"Your life is always speaking to you. It speaks to you in whispers, guiding you to your next right step."
Oprah Winfrey
Sometimes you have to be still and listen. Wishing all safe and happy holidays with some down time to reflect on this busy year and opportunities ahead.
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”
Edith Wharton
To be fair, spreading light is always positive, your own or by adding to someone else’s: attend a benefit event, share a positive post on social media, buy locally-produced goods. There are many ways to keep the candles burning.
Have a good week!
"Reflection...looking back so the view looking forward is clearer."
Unknown
Like many people, I spend some time reflecting in December. I go through my planner, emails. notes, photos. Every day has little moments, ideas, or connections that may influence bigger things down the road.
So long to 2023. Have a good week, all.
“Be thankful for your life, spend time in nature, breathe deeply, let go of your worries, forgive yourself and others, and build your life around what you love."
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, all.
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance."
Eckhart Tolle
I just interviewed Nicholas Coulter and Chuck Albanese of Person Centered Housing Options (www.pcho.org) about their programs addressing Rochester's homeless population. The article will be in the December/January issue of The WEDGE.
Stopping to consider the daily struggles of others can change one's perspective and induce a wave of thankfulness for my life and for those helping the most vulnerable.
Please consider a donation to or becoming involved with this cause.
"When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow."
Unknown
Celebrating this morning's sunrise. Life is sweet for me right now as my photo prints, tiles, and cards are available at a new venue called The Artisan Cove at Piano Works mall in East Rochester. There are many artists there, all local.
This is the first time, since moving back to Rochester 8 years ago, that my work has been available in a physical space, so it's "big" for me. So grateful that this opportunity came along. If you have time, check out all of the diverse work at Artisan Cove, maybe pick up a gift or two.
#mondaymotivation #positivevibes #quotes #attitudeofgratitude
“By replacing fear of the unknown with curiosity we open ourselves up to an infinite stream of possibility. We can let fear rule our lives, or we can become childlike with curiosity, pushing our boundaries, leaping out of our comfort zones, and accepting what life puts before us." Alan Watts
Explore. Take a risk. Have a happy Halloween.
“Farmers harvest more than crops. They harvest months of hard work, early mornings and late nights. Harvest is when their dedication blossoms and blooms."
Agriculture More Than Ever
What have you sown this year? What's coming to fruition?
“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind."
Carolyn Myss
Sending healing thoughts and energy out to our chaotic world this week.
“October is a symphony of permanence and change."
Bonaro W. Overstreet
“Permanence and change…” Such a beautiful, magical month, October. Enjoy!
"The real winners in life are the people who look at every situation with an expectation that they can make it work or make it better."
Barbra Pletcher
Not all outcomes are easily achieved. Every moment, situation is given to us on purpose. A change of perspective or openness to new possibilities can help us grow and reach the finish line faster.
Have a great end of September.
"Old energy is clearing. New energy is entering. Great things are coming."
Unknown
Change is in the air, all around. Reminder: the Universe is always nudging us to level up toward our best (happiness, fulfillment, calling, purpose.)
Have a great week!
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."
Michael Jordan
Few things are accomplished without effort. Setting the intent and taking (even baby) steps every day will get you to the finish line. Have a productive week!
Yes...it really helps to calm, center, refocus. Take 30 seconds to breathe in 4 counts, hold for 2, breathe out 4 counts, hold for 2. Repeat twice more.
Have an awesome week.
“In a world of algorithms, hashtags, and followers, know the true importance of human connection."
Unknown
A simple conversation--over a desk, over a fence, over the phone, over a dinner. Have a good week, everyone.
Make the best of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. Some things are up to us, and some things are not up to us.
Epictetus
Focus. Do what you can do. Not everything that affects you is your responsibility, your fault, or even part of your energy. Other people project and draw you in. Release, walk away.
Enjoy your week.
“I think 99 times and find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence, and the truth comes to me."
Albert Einstein
The monkey brain can take over without our realizing it. Maintaining balance through highs and lows is most effective. Stop for 5 minutes, 2 minutes---#justbreathe Have an awesome week.
"Let there be an opening into the quiet that lies beneath the chaos..."
John O'Donohue
Energy is shifting. Don’t be overwhelmed by this summer’s chaos. Take some “peace, out” time in solitude. Nature is healing.
Have a nice week!
"One cannot be an American by going about saying that one is an American. It is necessary to feel America, like America, love America, and then work."
Georgia O’Keeffe
The freedoms and privileges we have as Americans should never be taken for granted.
Have a safe and happy July 4th and a fabulous week!
“Listen. Are you breathing just a little and calling it a life?"
Mary Oliver
Guilty. Time slips by; events come and go. Take time while there IS time. It’s summer! I’m one person doing too many things that don’t matter. Changes are coming.
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