book of days

outside my window... the branches of the tree shaking just a little
my thoughts... authenticity, hiding, quiet
today's quote... “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for extraordinary destinies.” - C.S. Lewis
i am thankful for... coworkers who laugh with me
i embody service by... investigating candy.  No, really.
i feed my body with... Tums.  The baby is making me queasy
i am wearing... a new skirt and soft shirt
i am creating... another set of figures for work
i find adventure... in exploring my personal mirrors
i am reading...  When Fear Arises
i manifest and co-create... quiet
i hear... the gentle hum of the a/c
i find joy in... knowing there is a farmer's market today
i am planning... ideas for the big secret project
still life... This strange phrase to have on a truck (we were at a stop light)

book of days

outside my window... the clear sky after yesterday's storms
my thoughts... searching for compassion, being receptive
today's quote... Be patient with yourself. You are growing stronger every day. The weight of the world will become lighter…and you will begin to shine brighter. Don’t give up. - Robert Tew
i am thankful for... quiet time at work
i embody service by... providing a gentle reminder of self care
i feed my body with... starbucks, maybe not the healthiest choice, but a refreshing treat
i am wearing... a long skirt and soft layers on top.
i am creating... a clearer, more effective way of getting information across
i find adventure... in addressing bits of my own baggage
i am reading...  reddit :-P
i manifest and co-create... an internal awareness
i hear... a quiet calm
i find joy in... seeing flowers in the garden despite all the weeds
i am planning... chores and preparation for the baby
still life... Cone flowers in the garden

Book of days

outside my window... the wind is making the leaves flutter
my thoughts... sluggish, distracted
today's quote... "It takes courage to be the author of your life." Nicholas Lore
i am thankful for... being able to acknowledge i don't love being pregnant
i embody service by... being honest about my body & status
i feed my body with... iced coffee.  i needed the caffeine!
i am wearing... a stripey dress
i am creating... figures at work to help show a site has been cleaned up
i find adventure... in researching how to care for myself
i am reading... a letter from a friend
i manifest and co-create... quiet confidence
i hear... quiet
i find joy in... knowing i won't be pregnant forever!
i am planning... the little free time this evening
still life...

Book of Days

outside my window... another sunny summery day
my thoughts... trying to maintain affection despite tension
today's quote... "With love and patience, nothing is impossible."
i am thankful for... Reminders to be grateful.
i embody service by... Flirting
i feed my body with... Blueberries!
i am wearing... Long skirt, comfy layered tops
i am creating... by writing a post on relationships
i find adventure... in new ways of thinking about The Big Project
i am reading... about the Supreme Court
i manifest and co-create... patient relationships
i hear... click-clack keyboards
i find joy in... knowing it is date night
i am planning... what things must happen this week
still life... a messy desk

Book of Days

outside my window... sunshine and little fruit on the tree
my thoughts... excitement, joy, and a twinge of sadness for others
today's quote... “The best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.” — Steve Maraboli
i am thankful for... a coworker expressing kindness out of the blue
i embody service by... taking tonight's dinner order (and will make sure it is correct!)
i feed my body with... unsweetened iced tea with lemon
i am wearing... a long soft skirt, cami and summer weight sweater, everything is soft
i am creating... the structure for a long term goal
i find adventure... in music and energy
i am reading... a report as i make the last edits to it
i manifest and co-create... loving acceptance
i hear... punk rock
i find joy in... discovering the bunny next door has built a burrow
i am planning... a mix of fun adventures and steps to prepare for birth
still life...

Book of Days

outside my window... summery sunshine
my thoughts... are scattered - baby prep, work, relationships, family, chores, projects
today's quote... "Make the best use of what is in your power and take the rest as it happens." ~Epictetus
i am thankful for... an unscheduled night to work on projects
i embody service by... pondering how i can best support the man in the arena, as Ian goes through significant challenges in his work.  i will listen patiently and remind him of his strengths and skills.
i feed my body with... cool water from my glass waterbottle
i am wearing... leggings with a hole in the thigh by accident, and a comfy grey tunic top
i am creating... improved figures for a project at work
i find adventure... in the changes my body is undergoing as my pregnancy progresses
i am reading... not enough!
i manifest... determination
i hear... the hubbub of the office
i find joy in... having a productive plan in place
i am planning... to spend the evening buying birth supplies and managing laundry
still life... this bunny next to my car this morning

Book of Days Experiment

I know, i know, i am a total slacker lately.  I did end up wearing skirts or, more appropriately, not pants for 30ish + days.  It's been warm, so it's so much more comfortable to throw on a skirt when work allows.  Our hiking trips have continued, and so does baby prep.  I can't believe there is just barely a month to go!

I'm going to experiment with a Book of Days to try and return to a morning practice.  I got off track and feel it.  Each day i'd like to try and answer some questions for myself as part of a check in.  These are based on some similar items i've seen around the web.

outside my window...
my thoughts...
today's quote...
i am thankful for... 
i embody service by...
i feed my body with...
i am wearing...
i am creating...
i find adventure...
i am reading...
i manifest and co-create...
i hear... 
i find joy in... 
i am planning...
still life...

i might adjust with time, but we'll see how this goes.