Tag: Encouragement
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Mantras Make Things Happen…
Another ELAN Principle is “Make Things Happen.” ELAN, which stands for Elevating Life Attitudes Now, is a self-improvement curriculum I created and facilitated many years ago, but I still rely on the tenets to work on my own “life in progress.” One of the most effective ways to make things happen is to write a…
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Watch Your Mantra…
One of the ELAN Principles that I strive to live by is “Watch Your Language.” It promotes good verbal practices such as choosing words carefully, deciding to speak or not speak and refraining from gossip. It also means to monitor your thoughts. The words you feed into your brain can nourish or deplete your soul,…
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Quote of the Week…
“I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.” Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
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Rhythm…
Rest is needed to rejuvenate and recharge. Still, most days I go full blast until the time for rest cannot be denied. It’s all about the balance between too much go and too little slow. Last week I had a low afternoon. The thought of cross-town, rush-hour traffic was draining. I was tempted to fake…
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Blues…
The Blues can oddly uplift a sad soul. Singing along in a minor key is like a good friend holding your hand during tough times. Sometimes the Blues signify a time of rest. We go, go, go. While in the frenetic fun times we can convince ourselves that things will always be this energetic, positive,…
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Zen Again…
How do you add beauty to your world? A fresh, home-cooked meal, or listening to (even playing) your favorite song? Where have you been surprised by joy? A red geranium in a window box, morning birdsong or a tiny flower sprouting in cracked concrete? Zen is found in quiet moments wrapped in wonder. Turn off…
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Broken Zen…
Time to reread old favorites that promote quiet time, non-judgment, inner calm and a Zen vibe. I so easily allow the scary wide world to poke a talon in the loose weave of my pretend peace. I’m not alone in this state of heightened frenzy over our 24/7 365 four-year cycle of coming together (haha)…
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Gnats…
Monday’s blog was about paying attention to how we react to a seemingly insignificant insect bite. Mosquitoes make their presence known, we deal, sometimes violently. Smaller, quiet gnats don’t bother everyone. They love me. They flit, they nip, they escape my slaps and ignore my fighting words. Others don’t notice or claim these personal attacks…
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Mosquitoes…
I love how steady showers perk up the little faces of flowers and green up the grass and trees to a fresh brightness. The smell of rain invites a lazy snuggle with a good book and warm blanket. Rain promises new growth, replenishment, and continued life for all of earth’s living things. But rain brings…
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Quote of the Week…
“Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance.” Kurt Vonnegut, 1922,2007
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