cff January 2016 | Simple and Serene Living

Monday, January 18, 2016

THE SIMPLE PRACTICE OF BEING YOURSELF

Have you ever met someone who you thought was just perfect, and then you thought to yourself I want to be just like them?

Well, here's the deal. You are a perfect YOU!! there is no one else just like you in the world. 


If you ever spend time with a toddler you can see how they are busy just being themselves. 

Somewhere along the line we lose that absolute sense of self and keep busy trying to fit in. 

As I have gotten older, I have begun to remember what it was like to just be me, and practicing being myself has been freeing. 

I no longer worry about being like someone else. I don't worry about fitting in, because I fit in with me. 

If you aren't already practicing being yourself, I hope you will start. 

You are a wonderful you. 



Wednesday, January 13, 2016

SIMPLE LIVING AND WALKING IN WINTER

I love to walk, and I definitely need the exercise, but when winter rolls around I have a difficult time motivating myself to get out and just start walking.


I have a difficult time with the cold weather, but for the most part this winter has been on the mild side.

We had 70 degrees on Christmas and 55 degrees just a few days ago. In between we have had some bitterly cold days, but I feel like I need to just bundle up and get out on those days anyway. 


So that is what I am doing. Yesterday the snow was falling, which made me want to curl up and stay inside, but then I remembered how much I used to love to walk in the snow. 

I piled on layers of clothes and headed out. (I think I kind of resembled Randy in "The Christmas Story". I could barely put my arms down.) 

It was cold, but I was nice and warm and I loved the feel of the snow hitting my face as I walked, and the quiet of the world as it fell all around me.

The snow was gone almost as quickly as it came, but it was wonderful to remember how much I love walks in the snow. 


Winter strips the earth of color, but in doing so it creates its own beauty. We just have to look for it.

Walking again is reminding me of just how beautiful each season is. 

Walking is a simple pleasure. Perfect for my new simpler way of living.

Monday, January 11, 2016

LESSONS FROM THE PAST

How many lessons have I learned throughout my life? How many mistakes have I made? In both cases, there have been too many to count.



One thing I have learned is that I am not defined by who I was or what I have done in the past.

For all of us, our lives are made up of many lessons and those lessons will hopefully help us become our best selves.

We are not doomed to always repeat our mistakes. We are instead blessed with the ability to learn from them. 

As we start a new day, a new week, and begin anew on life's journey we can take our lessons with us. 

I feel like I am carrying mine around like a handbag filled with gold.

I hope you have a wonderful and  serene day.

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