When I first learned how to meditate, I was told to do it with my eyes open. The danger of falling asleep or daydreaming was too great if you closed your eyes, they said. And they were right. But an "eyes open" practice has its own pitfalls-- namely, the stuff on the floor. When you … Continue reading On The Floor
Author: Kath Thompson
Writer, yoga teacher, lover of sunny days, long walks, good coffee, and stimulating conversations.
The Difference between Fun and Pleasure
Today's Photo-A-Day theme is: FUN. And so far this has been the hardest theme, philosophically, for me to wrap my brain around. I have been trying to figure out the difference between things that are "fun" and things that are just "enjoyable" or "pleasurable." Laying around all afternoon reading and making notes in the margins … Continue reading The Difference between Fun and Pleasure
The Best Part of My Day
I actually put my Ipad in my bag this morning on my way to yoga thinking that I needed to keep it with me today to capture "the best part of my day" which is the Photo-A-Day theme for this glorious Tuesday. Am I high? Seriously? Sometimes I crack myself up. Really?? I really didn't already … Continue reading The Best Part of My Day
Busy
There's been this article circulating around on Twitter and Facebook the last few days called "The "Busy" Trap." Terrific piece. The author says that everyone is busy, even kids. But "busy" isn't something that happens to us, "busy" is a choice. And what is even more pernicious, this "busy-ness" business is a dodge. "Busy" is … Continue reading Busy
July 1st
How predictable am I? First day of a new month, filled with all kinds of resolves to do all manner of extraordinary things, but hey, YOU. NEVER. KNOW. I totally bonked on the Photo-a-day thing last month, so let's give this another go. Today's theme: Self-Portrait. Kill me now. Oh, how I hate taking pics … Continue reading July 1st
Staring out the Window
This is the view from the windowseat, where I am lying now, sipping wine, staring through the window, thinking that I probably should Windex the dog's nose prints from the window before I take this picture, but I'm too lazy. If you follow me on Pinterest you know that I love windowseats. This one, the … Continue reading Staring out the Window
Drinks and 6 o’clock
I missed yesterday's posting of the photo of the day, the theme of which was "Drink." It was an early morning. We had to be up in Ithaca for G's surgery by 9 AM. I got up and had coffee. She got up and swallowed one pill with half a dixie cup of water. The … Continue reading Drinks and 6 o’clock
Hat Hair
I will wear a hat if it's below 40, or windy, or snowing I will pull my hood up if it's raining, rather than carry an umbrella. I have never found a baseball cap that fit my head . Visors should only be worn by poker players. But birthday hats? Yeah, birthday hats rock. Everyone … Continue reading Hat Hair
Poor Me…More Wine
This sign hangs in my dining room (right under the one that says: "Live well, Love much, Laugh often") I bought it for more for the word play on the homonym than because I resonated with the sentiment. I love wine, and have grown to love it more and more over the years as I've … Continue reading Poor Me…More Wine
Ironing
When I was a kid there was no permanent press. You had to iron every thing. I used to cheat though, and just iron the sleeves and the collar of the blouse that went under the jumper I wore to Catholic school. Since only the sleeves and the collar showed, what was the point of … Continue reading Ironing
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