I love that my readers are always on the lookout for things pertaining to my current intention.
I received this serious gem--what "wealth" this month is all about--from an old high school friend who's Honda I used to illegally drive (the serious drawback to being the youngest in your high school class).
This was a "fortune" that her pre-school aged son received at a local big box play area (Target is to mommy crack as this place is to kids).
So insightful, introspective--so completely and totally what "wealth" needs to be...
Unexpected wealth will arrive. Remember he is richest, who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature. Although you may look for riches, realize that wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants. When riches come, do not forget that man's true wealth is the good he does in the world. So, when opportunity knocks, grab it. It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of great fortune, to acquire it is difficult and arduous.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
7.8.11
I was going to write another post about my adventures with William tonight, but decided to spare you, my readers, with our explorations with an inchworm and picking out our own outfits.
Instead, I'm going to be brief.
I taught a class this morning as a sub for our studio owner. I always feel honored when I sub her classes--after all, she owns the place.
I know that the class is special to her, and it's always filled with the most beautiful energy.
And I taught my heart out.
They reciprocated.
Everything I gave them, they gave back, and I left as filled up and rich as they were.
Just a perk, I suppose. And such a beautiful way to start this sunshine-filled weekend.
I hope that you, sweet reader, surround yourself with the same energy-gratifying folks this weekend as I had the honor of being around today.
Instead, I'm going to be brief.
I taught a class this morning as a sub for our studio owner. I always feel honored when I sub her classes--after all, she owns the place.
I know that the class is special to her, and it's always filled with the most beautiful energy.
And I taught my heart out.
They reciprocated.
Everything I gave them, they gave back, and I left as filled up and rich as they were.
Just a perk, I suppose. And such a beautiful way to start this sunshine-filled weekend.
I hope that you, sweet reader, surround yourself with the same energy-gratifying folks this weekend as I had the honor of being around today.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
7.7.11
Will was particularly adorable today. Until he spilled the cup of water on my bedside table and that side of the room began to resemble a swimming pool.
For as many times as I told Greg during the Bounty commercial in which a kid spills an entire gallon of something that I won't yell at my kids either when they spill things because it's SO not a big deal, I yelled rather ferociously "WILL!" and that combined with my look sent him straight to the couch. When I demanded he get a towel and help me clean it up, his adorable little self said, "Okay mama, okay," and he scurried into the kitchen for a towel.
Afterward he sat himself back down on the couch and I joined him. I looked at him and said, "Will, mama just needs a hug."
"Okay, mama hug," he said, and wrapped his little arms around my neck.
My heart melted into a mushy little pile of goo. Filled up and rich with love I most certainly was.
But then he continued. "Mama hug Byue?" he asked, handing me his coveted security blanket, Blue Bear.
"Oh thank you, I'll hug Blue, too."
But then he continued. "Mama hug Fwog?" he asked as he handed me the frog Pillow Pal also laying on the couch.
"I would love to," I said as I wrapped my arms around it.
"I love you, Will."
"I uv yu mama."
For as many times as I told Greg during the Bounty commercial in which a kid spills an entire gallon of something that I won't yell at my kids either when they spill things because it's SO not a big deal, I yelled rather ferociously "WILL!" and that combined with my look sent him straight to the couch. When I demanded he get a towel and help me clean it up, his adorable little self said, "Okay mama, okay," and he scurried into the kitchen for a towel.
Afterward he sat himself back down on the couch and I joined him. I looked at him and said, "Will, mama just needs a hug."
"Okay, mama hug," he said, and wrapped his little arms around my neck.
My heart melted into a mushy little pile of goo. Filled up and rich with love I most certainly was.
But then he continued. "Mama hug Byue?" he asked, handing me his coveted security blanket, Blue Bear.
"Oh thank you, I'll hug Blue, too."
But then he continued. "Mama hug Fwog?" he asked as he handed me the frog Pillow Pal also laying on the couch.
"I would love to," I said as I wrapped my arms around it.
"I love you, Will."
"I uv yu mama."
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
7.6.11
I love a good quote, a good reading passage--anything that lights a fire inside my brain, my heart, my soul, and gives me an a-ha! moment.
I have a friend. She's brilliant. She's funny. She's outdoorsy and athletic. She's tall(er than me), has great taste in clothes, and owns the peachiest complexion dotted with the slightest of freckles that I envy.
She's also mending a broken heart.
And while my heart breaks right along with hers, mine is also filled with amazing hope for her.
You see, with this broken heart came a renewed sense of purpose; rather, it came with a renewed sense of "What the hell am I doing with my life?"
She started taking yoga classes. And then she started taking them more seriously.
And with a little bit of OM in her heart, she's taken this quest for purpose to a whole new level.
Contemplating a professional leave of absence (or as she called it the other day, a "leave of presence," to become completely mindful of where she is), her plans may or may not include traveling, yoga retreating, answer seeking, and tea drinking. It will most definitely include soul searching, heart mending, and in-the-moment being.
