Oh there is so much I want to share with you all right now…and so little time to do so!
Here’s quick snippet of what’s on my mind (and in my heart) right now.
Feeling alive.
What is it about May? By far, May is my favorite month of the year. I feel so alive in May. The days are warm, but the nights are crisp. Everything is green and alive…growing and getting better. I love the reminder that May gives me to grow and get better each and every day.
Summer.
I can’t believe it’s almost here! My focus for the summer 2009 is balance: striking the balance between structure and free-flow; relaxation and getting things done; work and play; staying at home and going away; business and family.
Authenticity.
I just started reading the book Style Statement: Live by Your Own Design and I was hooked after the first sentence. I love anything that involves self-discovery and self-affirmation—and this book is right up my alley. While the book is about style, it is about authenticity—authentic style. I love that and can’t wait to see what I discover.
Sleep.
Haven’t been sleeping well for the past week…so it seems sleep is on my mind an awful lot lately. Ever been there?
Gratitude.
I was excited to see this mention of our online workshop on the Real Simple blog. Thank you, Holly!
More gratitude.
My birthday was on Tuesday. Monday night I created a list of 41 things I am grateful for, one for each year of my life. I highly recommend this as a yearly, birthday ritual. It focused my day on all that is good and all that lies ahead.
Fresh veggies.
We ate salad from our garden for dinner last night. Yum! So happy to have fresh herbs and veggies (right from our yard!) in my life again.
Refocusing.
The year is almost mid-way through. (Can you believe it?) I’m refocusing on my word of the year—NOW—and what it I want it to mean in months and weeks ahead. Right now it means—drinking in every moment. Being present. Being aware. Finding joy and gratitude every single day.
What’s on your mind right now? I’d love to hear.
i loved this blog! i need to do many of those things myself… i haven’t been sleeping good this week either, maybe because kiddo as been a stinker about going to bed all week… but once i get there i have trouble falling asleep, moreso than usual. but the weather is amazing!!!!
Totally agree about May being a wonderful month – I’m ready to be outside in the sun watching dragonflies! Very grateful for the return of the sun, the birds, the smell of fresh cut grass and BBQ!
Aby, I’ve been wanting to plant a little garden…mostly a salsa garden…would you mind sharing?
I like your birthday list! Next year, will you write 42 things you’re grateful for? I’m planning to adopt your tradition!
I have a good friend whose young son had a brain tumor. Someone gave her a special little journal and told her to write every night 3 things she was grateful for that day. It was a huge help! She was able to look for the good things in life, instead of being overwhelmed by worries and challenges.
I’m not facing serious health problems, but I’ve also started a “Book of Blessings” — recording each evening 3 things I’m grateful for.
Sorry I missed sending you HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES from Aus … hope you had a fabulous day
What is on my mind right now – is funnily enough …
organising: – I’m in the middle of tearing apart my daughters room – as you know she is overseas for a few years – but all her stuff is here – including all the things I’ve been buying for her ‘glory box’ – i want to set up a desk in there for all my paper work … so major moving stuff around.
Work: LOVING my ‘new’ job – been there only since decemember and it is the best thing that has happened to me – it is REALLY busy and STRESSFUL (but in a postive way) and I can’t believe how lucky I am cos I wasn’t going to go for it.
RElationship: Hubby and I in a ‘nice place’ right now in the lead up to our 25th wedding anniversary in June – i have a long weekend booked away for us in an ‘indulgence’ suite at a place he has wanted to visit for ages http://www.jenolancaves.com.au ……
Time: can’t believe how fast the year is going …. but enjoying everything I can !!!
Time is really on my mind lately. My oldest just finished sixth grade. It is going by so quickly. There’s just not enough time spent cherishing the moment.
Balance…how to balance cherishing those moments and taking care of other responsibilities.
House (main living area) is spring cleaned – just finished. Getting ready to plant my flowers and start a garden for the first time. It is my birthday on Tuesday and looking forward to starting another good year – like the gratitude idea – I am starting a “bucket list” just because I think it will be fun to see new things.
Ann
Nancy…yes, I plan to create a list of 42 things next year, and 43 the year after that and so on. It was such a great way to start the new year!
Thanks for your comment.
Aby