Peace Baby


WORD FOR THE DAY

May you embrace this day, not just as any old day, but as this day. Your day. Held in trust by you, in a singular place, called now.
CARRIE NEWCOMER
What an incredible quote and a lovely reminder. It can be so hard to not let the world steal my peace but today I did pretty good. There were some big things that came up and I did what I needed to do to get back to breathing regular and remembering that today is the only day I have. No more, no less. Right now, this very moment. 

Live and Let Live helped me a lot today.

I think I'll get take my silly dog on a walk and embrace some quiet calm.

It's always good to remember that we all have CRAP. And we can use that crap as an excuse to throw our serenity out the window or give someone else the power to take it from us. 

I am wishing you peace despite all the nonsense too!

Comments

  1. Marie SmithMay 22, 2018 at 7:28 PM

    I like the new look of your blog.

    Peace is an excellent wish for anyone!

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    1. Linda dMay 22, 2018 at 9:59 PM

      I get bored easily and need change. I also love to move furniture around.

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksMay 22, 2018 at 8:09 PM

    I always try to embrace The Eternal Now too, sometimes with success, sometimes not.

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  3. anne marie in phillyMay 23, 2018 at 12:15 AM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySjxZDT_5SA

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  4. JeanieMay 23, 2018 at 4:46 AM

    These are wise words. Embracing the now and one day at a time have got me through a lot over the years.

    Thank you, thank you for coming by the Marmy Gyp today! Loved your comment and appreciate it!

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  5. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)May 23, 2018 at 5:02 AM

    LOVE this background. It brings me peace.
    water and mountains, my fav! Thanks for the great reminder. :-)

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  6. LollyMay 23, 2018 at 5:13 AM

    Come over to my house and help me redesign my blog! Yours looks so inviting and peaceful! Love the blue color.

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  7. BillMay 23, 2018 at 1:21 PM

    A wonderful quote to try and live by, one day at a time. I like the refreshing look of your blog, very nice indeed!

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  8. BillMay 23, 2018 at 1:24 PM

    A wonderful quote to try and live by, one day at a time. I like the new refreshing look of your blog, very nice indeed.

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  9. MarthaMay 23, 2018 at 2:48 PM

    Staying present is not always easy. But it's great when we do it! Your blog has a wonderful new look!

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  10. bailiMay 24, 2018 at 8:38 AM

    loved the serene new look of your lovely place dear Linda!

    felt honored by your sweet kind words on my blog
    my absence was not intentional my friend it i is just rsh hur that drives my day and i take quick peek in blogging world.

    missed you either and i promise i will try my best to light my wprld up by your beautiful and uplifting posts that certainly give energy to my day
    Hugs!

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  11. BrianMay 24, 2018 at 9:54 AM

    Love these little reminders. They make me want to get back into my Al Anon meetings again and reclaim my serenity. Program can only go so far if you work it alone - it really works better in a group. Maybe time to find a meeting that works with my new schedule. Hmmmmm . . . Thanks!

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  12. JEN GarrettMay 25, 2018 at 8:23 PM

    Today turned out to be very different from what I expected, and because of that I was in the right place at the right time. Crazy how that works sometimes!

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  13. ShadowMay 25, 2018 at 10:59 PM

    The now is all we will ever have and to enjoy the right now is so easy to forget, let's choose to be happy *smiles*

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