Yard work...

...and gardening are therapeutic for me.

Now it's time to treat my neck to a little TLC.

" Stretching is such a vital part of my routine.

It allows me to maintain my flexibility,

enhance mobility, and recover faster."

~Tom Brady~

"Just like a rubber band, 

if you don't stretch regularly,

you'll become stiff and inflexible."

be well...

xoxo

💗

 

Life is happier....

...when you focus on the sweet little moments.

Hubby mowing the yard

dusting me with grass,

 while I'm down on all fours in the dirt

weeding and sowing wildflower seeds

breathing in an absolutely fabulous Spring day.

It's been a minute since we've synced up.

It felt good to be on the same page.

morning notes:

debug my mind

discipline yourself mentally

deliberate, purposeful thinking

meditate on Philippians4:8

put it into practice

changes you make today

will influence what you reap in the future

be conscious of the choices you make

each one is a seed your planting 

for tomorrow

you are writing your own story 

with your thoughts

each moment is a new beginning

your problems are not greater

than you are

stop waiting for others to give you 

what you need &

take responsibility for yourself

let others do as they may

be true to yourself

the best decisions are made when

you listen to no one but you

be well...

xoxo

💝

...'together, you have watched dead things come to life,

day by day, flower by flower.'

"Misery loves company and usually finds it,

followed by a lifelong debate as to who

was the misery and who was the company."

Marriage: a state of bliss in which if one partner

dies unexpectedly,

the other is the prime suspect."

"The secret to lining an exceptional life tomorrow,

is purely a matter of thinking strong joyful

thoughts today."

"Love is life.

If you miss love,

you miss life."

Incoming storms...

.....sourdough bread still warm from the oven,

with butter & honey.

Clothesline fresh rugs on freshly mopped floors,

and the hallway closet's

annual transformation from pantry to

tornado shelter.

 

The things that soothe...

note:

Neurosurgeon called

appt. for the end of the month

hold onto the good

create space

ride the winds of passion in your life

let go of things that no longer

serve you

take a break from processing your thoughts

tend to your responsibilities

and don't take things so 

personally

trust yourself

live and experience life

let things happen

remain calm and confident

do not be dismayed

meditate

learn to love the person you're responsible

for taking care of-

yourself

be well...

xoxo

💞

"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do...

but how much love we put into that action."

~Mother Teresa~

"When the world feels like an emotional roller coaster,

steady yourself with simple rituals.

Do the dishes. Fold the laundry.

Water the plants.

Simplicity attracts wisdom."

To be aware...

...of the nudge,

is to be heading to my cozy nook

on the porch

with coffee in one hand &

 a basket in the other,

and Polly at my heels.

And end up at the lake during a 

thunderstorm, listening to the fish splash,

 and disappointing the cat.

Signs..(in order of sightings)

Woodpecker: 

pay attention

significant change

Eagle:

reconnect to your Spiritual path

listen & heed your spiritual directions

as well as your heart

allow them both to lead the way

stay grounded

Loon:

tranquility & peace

"spirit of the north"

pay attention

live in harmony with others

and nature

notes to self:

absolutely wonderful

God provides the guidance 

you need

life isn't about chasing more

it's about choosing better

sometimes the simplest moments 

are the richest ones

time is your most valuable currency

cease striving and simply enjoy being

present

pay close attention

inhale in a mindful way

exhale and let things go

focus on the goals that are closest to your heart

be intentional about what and who you 

decide to be available to

be engaged in things that impact your life

(or mind-numbing distractions)

it's your choice

be purposeful

the ability to choose and change

who you're being in this life

is a gift

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Peace comes when we invite it in like a welcome guest.

As peace enters our soul, we feel an expansion

where anxiety and sorrow once were.

When peace arrives we feel lighter.

To prepare your soul for peace,

take the time to breathe,

clearing the clutter of your mind

and opening to the expression of your spirit.

Welcome peace in by releasing the tight grasp

of anxiety and sorrow.

Let go of pain so that peace can soothe."