The Warm Milk Journal

Act As If

Debra — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:15:54 +0000

Act as if:

You are bigger than your challenges,

You are living the life of your dreams,

and you are excited about all the possibilities…

Act as if:

You enjoy radiant energy and good health,

You slept great,

and feel centered and at peace.

Act as if

Today is going to be the best day of your life…

for you are creating something new each time you focus and

each time you take a blessed breath.

Doubting yourself in a high pressure world?

Debra — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:44:50 +0000

You doubt yourself,

it’s easy to do.

Second guessing can become second nature…

For if things are not as we like, who are we to blame?

Looking in the mirror is all too easy.

Operating in a high pressure world,

Do you ever want to scream?

There is another way…

a better way (I do so believe).

And that is simply to just be.

Judgement and critcism from self (and others if that may be the case) can

be put to rest.

You don’t have to be the best according to any set standards out there…

For you already are the best

just as you are.

Making time and space for silence. Shh…..

Debra — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:08:48 +0000

True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. ~William Penn

Making time and space for silence in our daily lives is essential.

What does silence do for us?

Here are a few benefits of silence:

1. It calms our mind and nervous system

2. It helps us to slow down

3. It helps us to become more aware of our surroundings and what is going on inside of us.

4. It puts us in the NOW.

5. It connects us to our higher power

6. It recharges us

7. If we are stuck, in a rut, or need clarification about something, a bit of silence may be all we need to to have what we need surface when we need it.

8. It centers us. As a result of being emotionally balanced we will make better decisions, feel less stress, and react less emotionally to life’s circumstances.

Yes, silence is essential. How do we make time and space for it in our busy daily lives?

Here are a few ideas:

1. Take walks (without your music). Walk in the morning, during your lunch hour, or in the evening.

2. Limit television in your household

3. Sit outside when you can

4. Have a designated quiet room or space for meditation in your house. Train family members to not disturb you when you are in this space.

5. Take a hot bath. Light a candle.

6. Ear plugs can be a blessing!

7. Close your office/bedroom door

8. Unplug. Turn your cell phone off.

9. Drive with your radio off.

10. Visit a park.

What will you do with this time and space for silence?

1. Sit

2. Be still

3. Stretch

4. Write in your journal

5. nap

6. Walk

7. Take in the fresh air (if outdoors)

8. Feel how blessed you are

9. Pray

10. Listen

11. Smile

12. Meditate

13. Breathe

14. Just BE

In Peace,

Debra

What I love and what I appreciate about the things I love. Tonight’s journal writing session.

Debra — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:46:07 +0000

What we appreciate appreciates.

What we focus on grows.

Why not focus on what we love and how we appreciate what we love?

It’s journal writing time, let’s see…

I love my husband!

(yes, this is really me and John taken on our wedding day last March..already almost a year ago!)

What I appreciate about him is his kindness, friendship, and all the many things he does to take care of the house and our family (including cleaning the cat boxes!)

I love my job!

What I appreciate about my job (I’m a fifth grade school teacher) is: I can help and inspire young people, two days are never the same, I am challenged intellectually and creatively all the time. Yes, I am learning right along with my students: a truly wonderful thing!

I love cats!

What I appreciate about cats is their beauty, softness, companionship, their spirit, everything! I just love cats.

(My sweet cat Mew, of course)

I love Florida!

(A Florida sunset is the best!)

What I appreciate about Florida is that it is my home, it is entrusting me to teach it’s young (by giving me my teaching certificate), the climate, the beach, the palm trees, the fact that it stays green here all year long, and all the friendly people who live here.

This exercise is really fun. I find myself on a roll here. I do not wish to be a bore so I will finish my entry in my private journal and permit you to begin yours!

Have fun!

Debra : )

Eight Principles of Living The Mew Way Life

Debra — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:11:43 +0000

Living The Mew Way, like my cat does, is not that difficult.

We just need to keep a few basic principles in mind:

1. Ask for what we want (make some noise if our food or water bowls are empty, litter boxes are dirty, or if a lap to sleep on is required).

2. Look tenderly at the ones we love.

3. Appreciate fresh air and the natural world.

4. Eat when we are hungry.

5. Sleep when we need to.

6. Don’t stress about much.

7. Be a good companion.

8. Love is the most important thing! Cuddling, petting, kisses….are mandatory throughout the day.

PURR

Put nutmeg in your cup of warm milk for a good night of sleep

Debra — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:53:54 +0000

We are already aware of the calming benefits of drinking a cup of warm milk at bedtime. Now add a dash of nutmeg to your favorite sleepy time drink!

Nutmeg has a compound called myristicin in it that will provide our brains with the relaxing hormone, serotonin.

At Christmas time, it is worth a try to put a bit of nutmeg on our favorite eggnog drink too!

Sleep well!

Debra

Source: Woman’s World February 27, 2012 Page 3

Love is a gift 365 days a year (not just Valentines Day)

Debra — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:27:03 +0000

Valentines Day is over, but every day can be a day centered with love.

If love is our guiding compass…

may we be gentle,

patient,

keep our sense of humor throughout the years,

and never forget

what a gift

Love is.

Goodnight.

Five journal writing prompts to jumpstart your day

Debra — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:18:23 +0000

Good morning!

As you wake up and enjoy your coffee or tea,

I offer five journal writing prompts for you:

1. What do I find refreshing?

2. Where and how do I feel heavy?

3. Where and how do I feel light?

4. What would I like to learn today?

5. How might I teach or help someone else today?

Have a blessed day,

Debra

Simple

Debra — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:40:25 +0000

Simple..

Less doing, more being…

Enjoy.

The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is to learn to let go. ~Steve Maraboli

Eyelids are getting heavy

Debra — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:31:56 +0000

Eyelids are getting heavy,

Bedtime is near.

I Am safe.

I am home.

There is nothing to fear.

Thank you for this day.

It was good and now has passed.

A dreamy world awaits me now

I don’t know how much longer I’ll last.

For eyelids are heavy and

bedtime is near.

I Am safe.

I Am loved.

I Am home.

I have nothing to fear.

Goodnight

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