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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. Sharing abundance with others. 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
- Sending you giggles.
- I send you music to make your insides dance.
- I send you different flavored lollipops to quench your craving.
- I send you fresh, crisp apple bites of life to bite into everyday.
- I send you light to illuminate the places inside you that seem dark.
- Sending you calm to scatter around the chaos.
- Sending you joy.
- I send you warm nourishing rays of light.
- Sending you flashlights for exploring your dark places.
- I send you life rafts for navigating the waters of life.
- I send you pregnant pauses to remember how much you are loved and cared for.
- I send you soothing healing.
- Sending you giant pails of peace to spill or splash in.
- Sending you oodles of energy noodles.
- I send you the deep, rich colors of berries to paint your soul.
- I send you good thoughts for successful surgery, for doctors and nurses to care for you with love and honor, and for healing comfort.
- I send you peaces.
- I send you permission to be exactly how you are today.
- I send you buckets of smiles to share with everyone you meet.
- Sending you blankets of love to help you feel safe.
- Sending you love and caring.
- I send you quiet fields of lavender to enjoy soft, quiet moments.
- I send you buckets of bubbling, juicy kindness.
- I send you contagious child-like giggles and unstoppable smiles.
- I send you a warm, snuggly kitty to comfort your soul and remind you about the power of love.
- I send you fireworks of inspiration.
- Sending you bright colored paint for your life canvas.
- I send you comfy pillows to cradle you in love and comfort.
- I send you joy as I think about how delightful you are.
- Sending you the best of birthday wishes and some special binoculars for you to see all the puddles of goodness that follow you around and support you.
- I send you chortles, giggles, and warm hugs.
- 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.
- I send you fresh, fragrant flowers with lots of different colors to brighten your corner of the world.
- Sending you quiet mornings to savor nature and listen to the musings of your heart.
- I send you wide open spaces big enough for all your dreams to materialize.
- Sending you sparkly confetti in celebration of your accomplishments today.
- I send you relaxing moments filled with love and caring.
- I send you comfort, joy and sustenance through your retirement.
- I send you healing love and energy.
- Sending you loving hands to cradle your tender heart.
- I send you the lightest hint of lilac and a handful of petals.
- I send you giggles and chortles to accent all the moments of your day.
- I send you soothing cups of hot tea, your favorite music to listen to and time for you to relax and enjoy.
- Sending you joy and glee in celebration of your accomplishment.
- I send you appreciation for caring to make healthy choices for yourself.
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