So I asked her today if I could blog about her quest to replenish that emotional wealth; with her permission to do so, I stumbled upon this passage, and read it at the conclusion of my class this evening. It's message went out into the Universe, aimed directly at her. It's from one of my favs. I hope it helps to re-light her fire--she has so much to shine upon this world, and I know that she's going to discover and do great, amazing things.
"Let excitement course through you. It is vitality; it is healing, life-giving energy. It is the life force. Feel it course through your veins...It is your reward for staying committed to your process of learning and growing.
Continue to clear out old, negative feelings and outdated beliefs. Stay committed to healing and discovering your soul, even when you wonder if it's worth it. Even when you wonder where your path is going, or if it's going anywhere. Love yourself. Love others. Then love yourself some more. Love yourself until you feel the life force, this exciting new energy, course through you.
Stay committed to your growth process until you wake up one morning and ask yourself, What is that strange thing I'm feeling? Then know what the answer is. The answer is joy."
From the July 5 entry in Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing your Soul by Melody Beattie.
I have a friend. She's brilliant. She's funny. She's outdoorsy and athletic. She's tall(er than me), has great taste in clothes, and owns the peachiest complexion dotted with the slightest of freckles that I envy.
She's also mending a broken heart.
And while my heart breaks right along with hers, mine is also filled with amazing hope for her.
You see, with this broken heart came a renewed sense of purpose; rather, it came with a renewed sense of "What the hell am I doing with my life?"
She started taking yoga classes. And then she started taking them more seriously.
And with a little bit of OM in her heart, she's taken this quest for purpose to a whole new level.
Contemplating a professional leave of absence (or as she called it the other day, a "leave of presence," to become completely mindful of where she is), her plans may or may not include traveling, yoga retreating, answer seeking, and tea drinking. It will most definitely include soul searching, heart mending, and in-the-moment being.
So I asked her today if I could blog about her quest to replenish that emotional wealth; with her permission to do so, I stumbled upon this passage, and read it at the conclusion of my class this evening. It's message went out into the Universe, aimed directly at her. It's from one of my favs. I hope it helps to re-light her fire--she has so much to shine upon this world, and I know that she's going to discover and do great, amazing things.
"Let excitement course through you. It is vitality; it is healing, life-giving energy. It is the life force. Feel it course through your veins...It is your reward for staying committed to your process of learning and growing.
Continue to clear out old, negative feelings and outdated beliefs. Stay committed to healing and discovering your soul, even when you wonder if it's worth it. Even when you wonder where your path is going, or if it's going anywhere. Love yourself. Love others. Then love yourself some more. Love yourself until you feel the life force, this exciting new energy, course through you.
Stay committed to your growth process until you wake up one morning and ask yourself, What is that strange thing I'm feeling? Then know what the answer is. The answer is joy."
From the July 5 entry in Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing your Soul by Melody Beattie.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
7.5.11
This month has made me feel rather introspective.
Or maybe I just haven't a clue as to what to write about according to "wealth."
At any rate, I caught up on some magazines last night. If you're a mom (or an incredibly busy non-mom), you know the stack that's staring at you from last November, beckoning you to just glance at its issues.
I mean, who doesn't need to know 33 ways to cook an heirloom tomato, or 72 exercises to get healthy feet?
But I did stumble across this gem, and I'm calling it my wealth of knowledge for the day.
This comes from an article on being empowered--and my favorite aspect of the article, being fearless (Yoga Journal, June 2011).
Says Seane Corn, yogi goddess:
"[sic] Courage doesn't deny or rush past feelings of fear but lets them dissolve into trust: a deep, abiding trust that your human experience is exactly the experience you are meant to have; that you needn't feel shame or guilt for your imperfections; that you needn't grasp for something that isn't coming your way, or reject what is."
Oh what comfort this little nugget gives me; what knowledge and strength and...courage. I'm exactly where I need to be, and the things I don't get, well I wasn't meant to get them. And the things that I do receive, I welcome them with open arms. I'm not afraid. I'm empowered.
And so are you, dear reader.
Or maybe I just haven't a clue as to what to write about according to "wealth."
At any rate, I caught up on some magazines last night. If you're a mom (or an incredibly busy non-mom), you know the stack that's staring at you from last November, beckoning you to just glance at its issues.
I mean, who doesn't need to know 33 ways to cook an heirloom tomato, or 72 exercises to get healthy feet?
But I did stumble across this gem, and I'm calling it my wealth of knowledge for the day.
This comes from an article on being empowered--and my favorite aspect of the article, being fearless (Yoga Journal, June 2011).
Says Seane Corn, yogi goddess:
"[sic] Courage doesn't deny or rush past feelings of fear but lets them dissolve into trust: a deep, abiding trust that your human experience is exactly the experience you are meant to have; that you needn't feel shame or guilt for your imperfections; that you needn't grasp for something that isn't coming your way, or reject what is."
