One of the things I will be doing over the next 28 days is keeping a joy journal. At least once a day I will be writing about the joyful, magical or great moments in the day. I will be journaling about experiences, writings, images, etc.
Thus far today, April 1st the things which have brought me joy are:
- I love this quote that I found my Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. He once said “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” This quote reminded me so much of Jack Canfield’s story about the headlights on a car and how we do not need to see the entire journey, just the 200 feet that the Creator is showing us at that moment.
- I have had so many wonderful moments thus far this day. I got this unexpected call from Wegman’s thanking me for paying a compliment to some of their staff. I had this great conversation with this young woman who works at Target. She is being trained for a promotion and caught up on life as I had not seen her for a few weeks. I like her because she is so helpful, but also so optimistic.
- I had a great conversation with one of my clients and friends who is journeying with me the next 28 days. J
- Got to spend some quiet time this afternoon curled up in bed reading Tomorrow’s God.
There were so many things that happened on Saturday that gave me joy. One was getting together with friends for our bimonthly potluck. I always wind up making the main dish and this time I made a dessert as well. Both were recipes of my mom's and I had not made either since my mom passed away. I had forgotten how good they were, especially the ricotta bobka cake which got scarfed down in no time. Actually there was very little left of either. It gives me such joy to see people enjoy the food that I prepare, especially when I see people going back for 2nds and 3rds. Preparing these dishes again was joyful in itself as it made me feel connected to my mom again. I miss her so much. Her picture sits right over my desk and so I get to look at her on a daily basis. I also have one of her vases that my father brought to her from his time in Korea.
I got to talk to my brother Mark again yesterday. It is always nice to talk to him, especially now that he loves and respects me. I have to laugh because he reminds me so much of our father. They do a lot of the same things, like tell the same story over and over again :).
I am always joyful when I get to read or have a new book arrive in the mail:) or give myself time to crochet, talk with friends, or have quiet time with the Creator.
so what brought me joy on sunday? a few things -- listening to some beautiful meditational music, reading, playing scrabble with friends, crocheting, and watching the finale of chopped all stars -- crazy as it may sound, it was also joyful taking a shower. i love the smell of this tree oil soap -- something about it is so invigorating and it leaves me feeling clean, refreshed and renewed. waking up in and of itself is joyful! it is such a gift and i do not take that for granted.
Well I am off to read, crochet, and watch TV in a few minutes and all of that brings me joy. What else brought me joy today? I got to spend some quality time with Zoë and that is always joyful. A dear friend of mine, who has a cluttering issue, started to declutter her house today. That makes two of my friends who are in the decluttering modeJ. I got back to my reading and writing on this program and that in itself was joyful. Getting rid of all the clothes that I do not like, do not wear, no longer fit, etc was also joyful. My closet is so much easier to find things in now.
It was beautiful outside and so it was nice to go outside and get some fresh air. Conversations with friends and playing scrabble were also enjoyable. Overall, it was a joyful day. I had a chance to do all the things I enjoy doing – reading, writing, crocheting, cooking, and time with Zoë. It does not get any better then that.
So what brought me joy today? Well I woke up this morning and that always makes me joyful. Sometimes it is the little things like getting the liftline reservations I want. This afternoon just felt like it overflowed with joy. I got to spend this amazing afternoon with my wife at Equal Grounds. We drank coffee, talked about a class she wanted to take in the fall, and had this wonderful conversation about her, me, my growth, and how she has seen me evolve. I got to have an awesome conversation with a fellow activist in Rochester Ted Forsythe with Rochester Indymedia and the Free School. He got me excited about facilitating a class on film and the construction of gender in the fall. Whoo hoo! With the Flying Squirrel being made handicap accessible this summer, I also became excited about the idea of doing my Inspiritual groups there and being more accessible to people in the city. Crazy as it might sound, the rain made me feel joyful. It brought me back to this place of being a child and stomping in puddles. My new earrings also make me feel joyful. I love how they make sounds and really seem to capture my personality. I got to spend time with my friend Paul. Had a warm cup of coffee on a rainy day. It was just one of those days. Had a hot cup of homemade soup for dinner. There is nothing like the sound and look of feeding someone who is enjoying the meal. That brings me joy. Cooking brings me joy. Reading brings me joy. Hmm. I really cannot think of anything that happened today, which did not bring me joy. Well, maybe having to get out of bed at 3 am to go the bathroom, but that I woke up and got there also brings me joy. It was just that moment of not wanting to get out of this warm and comfortable bed. Being all cuddled up under the blankets is joyful. Getting ready to go to bed and cuddle with my boo. What a joy filled day. I get to start and end my day with a joy-producing event.
