September 21 - Now

 "Never bear more than one kind of trouble at a time. Some people bear three--all they have had, all they have now, and all they expect to have."-Edward Hale

 
     The above was today's quote in my daily calendar. It is perfect for this blog and a great reminder as we move into fall -- enjoy life - live mindfully!

Photo by Mike Hoag

Days 284-288

September 17 - Having Patience

 Patience is not the ability to wait, but how you act while you are waiting.

Having patience is something I have struggled with, yet it seems essential to living mindfully. Patience might be the key to a happy life. Since having patience means being able to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity, we have many opportunities to practice it. Patience can mean the difference between worry and tranquility. One of my goals for living mindfully is to help reduce worry and frustration, thus the importance of patience.  There is a great article here in Psychology Today on why patience is important and how to practice it. If, like me, you sometimes struggle with impatience, take a few moments to read this article. It will be well worth your time. Remember -

Patience is a Virtue

Days 272-283

September 6 - Waking Up

Wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen!"

I recently read an article in Reader's Digest on mindful living. Something I took away from the article that could add to my mindful living journey was to take a few moments in the morning before getting out of bed to decide on an intention for my day. What a great, mindful way  to start the day! If I ask myself every morning, "What qualities would I like to cultivate today?", then I am beginning my day with a positive intention. Whatever intention comes to mind can be my focus for the day.

Days 255 - 271