Oh what comfort this little nugget gives me; what knowledge and strength and...courage. I'm exactly where I need to be, and the things I don't get, well I wasn't meant to get them. And the things that I do receive, I welcome them with open arms. I'm not afraid. I'm empowered.
And so are you, dear reader.
Monday, July 4, 2011
7.4.11
I was taking a yoga class last week when the instructor threw out this quote, "The goal in life isn't to be happy. The goal in life is to be free."
Happy Fourth of July to you, dear blog reader. Let your own personal freedom ring!
This could be interpreted in so many ways. Me, I saw it as the freedom to make the choices which lead to our happiness.
When you think about it, when you roll out of bed every day, you immediately begin with a choice: will I be happy today, or will I be consumed with sadness?
As the day goes on, you again have the freedom to choose: Will I let what gets thrown at me bring me down, or will I go with the flow and see the bright side?
Not every day is perfect; we don't choose to be cheery and positive in every moment.
But could you imagine how emotionally wealthy you'd be if you did? You've got this bank of emotions...why not choose to fill it with kind thoughts, about yourself, and about others. What could possibly happen if you did? Only good, I would think.
Some of my readers are currently guffawing. "Yeah right," I can hear you saying. "She's crossed the line into fruit loop territory."
I read this article recently from elephantjournal.com. It was all about dealing with crappy people. If there is one thing I would say I struggle with more than anything, it's people who I let bring me down, through words, actions, etc., either directly or indirectly.
Know what the secret is? Aside from avoiding them, don't talk about them. Don't dwell on them, don't bring them up in stories, don't discuss them in any capacity. Don't. Gossip.
After one full week of trying this, I have to say it is remarkable how well it works!
Try it. Pick what's bugging you the most...your financial situation, your relationships, friendships, your job. Now stop talking about it. Replace the urges to bring them up or discuss them with something else--anything else. You have the freedom to choose to do it. And that choice can lead to greater happiness.
I think you'll find it works for you--to some degree. There are always things that need to be discussed, with a therapist or otherwise. But if you're just griping, cut it out. If you're gossiping, stop.
Start to become emotionally wealthy. Why not just try? No time like the present.
Happy Fourth of July to you, dear blog reader. Let your own personal freedom ring!
This could be interpreted in so many ways. Me, I saw it as the freedom to make the choices which lead to our happiness.
When you think about it, when you roll out of bed every day, you immediately begin with a choice: will I be happy today, or will I be consumed with sadness?
As the day goes on, you again have the freedom to choose: Will I let what gets thrown at me bring me down, or will I go with the flow and see the bright side?
Not every day is perfect; we don't choose to be cheery and positive in every moment.
But could you imagine how emotionally wealthy you'd be if you did? You've got this bank of emotions...why not choose to fill it with kind thoughts, about yourself, and about others. What could possibly happen if you did? Only good, I would think.
Some of my readers are currently guffawing. "Yeah right," I can hear you saying. "She's crossed the line into fruit loop territory."
I read this article recently from elephantjournal.com. It was all about dealing with crappy people. If there is one thing I would say I struggle with more than anything, it's people who I let bring me down, through words, actions, etc., either directly or indirectly.
Know what the secret is? Aside from avoiding them, don't talk about them. Don't dwell on them, don't bring them up in stories, don't discuss them in any capacity. Don't. Gossip.
After one full week of trying this, I have to say it is remarkable how well it works!
Try it. Pick what's bugging you the most...your financial situation, your relationships, friendships, your job. Now stop talking about it. Replace the urges to bring them up or discuss them with something else--anything else. You have the freedom to choose to do it. And that choice can lead to greater happiness.
I think you'll find it works for you--to some degree. There are always things that need to be discussed, with a therapist or otherwise. But if you're just griping, cut it out. If you're gossiping, stop.
Start to become emotionally wealthy. Why not just try? No time like the present.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
7.3.11
When I was in Spain, and it was nearly midnight, and I was still enjoying a leisurely meal under the stars with this for a view,
I fell madly in love (all over again) with the Spanish lifestyle (shhhh, don't tell France!). I was crazy for the slower pace, the relaxed meals, the enjoying of wine and conversation and simple food.
And then this weekend, with our American family traditions, like picking five pounds of blueberries,
and having cookouts with family and friends, and sweating it out at the balloon glow,
with Neil Diamond's "Coming to America" blaring as the fireworks filled the sky, I am reminded why I love my home, too.
I think what it boils down to is being in love with the moment you're in. That's what being present is all about. That's what makes me feel rich.
I fell madly in love (all over again) with the Spanish lifestyle (shhhh, don't tell France!). I was crazy for the slower pace, the relaxed meals, the enjoying of wine and conversation and simple food.
And then this weekend, with our American family traditions, like picking five pounds of blueberries,
and having cookouts with family and friends, and sweating it out at the balloon glow,
with Neil Diamond's "Coming to America" blaring as the fireworks filled the sky, I am reminded why I love my home, too.
I think what it boils down to is being in love with the moment you're in. That's what being present is all about. That's what makes me feel rich.
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