Having It All

Nice ideas for those that need it Joeann.

I've recently taken to walking.  I've had some days where things just fall apart, no matter what I do.  And instead of getting frustrated and upset, I just take myself out for a walk.  It gets me into the open air, away from my computer and kicks up the endorphins in my brain, so that once I get home, the day doesn't seem so bad anymore.

You can have it all, just not at the same time! Love this and your philosophy. You are such an inspiration to so many and your clients are so fortunate to work with you.

W-I-N =what's important now.

Joeann:

Thanks for the inspiration and sharing with us!

Joeann-  For me personally, I run.  That's my alone time.  For the ones I love, I try EVERY day to make special memories.  I love spending time with my wife and kids always with an eye for an adventure!  All the best!  -Kevin

Sunday afternoon is my favorite time to maximize  bliss.

Today is a rare rainy afternoon in the desert. I am listening to the soulful melodies of Danny Doyle, my favorite Irish balladeer. I love to weep whilst Danny sings classic tunes about fallen herous and expatriates. The air is heavy with a Sonoran perfume and the winged creatures are ecstatic between showers.

I have a pot of chicken soup simmering to perfection ... and a pot of Irish Breakfast tea within easy reach of my laptop perch.

Life does not get better than this!

This is my personal recipe for maximizing bliss.

Thanks for sharing.  I live a busy and blessed life, but the balanced part, I really have to work on.  I find it so easy to get sucked up in the wonderful world of real estate.

Great post Joeann!  For me, I pause to remember how truly temporary and short-lived life actually is for each of us and to appreciate the simple beauty in things, both large and small.  Watching my kids laugh and be kids is priceless!

Read the Bible, take a jog... go out and take photos... those are a few of mine.  Great post!

"Listen to the sound of children laughing"now that is something that I live to hear and experience each and every day!  Take care and happy blogging!

Joeann- Wonderful post. Just up my alley. I love life and live it to its fullest appreciating every moment in gratitude and figuring out ways to clone myself- LOL!

Gratitude journal, prayer and reading my scriptures are top priority of every day. All else will work itself out and so many opportunities abound. What a marvelous work and a wonder we have to take in! Katerina

Joeann, I love this philosophy and I agree marveling at the beauty of nature is one of my favorite ways to be thankful for my life! Giving to others is also on my list of warm fuzzies!

Joeann,  Very inspirational.  Thanks for sharing.

Yes, this is a nice post with a reminder to be "very greatful for what we have!"  We do have it all compared to most, take the time to look around you and you'll see that, we are very fortunate.

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So many focus on irrelevant items, the ones that really don't count.  Understanding "The Why" makes life so much simplier.  Keeping life simplier for me means not reacting but act upon.  To focus on the thoughts and not the emotions.  When one has the scales of life balanced, the bliss falls into place and it is amazing!

Thank you for such a great post. 

I take time off every week just to something that is meaningless.  If that is walking downtown with my wife that is what we will do.  The only way that I can really do it is by setting it up as an appointment and steering all other appointments around my time.  Took me 20 years to figure that one out...

Thanks for the article Joeann. You bring up some really good points about life. If everyone practiced some of the things you mentioned, I think this world would be much better off.

Great ideas!

     Your messages are always so lightly uplifting, Joeann!

     I treat myself in several nuturing ways each week. I gave up on "daily" because that begat more stress.  I know if I go to fitness center's heated therapy pool, swim and do water exercises and at least 1 water yoga class per week, my body will love me back and provide energy for all the other things " I really want to do!"

     Thanks to cable, I can save half hour programs from Joyce Meyer to start my spirit in the right direction with my first cup of Gevalia most morings, regardless of the time my body and brain decide "It is time to get UP Pat!" I journal, listen to my favorite CD's while writing notes to family and friends. Then I spike my oatmeal with a fresh fruit with a few chopped pecans. Peaches, blueberies or blackberries are favorites. Such a decadent way to start my day! A good start makes the day and life much more pleasant and managable.

     Then it is Power Hour time. I start with a few friends or family with a goal of a short hello with an encouraging word or message. Some days they need more, and I try to be there, as so many people were here for us as Dick struggled with his cancers. BUT I never call 2 daughters the same morning... 2 are LONG winded and I will never get to work if I do!

     And the day goes on... aas does life. Life is awesome! Have agood one! !