Apositiva Institute

Beauty. "What are you doing when you feel most beautiful?" I read this question in Krista Tippet's book "Becoming Wise" which is a question asked by Jacqueline Novogratz . John O'Donohue (past poet and philosopher) said "Beauty is that in the presence of which we feel more alive."

I see this blue heron, swimming in a pond alone. Content. I gather questions in my mind. Is this a female or male? Are they really alone or where is their mate. Why here in this moment.

Busybody human, it must think. I am here to give you a moment of beauty.

Ahhhhh. I get it. Beauty. I am currently in Illinois caring for my mother. It takes a lot. Love is my fuel. Compassion is my lubricant and sidekick. Beauty is tending to those who need to be loved and minded, because they cannot do it themself. Beauty.

When I'm with my coaching clients, hypnotherapy, or teaching online I feel I am in the presence of beauty.

So, what are you doing when you feel most beautiful?

What am I up to? Giving my mother lots of attention, caring for her cockatiel, and grabbing a walk for self care. (Hugs)

Reflecting .... smiling ... yesterday my cousin Nanette Bulebosh gave me a beautiful gift of time. My mother got to spend the day with my brother and his wife while my cousin and I ventured to hear Joyce Maynard (Author) speak in Lake Forest. I am grateful for the kindness, support, and everything it took for a wonderful lady to drive several hours from Wisconsin just to bring a day of joy to me! (smile)