Yesterday was one of those amazing days. Work up full of energy hours earlier then I normally do. My chair told me she thought I deserved a raise this year. Wholeliving.com informed me my blog was being featured for the second week in a row. I got a new client and my students told me all the reasons they love the class. While none of that affected my sense of who I am, it was all affirmations that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing in my life. Crazy as it might sound getting drenched in the thunderstorm yesterday was joyful. It brought me back to when I was five and I used to pounce in the puddles and go swimming in the rain in my clothes and go home soaking wet. The peace, the quiet, the time with a former student, the smell of my tree oil soap, which I think I have become addicted to because it smells so good, all brought me joy. The warm feeling of holding a hot cup of homemade soup in my hand on a cold rainy day was so good. Sometimes it is the little things that make us feel joyful. Oh, like when one of my students bought me a bag of popcorn from the union during break because she knows I love popcorn. Loving on my furry boys brings me joy especially when they purr, as I love all over them. The smell of the air after the rain was awesome. The softness of the bed on my tired body last night was also joyful. What an awesome day! That is all I can say. Just awesome!
So one of the magical moments today was this. I woke up feeling the need to do a few things today and voila, that is what the assignment was to do in the book. Hmm, I told a friend of mine yesterday that I could feel my universe shifting and I truly believe that is. The birds singing on the trees outside our window also gave me joy. It was like a meditational symphony of song. Awesome. Watching Zoë and Wally as they look out the window at all that is happening out there was also magical, especially the bunny. Being able to take a nap this morning and just be present with the universe was a good thing too. Today, I gave myself permission to not be plugged into my phone and to only check my email three times today – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whoo hoo! In a few minutes, I am going to sign off of the computer for the rest of the night and cook, read, crochet, and watch top chef masters and probably a few other cooking and decorating shows. Looking forward to a relaxing and enjoyable evening.
Today has been a magic filled day. The birds were singing, the sun was shining, the breeze was blowing across our grass and reminded me of how the wind would blow across the plain. The music of the Tibetan monks ministered to my spirit. I had an awesome meeting with a potential new client. A great conversation with one of my neighbors. Had an awesome conversation with my son's treatment team today and cried a number of times as I heard them say so many wonderful things about him and I could see how far he has come. I had a wonderful conversation with my wife. Just an awesome and amazing day!
So what did I find joyful, magical or great on Friday J
- So while this was not planned, probably what made it magical, my stop at Super Cuts was awesome. I had stopped by there to drop off one of my food for thought boxes for this one woman Sabrina who always does my hair. She was not there, so I left it for her and then I felt inspired to give one to each of the staff who were working. they loved it. I saw one of the women later and she thanked me so much for the gift and told me how much it meant to them. I was so glad I listened to spirit.
- While the time at the student drag show was ok, I was so glad I was there to support one of my students and minister to him at a time when he was feeling as if he was not as embraced by the audience as some of the other drag kings.
- The beautiful weather for a good part of yesterday was awesome.
- This turned out to be magical. In my rush yesterday morning I left for the store without my debit card. Zoe was supposed to go with me but decided not to. as I was checking out I realized I had left my debit card at home. they checked me out, suspended the payment on my order until Zoe got there with my card and I still had time to spare before LiftLine brought me back. The other magical part of it was that Zoe unpacked the groceries and put them away.
- Wally who is really more of Zoe’s cat actually initiated a cuddle session with me.
- Got to listen to the birds chirping and watch them flutter on and off the branches outside the office window.
So what were the joyful, magical, or great moments in the day?
- Started with getting the Lift Line reservations that I wanted for Tuesday.
- Got to see a pair of cardinals on the tree outside our window.
