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Little Things, a morning prayer
Published November 13, 2011 | 
Dear God,
Thank you for the “little things” that make life so wonderful:
An unexpected smile from a stranger,
hugs and encouragement from colleagues, friends, and loved ones..
a kind word here and there…
These little things mean so much. As I focus on them I become more aware and appreciative of all the many blessings, love, and support that I have in my life.
Thank you.
Debra
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Posted in Positive living, Prayers, Spirituality | 
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Leave a commentFall Abundance
Published October 13, 2011 | 
Fall abundance
plentiful blessings…
If I choose to see the bounty all around me
I will see how rich my life is.
Fall abundance
Your harvest offers beauty, nourishment, and joy.
Thank you Dear Season of change, color, cooler temperatures, and abundance!
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An early Fall morning prayer
Published October 8, 2011 | 
Dear God,
Thank you for this new day. It is early Fall here in North Florida. The season is newly changing. Cooler air brings a fresh new energy. Thank you for this time in the year which serves to remind us to pause from all our busy doings and perhaps slow down a bit.
I am thankful for many things. I can see all around me beauty and impermanence. This combination leaves me with the bittersweet feeling of awe, humility, and gratitude.
God, with your help, may I never take this precious gift of life for granted.
May I feel and express thanks more often than I complain.
May I connect, love, and help others today and every day.
Thank you for blessing me with a good night sleep, a fresh mind, and creative energy.
May I put this energy to good use.
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Debra
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Posted in Affirmations, Positive living, Prayers, Spirituality | Fall morning, giving thanks, gratitude, morning prayer | Leave a commentAfternoon Blessings
Published September 15, 2011 |
Simple blessings
bring true abundance
and joy to life.
May we not lose sight of the wondrous gifts of:
1. a child’s smile
2. the green in our own back yards
3. the way light reflects off the surface of our lakes and oceans
4. a nutritious wholesome meal prepared by someone with love.
May we recognize the good that is inherent in all of us.
Amen
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Posted in Positive living, Prayers, Spirituality | blessings, gratitude, simple things | Leave a commentI’m honored to be tweeting with so many terrific tweeters: my unexpected wonderful experience with Twitter
Published July 30, 2011 | 
As I continue on my Warm Milk Journal blogging journey I continue to learn and be amazed by all the wonderful people there are out there.
Twitter, Facebook, and comments on my own Warm Milk Journal site have been a great place to meet like minded friends.
I feel thankful for this experience. If you put yourself out there on the internet and in social media with integrity (that is to say you are genuinely yourself and honest) I know people will pick up on that.
We all have different reasons, interests, or agendas for sharing on the internet but I am finding some commonalities.
Ten things we all have in common (on Twitter and in life):
1. We have the need to be appreciated.
2. We want to help others.
3. We want to be affirmed.
4. We all have ambitions for ourselves and in life, but in the end we all truly cherish the little things.
5. We all value health, family, friendship.
6. Most of us are curious and want to learn new things.
7. People love a good sense of humor.
8. We love animals.
9. We love good food.
10. We appreciate the differences in each other even as we come to realize we have more in common with each other than not.
I remember being a little girl going through the “It’s A Small World” ride at Disneyland in California. I recall the wonder of it all – the idea of there being so many people, so many different cultures, and yet we all can be friends and love one another. This journey of blogging and putting myself out there on the internet has given me that same sense of wonder.
I am truly humbled and grateful for all of you out there. Thank you for taking the time and interest in reading and sharing with others The Warm Milk Journal. Thank you for all the sharing of yourselves that you do on Twitter, Facebook, and comments on The Warm Milk Journal.
I look forward to continuing on this ride with you (let’s just not get stuck on that “It’s A Small World Song” shall we? lol).
In Peace,
Debra
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Life’s a party- We just have to decide to show up!
Published July 15, 2011 | 
Life’a a party, we just have to show up!
