Yesterday was a good day. It could have been great, but instead was merely good. Still...who can pass up a good day.
1.) I really enjoyed watching two brookies battling over seemingly nothing in a small stream near a marshy meadow walk in Rocky Mountain National Park. Thanks to my awesome Polarlized glasses, I could watch them with ease from my perch on the board walk. They were oblivious to all but their own struggle.
2.) I really loved sighting fish on the Big Thompson. It's always amazing to me to watch a fish appear out of seemingly nowhere, only visible to the inquisitive eye.
There really was nothing every day to enjoy. Everything seemed out of the ordinary.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Living in the Now: 9/12/2012
Today I woke up and the door to my fridge was open. I guess I didn't close it all the way last night. Much of the food spoiled. I discovered this after putting butter and jelly on an English Muffin. That did not taste right.
But the day went okay. This is what I enjoyed today:
1.) I opened my office window and enjoyed the sound of rain! It hasn't rained in Colorado in quite some time. And mostly when it rains it comes in the form of a thunderstorm. This was a soaking "Ohio" kind of rainy day. It was gloomy and I felt so cozy in my first floor condo. There was a nip in the air. I started to look forward to throwing a fake log on the fireplace.
2.) Loki, the dog I am showing in a few weeks, exceeded my expectations at training class this evening. He was a good boy, and I learned A LOT about training him. I can't wait to train with him on Saturday and begin to learn how to make him feel happy and confident in the ring. I also learned that I "can" show my own dog.
3.) I saw a lot of progress in my work this afternoon. That is always rewarding.
Something normal and every day that happened, which made me happy. I had a nice glass of milk :) My favorite beverage.
But the day went okay. This is what I enjoyed today:
1.) I opened my office window and enjoyed the sound of rain! It hasn't rained in Colorado in quite some time. And mostly when it rains it comes in the form of a thunderstorm. This was a soaking "Ohio" kind of rainy day. It was gloomy and I felt so cozy in my first floor condo. There was a nip in the air. I started to look forward to throwing a fake log on the fireplace.
2.) Loki, the dog I am showing in a few weeks, exceeded my expectations at training class this evening. He was a good boy, and I learned A LOT about training him. I can't wait to train with him on Saturday and begin to learn how to make him feel happy and confident in the ring. I also learned that I "can" show my own dog.
3.) I saw a lot of progress in my work this afternoon. That is always rewarding.
Something normal and every day that happened, which made me happy. I had a nice glass of milk :) My favorite beverage.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Living in the Now: 8/15/2012
Since I am working from home today and can take breaks on my personal laptop, I thought I would get a head-start on this project for the day, while everything is fresh on my mind
2 pleasurable experiences
1.) I know it sounds weird, but paying off bills. Trying to keep track of unpaid paper bills is difficult and it takes up brain cycles. Now I can breathe a sigh of relief on at least one of those.
2.) Taking care of errands that I've been putting off. Once again, something I have been putting off that I think of often, but never take the time to do. Now my mind is free to deal with other problems OR to think of new opportunities.
Relishing a Normal Everyday experience:
Writing! I am writing daily! That is a great feeling. It's what I have wanted to do for sometime and I can't believe I can actually say that I am doing it!
2 pleasurable experiences
1.) I know it sounds weird, but paying off bills. Trying to keep track of unpaid paper bills is difficult and it takes up brain cycles. Now I can breathe a sigh of relief on at least one of those.
2.) Taking care of errands that I've been putting off. Once again, something I have been putting off that I think of often, but never take the time to do. Now my mind is free to deal with other problems OR to think of new opportunities.
Relishing a Normal Everyday experience:
Writing! I am writing daily! That is a great feeling. It's what I have wanted to do for sometime and I can't believe I can actually say that I am doing it!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Living in the Now: 8/14/2012
This is becoming difficult. I think I will have to start reminding myself "This is a pleasurable experience" rather than trying to reflect the following day. From what I remember:
1.) Cleaning and tossing. I started cleaning yesterday evening. Major cleaning. I've felt like I was living in a huge laundry pile for the past few weeks. And starting Monday, with the big Wii give-away, I began the process of sorting through what I really need. Last night I realized that a few things that were unnecessary. I threw out some things and set others aside to give-away. All aspects of my house look better and I feel so much more peaceful in my house
2.) While I was cleaning, I ran across some important journals from my time when I was speaking with a therapist and life-coach. It was insightful and fun to read what was important to me 5 years ago. Some of these items are still important to me. A few of the items that made me smile:
1.) become a dog handler (check)
2.) teach Trinity to be more social. It was always a work in progress :)
Savoring a normal experience:
Sitting on the floor with the dogs. When I came to their level, they automatically started interacting with me. Before they were sleeping. Kahlan came over and jammed her head into the space between my armpit and where I was sitting on the carpet. She flipped herself over and enjoyed being petted. Mira brought me a peace offering in the form of a ball.
