Living A Wholly Life

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Day 365 of 2022-Last Day of 2022

 Happy New Years Eve! Yesterday is gone and there is only today which is the last day of 2022. Give yourself a pat on the back and a hug. You made it through 365 days of another year. Day to day living can be hard sometimes but you did it. Cheers to you and well done on getting through everything that you did for the year. 

Today is the day to live, to believe and do but mostly to love. Love everyone, especially yourself. 

Have a great new years eve and enjoy the day!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Friday, December 30, 2022

Day 364 of 2022-2 Days left

 What are you thinking about these last 2 days? What types of feelings are coming up for you? Notice everything that comes up and just sit with it or write it down.

I hope you get to leave 2022 on a good end note and if this has been a hard year, I can relate. Now is your opportunity to leave it all and find a new beginning in 2023. 

This year has been great on many levels and its now time to move forward. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Day 363 of 2022- 3 Days left

 The year is winding now and if you haven't already take time to reflect and look ahead. If you have a tumultuous year remember what you kept telling yourself to help you move forward and then use that to carry forward into the new year.

Take a photograph of this year and make the mental memory book of all the times where you were loved, supported, all the hard times, all the laughter's, joys and heartaches and then use all of lessons learned, smiles and  take that into next year.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Day 362 of 2022-4 Days left

 Yes, just 4 days. Lets make this last few days the sweetest of 2022. Time to say goodbye to all the things that you need to. What does that look like for you?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Day 361 of 2022- 5 Days left

 Ah the last 5 days. What promises can you keep to yourself for the new year? Start to vision what the year would be like and how you would like it to end next year. This time will come next year as well so prepare yourself now. 

As Confucius said "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones".

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Monday, December 26, 2022

Day 360 of 2022- 6 Days left

 With just a few days left in the year, I hope that you are enjoying every single bit of it. Love every moment that you are in. I know that even in the hardest of times, we can all find solace in something or someone. For me, its always being with my kids. For you it maybe something else. 

Find that place and enjoy every moment left in this year. Make it count.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Day 359 of 2022-7 Days left- Merry Christmas

 And so, I’m offering this simple phrase / To kids from one to 92 / Although it’s been said many times, many ways / Merry Christmas to you- “The Christmas Song”

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Day 358 of 2022- 8 days left-Happy Christmas Eve

 Christmas Eve will find me / Where the lovelight gleams / I’ll be home for Christmas / If only in my dreams- “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”

A time to be with family and loved ones, a time to pray, eat and just be grateful. Smile and hug everyone.

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas Eve

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Friday, December 23, 2022

Day 357 of 2022-9 days left

 As you think about lessons learned for this year, take the time to also think about how you can apply these lessons. Growth comes from not just knowing but also applying the knowledge that you learned. 

It can be something that you just think about for now in the back of your mind. Its good to reflect and take what you need into next year, leave the rest behind. Only you get to decide what that looks like.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Day 356 of 2022-10 days left

 In my last post, I wrote about reflecting on the lessons learned and to just write them down. A lot of times we learn the hard way and the lessons learned can come from not easy experiences. 

It is easy  and feels safe to not want to revisit the experience, however, in order to learn its better to have an understanding of the experience. 

The lesson can be easy and not always hard. For me, this year was all about changing my job and I remember how impatient I was and the feeling of desperation that I was just applying for roles that I was not even interested in. The lesson for me was to remember that the key was to be patient and to know that this is about my career and I needed to apply for jobs that was more in line with what I wanted to do. Another words, I should not just settle just for anything. 

Things did work out and I got a job that I wanted so I do feel better about that. But that was the lesson. There are so many big and small things that happen throughout the year and all the big and small lessons count. That is what makes us grow. 

Reflect and revisit the easy or hard experiences for today and see what you did learn from them. Writing them down definitely helps so take the time. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Day 355 of 2022- 11 days left

 With just 10 days left in the year, how do you plan to spend the remaining days? The count down has officially begun. 

Now is a good time to look back at the year and think about all the lessons learned. Write it down as you think about them. The end of the year is a good time rest and reflect and you can do both. For today, just think about them and make a note. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Day 354 of 2022- Savor the moment

 As the holidays approach filling the air with excitement and joy, remember to truly savor each moment. Sometimes dealing with family is not easy but even then, savor the moments and fill your heart. 

This time will not come again and time really does go by fast so do savor every moment, every food your eat, every hug, every quiet time, every act of kindness, just everything. 

My mantra for the holidays is savor the moment. What is yours? Take time to reflect. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita


Monday, December 19, 2022

Day 353 of 2022-Not any road

 "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there."-George Harrison

A great quote to keep in mind as you think about next year.

As you think about the next year coming up, think about where you are going. You certainly don't want any road or anyone or circumstance to determine that for you. You want to have a sense of direction. Its not to say that everything needs to be planned out now or figured out, its taking an eagle eye on things and then creating a map for 2023.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Day 352 of 2022-A quote from Princess Diana

 “Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” – Princess Diana

Caring for yourself is the most important thing you can do especially if you are going through an extremely difficult time during the holidays. Start with you first if you can but if not, care for others and in the process you will be caring for yourself. 

Small care of acts go far so start small.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Day 351 of 2022-Your space

 “Is there a place you can go to break away for a little while? If you haven’t yet built your tree house, it’s never too late to start.” – Gina Greenlee

I love the idea about having my own tree house. It can literally be a tree house or a corner anywhere where you make it your own space. If you need to get away, find your corner. Start now and know that special space is just yours to retreat to, where feelings can be felt and words can be written.

