If we know the divine art of concentration, if we know the divine art of meditation, if we know the divine art of contemplation, easily and consciously we can unite the inner world and the outer world. - Sri Chinmoy

Kim – Day 208; 157 to Go

I was watching only about 5 minutes of a DVD, Warrior Yoga by James D’Silva, today. It was a section about meditating and as I was listening I started doing what he was saying.  I have never really formally mediated before; I have sat in silence and reflected, but never focused so intently on just my breathing. It was amazing to me that in just a few minutes I felt energized and refreshed. I am excited to go through a longer program and see how much more it can do. I am grateful for this introduction to meditation that may open up a whole new way to renew my body, mind and spirit.  My daily inspired thoughts.

Cheryl ~ Day 208; 157 to Go

There is the possibility to live our life with minimum risk.  We can follow the rules, stick to the plan, and live a good life.  Over the last 3 years I have meet some amazing people.  I would say there are those that are comfortable with their lives, they have achieved success, family and happiness and lead a fulfilled life.  Then there are those I have meet that have taken risks.  That have put everything on the line to pursue a dream.  Followed their gut and completely changed course half way through their life.  They are happy and successful people.  So which life is better, which way is better to go.  I think that for everyone it is different.  Some people live their entire life and never take a risk.  Some pursue risk halfway in an effort to define themselves and their purpose.  For every one of us we move to our own music.  The wind and nature represents different things to us.  To me, being raised by an incredible woman that told me at her young age of 69, “don’t live a life of regret.  Make mistakes, correct or readjust and go on.”  I learned that I would be willing to take a few risks.  Some I pursued on my own, others I was nudged into by circumstance.  However, every bump, bend, setback and success has been a beautiful process of allowing me to unfold into a person that wants to make a difference.  To know that somehow my time here affected someone in a positive way, and if possible made the journey more enjoyable.  For me risk means I grew more, uncovered more, and hopefull will leave more.  This is my daily inspired thought.

Cheryl ~ Day 207; 158 to Go

Who needs sleep.  I have been practicing the Gap meditation from Wayne Dyer and know that it has the power to provide rest similar to sleep, however, 3 hours past my bed time seems a little much.  However, it was well worth.  For $10 I got to see I thing 6 bands play at a little place in New Hampshire.  One of the bands was my daughters friends band, and it was my first time that type of venue.  So I enjoyed my daughter having fun, her friends band living the dream, other bands living the dream, music and memories.  All in all I think that the lack of sleep will be off set by the fantastic memories.  Today only comes our way once, however the couch is always there.. Try something new and crazy.  Who knows you might have fun.  My Daily Inspired Thoughts.

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes.  ~e.e. cummings

Kim – Day 207; 158 to Go

Another beautiful day here in New England! Just the right summer temperature with low humidity.  Nature’s little gift.  Little things like this sure do lift my spirits and put me in a good mood.  I need to notice more of the small things that just make life pleasant.  There are many of them all around us that sometimes we take for granted or we are just too busy being busy to notice.  I suppose this is a good way to end the day – grateful for all the small things that add up to something significant. My daily inspired thoughts.