this day

She has made a new friend that is like her in so many ways.  We are proud of her choices.  He sings every song as a way to unwind before he falls asleep.  It's as if he is practicing his lessons.  I'm feeling deep gratitude toward my God.  It never ceases to amaze me the ways in which we all connect.  I have faith that there is no such thing as a coincidence.  Trying to remember what really matters.

positivity

I am continually amazed at the energy I get when surrounded by positive people.  It's so uplifting, inspiring and makes me want to be more positive.  Sharing good news, doing a good deed, small kind words, sharing; all these things breed contentment.

Early morning sunrise: Winter 2012
{view from my bedroom}

attention

Give attention, pay attention, attend to, etc.  These thoughts were especially on my mind today.  I was reminded of the need to give it.  To certain young individuals in big and small ways.  I was reminded of the need for a soul to be attended to, or else it acts out...practically in desperation.  Thinking of ways to give attention in a positive and proactive way.  Lingering on my word, "focus".  Trying to zone in on one thing at a time takes practice for me anymore.  I try to multitask, much to my dismay most of the time.  The need to focus on one thing at a time is really necessary for me to truly attend to it.

Father/Daughter discussion about technology

I sat on the periphery and listened in.  There was talk about how technology is changing our brains, how we think, what we think about.  I heard mention of dopamine, delayed gratification and information.  He was sharing a lesson for his Sociology class and she wanted nothing more than to know what it was about.  I heard elated, "YES's" from him as she grasped complex concepts and immediately related them directly to her past 24 hours.  One day with a laptop of her own use and an email account; she instantly knows of what he will speak about in this lesson and the dynamics of it.  She loves to learn.  She teaches us so much.