Cheers for:
1. Each day we wake up and find ourselves given another 24 hours above the ground!
2. All the wonderful supportive people we have in our lives
3. Our families
4. Our friends
5. Our miraculous bodies
6. Our magnificent minds which keeps things interesting (to say the least!)
7. Our homes
8. Good food
9. Good coffee
10. Good wine
11. Comfortable beds
12. Loving arms to snuggle up with
13. Great music
14. Exciting places to visit
15. All the different cultures of the world
Cheers!!!
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Posted in Happiness, Positive living, Self-empowerment | celebrating life, gratitude, life is a party | Leave a commentMore love equals less anxiety
Published June 24, 2011 | 
What is anxiety?
I have personally experienced anxiety in different forms such as:
1. a general feeling of un-ease
2. Worrying about a particular thing over and over again
3. Feeling shy and almost panicky at the thought of having to do something (such as take an exam, socialize at a party, etc.)
4. Heart racing and feeling like I am going to have a heart attack
5. hyperventillating
6. emotional outbursts
7. Not being able to sleep
8. A spacey, flighty feeling; not being able to concentrate
Although I can't say that I am 100% anxiety-free, I am much better than I was, say five or ten years ago (my anxiety was probably at its worst in my early-mid thirties).
If I can pinpoint a few things that have particularly helped me stay centered and grounded they would be:
1, Surround myself with positive, supportive people (I do not need negative or emotional vampires in my life).
2. Writing in my journal.
3. Practicing yoga and meditation
4. Praying
5. And most of all, consciously keeping love as my guiding compass. If we stay tuned into the frequency of love, fear and anxiety have less of a chance of getting to us.
How to keep love first and foremost?
1. See the good in situations whenever possible
2. See everybody as a loving person
3. Focus on the love that is in my own heart
4. Think of what I love, who I love, all of the wonderful qualities about my loved ones...
5. List all of the things I am thankful for.
So, the equation for the day is this: more love = less anxiety, more peace
Have a blessed day,
Debra
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Posted in anxiety, Happiness, insomnia, Love, Self-empowerment, Spirituality | anxiety, gratitude, journal writing, love, meditation, panic attacks, peace of mind, worry, Yoga | Leave a commentSavoring little things today
Published June 21, 2011 | 
Savoring little things today such as:
1. a comfortable bed
2. a loving partner to cuddle up with
3. that first cup of coffee
4. a good night sleep
Feeling refreshed and loved and thankful I feel I can do anything I set my heart out to do today…
What will you savor today?
Have a blessed day, everyone
Debra
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What and who do you love? A journal writing exercise.
Published June 13, 2011 |
What we focus on grows. What we appreciate appreciates. One of my favorite journal writing exercises is just simply writing down what I love.
Simple. I feel good thinking about all of the good in my life and really how blessed I am.
I encourage you all when you have a few minutes with your journals to write down a list of what you love: your grand passions, your simple little (guilty)pleasures, anything that gives you pleasure, moves your heart inspires you etc.
I will start my entry to get us started:
What I love:
1. My husband
2. My kids
3. My cats
4. A good glass of wine
5. a good cup of coffee
6. Time catching up with a dear friend from my past (you know- the kind of person who you can let years pass and then just pick right up where you left off).
7. Cooking a fabulous dinner and YOU KNOW it’s going to be good… ( I can smell my herbed chicken baking in the oven as I write this).
8. My little garden
9 A good movie
10. Stretching and doing yoga anytime!
I could go on and on (and yes, this is SO MUCH FUN!) but I want you to begin your reflection…
What do you love?
To a blessed and peaceful evening,
Debra
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Morning Freshness: A brief morning verse to start the day
Published June 7, 2011 | 
Morning freshness
morning light
Thank you for arriving just on time.
I am ready to gently face the day
with energy and open spirit.
I am confident and willing
to bend when necessary.
As I stretch my body and meditate
I feel thankful for all that is here
in my world.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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