The flower blooms in a reaction to many things in alignment with it's intended purpose.
As we take a single appreciative action today, we bloom in a similar way. I heard earlier this morning about a business man who journaled only the positive, affirming things that happened every day in the course of his business day. His coach suggested that as he journaled the action, to include a higher level of intentional appreciation. My heart did a happy dance at hearing this and I could barely wait to pass it along to you here today.

I believe this is an evergreen philosophy about journal writing. Our energy changes completely when we use sincere appreciation with our journal disciplines, be they personal or professional. I set the intention to be appreciative when I write. It helps fetch and form words that portray my inner passions and desires.

And why would one want to pursue this course of action? When we share our light, it expands. What we care about is more meaningful. It is soul-full-ness of the most selfish nature that gives away more than we can possibly get! Oh, how I love the way that works. And it is a muscle that gains strength every time we flex it. As each petal of a flower contributes to the beautiful bloom, so do the many things we appreciate provide bounty in our lives and others we care about. And when we capture the thought, the things that commands a moment of our attention, we have a unique advantage not available to the bloom...capture, ponder, and wonder. Appreciation has legacy legs. It marches to the beat of our heart. And when we journal about it, it is sealed into our DNA, helping us in yet unimaginable ways. 

I say Go For It! Get out that pen and spend 2 minutes writing about something you really appreciate today. Then see how you feel. About you. About life. Go. Bloom yourself! 

...and There is a way to create time.
You must anchor yourself to what is important. And to do that, we must #setasidethetime

What is your daily practice or routine?
We live in a time where we have to schedule and protect our 'personal' time. We look at our days and weeks and months...and mornings to carve out a few precious moments to connect with our inner-being. Grounded and centered, we are stronger and more aligned with what really matters.

And what really matters?
Our values remain at our core, but need to be visited from time to time to shine, polish, add and subtract. Time changes us all. Flexibility and cooperation create ease and comfort as well as the excuses to put many other important things ahead of our own needs.

And what of privacy?
Don't sign up for that class. It is full of expectations that are commonly dashed and full of bucket-sized holes that you can drive a truck through. It's more of a stake in the ground and a declaration of your space in time.

Create time to go within and connect to your true self.
​Reflect and #meditate on what you know (for now) and what matters most today. Build some discovery and recovery into the day just in case the wheels try to fly off the bus. Your #journal craft is worthy of the investment of a few minutes most days. Have reverence for something truly special that you are in control of (mostly). And be. Be with yourself for a time that generates a brighter light for all of us.