Be Kind...

Today I need to remember to be kind to myself. When I fall out of my routines even for a day or two, or sometimes weeks, it's better to "be kind" and start again. It doesn't do any good to be mad at myself for slipping, or allowing other things to be more important. The best thing I can do for myself and those around me is accept my humanness and begin again!

Miraculously...

"Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life."

Eckhart Tolle

This is what I work on daily. I struggle with accepting the present moment and not working against it. So many times I think whatever decision I make or don't make, makes or breaks each present moment. I'm trying to make it my friend and not the enemy. And believe there are larger forces beyond me that can transform my life if I'm open to allowing.

Shopping...

Something to accept about myself... 

Christmas shopping, present shopping, or shopping for things other then food causes me great anxiety. I don't really know why and this time of year I start beating myself up because I feel like I "shouldn't" be that way. So I decided to be kinder to myself and try and accept that is just a part of who I am. I'm not perfect and my hope is that those I love don't base my genuine feelings for them on gift giving.

Lists...

I'm a list person, plain and simple. No matter how many electronical devices there are for making list and keep track of things, I just need my scrap of paper and I'm good ( of course if I loose it I'm completely lost!) It's the little things you realize about yourself that you finally come to accept. I'm not sure if I will every embrace the "new age" way of writing things down, but that's okay. It's all GOOD!

NOW...

"The reason people find it so hard  to be happy is that they always see...

The past better than it was,

The present worse than it is,

And the future less resolved than it will be."

Marcel Pagnol

This quote brings me back to the present moment ~ that is really all there is ~ right now. I find my mind dwelling on the past or the unknown of the future and all that does is take away from my NOW!

Present Moment...

Whatever that present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life.

Eckhart Tolle

This quote is a good reminder for me to not "resist" and to let life happen. I always need another reminder to be present and allow. I get caught up in all the "stuff" and find myself swimming up stream. When I let go I can float down easily.

Friends...

"A friend is someone who understands you past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are."

The past couple of days I've been in the company of friends ~ true friends! They support and accept me, and leave me feeling fully loved! It is a real treasure to have people in your life that you can laugh with, share your heart aches and just enjoy being there for each other in the present moment.  

Confused...

I'm going to sleep tonight hoping for clarity. I feel very confused about what I need to do with my meal planning business. I wish I had that go to, pick up the phone and chat with person, to help flush out ideas and sort all the jumbled thoughts in my head right now. So I will try and stay present, and accept life on life's terms. I'm confused and that's okay. Tomorrow is a new day!