Some days just work out perfectly, you know? Since I started this project I have been trying to do a morning meditation and most days I do. Whether I simply pray silently or listen to a self-improvement CD in the car, I always put my attention on this work from the morning. I start my day by stating this intention: "No matter where I am, what I am doing or what I am working on - it is my dominant intention to find the best feeling thought I can and to keep myself focused on an ever-improving feeling."
Today was no exception. Here are some of the highlights...
My husband is a very high energy man. Truthfully, I think he has the energy of a 12 year old! He hates to stay still and is constantly on the move. I love this, especially as I am anemic and have a tendency to want to take things easy because I always feel tired. The weekends are especially challenging for me because I want to hang out with him, but, he never stops and sometimes I need to rest. I woke up very early this morning and was feeling particularly tired. He wanted to "go do something". Normally, I just say yes and follow him around, but now I decided to do it differently (mindful attention to my goal). I explained I was tired and feeling like I needed a break. He suggested I lie down take a short nap and then begin my day. Surprised and just a little bit curious, I did as he suggested. What a difference it made. I was able to finish doing what I wanted and I wasn't ridiculously cranky. Hmm... note to self, husband had good idea - anomaly - watch for more occurrences.
The phone rang and it was my daughter. "Tell daddy I am waiting on Lou Ferrigno! (my husband is a big fan)" The reason I mention this is because the night before my husband and I were looking at a fitness book he owns and he said, "I can't find Lou Ferrigno. I would love to see him." Hmm... note to self, husband says he wants to see Lou and Lou eats at small restaurant in Ridgewood where daughter works - anomaly - watch for more occurrences.
Now for the best... Focusing on the positive all day and just wanting to have a great day was fun, in and of itself. However, these two pieces really made me take note. After shopping with my husband - I could write more but suffice it to say, he came with me to a bead store :) I said, why don't we go get a bite to eat. (This is notable because I don't usually do this - he does - but I was feeling warm toward him after the bead store extravaganza) He turned the car around and we went to our favorite little Italian place. After ordering our appetizers I was looking around and thinking, "I wish we were sitting around the table with friends and laughing and joking around." With that I look in the corner and my mom was sitting in the restaurant - we end up sitting around with my folks laughing and joking over dinner. It was extra nice because it was unexpected.
When we arrive home, my daughter's boyfriend brought over a cast iron chiminea to give us! I always wanted my own fireplace - but this is so much better. We sat staring at the fire, talking and sharing stories, looking at the stars until early morning. This is another perfect memory that I will cherish for tough days.
Hmm.... note to self - awesome days follow awesome thoughts - anomaly - I think not!
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