Thought for a Sunday - 27 November 2011
Hi Everyone!! Hope you are well this Sunday and had a good week. I'm looking out my window this morning at mostly bare trees and a light blue sky - I see clouds out there as well. I can see the sun bouncing off the hanging lights from next door - the lights hang up all year, but today the sun is catching them just right. Did you survive Black Friday? I am not a Black Friday person and I usually work to give others the opportunity to go away.
I do hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving with people you wanted to be with. I know it's difficult at this time of the year to be with family sometimes, but to be with friends and neighbors that care can be just as meaningful. I made a turkey breast as there were only three of us, but not to brag - it was the best turkey I have ever made. For the first time I tried brining the night before and I think it really helped the juiciness. I had to have my favorite mashed butternut squash. The overall entire meal was wonderful and sharing it with friends was wonderful. No worries about travel or stress over trying to be sure everyone gets along. I expressed my gratitude to my friends for being in my life. Did you take the opportunity to express thankfulness or gratitude?
On that train of thought, I want to express my gratitude to all of you who follow my blog. I know there are plenty of other things out there that are much more exciting to read. I am humbled and pleased when I hear from folks that tell me they enjoy it and that they usually get something out of it. I struggle with the same things as others and I don't mind sharing my struggles and triumphs. I learn from you as much I hope you learn from me.
As many of you know, I praise napping and how I can power nap to feel refreshed. A friend yesterday sent me a great article on napping. Lots of good information and even names some companies that believe in napping....maybe I need to switch jobs (LOL). The article appeared on a website called: naturallyengineered.com. There is a blog called: everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-napping. At least I know there are many people that believe in napping as I do. How do you feel about napping?
I participated in a two-day Multicultural Training seminar this past week. It was fascinating as each speaker spoke about history, norms and society. Each speaker was able to bring to life their stories so that they were understood by all participants. We received the bios on the speakers and I hope to look up each one this week to learn more. We are such a melting pot that it is good to learn about all of the different cultures.
I am an early riser and have always loved dawn - I know most of you are thinking she's crazy. But to me there is something about being up early and seeing the sky light up that is so wondrous and in many ways spiritual. I feel like I waste the day if I stay in bed in the morning. The colors of the sky in the morning are unbelievable and I sometimes have to stop and just gaze. It starts my whole day off light-hearted. I know sunset is gorgeous as well - especially in Hawaii where everyone stops on the beach and just waits. Since I live on the east coast I'll always appreciate the sunrise. Do you have a special time of day when you can just stop and take a breath? That's what mornings are for me.
My house is decorated inside and out for Christmas. I love it!!!! It's not as plentiful as in years past, but it is still wonderful to me. My neighbors think we are nuts when we start getting it ready, but it's so much fun. This year the weather was great for getting everything ready. My roommate decided this year to try a smaller tree, when I got home the other night from work I was shocked and said "no way" is that our Christmas tree - it's too small and reminds me of Charlie Brown. She took it back yesterday and we put up our regular tree - which we'll decorate this afternoon - LOVE IT!!! Now to clean out my closets to dig out the gifts I buy all year long (LOL)!!
I hope you have a good week. Take some time to breathe a little. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
"GRATITUDE IS A VACCINE, AN ANTITOXIN, AND AN ANTISEPTIC." John Henry Towett
"GIVE THANKS FOR A LITTLE AND YOU WILL FIND A LOT." The Hause of Nigeria
"WHEN A PERSON DOESN'T HAVE GRATITUDE, SOMETHING IS MISSING IN HIS OR HER HUMANITY. A PERSON CAN ALMOST BE DEFINED BY HIS OR HER ATTITUDE TOWARD GRATITUDE." Elie Wiesel
Referrals are always appreciated.
I do hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving with people you wanted to be with. I know it's difficult at this time of the year to be with family sometimes, but to be with friends and neighbors that care can be just as meaningful. I made a turkey breast as there were only three of us, but not to brag - it was the best turkey I have ever made. For the first time I tried brining the night before and I think it really helped the juiciness. I had to have my favorite mashed butternut squash. The overall entire meal was wonderful and sharing it with friends was wonderful. No worries about travel or stress over trying to be sure everyone gets along. I expressed my gratitude to my friends for being in my life. Did you take the opportunity to express thankfulness or gratitude?
On that train of thought, I want to express my gratitude to all of you who follow my blog. I know there are plenty of other things out there that are much more exciting to read. I am humbled and pleased when I hear from folks that tell me they enjoy it and that they usually get something out of it. I struggle with the same things as others and I don't mind sharing my struggles and triumphs. I learn from you as much I hope you learn from me.
As many of you know, I praise napping and how I can power nap to feel refreshed. A friend yesterday sent me a great article on napping. Lots of good information and even names some companies that believe in napping....maybe I need to switch jobs (LOL). The article appeared on a website called: naturallyengineered.com. There is a blog called: everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-napping. At least I know there are many people that believe in napping as I do. How do you feel about napping?
I participated in a two-day Multicultural Training seminar this past week. It was fascinating as each speaker spoke about history, norms and society. Each speaker was able to bring to life their stories so that they were understood by all participants. We received the bios on the speakers and I hope to look up each one this week to learn more. We are such a melting pot that it is good to learn about all of the different cultures.
I am an early riser and have always loved dawn - I know most of you are thinking she's crazy. But to me there is something about being up early and seeing the sky light up that is so wondrous and in many ways spiritual. I feel like I waste the day if I stay in bed in the morning. The colors of the sky in the morning are unbelievable and I sometimes have to stop and just gaze. It starts my whole day off light-hearted. I know sunset is gorgeous as well - especially in Hawaii where everyone stops on the beach and just waits. Since I live on the east coast I'll always appreciate the sunrise. Do you have a special time of day when you can just stop and take a breath? That's what mornings are for me.
My house is decorated inside and out for Christmas. I love it!!!! It's not as plentiful as in years past, but it is still wonderful to me. My neighbors think we are nuts when we start getting it ready, but it's so much fun. This year the weather was great for getting everything ready. My roommate decided this year to try a smaller tree, when I got home the other night from work I was shocked and said "no way" is that our Christmas tree - it's too small and reminds me of Charlie Brown. She took it back yesterday and we put up our regular tree - which we'll decorate this afternoon - LOVE IT!!! Now to clean out my closets to dig out the gifts I buy all year long (LOL)!!
I hope you have a good week. Take some time to breathe a little. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
"GRATITUDE IS A VACCINE, AN ANTITOXIN, AND AN ANTISEPTIC." John Henry Towett
"GIVE THANKS FOR A LITTLE AND YOU WILL FIND A LOT." The Hause of Nigeria
"WHEN A PERSON DOESN'T HAVE GRATITUDE, SOMETHING IS MISSING IN HIS OR HER HUMANITY. A PERSON CAN ALMOST BE DEFINED BY HIS OR HER ATTITUDE TOWARD GRATITUDE." Elie Wiesel
Referrals are always appreciated.
Posted by Beacon Coaching - Marie Nagle at 11/27/2011 12:17 PM 
Categories: Work, Self-Care, inspiration, Friends, travel, Stress, Gratitude
Categories: Work, Self-Care, inspiration, Friends, travel, Stress, Gratitude
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