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growth mindset, handshake, hug, mindful, mindful moment, mindfulness, mindset - June 24, 2023

Mindful Everyday Moment: #72 -The feeling of a welcoming hug

I was a little happy when the pandemic came because it ended all this pecking, but I missed a good handshake or hug. This past week, I had an opportunity to be in the community multiple times, and it was nice to feel a firm handshake or welcoming embrace. It felt connected and grounded, which is needed as we travel through chaotic times.

Mindful Everyday Moment: #74 When You Notice The Perfect Scrabble Word

My goal is to stay close and pay attention. When the competition gets intense, all the tiles look the same to me. But, if I take a moment to breathe, sometimes the most beautiful word appears, and I shock them all - especially if I can do it with a Q, X, or Z.

Mindful Everyday Moment: #80 Feeling Balanced

After my accident, my balance was a little choppy. It was difficult for me to be barefooted due to my neuropathic pain, so I always walked around in shoes. It was more comfortable, but the tiny muscles in my feet essential for balance began to weaken. Then I found yoga.

A moment to pause - Happy Father's Day

A moment to pause Back in the mid-50s, there was a television show steeped in the dominant paternalistic approach of the day, and it still exists today - that is, the system, not the show, Father Knows Best - it only lasted four seasons. It was about a "typical" wholesome American middle-class family called The Andersons. They were from Springfield, which became the home of The Simpsons. I bet Father Anderson thought the neighborhood was going to pot when Homer moved in. Growing up, I accepted paternalism, too. My parents work outside the home, but my Dad (Hi Dad, Happy Father's Day....

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mindfulness, mindset, predictions - June 10, 2023