Gentle and Consistent

Being gentle and consistent is how I have been managing lately. It seems to be working.

House made granola and chai tea au lait

Today, I like

yellow, the beach, Greece, Italy, motorcycle jackets, the country, sirius radio, smooth roads, stories, New Orleans, tidepools, cowboy boots, Martha Stewart, herbs, lemons and the fiddle

Embrace

Lately I have been trying to partake in things I like, embrace life! So much of my life seemed like it was all about doing what I had to do, what I'm supposed to do, what I should do (work, drive, grocery shop). I've been working on changing my view- just because I HAVE TO do certain things, doesn't mean I have to hate it. With an attitude adjustment, grocery shopping could be more enjoyable. Always feeling put out by these things takes its toll. Only pushing myself to accomplish what has to be done, or what others expect. What about pushing myself to accomplish the things I want, or like? Just because. It's what makes life worth living.
I love nature, walking, rock shows, Christmas lights, and a city to name a few. Here are a few things I've made time for appreciating lately….

downtown Long Beach 

winter wreath making

pier walking

dave grohl at a pizza joint

Solo Walkies

beach walkin'

I'm proud of myself! I actually remembered to take a little time for me over the Thanksgiving holiday. I went for solo walks on the beach TWICE! I need to walk to get some energy flowing into my tight muscles, and to reboot mentally. Plus a little ocean breeze, some sunshine and getting out of my element does so much good. I used to walk on the beach often in my home town, and I sort of forgot how important it is to me.
It always seems to come back to these elements - breath, movement, nature. These things make room for the mental reboot, for paving the road to accomplish simple tasks, for the ability to focus, and calm my mind, returning to myself, remembering who I am.
Groovy stuff.

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