ feeling loved & giving love ~ being more present on my daily phone call with my parents ~ meditation ~ sweetie is cleaning the porch so we can sit out there today ~ noticing joy ~ all is well ... gratitude truly abounds
—My new face mask — a fun bee-hive pattern. I value my health, and I value pollinators. —My friends here and in Chicago who got in touch with me while I was hospitalized and afterward. —A book-club friend whom I don’t even know well. After I moved from my house to an apartment, I mentioned on Facebook that I missed by birds. She bought me a bird feeder, an iron stake to hang it on, and a bag of sunflower seed. —My pets, especially my dog Shadow aka Shady Lady, the best therapist I’ve ever known. —Wilted lettuce and onions, an unhealthy but delicious salad Mama taught me to make. The secret ingredients are vinegar and bacon grease. Debra
I am grateful for:
—My new face mask — a fun bee-hive pattern. I value my health, and I value pollinators. —My friends here and in Chicago who got in touch with me while I was hospitalized and afterward. —A book-club friend whom I don’t even know well. After I moved from my house to an apartment, I mentioned on Facebook that I missed by birds. She bought me a bird feeder, an iron stake to hang it on, and a bag of sunflower seed. —My pets, especially my dog Shadow aka Shady Lady, the best therapist I’ve ever known. —Wilted lettuce and onions, an unhealthy but delicious salad Mama taught me to make. The secret ingredients are vinegar and bacon grease. Debra
~ sitting on the porch listening to the birds ~ enjoying flowers everywhere I look ~ meditating among the bird songs with a cool breeze ~ feeling connected ~ sweetie is fixing our gas grill ~ looking forward to grilled salmon and vegetables ~ dad felt good yesterday, so rare these days ~ beautiful choral music ~ survey results confirmed my intuition ~ thought provoking discussion of The Book of Joy this a,m. ~ all is well ... joy abounds
shine sandra
Giving thanks this Sunday morning for ...
~ sitting on the porch listening to the birds ~ enjoying flowers everywhere I look ~ meditating among the bird songs with a cool breeze ~ feeling connected ~ sweetie is fixing our gas grill ~ looking forward to grilled salmon and vegetables ~ dad felt good yesterday, so rare these days ~ beautiful choral music ~ survey results confirmed my intuition ~ thought provoking discussion of The Book of Joy this a,m. ~ all is well ... joy abounds
On this Sunday, 3rd May of 2020, I am grateful for:
Early morning meditation
Book to read and cat to keep me company
Ginger tea that is warm and savory
Silence and solitude from which comes new insights about my experiences
Friendly and humorous video chat with friends
Ability to let go of control seeking behavior and adapting to more open viewpoints that lets me accept family members and friends for what they choose to be at any moment
Tess
On this Sunday, 3rd May of 2020, I am grateful for:
Early morning meditation
Book to read and cat to keep me company
Ginger tea that is warm and savory
Silence and solitude from which comes new insights about my experiences
Friendly and humorous video chat with friends
Ability to let go of control seeking behavior and adapting to more open viewpoints that lets me accept family members and friends for what they choose to be at any moment
~ My 19-year-old daughter's relatively few complaints over the quarantine, though last night she got so bored she took my sister's dog Buddy for a ride and a cup of ice cream.
~ My cat Jupiter's return home late tonight shortly after she ran out our front door just as I was coming back home. She then vanished, and I couldn't find her until she finally emerged from behind a shrub and ran home on her own.
~A short but pleasant visit today with my mom who lives next door.
~My daughter alarm clock. This way she ca wake herself up at 5 a.m. for her part-time job, and I can sleep later.
~The cool breeze tonight as I took my dog Shady for a walk.
--Debra
I'm grateful this Sunday for:
~ My 19-year-old daughter's relatively few complaints over the quarantine, though last night she got so bored she took my sister's dog Buddy for a ride and a cup of ice cream.
~ My cat Jupiter's return home late tonight shortly after she ran out our front door just as I was coming back home. She then vanished, and I couldn't find her until she finally emerged from behind a shrub and ran home on her own.
~A short but pleasant visit today with my mom who lives next door.
~My daughter alarm clock. This way she ca wake herself up at 5 a.m. for her part-time job, and I can sleep later.
~The cool breeze tonight as I took my dog Shady for a walk.
~ the sound of a gentle rain ~ editing a meditation for tomorrow ~ my own meditation ~ the magic of virtual concerts ~ clover coming up (our grass substitute) ~ Zooming with son and his girlfriend ~ refreshing to see son engaged and happy ~ all is well ... all is well with my soul
shine sandra
grateful this Monday afternoon for ..
~ the sound of a gentle rain ~ editing a meditation for tomorrow ~ my own meditation ~ the magic of virtual concerts ~ clover coming up (our grass substitute) ~ Zooming with son and his girlfriend ~ refreshing to see son engaged and happy ~ all is well ... all is well with my soul
