Monthly Archives: September 2024

What details of your life could you pay more attention to? I’ve worked on a lot of things about me over the years. From living in the moment to mindfulness to eating healthy and keeping my mind challenged, I’ve been pretty good. But pausing when agitated still is problematic. Sometimes I think I am reallyContinue reading “Pausing When Agitated”

What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? Every day my number one priority is to do things that maintain my peace and kindness. I meditate. I read a daily devotion. I pray. I thank my higher power for my life. And then I head out to face the day, but not until imbibing with a requisite numberContinue reading “Priority”

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? I loved my Dad. He had a wealth of wisdom and he passed along some sage advice to his kids. One of his best sayings was Don’t sweat the small stuff. And yes he said this long before that little book was published. Not sweating theContinue reading “Great Advice”

What would your life be like without music? Music is everywhere. When we think of music, we think of singing, instruments, bands, and orchestras. But what about birds? The musical chirping that may wake us in the morning. Or the pitter-patter of rain as it falls from the skies. Music is the melodious sounds ofContinue reading “A world without music would be total silence”

How often do you walk or run? I walk – I don’t run. Running isn’t good for the knees. It’s a pounding on your body. So I walk. Sometimes I stroll. Sometimes I power walk. I have an Apple watch that tracks my steps. I try to walk 10k in a day. But that’s notContinue reading “Walk”

What’s your favorite word? I love this word. Without hope there is nothing.

What are you doing this evening? Tuesday. September 10th. My brother-in-law turns 80. We will go out to dinner to celebrate!

Describe your ideal week. Every day starts slow and easy. There is no pressure to do anything except be. I drink my coffee, read a daily reflection, and sit quietly in meditation. I go to the beach a mere 5 miles from home and sit beneath an umbrella taking in the sounds and smells ofContinue reading “My ideal week”