Ever hear the saying “Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it”? I like that phrase, because much of life is “how we take it”-our thoughts and subsequent actions based on said thoughts. Perception can become reality in our minds. In Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 12 verse 2 …
Life changes quickly which I have been very mindful of this week. Even though I anticipated changes with my knee surgery, I couldn’t anticipate everything, which has me mindful of many things. Each has its own lesson to learn. Here’s one for each day of the last week. While being mindful this week I: Realize …
We all know people that seem to have it all and still aren’t satisfied. They keep searching for the next best thing, job, vacation or person to give them a deep contentment, a peace they don’t currently have. While they may have everything according to worldly standards, they lack what eludes them-soul wellness. Wellness is …
I find many reasons not to exercise. However I’ve made a concentrated effort to be in the best shape possible going into my knee surgery. So, I’ve adjusted my daily routine and started by squeezing in 20 minutes of aerobic exercise a day. So the question to myself and to you is “do you have 20” …
The brilliant orange of an autumn leaf, the surprising look on my laughing daughter’s face and my limited abilities-these are some things I noticed while being mindful this week. Being mindful of all things around me while also being present to experience them as discussed in last Wednesday’s post (Look Up & Pay Attention) is not an easy …