- Enjoyed passion fruit for the first time today. It is not a very pretty looking fruit, but it tastes so good. I mixed it with bananas, grapes, kiwi, lime juice, and honey.
- Had a chance to reconnect with some people I have not talked to in a while.
- The Inspiritual thought for the day on the Lakota way of living really spoke to my spirit.
- I slept in until 12:30 and that was awesome.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments in my day?
- I loved this quote that I saw on twitter. "It's easier to act yourself into a new way of thinking than it is to think yourself into a new way of acting." - Anonymous. Today, act new. It reminded me of something I heard a long time ago that was about acting as if you were what you wanted to be until you were. I am the author of my story. I have to continue to act as if I am who I am becoming and I will become that.
- The sun is shining and I always find that awesome. It is so beautiful outside. the sun is shining, the birds are singing.
- Crazy as it might sound, I found my breakfast parfait joyful. The greek yogurt mixed with layers of granola and fresh fruit.
- Oh and I discovered starfruit today. Something so magical about slicing this fruit and having a plate full of stars. So low in calories and it is one of those wash and eat kind of fruits with such a complex flavor, yet so spiritual to look at. it reminds me I am connected to something bigger then myself.
- I got to enjoy watching zoe and billijo eat yet another tray of cabbage casserole. While I do not understand what it is about this dish that they both LOVE, I enjoy watching them eat it and the intense enjoyment they both get from it.
- I got to listen to the birds again at night.
- Watching the cats play is also enjoyable. They have their own unique way of communicating with us. I love it when mr. mittens looks at you and then flops over and shows you his belly. Wally has this way of letting you know he wants treats. They both have to much to teach about how to enjoy life and appreciate nature.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments in my day?
- Mr. Mittens and Wally made room for each other to look out the window together. It was too cute.
- The blossoms on the weeping willow are so beautiful outside our office window.
- The grass is this amazing color of green.
- I made these pitas out of tempeh tonight after having not made them in a while. They were so good. It is always nice to re-experience something you have not tasted in quite some time.
- Finally, while I have not yet done this, curling up under my covers and reading a book is always a joyful experience.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments in my day on Tuesday
- the last night of class with my Tuesday night class was beyond description. I left there with my heart just overflowing with love. Indescribable. I have never gotten an ovation for my teaching and had so many people share some openly and honestly how much they had grown to love each other and me.
- The way Zoë looked at me in my new dress. That was magical. Nice to know that after 10 years, I can still make her head turn J.
- The letters from my students after class last night are ones that I will keep and read over and over again.
- The hugs from those who have come to love me
- Being able to laugh with those I have come to love.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments in my day?
- The coolness of the breeze
- Being able to sleep in
- The sweetness of the mango
- The silence in my house at the moment
- Cuddling with my cats
- Experiencing love
- Watching my cats give each other a bath
- Talking with a dear friend
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments in my day?
- Listening to the birds sing
- Feeling the breeze as I went for a roll
- Watching the birds eat seed off the bushes
- Watching the cat opening pistachios commercial
- Increasing my walking
- Powerful conversation with my best friend
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Friday?
- Listening to the birds sing
- Feeling the breeze as I went for a roll
- Watching the birds eat seed off the bushes
- Watching the cat opening pistachios commercial
- Increasing my walking
- A powerful conversation with my soul sister
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Saturday?
- Crazy as it might sound, it was exciting cleaning the house with zoe
- Walking with zoe on this beautiful day
- Listening to the birds sing
- Cuddling with the cats
- Finding someone to mow our yard/
- Dinner with friends. There is nothing like laughter to lighten one’s spirit
- The smell of the candles.
- Spending time in the kitchen cooking.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Sunday?
- Love and inspiration gathering Sunday afternoon
- Cuddling with zoe in bed
- Listening to meditational music
- Listening to the birds sing
- Enjoying the flowers blooming
- Day dreaming with zoe
- Watching my cooking shows
- Talking to my soul sister
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Sunday?
- Experienced grace in community
- Got to surprise my spiritual daughter
- Spending time with my spiritual children
- Walked farther then I have in a long time today
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Monday?
- Grateful that I had medication to keep me out of pain, but grateful to be alive to experience it.
- Affirmations from friends.
