NOW

Time for a cat photo. This is Max, sleeping in the sun. I have the day off and a long list of things to do. I will attempt to get some painting done as well. I need to focus on the now instead of letting myself get overwhelmed. It seems it is harder in the Summer as there is always more to do. Yet, I know that everything is under control and really it is only my silly mind that gets carried away. So that is my spiritual practice today, and everyday-Stay in the MOMENT!That is my advice to you as well :-). Have a wonderful Tuesday! XOXO

Yes!

"Every Moment is the whole world"-Jan frazier

Today, I say yes to watching the birds outside my window eat the food I lovingly provide for them. I say yes to hugging my sweet dog and kissing my darling cats. I say yes to getting a big chunk of clay out and turning my kitchen into a studio for ceramics. I say yes to a mid afternoon nap. This day is simple, some days are not, but I am thankful for this moment right now.

What do you say yes to, today? Happy Wednesday. XOXO

Living in the moment

Beautiful photo of the buddha taken by Geraint Smith.

There has been so much on my mind and in my life that

everyday I have to remind myself to slow down and stay

in the moment. When I get going and my mind is racing,

I think, how will I pay my bills, how will I afford to go home

(Portland Oregon) for Christmas, I need to sell some art...

In the mist of this mind storm I remember, oh yeah, I need

to stay in the now. I take a deep breath. Then, I ask myself

how things are in the moment, and I realize, things are great.

Plenty of money and a lovely trip home in the planning

stages. I have all I need. Nothing is wrong :-). I then

remind myself to trust where I am, love where I am, and

trust that the future is taken care of, I don't have to worry or

toil. What a relief :-). There is so much freedom in trust.

My wish is that I could stay in this state always, but life

is after all imperfect and that is also a joy. How boring if it

were perfect. Please share any tales about trust.

Happy Thursday everyone. XOXO