Category: Happiness
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My resolution for 2013
I’ve always been against using the word “resolution” when associated with a new year. I’ve preferred to talk about goals for the year. I’ve looked at the year ahead as an opportunity to achieve certain goals and milestones. This year, I’ve been pondering over ideas and wondering about what I need and what I want…
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Childlike Innocence
It’s gray and misting rain today in Seattle. I’m thankful for this mild weather compared to Hurricane Sandy and the beating the east coast received. When I was very little, around six, I used to love this gray misty weather. I would run outside and say, “it’s sparkling!” Perhaps it was a misunderstanding of the…
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Pressure
Have things felt a little intense lately? Breathe.
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Joy!
May you find the joy in today.
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Perfect Timing
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Remember, you cannot hold bliss in your fist.
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Finding quiet
Sunny Sunday morning and I was sitting down to meditate. I was feeling anxious and my brain was cluttered and I needed to calm myself before I attempted to sit down and write. As I sat in my chair and began breathing my dog started barking. Some other dog, probably nowhere near my house, was…
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Once in a Blue Moon
Today is a blue moon, which means it’s the 2nd full moon in the calendar month of August. Normally, we have only one full moon per calendar month. The old saying “once in a blue moon” comes from this occurrence and came to be a saying for things that didn’t happen very often. It was…
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Finding the Perfect in the Imperfect
This morning I went to yoga class. I was really excited to go. One of my favorite teachers was scheduled and I hadn’t been able to attend one of her classes for many months. I was looking forward to her joy, her loving approach, and to whatever words of wisdom she would share that would…
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Why Can’t We Celebrate Another’s Success?
I was saddened to see the news today about Lance Armstrong. You can read about it on his page and here. I haven’t been a follower of cycling or Lance’s career. I am however a fan of seeing people succeed. It moves me deeply to see someone achieve their dreams and for them to also…