Friday, November 27, 2020

Three Things For Your (Solo) Autumn Picnic

 I am grateful for 
the lessons in this season...

new opportunities to

learn
grow
heal

by

slowing down
being mindful
being present

and

taking in the beauty 

of where I am
(while I am there)


And no matter how mindful I feel I am becoming, 
I am constantly reminded of how much I still miss...


because although I've passed this way many times
it was not until more recently that I discovered

a resting place that I had never noticed

    

so...

I've slowed down
considerably

(again)

grateful

to just sit
and sip

my warm morning beverage

      

I found joy in the simple packing
of only three things...

-a Blanket
-a Beverage
-a Book



What's in your Autumn
picnic basket?

(sharing here today)

Monday, November 9, 2020

Maintaining a "Socially Distant" Mindset

One of the greatest revelations
during the COVID-19 pandemic

(and subsequent quarantine)

was

"You cannot control
other people"

and although

their lifestyles
their practices
their belief systems

may adversely affect you
those things are independently theirs

and even if you are the most careful
some things are beyond your control

so

(unless you are planning to
go completely "off the grid")

you must learn to navigate this world
with the people living in it with you

--------------------------------

Here are some things to consider:

Minimize contact

"If you don't need
to go out, don't!"



1. Find joy in the simple pleasures
found right at home, instead...

-Prepare home cooked meals
-Backyard BBQ's
-Indoor picnics


2. Enjoy time together with...

-Family Game Night
-Movie Night
-Spa Day

3. Stay connected with...

-Virtual meetings/ gatherings
-Drive by and wave parties/parades
-Text, calls, social media platforms

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Healthy practices
and lifestyle choices


-Wash your hands
and
WEAR YOUR MASK!



-Exercise and take control
of your eating habits



-Pray and meditate, 
and read your Bible


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Maintain Social
"Distancing"

(and tighten your circle)



because

now is a good time to practice
what you've always known...

Everyone doesn't warrant 
personal physical contact 

(or "access" to you)

Sorry, not sorry!

What is your Fall/Winter mindset?

Sunday, November 1, 2020

Exploring Art and Culture (Native American Heritage)

Our exploration of art and culture
has provided the amazing opportunity

to... 

learn about
celebrate
share

our similarities
our differences
our cultures

and November gives us pause
to acknowledge how it all began...

Native American Heritage Month

"Certain things may catch your eye, but
pursue only those that capture the heart"

-Native Proverb


Follow the link to find more


Children's books and hands-on activities
will engage even your youngest learners



The Gathering Drum

The leader sounds the gathering drum
strong and steady

to 

summons the tribe
lead the ritual preparation
and initiate storytelling for oral tradition

"Throw me to the wolves and
I will return leading the pack"

-Native Proverb

(find more Art and Culture here)