cultivating compassion

"When you begin to touch your heart or let your heart be touched, you begin to discover that it's bottomless, that it doesn't have any resolution, that this heart is huge, vast, and limitless. You begin to discover how much warmth and gentleness is there, as well as how much space."

-- Pema Chodron

resurfacing...

Hello my friends! I have taken the last couple of weeks off from the blog... giving myself over to the demands of "reality" in addition to "virtual reality" but, since I really enjoy both, I'm back at it.

Wow, what a busy time these last couple of months have been. I still am surprised by how time seems to expand and contract, and how sometimes, there just don't seem to be enough hours in a day to do all the things I long to do.

Which is not to say I haven't been accomplishing incredible amounts of good stuff!

And no matter how many things still are left to do in a day, a week, a month, or even the course of a life, all of it for me has been falling into one category: gratitude.

I am so thankful for the amazing coaches in my life. For the chances I have has these past few months to learn and grow in ways I never imagined. And for the courage to try new things, to explore new paths, and along the way, find the most wonderful folks supporting me, clapping for me, holding my hands.

As 2007 winds to a close, I want to say thanks to all of you for a great year, and wish everyone an abundant and peaceful 2008.

3x24: i'm grateful for...

1. SNOW. Seriously. Wow. So beautiful here today, and now... skiing?
2. Appreciation -- To be appreciated and acknowledged for being who you are, and having someon actually take one second to tell you. It helped me remember: often, we are trying to do something, to be something, wonderful, and a kind world can be all we need to support us in staying on the right track.
3. Great leadership -- I listened to a truly great leader tell the story of his journey today; to be able to articulate so clearly the things you stand for, and to inspire others to stand with you, is truly a blessing.

3x24: i'm grateful for...

1. Multi-plug outdoor electrical outlets
2. Practicing holding people in the green
3. My guy... truly my hero

sharing the love...

3x24: i'm grateful for...

1) My MLE colleagues -- being part of a team that supports you 100% is the most amazing, empowering feeling
2) Meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes and gravy-- mmm, mmm... delicious!
3) Snow -- I love how clean the air is when it snows in Reno; you can practically taste the freshness

3x24: i'm grateful for...

1. The power of YES
2. The artist who put a new jump loop on my adorable butterfly anklet
3. Working at a company that invests in my personal development

3x24: what three things are you most grateful for today?

Three things I'm grateful for today:
1) my sprint card - for working awesomely today
2) my kitty sitter - for taking care of the mollster while I'm galavanting around
3) the long weekend - it sure was nice to relax in the sun for four days