I have really been indulging in my blog for the last few weeks, but today I have a short and sweet post for you.
Every day I try to nourish myself so that I may grow into a happier person and live a beautiful and blessed life. It is a daily practice because a life well lived, a charmed life, is created one day at a time.
Writing this post has reminded me how simple it is to nourish and nurture yourself every day.
I ask myself these questions:
How have I nourished my body today?
How have I nourished my mind today?
How have I nourished my soul today?
How have I nourished my loved ones today?
How have I nourished my community today?
I have made a list of simple acts that bring a sense of nourishment into our lives in these different areas of being. This is not a checklist, but just a reminder that there are so many ways to nurture, cherish and grow every day. I hope that they will inspire you to think about what you can do to enrich your life on a day to day basis too.
How have I nourished my body today?
Today have I…
Been active
Gone to the gym, for a run, danced, played a sport
Bathed, moisturized (in my decadent new body butter), dressed myself in beautiful clothing.
Felt beautiful today
Challenged my physical capabilities, worked on my body to be faster, stronger, more flexible.
Nourished my body with pure, wholesome foods.
Noticed my breath, felt the miracle of life pulsing through my body
How have I nourished my mind today?
Today have I…
Laughed hard
Learned something new, learned something interesting learned how to do something better
Practiced. (my gift, the great work of my life)
Worked from the center of my dharma
Filled my mind with things that uplift me
Had a meaningful conversation
Understood something new about myself,
Understood and accepted something about someone else
Been interested and interesting
Solved a problem with optimism and kindness
Thought kindly of others, and of myself
Thought about what I am creating in my day, in my relationships, in my life
Appreciated the present moment
Practiced forgiveness daily
How have I nourished my spirit today?
Today have I…
Been in a meditative state / meditated
Practiced Kriya
Practiced Yoga
Smiled at just the thought that I AM ALIVE!
Been present
Lived gentle and strong
Noticed and connected with Grace
Let go of something or someone lovingly
Lived intentionally
Experienced the elements. Spent time in nature.
Enjoyed life
Experienced life more than trying to exert myself into life
How have I nourished my loved ones today?
Today have I…
Expressed my gratitude
Made someone smile
Made someone laugh
Made someones life a little bit easier, even in the smallest way
Listened
Understood
Accepted
Supported
Spoken kindly
Cared for them
Complimented them
Spent time with them
Done something that brings them happiness
Touched them
Hugged them
Kissed them
Given a gift
Learned something from them
Shared a part of myself with them
Connected with a friend from the past
How have I nourished my community today?
Today have I….
Been of service
Said Hello
Learned and used their names
Smiled
Helped someone
Asked for help
Volunteered
Charity work
Fed somebody, cooked for someone, shared a meal
Created something for the community
Improved something
Cleaned something
Eased pain
Shared my gifts
Had a conversation
Spent time with a small child
Spent time with an elderly person
Made a new friend
Introduced people
Organized something
Done something for the benefit of all
Checked in with people
Brought an idea to life
Created a beautiful space to live in, or for others to live in or spend time in
I’m back to studying for my next delightful set of exams as I embark on my journey to residency in the US. And while I enjoyed the time off, it does feel unusually good to be back to something that feels familiar – eye deep in textbooks. Ahhh. Home sweet home.
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I hope that is clearer now!
Thank you for reading, friends.
I wish you all a life well lived. Blessings.
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