Simple Abundance wisdom

Months ago a friend gave me a book of daily readings called Simple Abundance. I don’t open it every morning, but on the mornings that I do I have found I have “better days”. The readings often inspire and empower me to live a more authentic life.

A reading earlier this week gave a list of suggestions to cope with stress. I went through the list and picked out the suggestions that I think would most help me cope – or even better, avoid – stress. They are such simple ideas, but could make a huge impact on my day-to-day life. I feel a rush of energy and passion throughout my body as I attempt to imagine what my life would be like if I lived out these suggestions each day (or even most days).

Carve out an hour a day for solitude.

Begin and end the day with prayer, meditation, reflection.

Keep your house picked up.

Don’t over schedule.

Strive for realistic deadlines.

Allow an extra half hour for everything you do.

Create quiet surroundings at home and at work.

Go to bed at 9pm twice a week.

Always carry something interesting to read.

Breathe – deeply and often.

Eat only when hungry.

Set aside one day a week for rest and renewal.

Luxuriate in your senses.

If you don’t love it, live without it.

Let Mother Nature nurture.

Stop trying to please everybody.

Start pleasing yourself.

Stay away from negative people.

Don’t squander precious resources: time, creative energy, emotion.

Nurture friendships.

Don’t be afraid of your passion.

Approach problems as challenges.

Honor your aspirations.

Savor beauty.

Create boundaries.

For every “yes”, let there be a “no”.

Cherish your dreams.

Express love every day.

Search for your authentic self until you find her (him).

Tags: Daydreams, From another, Life