"Spread joy, have a purpose, and stay open." The perfect contemplation to go with reading and morning tea.
Spread Joy: Recently, I've made it a practice to share kindness wherever I am. I compliment, hold open a door, smile, start a conversation -- anything uplifting and encouraging. I do this in part because I am so stressed by the news of the day. Offering kindness, i.e. spreading joy soothes my heart.
Have a purpose:I have a vision statement for writing: Daily reading and writing practice. Uplift, encourage and share resources freely with other writers.
Stay Open: These days, I begin with opening to nature. Nature is One. Not just many things. Nature exists as ecosystems. We exist as ecosystems. Our roots and branches (metaphorically speaking) connect us to each other. We are One, not just many people. Stay open to others. We are nature. This is a practice too.
It's really all practice, because I've found no mastery, just new days, new dawns in which to choose -- how do I want to live my life today?
The first thing I saw this morning was a bunny hopping through my yard. I watched it jump over the clumps of lawn I need to mow today, climb under the chain link fences and eventually run down the cement alley. I can live on the edge of the city line and enjoy nature from my back yard.
As an avid dog lover, I make a point to engage other dogs and their owners by complimenting the dog which brings joy to its hoomans.
"Spread joy, have a purpose, and stay open." The perfect contemplation to go with reading and morning tea.
Spread Joy: Recently, I've made it a practice to share kindness wherever I am. I compliment, hold open a door, smile, start a conversation -- anything uplifting and encouraging. I do this in part because I am so stressed by the news of the day. Offering kindness, i.e. spreading joy soothes my heart.
Have a purpose:I have a vision statement for writing: Daily reading and writing practice. Uplift, encourage and share resources freely with other writers.
Stay Open: These days, I begin with opening to nature. Nature is One. Not just many things. Nature exists as ecosystems. We exist as ecosystems. Our roots and branches (metaphorically speaking) connect us to each other. We are One, not just many people. Stay open to others. We are nature. This is a practice too.
It's really all practice, because I've found no mastery, just new days, new dawns in which to choose -- how do I want to live my life today?
Lovely post. Reflections for the day. Thank you.
Thank you for your comments, Stephanie.
The first thing I saw this morning was a bunny hopping through my yard. I watched it jump over the clumps of lawn I need to mow today, climb under the chain link fences and eventually run down the cement alley. I can live on the edge of the city line and enjoy nature from my back yard.
As an avid dog lover, I make a point to engage other dogs and their owners by complimenting the dog which brings joy to its hoomans.
I am happy to have you as a Substack friend.
I'm also delighted to have you as a Substack friend. Big hugs.