Meditation Monday-avoid loud and aggressive persons....

Happy Monday--this week's Desiderata post:

Meditation Monday--listen to others....

Happy Monday Morning- Today's Desiderata phrase always sortof makes me laugh when I think about it, because of the "dull and ignorant" part....I've come to realize that sometimes I'm the one listening to someone expound at length on something I've heard before (or don't want to hear) so I assume THEY are the dull and ignorant people this is referring to, but then there are times I've realized that it's sometimes ME who is that one who is going on and on about whatever subject I'm into at the moment, even though I can sense or see that whoever I'm talking to would rather I put a period at the end of the sentence and move on. So here's to all the people who have ever felt they have become pedantic or tiresome and to all those patient souls who have listened to us anyway. Happy Monday!

Meditation Monday-speak your truth......

Happy Monday! Today's chunk of Desiderata wisdom is about speaking your truth, but in a peaceful way, not in a defensive or aggressive way. I think it's all in the delivery, especially if you have something that you're really struggling to say...speaking unapologetically but calmly will often have the same effect in return-you'll get honesty back (which you'll have to be ready for) but not anger. At least that's been my experience so far. Have a great week!

Meditation Monday--be on good terms...

Happy 6th of August--today's meditation post is another wise saying from Desiderata that I love and try to do, but again, it can be somewhat hard sometimes. I remember thinking about this phrase once when dealing with a very unsympathetic trade show person who, no matter how calmly I tried to state my case, would not listen to me. I didn't end up flying off the handle and saying what I was actually thinking which was a good thing because 1.) I may see that person again and 2.) it NEVER pays to burn bridges. I can't think of a time I've regretted not responding in anger, but I just hope I can remember that in the future too!

Meditation Monday-remembering peace....

Happy Monday. Today's Desiderata phrase is one of my favorites. And if you ever have a bit of trouble with silence, as I do from time to time working at home alone, try looking at this website for some helpful habits on enjoying the quiet time:http://zenhabits.net/solitude/

Meditation Monday-going placidly...

Good morning. I haven't done my meditation Mondays here for a few weeks but would like to get back to it as I meditate every day but don't always write about it. I realized a short time ago that when I have problems or issues, phrases from Desiderata often pop into my head. If I'm fearful, I hear the "many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness"part and it helps me. I decided that I love this writing so much that I'm going to break it down piece by piece and feature it each Monday as a meditation. It's a lot of wisdom to take in all at once for me, so if I just focus on a part of it that helps. I'm not taking lots of time to do each phrase perfectly as far as the lettering goes, just trying to be spontaneous and get the meaning of the words conveyed. "Going placidly" is not always easy, but I hope that just focusing on this part for a few minutes sometime in your day may bring you peace and joy. Happy Monday!