In yesterday's Tuesday Truth #48, I told you that I had a story to tell from my weekend away. A story about being present and the lessons I learned from those instances. This is a tale of two strangers. Or, more accurately, a tale of my interactions with two strangers. Both stories take place during [...]
Tuesday Truth. Number 30. I am at my healing place. The beach. I've been quiet on the blog and on social media (outside of sharing some IG stories). I am savoring this time with the two teens that are here with me. Life has many chaotic moments and my life is no exception to that [...]
Tuesday Truth. Number 11. Personally, I struggle with this one. My mind is always on. Internal Chatter. Monkey Mind. My journey toward becoming its master is incorporating meditation. And trying to be more conscious of staying present. In the here and now. How do you endeavor to be the master instead of the slave of your [...]
The Cosmic Call. Sunset. Gulf of Mexico. Naples, Florida. Sunset is a cosmic call to us all to give a break to the rush of life so as to realise the gorgeousness of the existence! ― Mehmet Murat ildan Let your light shine! Amy If you love sunsets be sure to check out [...]
Dreams. How many of you think about your dreams? I'm not talking about your hopes and wishes, goals and ambitions, types of dreams. Although those are important too! https://www.instagram.com/p/BgjZAyhAfqs/?taken-by=amy.lyon.smith I'm talking about the ones that happen while you're sleeping. Do you ever stop to think about what they might be saying? Well, I do. Last [...]
International Women's Day. I often talk about my beliefs about the equal rights for women. I keep it no secret that while I have chosen what many consider a "traditional" role for a woman (stay-at-home mom, household manager, chauffeur...take your pick of the many of things I do), it is exactly that...A CHOICE. A choice [...]
Eighteen Years Old. Does anyone else remember what it was like to turn eighteen years old? I do. There are some days when it feels like yesterday. And days like today, where it feels as though it must have been an eternity ago. Today, my oldest child turned eighteen. How in the world did that [...]
Edinburgh, Scotland. Do you remember last month when I shared the photo above? If not, it was when I shared about our stay at Princes Street Suites in Edinburgh. This was one of the views from the rooftop terrace. At the time, I promised a future post with more views from the rooftop terrace of Princes [...]
Today I celebrate two years of blogging on Bedlam & Daisies. It's still hard for me to believe that I've been coming to this space and blogging for two years. I've been sharing my thoughts and you all have been kind enough to show up to read them and comment on them. I've been sharing [...]
Gratitude. Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful. It is a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. There have been numerous recent (and probably old ones as well) studies that show how practicing gratitude each day is good for our mental health. December tends to be a whirlwind of activity [...]
