Spring has made it's way back to New England. Not just on the calendar, but in real life! Timing didn't match up this year at all! It was a long and testing winter, filled with LOTS of snow and frigid temperatures for longer than any of us were amused by.
Along with it came trying times to stay positive and see the good. I am the first to admit that it is not always easy to stay in a Connect With Your Life frame of mind....but I do believe there are many advantages in doing so and I continue to make it a priority each day.
A very important component is to be aware of the simple beauty around us. These welcoming Crocus' a couple of weeks ago were my lifeline that Spring was finally making it's way to me.
Taking the time to slow down and see them was just the gentle reminder I needed. A quiet 5 minute walk around the front yard did just the trick to center my scattered thoughts, recharge my tired mind and resume the glass to half full.
By being connected and taking a bit of time, we are prepared to face the obstacles and responsibilities that often drain and zap our positive energy.
So Dear Readers take a few moments each and every day to notice the beauty and Blessings around you. They have been placed before you for encouragement and motivation to take a breath, be in the moment and Connect With Your Life!
Peace,
Maria
"Find the thing that stirs your heart and make room for it. Life is about the development of self to the point of unbridled joy."
~ Joan Chittister
There are so many benefits once you allow yourself to take the journey. Here's how I got started!
1. Acknowledge wanting to Connect With Your Life as a means of discovering what in fact makes your heart stir, what brings you joy!
2. Find your own way to relax.. meditation, yoga, focused breathing, whatever works best for you. With stress at a minimum you are more open to possibilities and discoveries. You are more connected!
3. Make it a priority to explore and discover interest options available to you. You know we can all carve a bit of time each week for something so important. It can be as easy as looking through magazines and online resources like here on wikiHow or how about free writing? (where you capture your aspirations without thinking too much.."spew" writing I like to call it) Allocate time each week and let the "stirring" begin!
Be open to many options, participate in your life and know that this is an evolving journey, and there can be joy all along the way.
Now please excuse me while I go check out a website regarding button collecting!
