Day 26~ Triad Challenge

Welcome to gratitude.

I am grateful that you are reading this. Every day we have an opportunity to be a blessing to someone. We can do this in many ways. What way would you like for someone to bless you? Do that for your neighbor.

There are many saying, proverbs, and motivational statements. With the internet it is easier to find words to make you feel something. I saw this statement and photo when looking for information to help my son with his fundraising project. It was posted on Facebook, this is my alma mater.  The more I think of it the more I like what it means. 

How are you showing your noble soul today? 

Namaste 

Day 25~ Triad Challenge

Welcome to gratitude.
I am grateful to the generosity of others. The ability to give from the hear is what makes this a better place to live. Some have however missed the meaning and the reason we have Thanksgiving. It is not to have to much to eat and drink and open family wounds. It is to come together as a community and enjoy the fact that we have food to eat and a table to gather. There are people in your community that may not have a family or a table. There are organizations there to help those with out. The Idaho food bank is one of many in our community that try to bridge the gap. The have many events though out the year to help end hunger in Idaho. My most loved event is Empty Bowls. It happens on the Friday after Thanksgiving. You go to the Boise Center on the Grove. Pay for a hand made ceramic bowl and get a bowl of soup. Please think about joining us.  I am grateful you are reading this. 

Day 24~Triad Challenge

Welcome to gratitude.
It is Sunday, a day traditionally destined to be one of rest and community.  If you have ever had the pleasure of cooking for a large group of people you know that it is any thing short of restful. I was visiting with a friend from the Netherlands, talking culture and food. Here in America EVERYTHING is about food. Every occasion, every event is about food. Please note that hospitality is important in every culture, it is just how we go about it that is my fascination. Here we have a snack of cookies, cake, popcorn, candy. In the Netherlands a snack is an apple or a a handful of raisins. I like the thinking of the Dutch.
I am grateful that I live in a world of abundance. My focus today as I travel to community gatherings will be the people. I am so blessed by the light of the beings that I call friends. 
As you go about your day walking, stretching and eating green and purple vegetables enjoy the people.  
Namaste

Day 23~Triad Challenge

Welcome to gratitude.
I am grateful that you are reading this.
We have spent the last three weeks exploring new and different ways of looking at and doing all in an effort to be a a place of gratitude and peace.
I am grateful for the extra steps I have taken in my walk for the far end of the parking lot. What "body" item did you find most challenging?
I am grateful for the new word puzzle game I have on my phone. What "mind" exercise did you find enjoyable?
I am grateful for being able to know Tim Pegram. He died November 22, 2013. His sprit of determination and loyalty will live on in his family and friends.
Life is fleeting and fragile. Make amends and repairs where needed. Vow to harm no more.
Namaste       

Day 22~ Triad Challenge

Welcome to something brave.
Mind: Take 3 deep breaths and clear the clutter. Go outside. Breath the crisp November air.
Body: walk around the block today at lunch time. Drink more water and green tea than any other.
Spirit: Take time to think of how others have shaped your life. Give thought to how your actions have impact on others. If it not good then change.
As the weather changes and challenges us to stay warm and dry do for others that may not be as fortunate.
Blessings

Day 20~Triad Challenge

Welcome to something brave.
Take a skills assessment see if your to-do list matches your passions.

Day 19~ Triad Challenge

Welcome to something brave,
Mind: how are puzzles and word search? still entertaining? a bit stale and predictable? try something new. As a kid liked the Highlights Magazine hidden picture page. You can now play them on your phone and computer.
Body: As you prepare for next weeks feast of thankfulness look for simple ways to add more vegetables to your daily intake. In crease your water intake by one more glass today.
Spirit: take 10 deep breaths and think of the connection you have to the person next to you.  It is the connections that make us who we are.