Kindness
I bought a smart watch during the week of sales at Thanksgiving. One of the apps installed on it reminds me to take mindful breaths during the day. It also asks questions that make me more aware of myself and others.
One of today’s question was; “Is there someone near you who could use some kindness?” At that moment I was by myself but I thought of someone I could call. So, I did. The conversation wasn’t long but it was good to connect, remind the person they are cared for and loved.
Truthfully I don’t think I would’ve thought of the person without the question but was thankful for the reminder and the follow through.
blessings,
@BrianLoging
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This is How We Save the World
Link to story: Brad Paisley and family to open a free grocery store for the needy.
blessings,
@BrianLoging
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Angle
There’s nothing quite so cold as a rain drop falling off the roof at just the right angle and time to squeeze through a jacket collar, t-shirt, and your neck. It happened to me three times today while taking the dogs outside. It’s been rainy, messy, and frigid temperatures since early this morning.
Since work outside was impossible I helped clean out the attic of a friend. Lots of miscellaneous knick-knacks, old toys, boxes of books, a few items of clothing, and most packed with bittersweet memories.
Me and my friend stopped by Lowe’s Home Improvement store last night with a short list. I picked certain items she took what was left on the list and we split up. When we came back together she was sad, eyes brimming with tears, and a catch on her voice. “I didn’t know,’ she said, ‘This was his store and he loved this time of year. I didn’t know it would hit me this hard.” I nodded my head, listened, and rubbed her back.
A certain place and time, and grief’s cold touch slipped in and ran down from her head to her heart.
blessings,
@BrianLoging
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Mocking
The last few days have been perfect for raking. The idea of gathering the leaves and disposing of them so one can have a nice, neat, immaculate yard is exhilarating! As I raked today the wind was blowing and leaves kept falling. One leaf landed on my shoulder as if the trees were mocking my efforts. It could have been defeating but instead I accepted it was never going to be flawless but it will be better than what it is currently.
Or world is messy. Troubles, difficulties, and challenges seem to fall from the sky. We want to make it all better but evil and negligence mock us. This is when we decide to give up or do what we can, when we can, and make even a small part of this planet we call home better.
blessings,
@BrianLoging
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Mindfulness is…
Mindfulness is focusing on the coffee not spilling as you walk to the chair.
blessings,
@BrianLoging
thewannabesaint.com
