Tag: mindfulness
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Too Many Tabs
“Want to do a May Challenge?” my friend texted me at the end of April. She loves doing plank, push up or dietary challenges and always tries to rope me in for accountability (or because misery loves company, as I often counter!). “Friend,” I responded, “May IS the challenge!!”May was progress checking in the form…
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Making Room in January, Part 2
I’ve MADE ROOM in the second half of the month for: 1. writing poetry and exploring new structures without self judgment.2. taking a photo walk. 3. a weekly donation bag.4. bringing the poetic structure to my writing group and enjoying where each woman took the prompt and how they expressed themselves.5. pleasure. 6. a night…
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Practice Presence
Pause there and rest, Take a beat, Come down from the thrill, The excitement of soaring, Of showing off your beauty, Of proving your skill, Flying high above, unreachable, untouchable, Getting an overview, a glimpse- An outsider, you control what we see of you. Come down now, Amongst us, those who love you. What do…
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Mindfulness
Today I was mindful. I slowed down, I was observant, Instead of operating on autopilot. I put on lipstick And realized I hadn’t done this in 2.5 years! (I wiped it off because it felt funny on my face!) I filled my vitamin compartments, Taking each jar from my cabinet One at a time. But…
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Waiting to Exhale
Holding my breath. That’s what it’s felt like these three long weeks since my mom passed. We’d waited to hold the memorial service to coincide with her family’s scheduled visit. It made perfect sense. It would give us plenty of time to prepare. It was a sound choice. Did I recognize I was holding my…
The Journey Inward 