Wordful Wednesday - When Answers Come ...

Make Time for Small Reflections
... pay attention ;--)

I never cease to be amazed when 'answers' (or perhaps suggestions) arrive in front of me just when needed. After publishing yesterday's post including 10 Things I Want to Do in 2009 in which I indicated my intention to be playful and find enjoyable ways to simplify & declutter my life, I left home and didn't return until late afternoon ... so I didn't check email until this morning. This is yesterday's Daily Om message. The title caught my eye (for obvious reasons) so I took time to read it ... and was giggling with recognition by the end. Perhaps it will 'resonate' with others in similar ways ... or not.

"January 6, 2009 What's Fun Got To Do With It Finding Joy in Meaningless Tasks Spending an afternoon working on the car, gardening, or even cleaning the house can be fun when we have an interest in the project. Yet, we can also find joy in the chores and tasks we don't especially like. All we need is a change of attitude, a different approach, a little music, or some help from friends, and the tasks or responsibilities that we perceive as tedious can become a source of pleasure. Most of us tend to put off what it is that we don’t want to do. Yet, one of the best approaches to an unpleasant task or dull chore is to dive right in and be fully mindful of what it is that you are doing. You may not perceive washing the kitchen floor as enjoyable, but it can be if you view it as a loving act for both yourself and your family. Lose yourself in paying your bills, and thank the universe that you are able to receive the service you are writing that check for. Mending can become a treasure hunt to find the right button and matching thread. And, each morning, see how neatly you can make your bed and take pride in your results. Playing your favorite music, dancing while you work, or creating a mental list of everything you are grateful for are just a few ways to turn an unexciting activity into a fun event. Ask a friend to help you clean out the basement or paint a room; provide some yummy snacks as an incentive. Look for joy in doing your mundane activities, and they’ll become a source of enjoyment rather than a tolerable duty."

I'm grateful ... truly! I need this kind of 'reinforcement' and validation (or feedback) from the Universe. Perhaps we all do. My heart (and gut) knows these things even when my head forgets for a time ... and when I slow down long enough to 'listen' to my heart (& intuition) ... life just 'works' better for all concerned.

This morning I plan to do as much as I can before I leave around 11am to get my hair permed, and I intend to have fun while I do ... because that's my choice always! How about you?

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Thought for Today
"Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same."
Francesca Reigler