Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
SIMPLY SNOWSHOEING-FEEL THE MAGIC!!
Walking in the snow on snowshoes is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing things I've done. It's hard to explain to someone how something so simple can be so rewarding until they've tried snowshoeing themselves. Each time I put on my snowshoes and walk in an enchanted woods that's draped with a fresh mantle of snow, I still feel the magic.
(by Carl Heilman II)
Monday, January 26, 2009
BREATH OF THANKS
1. Two or three times every day when you are not fully occupied, slow down and bring your attention to your breathing.
2. Notice your breath flows in and out without your having to do anything. Put your attention to your stomach, and as you inhale, allow the air to gently push your belly out. As you exhale, consciously relax your belly so it feels soft.
3. Continue breathing this way for about three to five slow, deep breaths.
4. Then for the next five to eight inhalations, say the words “thank-you” silently to remind yourself of the gift of your breath and how lucky you are to be alive. Often people have a stronger response if they imagine their experience of gratitude centered in their hearts.
5. After those five to eight breaths of thanks, return to the soft belly breathing for another one to two breaths.
2. Notice your breath flows in and out without your having to do anything. Put your attention to your stomach, and as you inhale, allow the air to gently push your belly out. As you exhale, consciously relax your belly so it feels soft.
3. Continue breathing this way for about three to five slow, deep breaths.
4. Then for the next five to eight inhalations, say the words “thank-you” silently to remind yourself of the gift of your breath and how lucky you are to be alive. Often people have a stronger response if they imagine their experience of gratitude centered in their hearts.
5. After those five to eight breaths of thanks, return to the soft belly breathing for another one to two breaths.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
ICICLES AND FRIENDSHIPS
reminding me of times spent with you...
such laughter and such fun!
On warming days, it drips away along the cottage eaves
reminding me of the tears we've cried
and days down on our knees.
But, icicles have come to stay once wintertime has come and..
like our solid friendship from the day it was begun,
it grows and grows til there's no end
it reaches to the ground
and becomes part of the daily scene
like this friendship that we've found.
by Nan
by Nan
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
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