If you don't have a space, close your eyes and just imagine what creating that space would look like.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Friday, December 16, 2022

Day 350 of 2022-A great quote

 “Sometimes it’s important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it’s essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow.” – Douglas Pagels

The quote says it all. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Day 349 of 2022-Last mid month review of 2022

  What does the last 2 weeks of the month look like? Reflect on it and write down an goals that you would like to complete. It really does not matter what else goes on as long as you can focus on being grateful and breathing. Maybe that's what the last 2 weeks look like. 

Take it easy

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Day 348 of 2022-Keep reminding yourself this

 “Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”– Oprah Winfrey

I have to write this quote down and keep it where ever I go. This is the only moment that we have. 

The most important word we have is breathe. Focus on that today.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Day 347 of 2022-Think about this

 “In this game, everyone needs a break to refuel, recharge, and jump back in full throttle.” – Helen Edwards.

Now is the time to think about just taking a break to refuel and recharge. You can think about jumping back into full throttle next year.

What does refueling and recharging look like for you? Write and reflect about it and then do it. Maybe its taking extra days off or completely unplugging. Its the small steps you take to take care of yourself.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita


Monday, December 12, 2022

Day 346 of 2022- Tough Week

Life is so fragile. Here I was writing about making the most of the holidays and enjoying the season but now after some much sad news it is not possible to enjoy the holidays.

There is always a period of ups and downs so when you are really down and it seems impossible that you will get through the period, you just take it one minute at a time and do your best. While I am unable to enjoy the season, I do know that I will get through this period. Life is fragile, life does move on and time does pass so know that the pain will ease. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Day 345 of 2022-Enjoy your Sunday

 “The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” –Anonymous

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Day 344 of 2022-Remember to be kind

  “Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.” – Kahlil Gibran

Remember to always be kind and patient with others especially this holiday season and the end of the year where we meet a lot with family and other loved ones. 

The quote above is a great reminder that kindness is like snow and it really does beautify. Be kind as much as you can and if you keep that as a mantra for the rest of the this month and into the next years of your life.

Just a few more weekends before the year ends so enjoy every moment of it.  Be grateful, kind and always smile. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita


Friday, December 9, 2022

Day 343 of 2022- Friday Quote

 "Leave a little sparkle wherever you go."- Unknown

I came across this quote today and thought it was perfect. Your sparkle can be a smile, a hello or a small act of kindness. As you end the week and into the weekend and for the rest of this month, keep sprinkling sparkles wherever you are.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Day 342 of 2022-Thursday Holiday Inspirational Quote

 "Every man who possibly can should force himself to a holiday of a full month in a year, whether he feels like taking it or not."- William James

While most of us can't take a full month of, lets try to take as much time off as we can before we start the new year. Plan ahead and see what you can do.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita


Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Day 341 of 2022- Put on your DND

 This holiday season learn to put yourself on DND. That means turn off your phone, other devices and really take your time to be with your loved ones, friends to just by yourself.

Putting on a DND is so hard for a lot of us who are used to working and going from one thing to another. Start next year off right by taking the time for you. Put on that DND and enjoy the season.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Day 340 of 2022-Holiday Quote

 I intend to quote a lot about the holidays as we end the year. Here is a great one to start your Tuesday.

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights-Maya Angelou

It is so true. I guess we really need to pay attention...

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Monday, December 5, 2022

Day 339 of 2022-Spread your smile

 As we are into the final month and the end of the year celebrations, make a difference by starting small. How about just starting the week with smiling at yourself in the mirror first and then smiling at everyone else that you meet. 

Smile and never stop smiling at yourself or others. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Day 338 of 2022-Are you tired

 As you start the week, think about the energy that you are starting the week with. A lot of us are probably shopping and getting ready for the holidays coming up and feeling tired. I know that I am tried. 

Th energy that you start the week with does impact the rest of the week, however, you can change that. I know that if I am tired a goods night rest does help to restore my energy. Other things that also help is exercise (even walking), taking care of yourself by taking a few moments to yourself, deep breathing, good nutritious food or just sitting in your couch and relaxing for the rest of the evening.

So make it a point to do whatever you need to do to help with your energy levels.  This will help with the energy that you start the week with. Start creating your own Sunday care habits and see where that takes you for the remainder of the year, it may help to build these habits into the hew year. 

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Day 337 of 2022-Use this time

 Really use this time to journey within. December is a great time to reflect and think about how the year went for you and also to think about next year which is coming up really soon.

Use the remaining weekends to go within and find what you want. Write all your personal thoughts down, your wants and needs, your deepest desires. Really use this month to note all the feelings. I would say use December to dump all feelings into paper. Then take the time to read through it. 

You never know what comes up for you and how it can help you plan for the year ahead. Don't waste this precious opportunity. 

Have a great weekend.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Friday, December 2, 2022

Day 336 of 2022- Friday Motivation

 "If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete."-Jack Kornfield

The above quote is so true! Compassion always starts with yourself and only then can you extend it to others. Always give self compassion to yourself no matter what. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Day 335 of 2022- Happy December!

 Ah at last we are in the last month of 2022! Just 30 days left to the year. If you are looking to start something for the new year, start now. It does take over 30 days sometimes to build that new habit so why wait. 

A lot of times we think we need wait till the start of the new year, but if you are goal setting, or building a new habit or just wanting to try something new, why wait. You are here now, so start today. 

What are some of the goals that you would like to start on now. Plan and go for it. No day like the present. 

Have a great evening!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita