ten thoughts on whole living

-learn to receive what others have to offer, and you'll enable someone else to give
-becoming aware of your habits is key to an intentional life
-your stuff reflects you.  as your needs evolve, find new homes for your old things
-true release comes from sustained relaxation
-worry narrows; gratitude expands.  find ways to celebrate all that you have
-redefine your idea of clean; focus on removing dirt, not adding chemicals
-there's more than one path to long-term health
-pay close attention to pain; your body makes its needs very clear
-savor your alone time.  its restorative power can help you thrive in unexpected ways
-vital change cant be forced.  it begins with embracing where you are right now

the september issue of body + soul has an article about gratitude and its effects on the giver and receiver and just having gratitude.  one of its recommendations is to have a gratitude post-it wall.  every time you are thankful or have gratitude about something you are to write it down on a post-it and place it in a place where you'll see it often.  for me that would be right above my computer at work.  by the end of day monday, i hope to have atleast one post-it up!