Category: Mindfulness
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Gratitude in Everyday Life: November Tankafuls
Here are the last Tankafuls for the month of November. Nov 22nd Ding-dong-ding – doorbell Unexpected so early Saturday morning Gorgeous Thanksgiving flowers Grateful love spans long distance Nov 23rd Is it good enough?? Imposter syndrome runs wild Sharing art is risky- Grateful for encouragers Support in pursuit of dream Nov 24th Picture made for…
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7 Tankafuls About Gratitude This Week
Week 3 of small ordinary object or moments that I have been thankful for this week. Here are 7 more tanka poems- or Tankafuls, as I like to call them. Nov. 15th Spherical green leaves Delicate tendrils cascade Beaded String of Pearls Small new orb on tip of vine Excites this caregiver’s heart Nov 16th…
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November Tankaful Poems: Celebrating Everyday Joys
Here are my Tankaful poems for the 2nd week of November. So many small things to be thankful for that happen on ordinary days. November 8th Silent visitors Buck with doe grazing in yard Backdrop- fallen leaves November morning- quiet, chilled So quintessential autumn November 9th Drab, dreary morning But window filled with red flare…
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Tanka Poems for Gratitude: Join My November Journey
Throughout the month on November, I plan to write a tanka poem each day expressing my gratitude for an object or an event that happened. I am hoping this will make me see the world more positively this month and let gratitude be the focus of my daily observations. I’m also trying to do a…
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10 Things I’ve Been Wanting to Say to ADK
10. Thank you for the escape! We were surrounded by all of your natural gifts from morning to night and never even thought of turning on the TV. Also, having our wifi and cellphone connection wavering allowed us to put that aside as well. No news for a week! This allowed a sense of peace…
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Simply Being Outside Boosts My Soul
I came to you depleted drained. I rest in your presence mindful open. Your gentle warm breezes caringly brush my bangs to the side, Your warming sunbeams lovingly kiss my forehead, Your singing birds tenderly encourage my soul. I rest in your presence healed restored. I leave you filled fresh. On Saturday morning, I woke…
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Is This a Message from You, Mom?-SOLC Day 24
Sign or coincidence? Mom, are you near? Is that sticker message meant for me- “The best is yet to be”? Is it a gift for me on your birthday? Is it your voice reaching me, giving me hope in these uncertain times? Have you become my guardian angel? Does a mother’s heavenly heart still feel…
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The Ultimate Girl Scout Cookie Experience Unwrapped-SOLC Day 21
The vibrant green box on my desk catches my attention. My Girl Scout cookies have arrived. Since I have 15 minutes before my students come through the door, I open the box and slide out a tube of cookies. Opening the crinkly, clear plastic wrapper releases a minty scent into the air. Oh what wonderful…
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Currently, I am…SOLC Day 18
Currently, I am… listening to: a L’oreal commercial on TV about RevitaLift (makes me think about my complexion and wonder if I need this product) eating: a watermelon Jolly Rancher ( I wanted something small and sweet) drinking: water (trying to finish up the water in my water bottle so I reach my hydration goal…
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Finding Joy Amidst the Gray- Day 2 SOLC
This morning I left early on a drive to my hometown for a Celebration of Life. The gray blanket of sky was a reflection of my mood- sad, tired, blah and a bit moody. I was staring at varying shades of gray for about 45 minutes and it was draining me, pulling me lower than…
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