- Having a wife who loves me unconditionally
- The healing power of sleep
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Tuesday?
- The new dishwasher came today and got installed
- Grateful for the job opportunity for the summer
- The love of friends.
- Watching people enjoy my cooking
- The smell of freshly cut grass.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Wednesday?
- Watching my wife get healthier each day.
- Having fun creating new healthy dishes for Zoe and I.
- Having a private sushi moment – oh how I love sushi!
- Watching the birds, chipmunks, and squirrels dine on the food we put out for them.
- The breeze on my skin and the warmth of the sun.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Thursday?
- Being surrounded by all the fresh fruit, vegetables, and plants at the public market.
- Enjoying a bowl of fresh picked raspberries while sitting on the front porch enjoying the day.
- Watching the birds, chipmunks, and squirrels dine on the food we put out for them.
- The breeze on my skin and the warmth of the sun.
- Enjoying a childhood favorite – gefilte fish and horseradish. Brings be back to when I was a child. some things just taste like more.
- Seeing one of my favorite bus drivers and talking about things we both love. like the way body oils smell – his favorite lick me all over and baby powder. Mine baby powder, black coconut and strawberry butter.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Friday?
- Smelling the rain and the freshness of the air.
- Enjoying my salad and raspberry yogurt for lunch.
- Getting my blood drawn with just one stick. I remember the times it used to take them 5 or 6 times. So one was exciting.
- Pizza and spirituality night with the group. listening to the readings others brought and hearing about their journeys.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Saturday?
- The warmth of the sun.
- The sweetness of the blackberries.
- Finishing my annual report. Whoo hoo!
- Enjoying the peace and quiet of the day.
- Cuddling with Zoe on the futon.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Sunday?
- Enjoying the peace and quiet of the day.
- The birds singing and eating food out of the feeder
- A surprise call from my brother this morning.
- Talking to Zoë in the dark when the power went out.
- Cuddling with my kitties
- Hearing the success story of one of my clients
- Hearing my son tell me how well he is doing in his new placement.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Monday?
- Waking up this morning and the sun was shining and the power was restored.
- Having two people make the decision to make their long-term relationship work.
- Watching my babies sleep – they are so wonderful.
- Witnessing the light bulbs going off in people’s minds when they have this revelation about self.
- Watching Zoë and Billijo work in the yard and begin our external transformation. While I wish I could have helped, there was much joy in watching the two of them interact.
- Watching Billijo eat cabbage casserole for dinner is always joyful. She moans and groans with every fork full.
- Cuddling with Zoë last night.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Tuesday?
- Woke up with clarity about my reflection for this week. Sometimes I just have to sit in the silence and allow it to come to me.
- Hearing from a friend how my reflection had touched her spirit.
- Listening to the birds sing
- Watching Wally curl up on Zoë’s shoulder
- Having my back scrubbed
- Sitting and doing nothing for an hour.
- Cuddling with Zoë
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Wednesday?
- Had a wonderful time with my spiritual director. want to learn more about sky dancers. That image so resonates with my spirit.
- Had fun reporting and playing in the dirt this afternoon.
- Got to talk to my favorite scheduler at LiftLine who hooked me with a last minute ride. Thank you Bobby!
- Enjoyed the breeze and warm sun today.
- Got to see the bunny who is living in our yard.
- Found out I have lost 51 lbs in the last year and here I thought I had gained weight. LOL, guess that is what I get for thinking.
- My cholesterol, blood pressure, pulse, and liver profile were all down and back within the normal range. Life is so good and keeps getting better.
- Playing in the dirt and repotting plants.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Thursday?
- Talking with friends and hearing their stories of healing
- Watching the cats play with each other.
- Reading my Brockport evaluation from my chair. The first one I have gotten in about 10 years.
- Made it to the featured blog list again on wholeliving.com
- Claiming the time for me to read and relax and unwind.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Friday?
- Being able to walk to and from Zoë’s car without stopping.
- Getting out of the house and enjoying the sunshine
- Giving myself permission to sleep in today.
- Listening to the spiritual experiences of those I love.
- Spending time in the kitchen cooking.
- Watching our garden take shape.
- Listening to the birds sing.
- Being mindful of how food tastes and smells
- Creating low carb versions of comfort foods for Zoë and I.
