Some Bloggers are playing a word game I heard about from Val. Participants ask to play and are each assigned a letter. In my case, the letter is "C" and I was asked to come up with ten words beginning with this letter that are important to me. My list follows and please note that the words are in no particular order of significance.
CATS--I have three, the most geriatric of which is shown in the photo at left. Her name is Angel and she is a handful!
COURTESY--We all know what the world is like without it, and nearly everyone I know wishes there was more of it today.
CLARITY--Clear-headedness and direction may inspire bold action or quiet forethought. Both have been instrumental in my life and I would not be the person I have become without either.
COMPASSION--A quality and state-of-being more of us need to show ourselves and share with others.
CONTEMPLATION--The fruits of this practice are many; nobody will call you rash if you think before speaking, and you may come to understand another's perspective or even your own. You may also discover the path to apology and healing if you hurt someone.
CONNECTION--Humankind thrives on positive connection to each other, our animal friends and nature. Some of us also seek a spirtual connection. In this fast-paced world, we often forget that connection is the root of my next word.
COMMUNITY--This means different things to each of us. For me, it means learning to appreciate friends and colleagues and value the larger world by finding ways to make it better.
CUTTING UP--There is nothing like humor, whether one is hanging out with friends or dealing with life's many curve balls, to remind us that we can enjoy living in the moment. Laughter also offers the important benefit of priming the body's endorphins so that we are calmer and have a sense of well being, even in adverse circumstances.
COMFORT--This concept is almost always associated with material things, favorite foods or perhaps where and how we live our daily lives. For me, it means a day, an hour or a minute I have no pain and can devote my energy to other things. It can also be as simple as playing with my cats, a hug, a friendly voice on the phone or sharing a piece of chocolate.
COMMUNICATION--Whether telling someone how I feel, engaging in a group activity, or listening as someone shares a poem, problem, desire or good news, communication is essential for most of our relationships. None of us would be Bloggers if we didn't have something to say or a desire to hear from and experience the world(s) and words of others!
I wish everyone a fabulous day!
If you wish to play, leave a comment and I will send you a letter. If you do not wish to play, but have something to say, that is welcomed too!
