Homestead Main House update: Well, now that the roof is done, I can now focus my attention on the doors and windows. Two of four windows that need to be relocated are done, and the new exterior kitchen door is installed. Small progress, but progress nonetheless! Just 10 more windows to go in preparation for the new exterior siding!
Homestead update: We’ve got our brand new roof! I spent part of the day Thursday cutting through the roof to place the new Waste Line vents, bathroom ventilation fan and range hood vents. Yesterday the old roofing was removed, and the new roof installed! Big progress! Next up? Start framing in the new windows and start getting the exterior stripped of the old aluminum siding. Exterior wrapped. Windows and new siding installed! Easy Peasy?
This morning when I woke up, I started thinking about my week. The ups and down of the area I felt I needed clarity in. Then this thought “progress not perfection” ran through my mind. And I took a moment to be grateful for the steps I made this week and the steps I will continue to make.
It is easy to discouraged when we don’t do things perfectly and a lot of time, we just give up. My 30 day yoga practice, is going to take more than 30 days, and that is okay. As long as I keep showing up on the mat and giving myself grace, I am continuing to grow, to gain mental and physical strength. It might be slower than someone that showed for the 30 days consecutively,and that is okay.
For today’s self care practice, I want you to take a moment to give yourself some grace. If the area in your life you wanted clarity still seems messy, make a plan on what steps will help you feel aligned, whether it is in your body, your home, or a relationship. If you did accomplish your goal this week, give yourself some praise and hold gratitude for all the circumstances that allowed you to accomplish it.
Rosemary is a beautiful herb with many benefits, including mental clarity and memory.
It is also one of my favorite oils to use in lip balms and salves. It not only has great hydrating properties but is anti-inflammatory. It adds a beautiful aromatherapy note that helps reduce stress.
Happy Monday all. I hope you had an incredible weekend.
My focus this week is clarity.
My words for the year are intentional and purpose.
This week, I will be spending time to really focus on clarity.
To live intentionally and purposefully, we need a clear vision of how that looks. It also means looking at the areas in life that maybe “messy”.
For each of us, this might be different. It could be cleaning an area of your house or better organizing your space. Less social media time. More quiet time. More attention to a relationship.
I have really been enjoying my time on my yoga mat and have been feeling really grounded in my daily activities and goals. My nighttime routine is lacking and I am looking forward to using that time to bring some clarity and purpose to the end of day.
What is an area in your life that could use some clarity?
Happy Friday all. To celebrate taking action this week, I encourage you to share with someone you trust, something you are proud of and accomplished this week. Speaking our dreams out loud makes them more real. Let someone you care about celebrate the journey with you.
As we take action this week to move towards our goals and dreams, take a moment today to appreciate how far you have come already. For all the lessons learned and the beautiful life you have already created.
Moving from a place of humble gratitude allows us to truly appreciate the blessings we have already received and opens us up to continue manifesting the life of our dreams.
For this Wellness Wednesday I want to talk about the importance of postive thinking. As we work towards our goals this week, it is easy to begin to doubt ourselves. The first place we find success is within ourselves. Take some time today to meditate, journal, sit with a cup of coffee or tea and allow yourself to feel gratitude for all lessons you are learning. Every challenge and every victory is for us. To help us grow, learn and reach our higher selves.
Yesterday, I gave you a challenge to set an intention of doing 5 things this week that helps your goal or vision for this year come to fruition.
Today, I am adding visualizing accomplishing your goal.
You can create a vision board, do a visualization meditation, start a pinterest board.
Imagine how you feel, take in all the small details. What you hear, what you’re wearing, who you are with. The more detail you include, the stronger the manifestation will be.