#weeklywordinspiration : ALONE TIME

Last week, after spending two days with my parents to be with them on my father’s 79th birthday, I spent some time alone at the beach: a morning and late afternoon stroll along the beach.
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It is good to have alone time away from the comfort of your home and even from those that you hold dear. For me, it not only made me miss them and them to miss me (I hope so LOL) but it made me realize that I miss myself too. Being busy as a wife, a mom and with work as a special ed teacher, these rare times help me get in touch with myself.
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Alone time or “Me Time” allows us listen to our thoughts, unwind, “reboot” and think things or situations through. These times may not provide immediate solutions to issues that occupy one’s mind, but it helps to be able to think clearly and without interruptions. Don’t be guilty spending time alone, just don’t take too long a time.

Q: What do you like to do on your alone time?

#weeklywordinspiration : HOME

Home with my parents reminds me of how they love my brother and I, warm home-cooked meals, flowers, fruits and vegetables in the backyard, childhood remembrances filled with joy and that happy glow from the heart. I hope my children will feel the same about home when they are older.

What reminds you of home?

#weeklywordinspiration : SEE THE GOOD

That plant is so small that it was almost unnoticeable. But someone took notice and took a photo. Me. I didn’t mind the sand, the pebbles and the rusty big chunk near the plant because I chose to “see the good”.

We should consciously try to see the good in situations where our patience and resolve will be tested. It will be difficult at times but, in the end, seeing the good will be much better than feeling bad and bitter.

Much ado about flowers. Again.