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Distractions
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Maybe it’s curiosity. Maybe it’s procrastination—or avoidance? I’m not really sure what to call it, but I do find myself easily distracted by a wide variety of interests.

Polite or Kind?
If nothing else, maybe we should make some of Dorie Greenspan's World Peace Cookies and share them generously.

Time to Exhale
Try it when you’re feeling pretty good. See how you like it, how you feel afterwards. And, maybe, just maybe, you’ll find it useful when things aren’t going so well. When you need a quick reset. it might do you good and help you too.

By Way Of…
It seemed like a silly thing to do. I could have put the mitts in the mail. But I’d just finished them and the cold weather was starting. Here in this part of Texas, the cold doesn’t last very long—at least not usually. I wanted these little mitts to be useful, before the wether turned or the mittens got lost—whichever might come first.

Grounded in Clay
Watching videos of artists talking about their relationships to the pieces was mesmerizing. I left feeling eager to get my hands on some clay—or better yet for me—on some wool.

Time in the Comfort Zone
Maybe Goldilocks had a point. It’s nice to have things just right. To be comfortable. Not too cold; not too hot. Not too hard; not too soft. Not too dark; not too bright.

Wishes, Reminders, and Mark Your Calendar
Have all the fun you can! And, more importantly, may you find light and grace and peace as you move through the holidays and into the new year.

Finding the Right Path
So, how might we know? One of my teachers used to say, “Look for the signs. They’re not always along the road?”

Taking Time to Exhale
Exhaling fully tells the nervous system that there’s too much carbon dioxide and that there’s too little oxygen. It’s a nice metaphor for other aspects of our lives. What’s building up in our lives that needs to go away, to make space for something fresh?

Sunshine
Even amidst the hustle and bustle of this season, there are some days that are just made for soaking up sunshine.

Straightening Out the Wrinkles
I wonder if we might find a way to celebrate the wrinkles in our lives, even the wrinkles on our faces. They’re evidence of the nature of living. And living is worth celebrating.

Sometimes We Need a Pause
Sometimes we need a pause—even a micro-pause—to consider what we really want to do or say. Other times, we need a pause just to rest.