Some of you have asked for a sneak peek inside my day as a writer. I am retired, loving retirement life, and now I’m living my dream. Every day is different, with interjections of life that happen, but after 2 years of retirement, and figuring out what that means, I’ve built in specific structures that keep me focused on specific writing, health goals, and more intentional living.
Here’s how it plays out right now. (This, of course, evolves as other life dynamics influence how my day rolls.)
Upon the dawn of a new day, or moments before the sun crests the horizon, I walk at least 3 miles. My walk involves weight lifting to keep my arms and upper body moving as my legs carry me on my journey. YouTube videos keep me walking in fresh places when I’m treadmill-bound due to weather. The walking rigor causes me to glisten (okay, sweat) resulting in a nice, follow-up, refreshing shower.
Then, I’m ready to hit the ground running as I do the write stuff. I journal a few notes about how I’m feeling, what I need, and what I’d love and then I jump into writing: blogs, children’s books, a memoir, and other writing objectives I set for myself to hit my daily word count. Each day I choose a different writing focus, so I’m making incremental progress on all my goals. To keep things fresh, I have a list of trainings I’m completing to hone my craft and learn new things. I set an hour timer to get my focus on, and at the end of each hour, I give myself a break.
I use my breaks to complete a variety of things to feed my soul and get my body moving. These include: a daily calm activity (a 7-8 minute meditation or a focused point to ponder), a 5-minute move, chair yoga or dancing (I don’t navigate floor exercises like I used to), and reading. These things help break up my writing, get my butt out of the chair, and keep my mind fresh.
By early or mid-afternoon, I either hang with my dear, darling husband, indulge in a nap, or tend to running errands and such. I eat when I’m hungry, and I keep something succulent in my teacup to sip on.
Everyone has their own routines that work for them. The key is keeping those aligned to reflect what’s in your heart and the intentions you set out for yourself. If I’ve lulled you into a nice snooze, enjoy your rest! Maybe, just maybe, sharing my daily structure gives you some fresh ideas for you to play with. Now you’ve seen inside my day. The End.
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When you hear “just imagine”, where do you go? The phrase is a wide, open suggestion to daydream. I imagine what I want in my heart, work, or play. Say the words and pay attention to what pops into your head.
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Who inspires you? Some of my inspirations: my Dad, SARK, my Aunt Helen, Wayne Dyer, Henry David Thoreau, Vern Woolf, Stephen Hawking, Jay Shetty — that’s a start. Tell me about the last time you spent time with someone that inspires you. Who is your inspirational person? What makes them inspirational to you?
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https://youtu.be/F3riSLlsy6o?si=A9uEu2ipelwWQq8oTo me, vibrant looks like warm light being cast upon the earth — the light that radiates through clouds and nourishes all of life. Imagine syrup slathering down a stack of pancakes, spreading goodness wherever it goes. It sounds grandiose, maybe even sticky, but what a wonderful feeling. What does vibrant look like to you?
Feeling Vibrant
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How full is your cup? Some days it’s billowing over. Maybe some days it’s empty. Some days it’s just hanging in there at half — either full or empty. Perception indeed impacts how you perceive your cup; full or empty. Are you a ‘full cupper’ or an ‘empty cupper’?
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I walked a hike recently in which I came to a fork in the path which led to a bit more adventure than I was expecting. One metaphor I see. Perhaps you’ve heard before – Making the choice created a degree of freedom. It set forth a direction and a purpose. It is one metaphor in life.
When I realized I chose a path which led to my big adventure, I came to a different kind of choice: Turn back, or press on and crest the mountain. I was alone and my destiny was in my own hands. I was on quite a vertical incline, and the top was certainly in sight. The metaphor that occurred to me. Pushing yourself forward may require you to step outside of what is comfortable, and retracing your steps leads to a somewhat known outcome.
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Life Gifts
- I send you calm and gentle breezes wafting love and joy around you.
- Sending you blankets of love to help you feel safe.
- Sending you bright colored paint for your life canvas.
- I send you lush green mountain meadows splattered with wildflowers for you to rest and rejuvenate your soul.
- Sending you giant pails of peace to spill or splash in.
- I send you focus as you practice setting up new routines to support your engagement with your true self.
- Sending you oodles of energy noodles.
- Sending you patience while your body heals.
- Sending you calm and peace.
- I send you joy as I think about how delightful you are.
- I send you focus as you practice setting up new routines to support your engagement with your true self.
- I send you a warm spot of cheer and buckets of love for you to use as you wish.
- I send you calm as you step back into work from being off for a few weeks.
- Sending you peace and beauty, like the glassy stillness of a lake before the breeze’s caress stirs things up.
- I send you pregnant pauses to remember how much you are loved and cared for.
- I send you revolving hours of joy for writing about what you want to write about.
- Sending you flashlights for exploring your dark places.
- I send you a warm hand to hold as you experience the array of feelings that go along with the death of your loved one.
- Sending you giggles.
- I send you calm, to remember love and caring.
- I send you peaces to resolve the conflicts you’re experiencing right now.
- I send you comfy pillows to cradle you in love and comfort.
- I send you showers of grace and peace.
- I send you moments of pause so that you can remember you are loved and cared for.
- Sending you warmth and caring.
- Sending you a magical cool sheet to snuggle in and feel safe.
- I send you fresh, fragrant flowers with lots of different colors to brighten your corner of the world.
- I send you healing energy as you mend your heart and body.
- I send you different flavored lollipops to quench your craving.
- I send you warm blankets to snuggle with as you sip warm tea and warm up your cold body.
- I send you buckets of smiles to share with everyone you meet.
- I send you a warm, snuggly kitty to comfort your soul and remind you about the power of love.
- I send you relaxing moments filled with love and caring.
- I send you tender, loving arms to hold you in care and love.
- I send you succulent sweet chocolate kisses and delightfully warm hugs.
- I send you over-flowing cups of love to restore your heart and soul.
- I send you patience and understanding, and a powerful little elf to manage all your worries.
- I send you honor and respect as you navigate this wave in your life.
- Sending you willing, loving hearts and hands to help you.
- I send you glorious freedom to move your body and experience joy.
- I send you a path of petals on which to tread as you navigate life.
- Sending you sparkly confetti in celebration of your accomplishments today.
- Sending you rain to nourish the earth so that the earth can nourish you.
- I send you appreciation for caring to make healthy choices for yourself.
- I send you comfort, joy and sustenance through your retirement.
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