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Aug 19 2009

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What is your heart asking you to do?

Gracie and Her Favorite Blanky

Today I asked myself:

What is my heart asking me to do?

And here is the answer I received:

My heart is asking me to hibernate.  Don’t compare yourself to others.  Focus on nurturing yourself for now.  Non-action is heart action.  It’s only what you need for now.  It’s in the pause that you become open to receiving my wisdom.

As uncomfortable as this makes me, I know it is the right thing to do and today I let go of another layer of guilt.  I’m already on sabbatical and I give myself permission to relax through it.  It’s okay to stop trying and start allowing the answers to emerge.

So I’m curious…what is your heart asking you to do? or not do?!

p.s. Today on the Simply Fearless FB Fan Page I posted another awesome quote from my journal about beating yourself up. So if you are like me and find that self-criticism kicks in when you listen to your heart, then swing by and check it out.  Here’s the link.

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Aug 09 2009

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Weekly Winners: awesome photos from August 2 – 8

This past week I got to hang out with my extended family…

My sister and friend, Nancy and me
My Sister Nancy and Me

My sister Nancy’s daughter Ellie
Ellie has more hair than body fat!

The two of them together
Dressin' Up Mom

Telling secrets
Secrets

Giving kisses
Momma Kisses

Havin’ Fun
Stylin'

Like Mother Like Daughter
Like Mother Like Daughter

My Sister, Mom and Me
Nancy Mom and Me

Such a Sweet Moment
Always a Mother

Mom plays with her Ellie
My Mom and My Niece Ellie

My daughter cuts hair! Can you believe it?
Carina Cuts Hair

Leave…
Gracie 3

…me…
Gracie 2

…alone!
Gracie 1

Click here to view Sarcastic Mom’s winners from this week – she is amazing!

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Feb 13 2009

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Just because I don’t feel like laughing doesn’t mean it isn’t Funny Photo Friday

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Chihuahua Double Chin

Even though I don’t feel like laughing, I remembered that I took this funny photo of Gracie and so I decided to post it for Funny Photo Friday.  In fact, maybe it’s when we don’t feel like laughing is when we need it the most…

{Update: he goes to court today…I’ll keep you posted.}

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Feb 06 2009

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Happy Champagne Friday: Me on Video

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I just posted a video on my Facebook profile in celebration of Champagne Friday! I would love to share it with you. Now, Facebook allowed me to grab the code to embed it, but it also gave me the message that it would “honor my privacy settings” on Facebook. What exactly does that mean? I don’t know, but I hope you are able to view it. Please comment and let me know. Thanks! And Happy Champagne Friday :~)

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Jan 29 2009

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Canine Lessons for Human Happiness

Gracie just got up from where she was sleeping so that she could curl up against my leg.  I love how consistently affectionate she is towards me.  Every time I walk into the room she runs up to me with such enthusiasm.  She always takes that extra step to be next to me.

It got me thinking.

How intentional are we with the people in our lives?

How consistently affectionate are we towards one another?

How excited do we get when someone we love enters the room?

So, today follow in Gracie’s paw prints and take that extra step to express your love and affection for those that mean most in your life.  And do it without expecting anything in return.  Do it simply to be the kind of person you want to be…

Loving

Kind

Affectionate

Sometimes all ya need is...
This is a photo I took of Gracie climbing up to give me kisses!

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Nov 26 2008

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Wordless Wednesday: animal expression

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Wake me up when it's over
“Why did they have to adopt a dog?”

America's Next Top Dog
“Wny doesn’t she like me?”


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Nov 14 2008

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It’s Friday: Have a good laugh on me!

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I am on the final coat of paint in my old office and am scheduled to turn the keys in today.  So instead of continuing on with my story From God-hater to God-follower (can you believe I’m on part 7?!) I’m participating in Funny Photo Friday:

Crazy Doggie!

“Crazy Doggie!”

Laughter and fun truly are vital in living a healthy, balanced and joyful life.  So lighten up, flex those facial muscles, and be the fun everyone needs this Funny Photo Friday!

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Oct 10 2008

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Freedom + Camera = Funny Photo Friday

Dog Wisdom

Dog Wisdom
Photo Artwork by Me!

This afternoon on Skype Hubs said, “Don’t have too much fun as a ‘young woman with no responsibilities.’ “

“Oh…you’ve been reading my blog!”

“Maybe…”

“Yeah, you’ll be glad to hear that the highlight of my afternoon is going to be cleaning house!” I laughed.

“You really are looking forward to redecorating Alex’s room aren’t you?”

“Yup.” More laughter on both ends of the world.

“I’ve never met anyone who gets excited about cleaning until I met you!”

I’m going to take that as a compliment and admit to you that yes it is true.  I do love to clean.  But, today  after my Solopreneur Coaching Group I have done almost nothing in my single-no responsibility time.  I haven’t even cleaned!  I’ve surfed the internet, watched tellie, and ate a piece of left over pizza.  Wait a minute…I think this is exactly what being young without responsibilities might actually be like!

Honestly I don’t really know what it’s like.  But, it doesn’t matter because I get to make it up.  It’s just fun doing whatever I want, when I want, and clean or not clean.

So while I was surfing I downloaded TweetDeck and saw that they have a link to tweet a photo.  Oh cool!  So of course, I decided to have a photo shoot with Gracie and upload a photo (or 6) for Funny Photo Friday:

My cat loves to play with me!
“When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her.” ~ Montaigne

She got me
“Those who will play with cats must expect to be scratched.” ~ Cervantes

My cat might look down on me but I get to torture her!
“I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~ Winston Churchill

Gracie wholeheartedly agrees!
“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” ~ Albert Schweitzer

I haven’t been able to figure out how to get a photo on Twitter via TweetDeck, but I have at least 6 more hours of surfing…if I want.  Oh this is so cool.  I’m off to fetch a glass of almond champagne to celebrate and toast CHAMPAGNE FRIDAY!

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Jul 30 2008

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Wordless Wednesday: she melts my heart!

Crazy Doggie!

Wanna play?

I just love her so much!

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Jun 27 2008

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Full of Grace

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I’d like to introduce you to Gracie the Chihuahua:

Hi Mommy!

I just love her so much!

Streamlined

I never knew it was possible to feel like this about an animal.

Rolling Like Crazy

She’s just so damn cute!

Oh it smells so good!

Look at her smile :~)

Why?

And she’s so vulnerable and strong

I love you

Plus she adores me…the daily doggie facials she gives me prove it!

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