Month: January 2018

Sometimes its the little things in life that matter most. Like hot cocoa, or a sunset, or a note from someone, or a hug. Some of these things are in your control, others are not. But if you live with intentionality, and bring joy to others through small gestures, it will come back to you in beautiful ways. The key is to appreciate the little things. Not to make a mountain out of a molehill, necessarily, but to appreciate the small niceties of life. And to choose joy and gratitude. When we allow our mind to dwell on the positive things, our attitude improves and our serenity is increased.

Building this gratitude muscle makes a habit and this habit has such a big impact on your serenity. Think back over the last few days; can you think of some things you are thankful for? Why not try writing them down. Did you have an experience this week that made you feel less stressed and more serene? Write it down. Cultivate the habit of noticing and appreciating those little things.

So, here’s your challenge for today – and don’t talk about it, just do it: do something nice or thoughtful for someone today.

Leave a comment and tell me what little thing you are thankful for today.

 

Love this quote that was sent to me as a gift a while back.  I want to inspire others to find serenity in life, to live with intention, to be present, and to become all they were created to be.

Hoping you’ll stop for a moment today and treasure a quiet moment of serenity – look at some art, watch the sunset, kiss a baby, take a deep breath of fresh air, listen to the silence around you, or close your eyes and just be still. Serenity is within your grasp every day if you choose it.

Years ago as I was coming home from a cruise sailing down Long Island sound, I was towing my dinghy in increasingly rough seas. The dinghy flipped and the rope broke. My dinghy was left floating upside down in Long Island sound as I navigated in a brisk wind. I was unable to retrieve the dinghy as I had no means of getting it aboard the boat. Luckily I was fairly close to home. After I got to my destination, I called my dad. He studied the wind and the tide and went out in his motor boat with a pretty good idea of where the dinghy should be and he found it! Together we got it aboard his motor boat and got it home.

From my dad I’ve learned lessons about life on the water and life in general. You have to know the wind and the tide. You have to understand their effect on your boat. You have to be prepared for anything. You have to learn not to panic in an emergency. You have to be willing to let go. And you have to be open to creative ideas and to dads who can rescue you. Life has wind and waves and tides and seasons – for sailors and for regular landlubbers. How you approach these daily challenges and the attitude with which you sail, have a huge affect on your well-being. From my quiet dad, I learned to approach life with serenity. Keep calm and carry on!

 I have a wonderful husband; he is very committed and loving. And he gets me great Christmas presents. Like this one that is a work of art and comes in pretty packaging. This brings me joy and serenity. To have a husband who loves to buy me nice things and treat me on special occasions is a treasure. I’m thankful for 30 plus years with him by my side. I’m trying to be the soulmate and cheerleader he deserves and to return that love in many big and small ways.

Here’s to 2018, babe – Best Year Ever – together!