planning and prepping new ideas for here, there, and everywhere. twirling with inspiration and stumbling with negativity. working to make this year the best one yet. Xx.
How are your resolutions coming? Still strong?
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One week to go until I'm reading over books filled with economic based calculus and texts about Hinduism. One week of relaxation coupled with intense panic of the unknown, and I'm back in Winston-Salem, making sense of everything all over again. I'm not as agitated as I was for the beginning of the fall semester; I've made my choice to remain at Wake, and I'm sticking to that decision. But it doesn't mean I don't get a little nervous at the idea of going back to a fuller than full workload. Will I get exhausted again? Burn out? It's the new year, new me kind of deal, but is it? It's never easy transitioning from a little work here and there to a packed, 19 hour day, 7 days of the week kind of deal, but I'm determined to make it work.
This past weekend, I hung out around the house, became frustrated, watched a few seasons of Bones, made a recipe that I can't wait to put a twist on, and thought long and hard about what this new year will mean in the long run. My plan this year? One resolution a month mixed with some new habits and attitude adjustments -- all will be minimally planned and I'll be spending life in the moment (thanks to resolution #1 - Spontaneity). I'm really excited. This week I'm hoping to catch up with friends before I go back and really start living the life I want for my future. Amazing 2015 here I come!
I am grateful for trusting friendships.
I am grateful for love.
I am grateful for a desire to be more spontaneous.
I am grateful for hope.
I am grateful for passion and commitment.
I am grateful for living a life I am proud to live.
I am grateful for the sun, the moon, and the stars and how they will always keep me on track.
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This time of year always brings out the softest, nicest hearts in people all over the world. The other day I heard about a story of a man handing out crisp 100 dollar bills to the waitstaff in diners and coffee shops all over the area. Other people donate money to local shelters, volunteer their time, and spend their money on gifts for others rather than on themselves. The love is genuine and spirited, and I only wish that we saw this action and compassion not only in this time but all year round. My hope is that whomever reads this post continues the same loving generosity to all those in need despite the season or the hour.
Our minds are predisposed to think negatively first until our mental state turns positive. Like any other muscle, our mind can be exercised and shaped into one that performs exactly to our desire. If we want to be kind and compassionate individuals, we can change the way our mind works by choosing tolerance and kindness first rather than skepticism and hatred. My hope is that I work to choose the good stuff first and let go of the bad things a little quicker next time and the time after that. I know it is an evolution, a slow one at that, but I'm going to try one instance at a time. Anyone with me?
I am grateful for fun nights spent eating good food and watching great television with a wonderful woman.
I am grateful for jobs that allow me to stay in beautiful places taking care of adorable animals.
I am grateful for the ever-present love that comes from non-humans.
I am grateful for this season which brings out the best in many people.
I am grateful for love and light and hope and magic.
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A healthy, lifestyle blog created by Emily Friend, health coach and yoga instructor, to help the every man and woman feel energized, confident, and happy with their life and body without breaking a sweat, crying into a bowl of ice cream, or screaming into a pillow.
