If there is one thing I’ve learned in life, it is that we only ever really directly experience life through the present moment, in the here and now. To feel happy, to be better than before, or to get something done, or to communicate something to a loved one, it’s essential…
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Would you believe me if I said I’ll be on schedule from next month? My intentions are always good but life just intervenes and takes me with its flow, you know? I have been appreciating every moment, though, with infinite gratitude. February has been pretty busy! I spent most of my…
In his book Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn says that in the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. Never have I ever realized this more than in January…
Life is short. And I’ve learned, over the decades to focus on treats not tricks. Just as I was writing this post, I was sad to hear about the passing of Sir Sean Connery, the legendary and stylish actor. So sad. Yes, he lived a good life and yet . .…
I know I am a week late with the August Gratitude Circle blog hop but there are pretty good reasons why. If there’s one thing I’ve realized yet again, it is that I am stronger than my circumstances. In these already challenging times, it is amusing how life keeps presenting bizarre…
Never have I ever felt so grateful for my blessed life! This month, especially, I am so grateful for the way we’ve been able to handle this whole pandemic situation. It is almost four months of being at home, managing our lives as best as we can, with the resources available.…
Do you find the “new lifestyle” under lockdown rather Zen in some ways? Are you feeling grateful for some things? I imagined calling this the lock down special but I guess I won’t because that’s the new normal right now and it might very well become THE normal in future. I…