Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Reality check #26 (Mantra of the moment)

I am doing what I am doing. 

All those other things I could be doing - I am not doing those!

I strive to be conscious of what I am doing and why I prefer doing this rather than that; rather than anything else. 

Moment to moment while conscious, when I do something - be it brave or cowardly, disciplined or lazy, prudent or frivolous, thoughtful or careless, altruistic or self-centered, kind or mean - that action will be my choice, even if I am unaware of the unconscious factors affecting my choice.

I will take responsibility for my choices, including acts of rest, play, and self-care. 

I will strive to be the best citizen, parent, spouse, friend, and neighbor I can see to be.

 

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Grace

If you wish grace to come to you, be it.  Act it out. 

It is within you. Always has been. And you cannot help bring it forth for your own peace and joy when you treat other people with grace; when you make of yourself a manifestation of grace, however random and fleeting, to others.