Friday, November 6, 2015

What Do You Offer Your Spirit? - #175

"Stepping out of the busyness, stopping our endless pursuit of getting somewhere else, is perhaps the most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit."*

Give yourself permission to stop whatever you are doing this weekend and take a few deep breaths. Really.
Don't just think about it, actually do it.

I had a busy morning with grocery shopping and a haircut plus a therapy session. After I publish this, I'm going to go rest. Probably read a few more pages of Diane Glass's new book, This Need to Dance: A Life of Rhythm and Resilience. I am on page 60 and have had trouble putting it down. Diane has attended my Tai Chi class and I have visited with her while in line for the women's room at Des Moines Metro Opera. I can't wait to see her again to tell her how much I resonate with her writing.  

Let me know about your relationship with busyness. Do you ever take breaks? Do you think about taking care of your spirit? This is a new thought for me. I like it! And lastly, what are you reading these days?
Thanks for exploring the mystery - NickyMendenhall
*Tara Brach, A Network of Grateful Living, November 3, 2015.
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  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Regarding Busyness... I have FINALLY,after many years of being last to take a breath or a brake, definitely decided that being a little selfish can save a lot of sanity !!! JUST DO IT :)

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  2. Diane GlassNovember 11, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Hey, Nicky, thanks for mentioning "This Need to Dance." I'm glad you are enjoying it. Your blog is lively and relevant to much of what I am interested in. It's bookmarked now! Diane

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    1. NicolaNovember 11, 2015 at 3:37 PM

      Hi Diane,

      Thanks for the note. You are most welcome about the mention - I'm going to curl up and listen to the rain this afternoon and read Chapter 9. I do resonate with much of what you write. It has been a helpful read for me. Hope we can connect sometime soon.

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