I have a friend who is content with what she has and who she is and it is a pleasure to be around her. Her general go to attitude is to see what is working and I think by focusing on the positive she has attracted that to her life.

Thoughts that are limiting in possibility, thoughts that make me or others small. Instead I”m going to try to notice these limiting belief systems and gently and kindly say I wont fight you, you can be there but I don’t have to believe you any more.
Happy New Year everyone. Many blessings to us all.

I am pausing often reflecting on what is going around me and within me. This alone brings out the best in me I’ve noticed.

I would like to learn more about how to keep awareness alive and to have a balanced joyful life

Nature restores me. And then there is the mystery of it how we never have to tell the grass to grow. It just does that by itself.

Snow and ice came just in time to slow down and rest.

Trust in the flow of life and be generous.

the most simple things provide them with joy.

by being centered and aware and open to the moment.

Being human is being a hero when we accept our limitations but believe in a greater power. Many people inspire me. Anyone who sees beyond what is in front of them to the possibility of a greater good is a hero.
Thanks to everyone here today and every day. I am on vacation and with my extra time I really enjoy reading the responses and being able to ponder the question.

by practicing joy

My family and extended family, and my spiritual friends. I spend time with them and savor the sense of belonging they provide for me. I can help them thrive by appreciating what they bring to me.

Staying present in kindness with everything that is happening will enable me to live wholeheartedly.

The mind body connection is intriguing to me. I love the studies on neuroscience which points to our ability to make new pathways in the brain and disrupt old patterns of behavior. Our body /mind is not ours but we are responsible for it. During my vacation starting today yah! I plan to go to the gym and rekindle my exercise routine. Exercising is one of the kindest and wisest activities which I am not doing currently. Time to change that.

by allowing myself to be touched by life and by being grateful

I am blessed because of political freedom in the US, freedom of the press, enough services to provide for needs. Here in the Northwest it is beautiful at all times of the year. I love having 4 seasons! I love my neighborhood. It is so peaceful.

Malag, thank you for sharing your heartfelt response.

Thank you Christina for sharing this beautiful quote.. I haven’t heard it in a long time. What is so reassuring to me. is It is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway. There is so much guidance here.

yes John I like this explanation too.

Thank you Suzanne for the words of encouragement!