- Being able to spend time with Zoë tonight while I cooked
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Saturday?
- Well this actually happened on Friday, but found a yoga teacher who will teach me how to do yoga in my wheelchair – so excited.
- I so enjoyed dinner with our friends. I laughed so much that my sides were hurting.
- Enjoyed watching John and Billijo work on the yard. It is so amazing to watch our garden be transformed before my eyes. What a blessing.
- Listening to the sounds of nature, the birds singing, the bunnies hopping around on our front yard.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Sunday?
- Had the blessing of talking about how gardening is a spiritual experience. Talked about the importance of laying a foundation so things don’t settle, digging boundaries, the difference between surface and tap roots. Guess you all know what my blog is going to be about this week – lol.
- Enjoying a simple meal of salads with my boo.
- Listening to my Tibetan drum music on the stereo.
- Talking about Spirit with my scrabble partner who I have never met.
- Waking up and hearing the birds sing.
- Cuddling with my cats and my wife.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Monday?
- Doing this joy journal is especially important to me today because I had to do something very difficult spiritually and emotionally today. So being able to focus on the joyful, magical, and exciting moments in my life is about keeping me centered and focused on what is important.
- Sharing a meal with my wife and a friend.
- Knowing that God used me today to minister to someone in great pain.
- Being able to be present for a dear friend who needed my love and support.
- Interacting with my cats and wife.
- Opening my new shirts, which by the way were not black -- purple and teal.
- Listening to the birds sing. I can’t wait until water is in the birdbath we were given today.
- Watching the garden evolve, slowly but surely.
- Winning another game of scrabble.
- Taking time for me tonight to stay centered and focused on my blessings.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Tuesday?
- Had fun at the farmer’s market today. It was not crowded and I was able to find just about everything I wanted. Nothing like fresher and less expensive produce.
- Received a phone call from a friend I had not spoken to in a while and it was nice to reconnect.
- The weather was awesome and I felt beautiful in my new purple shirt.
- I got to sleep in a little bit this morning and that was exciting.
- Saw a bunny hopping around in our yard.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Wednesday?
- Grateful for some down time after everyone left today. The peace and absence of chaos was joyful.
- Taking time for me tonight and doing things that were mindless like watching Top Chef Masters was joyful.
- Having my wife tell me how beautiful she thinks I am is always magical and makes me feel loved.
- Watching the yard evolve continues to be awesome.
- Listening to the birds sing, feeling the warmth of the sun, the coolness of the breeze and just experiencing the gifts of nature is magical
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Thursday?
- Being at the Interfaith Campus meeting today was awesome. It has been a long time since I have felt involved in a way that resonated with my spirit.
- Quiet time before the meeting today.
- Hearing that a friend who has been suffering was well enough he could be placed in transitional housing.
- Cuddling with my boo.
- Quiet time for myself reading a book and talking with a dear friend.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Friday?
- Dinner with friends.
- Watching birds play in our new birdbath
- Got to talk with my best friend tonight.
- Clarity on my next learning project – starting work on my vegetarian diabetic cookbook.
- Almost caught up with my grading.
- Oh and I forgot to say that yesterday was fun going to yoga and out to eat Indian food with Zoe.
- Excited that our printers are now networked and all of our computers are up and functional again.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Saturday?
- I woke up this morning and that is always exciting.
- Caught up on some of my writing.
- The yard should be done today, at least for now.
- Taking a nap – it is amazing how much better one can feel after a nap.
- Dinner with friends.
- Enjoying kisses with my wife.
- Cuddling with my cats.
- Sleeping on clean sheets
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Sunday?
- Cuddling with Zoe
- Taking time to relax
- Wearing a white shirt – that’s right – white is not black
- Having clean linens on the bed.
- Taking a long relaxing shower.
- A day with no company
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Monday?
- Well as I was sick all day, I am had to be intentional in finding these moments. But Zoe went to the store and made me a bowl of soup. That is magical.
- I had clean sheets to sleep the day away on and that was a blessing.
- I have friends who respected the fact that I was sick and let me sleep and that was a blessing.
- I stopped throwing up and that was exciting.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Tuesday?
