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In the in-between

It’s a little over a week into the New Year and so far it feels like my new behaviors are on the way to becoming new habits — yay!

But I am noticing a little bit of an energy let down. I think it’s because I’m past the initial getting started “pizzazz” and into the long, drawn-out middle section — also known as “the real work” — which can’t be avoided if one wants to reach the end goal of actual, lasting change.

I’ve already caught myself wanting to raise the ante too quickly, so now I’m back to focusing on doing little teeny increments every single day and keeping it FUN.

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At break of day

View to the east of my apartment
Dawn view from my kitchen window

THIS!

Despite a lifetime of being a night owl, I dearly love seeing the pre-dawn horizon as it just barely starts to glow.

I’m doing my best to tune into that — as well as any and all other early morning perks and benefits — as a way to keep my motivation strong while I negotiate the phase of getting more and more tired (maybe even cranky, at times!) because the staying-up-late habit is still so strong.

I have faith that — if I can just stick with it long enough! — I’ll be able to establish a firm habit of early-to-bed to complement my new routine of early-to-rise.

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Tonight’s the night

Decided not to try and come up with an interesting topic for this blog post. Why? Because I’m feeling quite sleepy and if I start looking for creative ideas I’ll get all woken up and next thing you know it’ll be after midnight!

I’m learning (actually, the phrase that popped into my mind is: “I may be slow, but I’m not stupid!”). 😴

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A year of gratitude

This idea seems to be catching on with a number of my friends. Which is great because I might have forgotten about it otherwise! I’ll be looking for my jar tomorrow. Wanna join me?

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Getting sleepy

The 5:30 am wake-ups are beginning to catch up with me…YAY!

Eleven o’clock is not exactly an early bedtime, but the fact that I’m having trouble focusing long enough to type this is a very good sign. Another couple of days and I have high hopes of crashing by 10:00 or 10:30!

Ha ha ha…who’d have ever thought it would come to this?!? 😂

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Understanding Frank Capra

We watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” tonight and I loved it just as much as ever! Frank Capra made a number of meaningful and uplifting movies over the years, and I got to wondering how he did it.

Well, I found a few quotes that helped me better understand his perspective:

“My films must let every man, woman, and child know that God loves them, that I love them, and that peace and salvation will become a reality only when they all learn to love each other.“

Wow!

A friend who was a Christian Scientist encouraged him to view his talents in a different way:

“The talents you have, Mr. Capra, are not your own, not self-acquired. God gave you those talents; they are his gifts to you, to use for his purpose.“

And one final quote from the man himself:

“The art of Frank Capra is very, very simple: It’s the love of people. Add two simple ideals to this love of people: the freedom of each individual, and the equal importance of each individual, and you have the principle upon which I based all my films.“

No wonder I resonate with his movies!

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Off to a great start

I just had to share this because it describes how I’m feeling…😊

I’m so glad I did not wait until January 1 to begin the practices that tell me — through concrete action, not empty words or intellectual theories — that I am worthy of self-love and self-nurturing and self-compassion and kindness.

The rebounder (mini-trampoline) that I’ve been absolutely craving since last summer arrived last Friday. So I’ve been “bouncing” for four days now.

On Monday, I commenced my “early rising” practice; it’s only been two mornings so far, but I can feel the difference. And, yes, I’m tired because I’m not yet going to bed any earlier, but I have faith that will come. And in the meantime I’m enjoying seeing the sun rise and having time to practice self-care (meditation, yoga postures, walking, etc) before the day gets away from me.

So tomorrow morning I start the new year off on the right foot, while already gaining momentum.

Happy New Year blessings to you as well! 💕🙏✨

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Swirling

There are so many thoughts and ideas and realizations swirling around in my head tonight…but it’s getting late and I can’t seem to sort through and pick one to focus on.

Besides, 5:30 is going to come awful early!