Mocking sun

The ability to adapt within the human spirit is astonishing. It is at the times when we know hardship is coming that we can take a moment to appreciate a small thing of beauty like the sun dogs I was blessed to see this morning.

(Sun dog- “a bright spot in the sky appearing on either side of the sun, formed by refraction of sunlight through ice crystals high in the earth’s atmosphere” )— which means wet weather … aka ‘snow’ is coming.

How ironic that my intention with this blog at its inception was to write about slowing down and appreciating the good life.

My life is not slow. It is not one of ease. In fact, as I write this I am painfully aware of the fact that I really need to pluck my eyebrows amongst other things that have just gone to the wayside. Bright spot… at least I still have brows to pluck??!

Just because my life isn’t one of repose doesn’t mean it doesn’t have many moments that are oh so sweet. Let’s all take a moment and self check our thought life… what is difficult in your current circumstances but also has some sweet sweet spots worth acknowledging?

Souvenir 101

I can never, ever, EVER find my name on a key chain, mug or random souvenir. Maybe I don’t even exist if my name doesn’t appear on a mug?

I remember one day in elementary school that the new gym teacher greeted me by name! I was stunned! Somebody knew me by name! WOW! I mattered! (Fun fact, I was wearing the t-shirt that I assume my mom had made for me that had my name boldly on it.)

Part of finding our own bliss AND creating opportunities for others to experience joy is to simply know and be known.

Cultivating 101

I have killed 2 succulents, 2 palms, and a fern this year.

I am learning the art of lovingly and consistently caring for my plants through trial and error… a lot of error… and that the standard of care and attention can vary from plant to plant.

In this season of my life, I too require loving and consistent care.

I am cultivating daily habits in my life that are very basic but consistent and indicative of a transformation that is occurring on the soul level.