The so called BIG QUESTIONS are ideal for delving into inquiry. Since there are no agreed upon truths the process of study and exploration can be enjoyed and experienced without the necessity of an answer. When I chose INQUIRY as one of my Habits of Bliss, I had been considering DISCOVERY until I realized the process of Read More
This past weekend, an Embassy Suites patron said something distasteful to me. We, my family and I, were standing in the elevator when my daughter dropped the towel she was wearing in a heap on the floor. I asked her to pick it up, then another patron said to her, “Don’t worry, they have people Read More
I had a plan to kick off the week with a National Parks Inquiry tribute but since I am heading to Lake Tahoe, site of “the straw incident” I am reminded of my interest in environmental inquiries. Oh wait, some of you don’t know about the straw incident, so let me recap in a little Read More
SERENITY – the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; composure, peacefulness, peace. Welcome to the Saturday Blog Party! This week’s topic is Serenity. This means we are looking for everything and anything on the topic! Tips and tools for finding serenity, peaceful imagery and art, photos of your favorite places… literally Read More
Do I have a treat for you today! One of my favorite bloggers, Vanessa from Optimal Optimist, has agreed to share her thoughts on Serenity. For those of you who don’t know Vanessa or her lovely blog, I would highly recommend a visit! Each of her posts is an hopeful and uplifting journey as she Read More
Reading “Serenity is that decision to drop anchor in your life. It’s an opportunity to regroup, recharge, and return to your core values. It’s a simple, gentle pause.” in Chel’s post from yesterday, reminded me of a little experiment I have tried from time to time and would benefit from exploring again. The Pause 1-2-3 experiment. Read More