Why Live–Now?
Because...
“Now is the first moment to live!”
– Karen Robert
The idea of what I believe is simple – it is about the philosophy of living now. Living in the
moment. Appreciating the joyous moments that happen in each day. It is about realizing your
true potential by appreciating what you are capable of having when you truly believe in
your own abilities. A lot of people lack self esteem, and thus fear the possibilities of
making a difference in their own lives.
Living in the moment doesn't mean that you shouldn't plan for your life – but so much of
what is being planned can be part of the journey to the eventual destination (realization
of one's goals) – not just planning for the destination – enjoying the journey along the
way. You never know when you might run into something along the journey that makes you
reassess where you truly want to be – thus giving yourself a chance to do a course
correction and try a different path. Either way – it is an appreciation of what you are
gaining by living in the moment.
Someone once said that many people are so concerned with adding days to their life that
they forget to add life to their days. Thus, now is truly the first moment to live!
Thought For The Day
“In my house I have put together a collection of small and large toys I can't live without. The child who doesn't play is not a child, but the man who doesn't play has lost forever the child who lived in him and he will certainly miss him. I have also built my house like a toyhouse and I play in it from morning till night.”
– Pablo Neruda
Inspirational and Fun Rocks
Did you find one of my Inspirational or Fun Rocks?
Either take it home and enjoy it, leave it where it is for someone else to find, or place
it somewhere else to be found again.
Please feel free to leave me a message
here
Morro Bay Book Discussion Group
– Free Program @ the Morro Bay Library 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – Noon
After 12 years as the Group Facilitator I am happy to pass the baton to an amazing group of leaders.
Go to the SLO Library Calendar to find
out what the group is reading and discussing each time. The Group Facilitator for each date will also
be included in the information.
Go
here
for a complete list of the books we have read and discussed between April 26, 2006 and May 16, 2018.
Little Free Sidewalk Neighborhood Library and Shed
I am excited to be a part of the
Little Free Library
family in which available for you are books that should appeal to all the readers
(and soon to be readers) – fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, childrens and teens!
This Library belongs to everyone!
Anyone may use it – neighbors, friends, and passersby.
The books are always FREE.
You can: take and read, share with others, return, or leave your own books as donations for others to read!
I also provide Group Facilitator books that I have used for our
Morro Bay Book Discussion Group
at the Morro Bay Library.
(Please Note: These books will have writing inside for the various notes/questions I create
as the Group Facilitator.)
While you are on your walk with your dog(s) there is a place to hook up their leash,
give them a treat … and peruse the selection which is refreshed almost daily.
This is our way to build community through the sharing of books!
Contact me
for location.
Begin by Celebrating You - Simple Exercise - Writing an “I Am” Poem
Directions for Writing an “I Am” Poem
PURPOSE: To learn what's important to you.
DIRECTIONS: You, too, can write an “I Am” Poem. How? Begin by
describing two things about yourself. Special things that others might
not know about you. Avoid the obvious and the ordinary, such as “I am a 60
year old man with brown hair and hazel eyes.” Think of things about
yourself that are distinctive.
“I am a woman who bruises easily and believes in astrology – when the
stars are right.” That's better because it give a sense of the
speaker and how she is unique. Don't be afraid to be different.
Once you have the opening line you are ready to take off. Here is a
line-by-line guide you can follow. It may seem strange at first to
write a poem this way, but give it a try. You may surprise
yourself.
I Am
I am (two characteristics about yourself)
I wonder (something you are actually curious about)
I hear (an imaginary sound)
I see (an imaginary sight)
I want (an actual desire)
I am (the first line repeated)
I pretend (something that you actually pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about something)
I touch (an imaginary touch)
I worry (something you actually worry about)
I cry (something that makes you sad)
I am (the first line repeated)
I understand (something you know is true)
I say (something you believe in)
I dream (something you actually dream about)
I try (something you make an effort toward)
I hope (something you actually hope for)
I am (the first line repeated)
Read your poem. What do you think? What have you learned about yourself through this process? Appreciate you. Enjoy the moment.
Living Now is an appreciation of the present moment. It is an opportunity to recognize one's true potential.
– Karen Robert
No matter what, it all begins with YOU.
