Gratituesday 8.7.18 - The Dog Days of Summer

Gosh, it's hot. We're in the dog days of summer. And just like the heat caused Atlantans to slow down, I feel like I'm moving through molasses. I get a list of things done, then I want to take a nap! In New York, we move quickly. Heck, I move quickly. But right now my brain is slow and by body isn't far behind.

I looked up the origin of 'the dog days of summer,' and it's not about canines at all. The dog refers to a star. Canis major, the "dog" star, Sirius. But it is known as a period marked by lethargy, inactivity, or laziness, but also fever and catastrophe. Oh, great. As if obstacles weren't enough...now I get catastrophe. That's awesome. I am able to counterbalance the negative with lots of good - and even have some new desires this week! Go me! Care to join me in my weekly lists? I dare you.

GRATITUDES

1. Air conditioned train cars

2. Social time with friends and day drinking opportunities

3. Deepak Chopra and Oprah's current meditation experience, The Art of Attraction

4. The library - or in essence my local library branch

5. A connection that secured a kitty sitter for Maxie

CELEBRATIONS

1. 7 Day of Spanish lessons on Duolingo

2. A clean kitchen sink - wait, WHAT??!!!

3. Getting more comfortable with Squarespace for work with Souper Jenny & The Zadie Project

4. 10 new inquires this week! 5 for each counseling and weddings

5. Better with my daily rituals, making the bed, cleansing & brushing

DESIRES

1. Comfortable black shoes

2. A fully executed contract

3. More/regular students in my yoga classes

4. Time and energy to write a blog post & my book tomorrow

5. Cooler temperatures

Whew, that took WAY too much energy. While I'm still typing let's get a photo in place and post this sucker. And then I crash. Before I do, I ask that you join me below and add your comments, lists and questions. Better yet, here's to a fulfilling week!