Let's Give It A Try

 Good morning! Who knew that this is going to be my starter post for new normal. 

My November Reading List

Re-reading Max Lucado's Every Day Deserves a Chance. Light reading with lots of encouragement. I picked up this from my shelf intuitively to get through the rough days ahead.

Five True Things was a gift from wonderful folks at Shambala for participating in their  online book launch a few weeks back. Richo's insights as a psychotherapist can be liberating for finding the benefits of mindfulness in getting through our daily life. 

I intend to post a longer review of these books at the end of the month. If any of the pages moves me, you will be seeing me referring to them in my daily posts. 

Looking Up

This I must do
To lift my eyes and look up to You
All I have is my faith in You

Mersalaayitten

Here's to more richer and successful life - the 'untranslatable' emotions you never knew you had. 

Brumous Sunday

Shades of Gray

Beautiful shades of gray skies today. Thanks to Mother Nature. I was walking around my garden and took this shot from my backyard. I celebrated this beauty with a cup of tea and tons of gratitude.

Reboot

Gobi Manickam

Writing the next chapter in my life. I do not know how, but somehow I got rid of the "writer's block" that plagued me all these years.Yes, I finally found the courage to reboot this blog and keep you updated with my adventures and misadventures. This is so liberating! Perhaps, I really did kiss the demon!

Now, remember folks, nothing good ever happens after 2AM – except the most epic experiences of your life.

Same Look, New Story

It seems very appropriate that I share something interesting I received in my inbox from the kind folks of The Ford Institute. Of the dozen new year's resolutions I came across lately, this one is very inspiring!

The Vow
My life is worth a billion blessings to all those I meet on my journey. I am the heaven and all that exists in the sky above. I am the vastness of my greatest thought and the infinite power that sources and sustains the entire universe. On this day, I will remember who I am, what I am here for and why I chose the experiences that have come into my path this past year. Today, I promise to leave the smallness of my darkest thoughts and melt with open arms into the never-ending, all-powerful love of my highest self. Today, I surrender into the open arms of 2014, allowing each day of the upcoming year to surprise, comfort and nourish my soul's deepest desires. I vow to return to the spark of the divine and use my power to light up the world. This year, I will give to others what I want back for myself. If I want love, I will find ways to love each and every person I come across. If I want peace, I will think peaceful thoughts, say peaceful words and pray for peace for all those who are living in chaos, including myself. If I want success, I will work diligently to help those around me succeed. I will stay focused, do my absolute best and seek excellence in everything I do. If I want respect, I will begin by respecting life and all that comes with it. I will respect those around me and those who work hard to make this planet a better place. I will respect the earth, my body, my past and the gifts that I hold and I will surrender judgment for reverence. In 2014, I trust that what I give to the world will be given back to me.

- Debbie Ford