How do we spend our days at the Lake House with our 3 grandchildren (Harper and Lila 5 1/2 yrs and Beckett 3 1/2 yrs.)?Share about our day, look in the garden for vegetables and herbs, play outside with bugs, rock, sandbox, tire swing, hammocks, do light chores (bed, compost, sweep, clean up, bus dishes after meals) make smoothies and make tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes with Grandpa, draw and color, play games, music with drums, piano and other instruments, go to the little beach at the lake twice daily for swimming, meeting new friends, making sand castles, and collecting shells, clams, rocks, etc. Movie after dinner with popcorn. Lots of sharing and asking and learning what works. This is the 3rd week this summer for them to have the Lake House vacation without Mom and Dad. They start school next Monday so we are also creating a transition schedule...”early to bed and early to rise.” Lots of fun, hugs, inquiries and surprises shared.
August 24, 2010 Loving Reminders
Why Do I Do What I Do?
It is valuable to stop periodically and assess one’s value, motivations and intentions.What motivates me to spend my time, energy and resources in the way I do?
What inspires me to live the life I have chosen?
What encourages me to continue with the spiritual path on which I walk?
If you are called, walk along with me and notice what is true for you.What motivates me is what I find meaningful, purposeful and effective.
What motivates me is when I feel good, happy and peaceful with my choices.
What motivates me is remembering my origi , my essence and the ground of my being.
What brings you the inspiration to get up each day and do your best?When I write these Loving Reminders, I am reminded of my reason for my life choices.
When I spend time each week with my grandchildren, I am inspired by their joy and curiosity, their innocence and freedom to express.
When I see the garden, the sunrise, the natural beauty of this earth, I am inspired to be here in gratitude.
When I am warmed by the sun, kissed by the wind and cleansed by the rain, I feel blessed.
What encourages us brings courage to our hearts to think, speak and act in ways that contribute. What encourages me is seeing the healing, the growth and the renewal of those around me.
What encourages me is knowing that I am always giving all to all, and always the best I have.
What encourages me is realizing that I am making a difference in my world, one moment at a time.
What encourages me is hearing and seeing the stories of families reunited, people reconnecting with themselves, with others and with God, the Good within.
When I see my life as a blessing, I feel blessed.
When I see the beauty around me, I feel beautiful.
When I give my best to everyone, I feel best about myself.
When I reach out with love, I know I am loving myself.
What would it take for you to do everything with love and gratitude?
What would it take for you to consistently practice what you teach?
What would it take for you to be the role model for those you encounter?
Rather than wait to find the best One, to live in the best place, to have the best things, how about Being the Best?
I continue to listen within and write these Loving Reminders every morning, because they bless my life.
I continue to love everyone who comes to me, because it gives meaning to my world.
I continue to spend time weekly with my grandchildren, because they delight me.
I continue to enjoy everyday, even in difficult times, because life keeps me awake and on purpose.
Life is a gift for you.
You are a gift to all life.
Unwrap your life consciously and with appreciation.
You will see how precious, important and amazing you are.
Loving all life, because it all matters.
Loving you, because you matter.
Loving myself, because I know I make a difference here.
And so do YOU!
Betty Lue