And now…Deep Thoughts from Anne
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I want to capture that secret magic that makes him love the world no matter what it puts in front of him. That unconditional love he has for everyone that makes them feel safe and grounded in his presence – even if today he doesn’t remember your name or exactly how you are related. No matter, he’s happy to see you...
There I was at the Starbucks, phone in hand, app opened to scan the ‘scan in store’ barcode when the barista asks me: “Would you like to use your rewards today?” For a moment I froze. I don’t know, would I…?
I’m not so into New Year’s resolutions. Too aspirational and destined to fail. I’m about successes baby! So after reflecting on the year that has passed, I give you: “Anne’s Old Year’s Resolutions” !
…and when I’m not as happy with my belly, or my hair or my whatever, I can always take a look at my Fred Flinstone feet.
My obsession with the idea of habit & rituals led me to do an informal survey of my friends and family about their habits and routines. The answers offered fascinating insight into some of my closest people that I didn’t know. Got me wondering if I wonder if they recognize the powerful effect their rituals have in their lives. There is so much power in habit/ritual/routine…. So I wanted to share some of them with you - and show you their impact.
At the core of the Serenity Prayer are the concepts of acceptance, courage & wisdom. Its usefulness does not require a belief in God but simply a wish for peacefulness and calm.
When it’s my birthday, for the most part, I get no presents. Sure, I love when someone gives me something unexpected and special. But I don’t like anyone feeling the pressure to do so either. It’s the thought that counts, and for me, generally, the thought really is enough…
What’s your brain keeping you from doing? Find your own Raffi sound bath and see what wonders you might experience.
Why do kids get to have all the fun? As adults many of us let fun go somewhere along the way. Like everything else is so much more important that there isn’t just time for fun. Ever feel like you wasted time playing a video game, doing a puzzle, or doodling on a piece of paper? Ever feel like reading a cheap romance novel was indulgent and embarrassing. You know what it really was? FUN.
How do we deal with the emotions that the crises abroad and at home generate, yet we are largely powerless to affect?
The thing is , I created this situation decades ago. In my early days of motherhood and creating a home I wanted all that Christmas magic, and I didn’t trust anyone else to do it right. Created all that stress for myself and then got a little resentful when I got too tired. Classic controller/people-pleaser situation.