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Inspiration: Happy Friday!
Today is the 109th day of 2024.
We have $109,000.00 today.
10% savings = $10,900.00
40% taxes = $44,000.00: This week I am expressing gratitude for these tax dollars being spent to support the Shoshone National Forest. It is in the state of Wyoming. This National Forest was established in 1891. You will find among other wonders the highest point in Wyoming called Gannett Peak, five wilderness areas and three mountain ranges to explore. Learn more here.
How will you be spending the remaining $55,000.00 today?
HERE IS MY PLAN: Grounded Conversations
“When enough people come together, then change will come, and we can achieve almost anything. So instead of looking for hope—start creating it!” – Greta Thunberg
How are you showing up in the world?
If you know me at all, you know I love the library. It delights me to find interesting collections of books and resources carefully selected by the local librarians each month. The April displays are focused on Earth, Stress Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Arab American Heritage, and Autism Acceptance. Each of these topics invites people to learn and have grounded conversations with others. This week I overheard an exchange in the library between a grandparent and his grandson. The youngster was worried that polar bears might be extinct before he is old enough to travel to Alaska to see them in the wild. His grandfather suggested that they learn as much as they can about polar bears and then together, they might create a solution. This suggestion seemed to reassure the boy that they could help polar bears. Speaking of grounding, do you remember the last time your feet were naked and connected to Earth? Maybe you were barefoot in the grass or walking in the sand on a beach or squishing your toes in a mud puddle. How often do you slow down and connect with nature? The Modern Environmental Movement was launched 54 years ago on April 22 and is known as Earth Day. We celebrate our planet, focus on environmental education, and advocate actions for our planet’s well-being. Repurpose, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Upcycle. Everyone can do something to make a difference. What if our choices are the key to contributing to the well-being of Earth? What if it is up to us? What can you choose today? Respond with love. I am initiating grounding conversations with others and consciously creating more hope for Earth. How are you showing up in the world?
$100.00: for self-care. I am buying garden tools to play in the dirt. And I love that!
$0: Priceless: National Parks Week
Go to a National Park or National Forest in person on Earth Day for free! The entrance fees will be waived on April 22, 2024, to kick off the nine-day park celebration and to encourage people to come out to play. What National Park or National Forest is closest to where you live? Learn more here.
Connect with Earth. Respond with love. Repeat. What would it take?
$53,900.00: I am purchasing America the Beautiful Annual Passes for friends and family to enjoy adventures in National Parks and National Forests all year long. That’s right, you are a lucky person! There are millions of public land acres that are available for us to explore. Wonder what you will find on your next adventure? Learn more here.
Connect to Earth with purpose and you will show up in life as a better human.
What are you contributing to live in a better world in 2024?
$1000.00: for a date with my husband. This week’s date includes a hike in the Bitterroot National Forest. Walking the Earth with the one I love. How loved can you stand it?
FLOW FIVE FRIDAY: Current “real” life expressions of gratitude, love, and contribution to wellbeing.
$5.00: This week’s five-dollar bill is inside the library book called The Last Polar Bear. by Hannah Gold. Libraries are full of wonder that spark imaginations to create solutions. I am choosing to be the energy of what works in life.
Five Increments of Time: This week I helped a friend generate questions to be ready for an important meeting. Being there. How are you “Flowing Five” this week?
Well-Being: Something that I am doing or not doing for self-care in real time.
Spring is beginning to emerge from winter’s slumber. I have been enjoying all the newborn calves scattered in heaps in the hay fields. I am also laughing at the antics of leaping baby lambs playing a game with each other while their moms try to eat breakfast. Watching baby animals expands my heart with joy. What are you doing or not doing for self-care?
Planet Awareness: Contributing to the health of Earth.
Have a conversation this week about something sustainable you did that makes you happy. I support the Buy Nothing Neighborhood Projects where items are offered free of charge. You can give away items or ask the members for anything you want. Learn more here.
What are you doing for the health of our planet?
Hold Space or Contribute to a Friends Life Intention:
This week I am supporting my friend Karaleigh who is creative. She writes custom songs and performs music; she designs couture clothing for both stage and life events, develops, and publishes several weekly podcast programs and lovingly parents three special needs children. One of Karaleigh’s Living Intentions is to inspire other moms to share their voices and storytelling with podcasting. You can help support Karaleigh’s living intention by telling your stories to someone, listening to one of her podcast programs: Seeking Sunshine or Podcast Like a Mother. When we allow ourselves to create, we begin to see solutions that are hiding in plain sight.
Choose joy. Be kind. Love others and strive to be a better human. What would it take?
Connection Project 360 Podcast Episode this week:
You Are Invited to Play!
Grounded Conversations
What if everything you ask for is possible?
What actions would you take?
I am connecting with nature and my husband as we walk under the forest trees. Happy Earth Day to one and all!
How are you showing up in the world?
How are you spending the remaining $55,000.00 today?
I am grateful to have each of you in my life.
I am supporting your work and life intentions.
Love to you.
Mare
Choose to feel good. Be Joy.
Practice gratitude. Amplify Kindness. Expand Generosity.
Ask, Receive, and Give with More Ease.
Respond to life with Love.
PS: If you have been playing with me for several years, below are the current daily deposits in other years Vibrational Accounts:
2014 today is the 3754th day giving us $3,754,000.00 to spend
2015 today is the 3407thday giving us $3,407,000.00 to spend
2016 today is the 3025th day giving us $3,025,000.00 to spend
2017 today is the 2664th day giving us $2,664,000.00 to spend
2018 today is the 2300thday giving us $2,300,000.00 to spend
2019 today is the 1935th day giving us $1,935,000.00 to spend
2020 today is the 1571st day giving us $1,571,000.00 to spend
2021 today is the 1305th day giving us $1,305,000.00 to spend
2022 today is the 838th day giving us $838,000.00 to spend
2023 today is the 475th day giving us $475,000.00 to spend
