Having a kiddo with autism running around my life, I might be prone to laugh at the list below, if I didn't think it was so profound. 

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits writes:

Life can be ridiculously complicated, if you let it. I suggest we simplify.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s quote, which I’ve stolen as this site’s subtitle, is the shortest guide to life you’ll ever need:

“Smile, breath, and go slowly.”

If you live your life by those five words, you’ll do pretty well. For those who need a little more guidance, I’ve distilled the lessons I’ve learned (so far) into a few guidelines, or reminders, really.

And as always, these rules are meant to be broken. Life wouldn’t be any fun if they weren’t.

the brief guide

less TV, more reading
less shopping, more outdoors
less clutter, more space
less rush, more slowness
less consuming, more creating
less junk, more real food
less busywork, more impact
less driving, more walking
less noise, more solitude
less focus on the future, more on the present
less work, more play
less worry, more smiles
breathe

My thoughts... this list is best viewed as a journey rather than a destination, don't ya think?

Laughter is good for the soul!

LAUGH 

Blog-a-thon.... the day after #1

Just kidding, just kidding. I thought I would give myself at least a day or two after the blog-a-thon ended, but here I am. I just couldn't resist.

I received the following email from one of my followers- so inspiring. If you missed the video she is referring to, here it is again: No Arms, No Legs, No Worries.

Your blog has been so wonderful- I love all the little stories and videos that make me stop and awe! So clearly, your blog-a-thon has touched my life but......I am happy to report that it also inspired two 9 year old boys.
 
When your link to "no arms-no legs-no worries" was sent I "MADE" my son watch it- he watched quietly without much commenting and then went about his business of play. I assumed that it was -in and out- like most of what I tell/share with him.  About a week later (tonight) he was playing with a friend and requested to show his friend the video. WOW- I was impressed. Then his friend asked, "is it scarey, freaky?" Brayton replies, "NO, it's amazing, he is soooo cool!"
 
So proud of my little man for seeing the strength! So grateful for you for guiding me to share such information with him.

Keep on blogging!