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1. Magic moments come from being fully present. You might be feeling the soft breeze on your face, smelling a baby's hair or eating an apple - but whatever you are doing, you're not lost in thoughts of the past or future, but fully alive in the here-and-now. Right now, let your thoughts slow down and drift past without grabbing hold of them, and bring yourself into this unique moment. What can you see, hear, feel or smell right now? How does your body feel? What is happening around you? Can you feel the magic?

2. Next time you are in a crowded place - perhaps a queue, busy shopping street, railway station or cafe ! - spend a few minutes looking around at the faces around you, seeing everyone here as part of you. Gaze at each person, accepting them totally as an aspect of yourself. See Spirit, God, Goddess, Divine, the Universe in each of them. Be aware (beware) of any 'better than' or 'less than' judgments that might pass through your mind, and remind yourself that in judging others, you judge yourself.

3. Start simplifying your life.

If you don't know where to start grab pen and paper, and ask yourself: "What do I need to do to simplify my life?" Listen to your heart and be open to whatever answers will come.

Be open for the possibility of making big changes – such as moving to a smaller home, leaving the city, resigning from your job or going part-time, or throwing out your entire wardrobe.

Or you might feel moved to take small, easy steps at first- such as not listening to the news, shopping less often, or limiting your wardrobe to two or three basic colors, which suit you.

Trust your heart - and take action!

4. Spend time in silence in nature.

Use all your senses.

Smell the air, the earth and the flowers.

Listen to the birds, the insects and the wind.

Observe everything as if it was for the first time in your life.

5. For 24 hours choose to have an attitude of YES.

Anything that comes your way, find the YES to it.

If you like it, say YES. If you don't, say YES. Even if you have a NO, say YES to your NO.

Check your mood and energy at the end of the experiment and if you like it extend the experiment for another 24 hours, another week, another month...

Well my bag didn't make it here with me.  It wasn't delivered until 1:30 am this morning.  My medication was in my bag, so I was without my pain meds for 2 days.  Needless to say, I'm in a lot of pain.  Please pray for me that I can get the pain under control quickly so that I can enjoy my family.

I'm going to fly out tomorrow for Texas.  I will be offline tomorrow and all weekend.

My nephew is getting married and I will be visiting with  my sons and family.

Please send energy for a safe trip.

Love & Blessings!

Lynette

August 6th is Wiggle Your Toes Day and what better way to celebrate than with some inspirational quotes that will have you kicking off your shoes and letting those toes loose? As crazy as it may sound, wiggling your toes can be good for the body and soul. Don't believe me? These 14 inspirational quotes may just change your mind.

1. "The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." ~ Leonardo da Vinci

2. "Think of the magic of that foot, comparatively small, upon which your whole weight rests. It's a miracle, and the dance...is a celebration of that miracle." ~ Martha Washington

3. "Dancing is the poetry of the foot." ~ John Dryden

4. "You will never stub your toe standing still. The faster you go, the more chance there is of stubbing your toe, but the more chance you have of getting somewhere." ~ Charles F. Kettering

5. "My mother told me I was dancing before I was born. She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months." ~ Ginger Rogers

6. "Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes." ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning

7. "Angels cry because they want to experience what you and I feel: the moment. They live in eternity. They don't know what it is like to read a newspaper and get ink on your fingers. They don't know what it is like to take your shoes off and wiggle your toes under the dinner table." ~ Carlos Santana

8. "Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at his feet." ~ Jeremy Bentham

9. "Stretch your feet according to your blanket." ~ Turkish Proverb

10. "The island is a one-stop shop for wilderness and outdoor adventure. You can get your feet dirty by day and be pampered at night." ~ Claire Ellis

11. "What a wonderful beautiful thing, to wiggle your toes." ~ Dalton Trumbo

12. "The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that." ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

13. "Ten fingers, ten toes. She's laughter and teardrops. So small and brand new and amazingly angelic. She's sent to bless you. She's one special baby. The best of life's treasure and will grant and bless you many hours of great pleasure." ~ Author Unknown

14. "I recall fondly, as a kid, ... when my dad would hyperextend my big toe playing the 'This Little Piggy Went to Market' game. I don't recall it hurting, and I'm pretty sure I didn't miss a football game, or a game of 'Kick the Can,' for that matter, because of it." ~ Jeff Fisher

Wiggling your toys may seem like a small, silly and inconsequential task; however, never underestimate the power of a good toe tension release. These inspirational quotes are a wonderful reminder of the big roles our little toes play in our daily lives.