Wendy is too busy with all the wonderous changes in her life to present her usual Mindfulness Monday post at the moment. So, I am stepping in with a guest post for her.
I have always found great wisdom, humour and compassion in the words of Pema Chödrön. She is member of/teacher at a Shambhala Buddist community – Gampo Abbey – in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia which gives her words a special resonance with me. My paternal roots, and extended chunks of my adult life were spent in the Maritimes. No better spot for meditation, retreat, and restoration. I just returned from the South Shore of Nova Scotia. My first visit “home” in 7 years; a truly transformative experience.
So in honour of Wendy and Nova Scotia, I present Meaningful Monday as a guest host for Wendy’s wonderful Mindfulness Mondays. All quotes are from Pema Chödrön.
“When there’s a big disappointment, we don’t know if that’s the end of the story. It may be just the beginning of a great adventure.”
“Each moment is an opportunity to make a fresh start.”
“Every situation is a passing memory.”
Picnic with Ants 
New beginnings for Wendy! Great quotes. 🙂
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Thank you, Rita. Pema is such a wonderous person, I had trouble picking just three.
Yes, new beginnings for Wendy as she heads southwest soon. Wishing her all the best.
I may do another meaningful Monday on her behalf.
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Reblogged this on Lorraine's frilly freudian slip and commented:
Wendy is getting ready to be off on a new adventure, a new stage in her life.
So, for awhile mindfulness Monday shall be meaningful Monday as she is much more mindful than I!
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Wendy, I wish you all the best with your new move. (You’ve probably moved already?!) Sending you love and positiveness in abundance ((hugs!)) xo
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Thanks Faith! We just arrived in Tucson, Arizona today! Our stuff gets here tomorrow, so still a lot of moving yet to do.
Thank you for the abundance of love, positiveness and hugs!!! xo
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