- Well it is almost noon and I have not thrown up yet today, so that is a good sign.
- My Deborah Madison cookbook came today, and I am so looking forward to creating all these new vegetarian dishes for Zoë and I and making them low carb as I need to.
- The yard is done, the garage is clean and everything on the outside has been powerwashed.
- By the end of the day I was feeling so much better and that is exciting.
- It amazes me how the body can heal.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Wednesday?
- Feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin.
- Sleeping in and waking up feel better
- Being able to bless a friend after she had surgery today.
- Seeing the look in my wife’s eyes when she looks at me after all these years
- Feeling this part of my soul leap as I began reading Deborah Madison’s cookbook tonight.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Thursday?
- It is my birthday and I have lived to see another year. That is amazing and I have done it 52 lbs lighter – whoo hoo!
- All the birthday wishes were awesome – some from people I have not heard from in a long time.
- Spending time doodling and creating my collages was awesome and then having a chance to share them with Zoë.
- Having a powerful conversation with a dear friend of mine where we shared at a deep and spiritual level.
- Really tasting my food tonight and enjoying all the flavors and textures.
- Hearing how well Nick is doing in his new home and laughing at the image of him soaking wet after getting caught in a rainstorm yesterday.
- Experiencing the love of all those who connected with me this week. My brother called me early as he knew he would be out of town. It really is such a blessed day.
So what were the magical, joyful, and exciting moments on Saturday?
- That is easy -- the whole day -- it was Zoe's surprise party and the way it all seemlessly flowed together and the love, hard work, generosity and gifts of our friends were overwhelming.
- Watching our yard be transformed from the worst to one of the best on the block was amazing.
- Watching all the birds flocking to the bird feeder and playing in the bird bath.
- Spending time with friends and feeling the love in the air.
- Being able to go to sleep at night because I was so tired.
- Cuddling with Zoe and knowing that after all these years we are still strong and passionate in our love for each other. That for me is always exciting.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Sunday
- Sleeping in a little bit on Sunday was wonderful. There is nothing better then having one of those lazy mornings every once in a while.
- Watching the birds go crazy over the bird seed.
- Having fun with Zoe at the Miss Rochester Gay Pride pageant and watching my spiritual daughter win.
- Watering our garden. There is something so meditational about that for me.
- Experiencing the love of friends.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Monday
- Having a bagel, cream cheese, and home made smoked salmon this morning for breakfast. I have been waiting patiently for three days for my lox to cook in the marinade.
- Having an hour long conversation with my son and hearing the joy and laughter in his life.
- Watching my babies sleeping, or at least laying there in a catnip and treat induced high.
- Having a nap this afternoon which made me feel refreshed and renewed.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Tuesday
- Taking a nap with Zoe
- Having some clarity about my new course that I begin teaching in two weeks.
- Getting the remote control out from under the bed.
- Watching Mr Mittens and Wally play
- Watching the birds play and eat.
- Watching my peace plant come back to good health.
- Watching chopped again and reading about becoming a cook in Deborah Madison’s book.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Wednesday
- I am always amazed at the synchronicity of what I decide to do the night before and what I read the next morning. Like yesterday, we put up pictures of sea shells and a beach scene in the bathroom and today one of the assignments was to put up a picture of nature. Lol.
- Having this epiphany about compassion and cooking.
- Shopping with Zoë.
- Watching the birds come eat.
- Going for a walk with Zoë.
- Sharing my Zenful Kitchen blog with Zoë.
- Having cuddle time with Mr. Mittens.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Thursday?
- Feeling the rain drops on my head. I love sun showers.
- Watching the seedlings come out of this one planter. I guess I followed the growing instructions for this one plant well.
- Zoë cleaned a room in the house with no prompting.
- Made 6 dozen peanut butter cookies for the marriage equality rally and was told they were awesome.
- My Inspiritual coffee cups arrived and they are great. Now I just need to work on that webpage for my site.
So what were the magical, joyful, exciting moments on Friday?
- Sleeping in and waking up feeling Zoë’s arms around me.
- Pizza and spirituality chat night was powerful with the few who gathered.
- Marriage equality passed in New York state.
- Had an awesome nights sleep.
- Loved cleaning the kitchen with Zoë.