Right now I feel my creativity is reflected in a solution based approach to problem solving at work. So little time and so much to do means being crafty and clever with time management and alsoinspiring and motivating others to be their best.

They might notice that gratitude does not depend on conditions or circumstances because they would see me turning towards gratitude and expressing it in action even if I personally was experiencing difficulty. This is something I am learning to do, not to deny pain and suffering but to choose that it might have something to teach me. Long way to go but this is the way forward for me.

I think about people who are suffering sometimes are not aware they have a choice or indeed that they are suffering. In that case sending healing in the form of private prayer should they choose to accept it.

Something sacred to me are the teachings of the Buddha. I help preserve these by supporting Dharma teachers here in the US who rely on generosity to have the teachings available for everyone.

We are given opportunities to learn all the time so we can stay open and stay curious.

the breath and my health.

My day is too early to comment on. But yesterday I had the gift of friendship at my meditation group. These are the loved ones in my spiritual circle. When I came home my husband greeted me warmly and we a little time to chat about the day. But these connections while short revive me. I called my son briefly to catch up and again a few minutes of conversation means so much to me.

I will go to work, have an acupuncture treatment, go to a book study meditation time and come home and kind of flop into bed. Maybe on my way home I can set an intention to recall the day with its ups and downs and really know that this day will not come again. It is gone

Electricity, the comfort and ease of light and heat that i have this morning after I get up in the morning. Being sheltered and protected by the weather is a blessing also. How we can rely on nature- It will get bright soon so many minutes later each morning. The grass will grow by itself and the sun will shine. I will have the opportunity to experience all this now.

When I am aware I can notice when I act out of harmony with my true self and I can correct that. I can act for the highest good. It could be “wrong” to act otherwise.

In the classroom of life I am able to teach others by example. On another level I am their teacher if they learn something by their interaction with me.

I’ve had a stressful couple of weeks at work and I have not been sleeping really well. This morning I woke up with about 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep. My body felt so rested it was a wonderful feeling. So hard to describe though. Grateful to feel back to normal

I like my cup of tea at breakfast and after dinner. I do enjoy the changing weather whatever it is. Also whatever meditation time I have or journaling or reading that uplifts and revives me I really cherish that.

I suppose listening and being open

I believe at that time I was searching for employment and it was difficult time. Now financially we are more stable. Also I was more worried and anxious because I did not have a strong connection even though I had strong faith. Today I have worry, judgement …. and anxiety but I seek and use tools to deal with my conditioning. I think I live closer to my hearts desires and I want to continue trusting what unfolds.

I can be more generous with my forgiveness

I play with my dog. Its totally refreshing. I also plan structured fun activities daily with my kids in school so we can all keep in mind the bigger picture of our lives.

Envy lets me know I am in a limited mindset. I have a scarcity feeling. It is time to re affirm my self and my value. It is an opportunity to examine where it came from and recognize the belief behind it. If I can see how I came to believe that scarcity mindset I can know it is not worth having any more. It does not serve me. Maybe I can let it go

being centered and peaceful

I notice where my mind is focused and bring it back to the present moment. Anxiety and worry usually bring me away. I’ve learned that they can steal my life and that it is a full time job to be aware.