Conversation – 15

Going to Church to light candles for Loaf’s Mother In Law. ♥

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Staying Grounded in a Big City or Busy World

For a more grounded life, choose not to get caught up in the fast-paced world around you.

1. Live simply and live deliberately. By choosing not to get caught up in the details of this fast-paced world, you are doing your part to slow down the rat race and quell consumerism. You will also discover that you have more time to enjoy being alive.

2. Stay in touch with yourself. Soul searching, meditation, and journaling are just a few of the many activities you can take part in to stay aware and learn as much as you can about your emotions, reactions, likes, dislikes, dreams, and fears. Having a solid sense of self gives you a firm foundation for living in this world.

3. Support or teach others as often as you can. This can help you form connections with people while also giving you an opportunity to make the world a better place.

4. Consciously choose what you will allow into your being. The media bombards us with visions of hate, war, and pain. Be judicious about what you read, watch, and listen to.

5. Acknowledge the beauty that resides around you. Whether you live in a sprawling metropolis or a stereotypical suburb, there are natural and man-made wonders just waiting to be discovered by you.

6. Nurture your ties to your tribe. If you don’t have one, create a community that you can belong to. Modern life can be isolating. When you have a tribe, you have a circle that you are a part of. Its members – loved ones, friends, or neighbors – can be a source of support, caring, guidance, and companionship.

7. See the larger picture. Remember that the way that you choose to live is not the only way to live. Widen your perspective by exploring other modes of being through research, travel, and discussion.

8. Embrace the challenges that life presents to you, and challenge yourself often. After a time, even the most exciting jobs or lifestyles can seem routine. Never stop assimilating new knowledge about whatever you are doing, and your life will never seem dull.

9. Move your body. In this busy world, it can be easy to live a sedentary life. Movement reacquaints us with our bodies and connects us to the earth in a visceral way. It also restores our vitality.

10. Make time for stillness, silence, and solitude. The world can be noisy, and we are subject to all kinds of noises nearly every waking hour. We are also often “on the go” and unable to relax. Being alone in a peaceful place and making time for quiet can help you stay in touch with yourself.

This is for all of us. ♥

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in Cali to you. This is all I have to say another kitty for you. 🙂 Kitten I hope
all is well with you.

MEOW! ♥

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Uh oh…..looks very nice…Pretty. Where is the necklace….uh oh.

@bichon18,

I have a complete suite of Heidi Daus Cally Lilies. My mom name is Lily. ♥

I am going to check it out too. 🙂

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@bichon18,

Good catch ♥

@bichon18,

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@bichon18,

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@bichon18,

Thank you for your post. Yeah the weather has been a bummer this year. I know better days
are ahead. 🙂 Spring Eternal. ♥

Amy see how this thread can change at the blink of an eye. I designed it that way our lives
are intertwined in some ways. We all live in different states and have different lifestyles.

This thread is just a little knock around thread. No it will not change the world I don’t want
that but you will chuckle a time or two. Yes we deal with all kinds of things. I never know what
I will post here. I just go with the flow. I do this because I want to. 🙂 I have a full life with family
and this thread is just a part of my day. ♥ Amy Poppy can be that way too. My dog will not let me out of his sight. LOL!

@loaf,

Here is another way to decorate for a Spring Table. ♥

Hi Sheba;

First..because I might forget….I see that HSN has a new Heidi with two choices so far. It is called Say It With Style. I bought the earrings in clear/jet. I mentioned this in a reply a little further down for Kitten and you.

So, I begin my sleuthing for the TS.

Poppy and Ari would like each other. Ari is different than any other doggie I have ever had. He is more beautiful each day. Very very smart and a bit neurotic. Very loving and very needy. He is adogable. I just want to come home from this trip and have him safe. Can you imagine how I wish my life away. Awful!

Yes, your weather would drive people mad. No letup in sight. The anticipation mixed with frigid temperatures must be awful. I am a Native New Yorker who dealt with weather but my othing close to this. The first bud of a flower will give great cause for celebration.

Poppy will find the sunshine.

Auntie Aim.

Cherie,

Good morning there in Cali. I think you know I am going to cover of the Oscar Fashions. ♥
As a former model I would not be worth my salt if I did not. I love the Fashions. ♥

I can remember one year me and Faire did a thread on just the Oscars. ♥

I am excited about you and your car you go Cherie. 🙂

There is no biz like show biz. ♥ Cherie you are right there in tinsel town have you ever been
to an Awards Show? I will not miss TWD the new characters are interesting. Mama Bear is
something else. Darryl is not handing her daughter over to her.

Party at Cherie’s House. ♥

@loaf,

I am posting this pic because of the color. ♥ I will be glad to help you pick something for
spring. 🙂

@bichon18,

Good Morning to you, Jerry and Little Ari. Poppy sends his love. LOL!
I think if the dogs met they would like each other. ♥ A little sun today but
something is heading this way. It will hit tomorrow.

Now I see why people head for warmer spots. Amy this has been a long winter.
I have not been in one of these in a long time that is why I am talking about it.
We started in November and it never let up. Our winters are mild maybe a huge
storm once but we keep getting hit. LOL!

Hey how are you this morning. I am praying for Loaf’s family. I saw your post to her
that was so sweet. ♥ Amy did you know Loaf has been with me since the beginning?
I started this almost 5 years ago next month. Oh I will be doing an Anniversary Week. ♥
Thank you for being here. 🙂