Today is my Dad's birthday! I know that I have a photo around here of him as a youngster, but I really do like this one of him coloring with my daughter when she was a smiley, wee one. She loves her Popi. This is the man who taught me about moon phases with a flashlight and basketball, which is one of my coolest memories ever. I'm grateful that he is only a couple of weeks away from retiring after many decades of hard work. He's looking forward to volunteering around town and I know he'll really enjoy it. Happy birthday, Dad!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Day 16,589 Gratitude
Today is my Dad's birthday! I know that I have a photo around here of him as a youngster, but I really do like this one of him coloring with my daughter when she was a smiley, wee one. She loves her Popi. This is the man who taught me about moon phases with a flashlight and basketball, which is one of my coolest memories ever. I'm grateful that he is only a couple of weeks away from retiring after many decades of hard work. He's looking forward to volunteering around town and I know he'll really enjoy it. Happy birthday, Dad!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Day 16,588 Gratitude
Today I am so grateful ...For a few stolen moments with my sketchbook journal. Trying to weave it into my daily routine so that it can one day come as naturally to me as cups of tea.
For the inspiration of these lovely sketchbook pages - via Amy who keeps my creative well filled with a steady stream of linky goodness of the artful variety.
For learning and practicing the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation (Kriya Kirtan) at yoga last night. Powerful stuff.
Tell me what's stirring in your gratitude soup today?
First Dibs: "Pearls" Reiki Shawl
This Reiki prayer shawl is freshly finished and needs a home.
As with all Reiki prayer shawls made by me, this one is crocheted from Lion Brand Home Spun Yarn ... this one in "Pearls" which reminds me of luminescent sands and makes me long to be by the sea.
Most of the shawls that I crochet are created for someone specific. This one was created for and made with the intention to comfort "whomever shall wear it." Maybe that's you. Maybe it's someone you love.
I want to give my blog and Jakk's Magic Beans Workshop Facebook friends (that means YOU!) first dibs before I list it in my Etsy shop. It is $50 plus $10 for shipping ... unless you live in the Cincinnati area for hand-delivery. Please leave a comment here to claim it as your own. I'll contact you via e-mail to sort out payment and delivery details. If it hasn't been spoken for by this Saturday, March 12, you'll find it in my shop.
As with all Reiki prayer shawls made by me, this one is crocheted from Lion Brand Home Spun Yarn ... this one in "Pearls" which reminds me of luminescent sands and makes me long to be by the sea.
Most of the shawls that I crochet are created for someone specific. This one was created for and made with the intention to comfort "whomever shall wear it." Maybe that's you. Maybe it's someone you love.
I want to give my blog and Jakk's Magic Beans Workshop Facebook friends (that means YOU!) first dibs before I list it in my Etsy shop. It is $50 plus $10 for shipping ... unless you live in the Cincinnati area for hand-delivery. Please leave a comment here to claim it as your own. I'll contact you via e-mail to sort out payment and delivery details. If it hasn't been spoken for by this Saturday, March 12, you'll find it in my shop.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Day 16,584 Gratitude
Today I am so grateful ...That it's my Piscean mama's birthday! She instilled in me the love of creativity ... making things for the joy of it and then giving them away to make more. And if I hadn't cut my metaphysical teeth on her Shirley McLaine books when I was a teenager, I wouldn't be the seeker I am today. So grateful for her mama love, sense of humor, wise counsel, and potato salad. (She really does make the best.)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Day 16,583 Gratitude
I never know how to show up here in gratitude on the days when that feeling is harder to muster. It seems insincere to wax poetic about the soft blush of the sunrise and the gentle comfort of my morning cup of tea when the truth is that I was distracted most of the day by my yearning to punch someone in the nose. Welcome to another day of being human on Planet Earth.Lay down your burdens in the comments, my friends ... we're all in this together ... and knowing that keeps my gratitude boat afloat.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Day 16,582 Gratitude
Today I am so grateful ...For the 20th anniversary of the day that my husband asked me to marry him. From the moment I laid eyes on that man, it's always been nothing but yes. I can't imagine anyone I'd rather have as my partner on this journey.
For a clear, blue sky and bright sunshine from start to finish and the sun-worshipping dogs that basked in it. They know that we'll be back to rain again in no time.
For the first crocuses that I've seen this year ... my reward for throwing myself out the door for a lunch time walk.
For these words at the end of a horoscope I received this morning: "There is even more incentive now to make your life as love- and user-friendly as possible." I can't think of better advice to apply every single day!
For spaghetti and homemade meatballs. I've been looking forward to this dinner all day long. You can't imagine how much pasta I can put away in one sitting. Really. It's one of my many superpowers. I use it to stun others into shocked silence.
What are you feeling grateful for today?
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