Also, looking at the statistics for my blog, I am especially happy by the "repeat visits" that I occassionally see in the logs. While I don't know their origin, Council Bluffs Iowa, Dayton, Ohio, Boulder, Colorado, and California come to mind. I appreciate your anonymous browsing.
1.) Cleaning and tossing. I started cleaning yesterday evening. Major cleaning. I've felt like I was living in a huge laundry pile for the past few weeks. And starting Monday, with the big Wii give-away, I began the process of sorting through what I really need. Last night I realized that a few things that were unnecessary. I threw out some things and set others aside to give-away. All aspects of my house look better and I feel so much more peaceful in my house
2.) While I was cleaning, I ran across some important journals from my time when I was speaking with a therapist and life-coach. It was insightful and fun to read what was important to me 5 years ago. Some of these items are still important to me. A few of the items that made me smile:
1.) become a dog handler (check)
2.) teach Trinity to be more social. It was always a work in progress :)
Savoring a normal experience:
Sitting on the floor with the dogs. When I came to their level, they automatically started interacting with me. Before they were sleeping. Kahlan came over and jammed her head into the space between my armpit and where I was sitting on the carpet. She flipped herself over and enjoyed being petted. Mira brought me a peace offering in the form of a ball.
Also, looking at the statistics for my blog, I am especially happy by the "repeat visits" that I occassionally see in the logs. While I don't know their origin, Council Bluffs Iowa, Dayton, Ohio, Boulder, Colorado, and California come to mind. I appreciate your anonymous browsing.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Living in the Now 8/9/2012
Day 4:
Yesterday was a tough one. I am starting to feel sick again. I had some vertigo. Vertigo triggered panic attacks. I am glad I have this exercise to help me remember that there are happy moments in my life.
Pleasurable Experiences:
1.) I talked to a co-workers about India. We were relating stories to one another about our international friends and also discussing personal aspirations. It felt good to get out of my cube and connect with someone else.
2.) Reading The Law of Happiness and being reminded that working for money is not who we are created to be. We are also called to use our gifts and talents to contribute to the world. And this leads to happiness. I was reminded of the parable of the man who stored up his riches to make himself feel secure with his future. In the middle of the night, his life was ended. I guess he didn't need that safety net. I am trying to create a safety net, and it isn't leading to happiness. In fact, the more money I try to accumulate for safety, the more I feel like I am just working for the buck and not contributing to my happiness, nor those around me.
Appreciating a normal everyday moment:
Crawling into bed at night with my pups. Kahlan curling up in a little ball like a baby deer and staring at me with these big doey eyes. She is in season and seemed to be saying "Mommy, help..."
Yesterday was a tough one. I am starting to feel sick again. I had some vertigo. Vertigo triggered panic attacks. I am glad I have this exercise to help me remember that there are happy moments in my life.
Pleasurable Experiences:
1.) I talked to a co-workers about India. We were relating stories to one another about our international friends and also discussing personal aspirations. It felt good to get out of my cube and connect with someone else.
2.) Reading The Law of Happiness and being reminded that working for money is not who we are created to be. We are also called to use our gifts and talents to contribute to the world. And this leads to happiness. I was reminded of the parable of the man who stored up his riches to make himself feel secure with his future. In the middle of the night, his life was ended. I guess he didn't need that safety net. I am trying to create a safety net, and it isn't leading to happiness. In fact, the more money I try to accumulate for safety, the more I feel like I am just working for the buck and not contributing to my happiness, nor those around me.
Appreciating a normal everyday moment:
Crawling into bed at night with my pups. Kahlan curling up in a little ball like a baby deer and staring at me with these big doey eyes. She is in season and seemed to be saying "Mommy, help..."
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