It's been a lovely, quiet Friday evening consisting of early workout and dinner, followed by Moonrise Kingdom. Yes, I finally got around to watching it. 4.5 stars. Oh, and Tucker put himself to bed at 830 pm, I think because my bathrobe was in the bed so he could build himself a cozy nest. Smart boy. Sweet boy. It's hard for me to realize that he moved in 7 years ago this month.
Today I am trusting that I can stay on-task this week to get my lesson plan details finished up for April's course with the students. It's a nice feeling to be at the end of developing new things for the new curriculum.
Today I am grateful for connection and kindness. I've been reminded on a daily basis this week how blessed I am by both of these things in my life, and the lesson has been that connection really does keep me grounded when things get a little off-kilter.
Today I am inspired by this quote from a wise meditation teacher; the quote crossed my radar screen at exactly the perfect time this week: "For some reason, we are prone to think the worst of ourselves. But neither guilt nor shame have ever led to breakthroughs in wisdom or compassion, at least not for me." It's a nice reminder to be gentle with ourselves.
And with that, I have multiple "assistants" telling me that it's bedtime for us.
Now listening: "Back when we were beautiful"- Emmylou Harris and Rodney CrowellLabels: TGIF