Happy Valentine’s Day!
Let me ask you something, how do resolutions feel to you? For me, they feel like going on a diet. Inconvenient, short term, not very effective, with a sprinkling of guilt and shame when I don’t follow through. Nothing about any of that feels good to me; and isn’t that what we all want, to …
The holidays are a time for laughter, giving, blessings and connection, but sometimes this seems to escape me. Our families can bring out the worst in us. Whether it’s stooping to a lower level, bickering like children, bringing us past resentments; there are many moments throughout the holidays when having your family gathered in one …
I woke up this morning on the wrong side of the bed. Grumpy and irritable that I slept so poorly and the sun was shining already, I just wanted to crawl under the covers and hide.
SO, I got my butt out of bed and went for a walk along the lake. And what do you know, I found myself chilling on a dock hanging out with some migrating birds and meditating with a cup of hot tea. All was right in my world. 10 minutes was all it took to find my center, feel gratitude, and inner peace. I think I might repeat this little morning ritual again tomorrow.
Which brings me to you… what morning rituals do you love? How do you turn your inner-grump into an inner-god/goddess?
I can’t take credit for this post, I’m just blessed with the privilege to share it. Regardless of your beliefs, it is a touching story with a beautiful message. Please enjoy. The Little Soul and The Sun A Children’s Parable by Neale Donald Walsch, Conversations With God Once upon no time, there was a little …