Lisa C Writes

To breathe. Today I will remember to slow down for a moment and take a deep breath, becoming aware of myself, my surroundings, and others. With each breath I will remember how nourishing slowing down can be for me. I will remember that with each breath I am centering myself and preparing myself for my next step.  Breathe.

February 26, 1999, 13 years ago today, I said I do. I said I do to the man I love, loved, and will always love.  My wedding was an evening wedding with candles and dim lights. I wore a cream colored fitting dress with a shear shawl. Long elegant gloves and a crown, a princess crown. I was the happiest girl alive that day in spite of the adversity that existed. You see, I met (actually re-met) my husband on Sept. 20th at his home during a going away celebration for his mom. I say re-met because the very first time I met my husband we were around 7 years old. Yes, 7 years old in church, during Sunday school. We grew up together in the church. We sang on the same choir, we played together, laughed, smiled with each other. All the while I never knew he had a crush on me. We were friends who enjoyed each others company whenever we were around each other. He came to my home, I went to his. I remember him always being there, not necessarily for me in any particular way, just be...

beautiful. She's kind. She's warm, inside. She's friendly. She's gentle. She's meek. She's adorable. She's helpful. She's lovable. She's strong. She's nurturing. She's playful. She's spiritual. She's loving. She's giving. She's gracious. She's beauty. She's inspiring. She's loved. She's liked. She's needed. She's a friend. She's a fighter. She's a lover. She's laughter. She's love. She's like no other. She's you. She's sweet. She's my mother. She's me.

Tony Robbins - Interview with 108 year old Alice Herz Sommer "The worse thing in life, in my opinion, is boredom. When people don't know what to do with themselves they are very, very bored." "I know about the bad, but I look at the good thing." ~Alice Herz Sommer What an extraordinary woman. I feel so privileged to have seen this. Laughter was her way of Life.  Watch and be inspired! View more fabulous finds at Lisa C Writes here.

I make mistakes. All the time. And, I'm more than likely not to be on my best behavior, especially when it comes to those things that I struggle with. Yes, I struggle. Why? Well, because, quite frankly, I haven't decided that struggle does not need to be a part of my existence. Damn! And I'm always, always faced with them. Even though this is the case, my case, I'm still doing my best. That's the truth. And, maybe, just maybe it's not good enough but it's what I got. Here is what I know: I'm growing. I am not the same woman as I was a year ago. I'm never going to give up. I'm always going to find a way. I'm scared at times and not sure what to do next. In those times I just let go. Did I say I'm growing? Yes, yes I am. I'm finding out more and more about me. What made me tick yesterday is not always what's gonna make me tick today. Do I have to like the same color, forever? I'm digging deep inside ...

I often wonder who reads my blog. Who are the readers that stay quietly in back, reading the pages of my online space, who never speak, but will always read. I do often wonder what you are thinking and feeling as you read, while I continue to share. Well, whoever you are and wherever you are just know you are appreciated by me.

Tomorrow marks the first day of a 21 day meditation journey by Deepak Chopra and davidji of The Chopra Center. My family and I did it last year and the year before that. This meditation series can be a great introduction for anyone who has been curious about meditation, beginners, and seasoned veterans. You can do it alone or get together with loved ones and friends.  Just click this link , check it out, register, and let me know if you're in!