Be Grateful, Be Mindful, Find Opportunity
Be Grateful, Be Mindful, Find Opportunity
Every Rose has its Thorns, and Buds
The idea behind journaling Roses, Thorns, and Buds stems from mindfulness of Self and acceptance of our own situations or circumstances. This theory enforces that we are only able to exert control over some areas of our lives, while many (if not most) things in life are out of our sphere of control. We should …
Very simply Roses, Thorns, and Buds has been a game-changing strategy in my coping with an abusive co-parenting situation, adapted from various schools of thought on mindful reflection, team-building, and bonding or icebreaker exercises. This technique, among others that I hope to share with you along this personal journey of self-care and trauma healing, has …
Today I am grateful for 🌹 The opportunity and ability to ”Retreat & Reflect” this last weekend….in my favorite place on Earth. Understanding that ME comes before HE or WE. Today I am aware of 🗡 The fact that Growth happens in the dirt. Love is hard. Transformations are necessary. Knowing that we attract what …
Today I am grateful for 🌹Recognizing the signs of an unhealthy relationship. Being courageous enough to speak my truth. Supportive friends. Chicken + Chardonnay + Crème Brûlée. Pink clouds in the sunset. New Bluetooth headphones. Today I am mindful of 🗡 Having a ‘break-up talk’ with someone I care for dearly. Not being understood. Not …
Today I am grateful for 🌹A smiley face spray painted on the back of logs on a highway truck. Today I am mindful of 🗡The fact the relationships are complicated. Today I am finding opportunities in 🌱 Self-care.
Today I am grateful for 🌹 Friday. Today I am mindful of 🗡 Month-end close. Today I am finding opportunities in 🌱 Taking a new bus route.
Today I am grateful for 🌹 Being able to take time off work. A dear child who loves loves to run the show. A sense of humor. Sharing time with a companion. Learning Vanna (our ‘new’ VW camper van) has just a minor transmission leak and does not a complete rebuild. Planning a grown-up vacation …
Today I am grateful for 🌹Taking a spiritually cleansing shower. Having clean drinking water. Kale + Chicken actually being tasty. A tiny dog who picks a fight with the bedsheets when it’s time for bed. Buying a camper van from someone with OCD. Productive conversations with co-workers. Not indulging in fudge. Arriving for PM bus …
Today I am grateful for…🌹A personal after-dinner puppet show, complete with popcorn. Generosity of neighbors in helping us procure camping supplies. My instant pot. Today I am mindful of…🗡The first day back to work following a two week holiday. Missing the AM bus…by just a minute. Sleet falling (heavy!) during the PM bus pickup. Today …
Today I am grateful for…🌹Little voices in the morning, following a sleepover with friends Today I am mindful of…🗡Eating a cold breakfast Today I am finding an opportunity…🌱Reminder for me to take a breath before responding and be mindful of my tone
