Category: Finn
Let them be
“You know what’s underrated? Letting people be. Letting them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don’t understand. You don’t have to get it, just be kind. Everyone’s got something that lights them up. Let them shine, even if it’s not your thing.” — unknown…
In closing
Closing the week with little notes of gratitude. A crazy busy week is over and my work went really well. One more crazy week to go. I’m hopeful. I saw many old co-workers or colleagues from other states this week and received more hugs in a span of three days than I can remember. It’s…
Five
Happy Birthday, Finnegan. (25 of 41)
Soulful shift
“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” — Friedrich Nietzsche The other day I used this quote and lamented that the stories of autumn were still on the horizon. But tonight, during our evening walk, it felt like the book had begun to crack open. A crisp chill hung…
Reluctant
C’mon, autumn. Let’s get this party started. (21 of 41)
Wishes for the week ahead
I wish for… Opportunities for rest during the rain. Bits of the extraordinary in the most common situations. (No, seriously. Look at the size of this blueberry. It’s like three normal blueberries combined.) Signs of love, even in the mess. My kitchen was in a state of chaos this weekend, but this little sticky heart…
Feelin’ Fine
Finnegan. Face. Flower. And a Fall walk with my favorite fur friend. (Brought to you by the letter F.) (16 of 41)
Swan Surprise
Today I decided to visit one of my favorite parks in search of these beautiful trees… …only to be surprised to find something entirely new. The swans are going to be parents! Just one egg so far. But how cool is that? In unrelated cuteness news, here’s Finn’s face while patiently waiting for me to…
Just because
A Finnegan appreciation post. Appreciating these photos of him that my son took… And Finnegan appreciating my son who took the photos.
Catching up
Write about a happy memory. I’m a little behind on my gratitude journal prompts, but this is a fun one. This time of year has a disproportionate number of happy memories compared to other months, thanks in no small part to the holidays. From my Grampa’s red Christmas sweater to my young sons fighting over…
Gratitude Scavenger Hunt
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” – G.K. Chesterton In recent years I have found that negativity and gratitude cannot co-exist in the same headspace; gratitude is simply too powerful. And it is absolutely our choice to make every single day —…
I’m proud of you
Just in case no one has told you lately: You are free to create your own moments of celebration.You are free to reflect on all you’ve made it through and say this to yourself:“You know what? I’m proud of you.” You are free to be proud of how far you have come…even when it comes…
Just be here
“Everyday is not an opportunity to improve yourself. Some days are just there for you to accept yourselfand look at the clouds. This too is growth.This too is rising. Just existing is enough on some days. The flowers do it everydayand make the world more beautifuljust by being here. So do you.” – Nikita Gill
Indeed
“The vital function that pets fulfill in the world hasn’t been fully recognized. They keep millions of people sane. When you pet a dog or listen to a cat purring, thinking may subside for a moment and a space of stillness arises within you, a doorway into Being. – Ekhart Tolle Just felt like a…
The list goes on
“The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.” – Mary Davis I realized today that it’s been a hot minute since I sat down and made a gratitude list. It’s certainly not for lack of content. But here are just a few things on my mind. There are so many more things to…
That’s all
I thought it might be a good time for a Finnegan Appreciation Post. Seriously. How can anyone possibly be anything other than cheerful looking at that face. He just makes everything better. And oh my goodness, the love-fest between that dog and my kids is off the charts. So there it is. Today’s Finnegan Appreciation…
Much Better
“Be the person who breaks the cycle. If you were judged, choose understanding. If you were rejected, choose acceptance. If you were shamed, choose compassion. Be the person you needed when you were hurting, not the person who hurt you. Vow to be better than what broke you – to heal instead of becoming bitter…
Learn something(s) new every day
Each of these little wildflower blossoms is about the size of a dime, but collectively they look like a massive white carpet. And right now they are all over the park, making the hills look like they have a fresh dusting of snow. But today is the first time I’ve ever really looked at these…
Happiness is…
…a warm puppy. Happy National Puppy Day! Yes, Finnegan is two years old. Yes, I still consider him to be a puppy. He is a constant source of joy and I can’t remember what I did without him.
Sunday Smile
“Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson And Finnegan is here to remind everyone that laughter is contagious.
Invitation
Oh do you have timeto lingerfor just a little whileout of your busy and very important dayfor the goldfinchesthat have gatheredin a field of thistles for a musical battle,to see who can singthe highest note,or the lowest, or the most expressive of mirth,or the most tender?Their strong, blunt beaksdrink the air as they strivemelodiouslynot for…
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