102- Starting the day with a big cup of Self Love

Amazed at the difference self care makes in my life. Taking the time to sit and be still in the morning, whether it’s meditation or a little feldenkrais/body awareness exercises, the head is clearer, anxiety lessens, and life is brighter.

A healthy breakfast, calm time in the morning, a nice shower and a big cup of self love is all it takes to make the whole day brighter. That brightness carries over to every part of my life.

Often, I don’t make my daughter breakfast. I want her to start taking that initiative herself, but it often backfires. When she was smaller, it was different. She is starting high school soon, and it is hard to know how and when to teach self-reliance.

This morning, I took some time for myself, cleaned up my desk a bit, then offered her a nice breakfast. Considering she woke up in a bad mood, that bit of light helped brighten her day. Such a simple act, and so much easier to offer lovingly when I have nourished my body and soul first.

Self care is not selfish in a judgemental sense. Self love is celebrating the divine within you that is within everything. To deny yourself your divine being, you are less able to recognize the divine in everything else. We are all of the same material, source, energy.

To recognize that you are but one more unique and amazing manifestation of the divine allows a healthier and freer interplay with all of the other unique manifestations in this world.

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94- Recognizing The Chameleon

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There is no such thing as coincidence. Yesterday, I was feeling very much influenced by others. My attention and heart were pulled all over, thoughts boiling up and popping around like popcorn in my head. I found myself trying to … Continue reading

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93- Love Sandwich

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I shared a beautiful heart-warming experience this morning. We have some houseguests here for a few days, and one of them is a wonderful, energetic, earthen nymph. She is one of those people very comfortable with who she is, who … Continue reading

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92- From Human Do-ing to Human Be-ing

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Yes, that’s where I have been, in a time warp. I have lost track completely (almost) of days, hours, whether I blogged for the day or not. Life has been very different, very fulfilling, and soul-opening lately. It’s amazing what … Continue reading

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68- Masculine feminine

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Source: brainyquote.com via Amy on Pinterest   I have been meeting some amazing people lately, and I am noticing a vastly different way of connecting; a way of connecting that gives me insight into how I act in the world. … Continue reading

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67- STOP! Mantra Time!

When anxiety rises, I think back to Ram Dass, and my mantra becomes,
In This Moment….In THIS Moment….in. This. moment….

 

I am cultivating a home yoga practice, bit by bit. The other day during yoga, I found my mind wandering ahead to the future. Usually it passes, and I can bring myself back into the moment, but the subject matter is highly stressful for me right now, and it kept sticking.

My lungs were tight, and my belly was full of the anxiety of the thoughts, so I recited, slowly and deliberately, “In This Moment” over and over. When I saw Ram Dass speak, he brought my attention to the moment with this mantra.

Nothing exists but the present, except in our mind.

When your mind is racing, how do you bring yourself back to the present? When just focusing on your breath doesn’t seem to be enough to center yourself, what is your practice?

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53- Just a Vagabond

Today, I am beat. BUT, I had an amazing party last night with friends. I am a bit too tired to do it justice, but I will post some pics, and hopefully tomorrow I can share a bit of all that happened. Until then, malama pono!

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52- Vagabond

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It seems I am a day late on this post! Whoops! My daughter and I were having a great conversation last night about different types of personalities, but specifically narcissists. I know, odd conversation. Tonight, I celebrate with friends in … Continue reading

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51- Losing My Identity

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Today, I had a few experiences of not feeling like myself, and yet I was more myself than usual. It’s hard for me to explain, since I don’t quite understand it yet, but I will do my best. Like most … Continue reading

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37- Be My Mirror

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This counseling stuff is intense. I say that lightly, because it really is a serious endeavor, yet we can’t take ourselves too seriously when going through it. My counselor often brings up other people in my life being my mirrors. … Continue reading

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