Often when I plan a hike I take notice of the elevation gain. Then as I hike, if it begins with flat or little incline, I think to myself- there must be a lot of uphill ahead of me. So instead of enjoy the easy steps ,I am thinking of the hard to come. I noticed I was also doing this in life- worrying about future challenges rather than enjoying the "easy steps". So I have made this mindshift to always enjoy the easy steps both on a hike and in life because the hards steps are going to be ahead whether I think about them or not. So even if the easy steps are only for a minute or an hour or a day- I need to stop and enjoy the easy steps.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Summer Solstice
Today is the longest day of the year- lots of light and I feel like I am coming out of darkness. Here are some reminders for me and anyone else who might need it:
1. Make Connections- Loneliness is a bad road to stay on. When you reach out you will be surprised how much compassion and understanding there is in this world. If you are not feeling it, expand your circle. Take a risk and find some new connections.
2. My peace cannot rely of the peace of others- If I can't control it, let it go. This is MUCH harder than it sounds and I still have a long way to go but this is basically the serenity prayer: Accept what I cannot change, Courage to change what I can and the Wisdom to know the difference. There are things I can control and things I can't control. I need to find joy in the life I can control and let go of the rest.
3. Be Present- Find small joys everyday. The small joys will become a habit even in tough times.
4. Do something for others every single day. If we all could follow this tip the world would be so much better. It helps you and helps others at the same time.
5. Embrace the unknown
6. Break the freeze habit- release the tension. For years my default has been to hold it in. Here is my new strategy: MELT
Meet myself and others with love
Everything is unfolding
Live in the moment
Take a deep breath
7. Have hope- lean into positive words: Trust, Peace, Acceptance, Calm, Love, Awareness, Hope, Honesty, Non-judgement, Blessings, Faith
Monday, October 16, 2023
Seasons of Life
Sunday, October 9, 2022
My 2022 Playlist
If I had to pick three songs that sum up what 2022 has been like so far, here is what I would say:
Both Sides Now shows how I have matured. I used to be a lot more black and white and with more and more life experiences I see that when you look at both sides it is a lot easier to have empathy and see that everyone is doing the best they can.
I'm Still Standing is how I feel after this summer- it was one thing after another but I'm still standing and trying to see how challenging times help us grow.
Only a River reminds me how healing nature is for us. Whenever I get out I always realize it is just what I need. I love the mountains but I also love the river- to me it is truly in the moment because the moment of a river is always there for that second never to be the same before or after. I love the sound and the view and the smell and the feel. The only sense that is not engaged is taste- although I usually am eating at the river also. It is just such a healing space for me.