Choose Positivity

Last night I spoke about the sadness I feel for our world, something I try not to touch on because I can get dark fast. And I realized how important it is to keep one finger on my sadness while choosing humor and happiness; I think that's how to keep cynicism from creeping in. If I stay aware that I am making a choice to live in positivity, then I can keep my grief under the surface, where it gives me power rather than fatalism.   

Agenda:

1. Read "Present Moment Awareness"

2. Ponder this

3. Ongo Journal

4. Spiritual growth intention

Third Day of Christmas

This is the third day of the twelve-day festal tide - a sacred, festive season. As the week goes on it gets harder to maintain a Sabbath mentality, especially since we are caring for two grandsons. But maintaining a peaceful and joyful attitude in the midst of chaos is a valuable practice!

Agenda:

1. Christmas retreat
2. Kwanza principle

3. Light a candle for learning
4. Read "It's a Meaningful Life"

5. Plan learning habits

6. End of year work list