What Recurrent Task Has Turned Into “Ritual”?

I start this task that’s habitual,
Simple, and even instinctual.
I note with surprise,
That here in disguise,
Is something that is now a Ritual.

Wrapped In Love

My birthday had much celebration.
Connections of all variation.
They fill up my heart,
And give me the start,
For my year of great jubilation!

What Has Filled Your “Sense of Purpose” This Week?

For me, that question feels hard to answer.
Is that true for you as well?
This week I’ve watched & listened to
Daily interviews about “Radically Reframing Aging.”

Where Have You Gotten HELP Recently?

at covers your need.
When really your deed
Is getting some help with your brave ask.

Where Are You Seeing Hope-Filled “Movement”?

Melt-water is running and I’m thrilled!
I’m naming this movement as “hope-filled”.
Winter end in sight,
With more hours of light.
But cold yet to come is still strong-willed.

​Where is Your Color-Zest Coming From These Days?

When missing some color that brings zest,
Figure out some splash for a home test.
​Dazzling your eyes.
A color surprise ,
Color-filled recovery of your “best”.

Where Are You Persistent?​

​This task is too big; it has laid bare,
​Resistance and doubt,– do I now dare
​To see the job through?
​Stretch what I can ​do?
Remember, “Keep at it. You’ll get there”.

What Was the Highlight of Your Weekend?

I went to the Zoom-time assuming
No personal tie, since we’re Zooming.
Yet to my surprise,
There’s warmth in folk’s eyes.
Participants look like they’re blooming.

What “Carrot” Are You Dangling For Yourself?

To train for this ride is a “carrot,”
It gives indoor cycling great merit.
I’ll regain my strength,
And pedal the length
Of trails on this trip; I will swear it!

​How Are You Preparing for Your Next “Big Thing”?

So rather than being judgmental,
What if instead, you could be gentle?
I think we will find,
That when we are kind,
Our progress is still incremental!!

Are You Dragging in Spite of Your Intentions?

If rather than moving, you’re stalling,
If couch-time is what you hear calling,
Think what you can find,
To spark up your mind.
An outcome, completely enthralling.

What Is Your “Prism” Phrase for 2022?

​My “intention phrase; my “prism phrase” for 2022 is

TO NOTICE and APPRECIATE.

So much swirls through my day,
Quickly and sometimes fleeting.