It’s been a slow morning here. I woke up early, naturally. Like before 6am. But I have no plan other than to sit, drink coffee, and spend more time in my devotional this morning. No agenda. No ABC of life. Although I feel as if I should. But what makes us feel the need to be busy? To have a plan? Or as my dad would say, live linearly?
Today I want to UNglorify the busy. To focus on what’s around me, in the moment, of THIS day.
You must read the post and you will get what I mean.
Follow me as I list the THOU SHALTS of this SUNDAY.
Thou Shalt smile, because it’s good for one’s health (and happiness).
Thou Shalt Hug someone because it’s likely they need it.
Thou shalt seek JOY in their everyday life, doing what they love!
Though Shalt think positive, because ia bad attitude is just a waste of life.
Thou shalt motivate each other, and daily!
Thou shalt not worry about the future, instead act like a child and live for the day (and maybe eat some ice cream).
Thou Shalt listen to those who have lived longer (parents, grandparents, mentors, and others.). They usually know how to live life FULLER, RICHER, etc.!
The picture above is of my parents as newly weds. Married almost 46 years now!
Thou shalt dip your finger in a just opened jar of peanut butter. We all know it’s the best part!
And if you are runner, then you might appreciate these thou shalts (shalls). But remember, don’t busy your mind over them. hehe.
Enjoy today, wake up, and do it again.
Cheers,
LC
p.s
Thou shalt not scold me for using poor grammar. I’m living in the moment here. No time to edit.
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What a great post for me to read this morning . . . I loved all the Thou Shalts. Just reading them made me slow down. Which is what I need to do. Ahhhhhhh. Enjoy your Sunday!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..Friday’s Five
good! my plan exactly. Enjoy!
LCCotter recently posted..Thou Shalt’s
Love this post! I started my morning off on the wrong foot and am not looking forward to my work day ahead of me but your post just made me realize that a bad attitude is not going to help and I just need to smile and make the most of it!
danielle @ Clean food creative fitness recently posted..Paleo Caramel Apples
oh good. glad i helped save the day! you deserve it danielle.
LCCotter recently posted..Thou Shalt’s
Great post Lindsay, I definitely need to follow some of these. I need to stop worrying soooo much about where I’ll be after May, and I also need to give more hugs because I always need them!
i’m so glad. and i am so glad we got to email a bit today too.
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This post made my morning!! My world has been a bit CRAYCRAY lately, but it’s posts like this that keep me grounded!! I am going to put EACH and every one of these into action today. I especially LOVE that runners 10 commandments. I laughed at the one about wearing cotton..so true..such a WRONG move! Happy Sunday!
Brittany recently posted..Hi, I Love You
i think we are all guilty of the cray cray, let’s undo that please. <3
LCCotter recently posted..Thou Shalt’s
I loved reading the 10 commandments for runners!
Brittany @Berries and Barbells recently posted..Saturday Recap
me too. i think a daily read for sure, right?
LCCotter recently posted..Thou Shalt’s
Knowing all those things is the easy part. *Living* them, now there’s the challenge. I need to work on that.
TriGirl recently posted..This is How I Roll
oh i agree! trying to live them is hard, but worth the effort. yes?
Yes. Definitely.
TriGirl recently posted..This is How I Roll
Aw- great post! And what a cute photo of your parents!
I think the thou shalt about thinking positive if the most important. It’s amazing what a positive perspective can do!
And the fifth commandment for runners- amen.
Have a wonderfully relaxing Sunday, Lindsay!
Abby @ Change of Pace recently posted..It’s on!
haha, yes! love that 5th one. We need a shirt for this, not a cotton one though.
LCCotter recently posted..All Hale to Kale
such great pictures and concept! love it!
xoxo. thou shalt love the thou shalts
i adore that picture of your parents – amazing!
Heather @ Heather’s Dish recently posted..#theproteineffect
me too. it makes me smile. Such love. Happy Sunday friend. <3
So how much of a coincidence is it that I just had a completely lazy and unproductive spend-all-afternon-in-my-PJ’s kind of day yesterday. Love them. Love this post. Love you. Happy Sunday
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... cookies, PJ’s, and parties .
i think you are my muse. tee hee
I’m so happy I opened my google reader this morning while drinking coffee to find this post! It’s exactly what I needed to read
i’m so glad! i hope it stays with you all week Brandee.
Stop the glorification of busy – YES. I love that one! And ALL of your thou shalt’s. This has been an unplanned weekend, and as hard as it is for me NOT to plan things(this was M’s request, this weekend btw!), it has honestly been perfect. Guess he’s on to something huh?
have a fabulous unplanned, perfect week my dear!
jobo recently posted..Thankful things Friday
M is a smart guy! but you knew that.
Love this Lindsay! I think in life today, we have that mindset to always be busy, busy, busy and not take moments for ourselves. When we need those moments to really gather our thoughts and connect back with what is going on inside in our lives and our minds. And allow ourselves to be at peace with not being busy all the time. How nice that this post came on a day where I perhaps drank a little too much last night and am having a lazy day today;)
Lisa recently posted..Fun Facts And Pumpkin Seed Butter
i love it! i hope you thoroughly enjoyed yesterday, recovering and soaking in that extra time to relax. Love your words and wisdom Lisa!
What a great post! I love the picture of your parents. It’s easy to see where you get your desire to live healthy.
Carli recently posted..Stop Making Me Eat So Often: The Truth About Meal Frequency
i agree Carli. They are a great HEALTHY inspiration for living life.
I love that sign that says “Don’t grow up its a trap”
. So true. I need to focus on not living so linearly! Happy Sunday
Erica recently posted..Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes & Komen Run
i know, it is a trap! i want to go back to nap time and no taxes. LOL!
I love this!! This weekend I have lived linear and it feels so good. I didn’t get my “to-do” list accomplished but that can worry about itself later! It felt nice to relax and unwind!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..Get Fit With Me: Pilates Style
my prayer is to cling to these ways more often, yes? How are you feeling these days by the way?
yes!! I’m feeling pretty good.. I had a bit of a h pylori infection last week, but I feel better now! Much less stressed these days…
I miss our chats and e-mails!!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..MIMM # 21 Hair Cut
love these girl! hope you enjoyed being not busy. i agree we tend to feel like we need to be doing something all the time. i am fighting it too.
kalli recently posted..Why I Like 5K’s
this is why we need a retreat, just to relax. ya know? and maybe go for a hike.
welp. this weekend was not by any means a slow one for me lol. BUT it’s been go go go bc my sis in law is visitng and staying with us so we have not sat still for more than a couple hours but that’s ok! i can go to bed early monday night
thou shalt hug indeed!
The Delicate Place (@misathemeb) recently posted..weekend and some new updates
sometimes i think it’s worth the busyness if it’s family and it’s about quality time. Hope it was fabulous!
I gave the doormen at the W Hotel last night a hug when he got me a cab, because these obnoxious women were so rude to him. He was thankful for that random hug and it made him smile. HA!
She Rocks Fitness recently posted..Pictures from the Week!
i bet he was happy with that hug! and i was happy to talk to YOU!
Love this and especially love those runner ones. In fact, I think they might become my new desktop picture for a while.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..Dreams DO Come True
good call! a great reminder too.
Love it!! Enjoy the day, moment and life! Lovely pictures. Love the quote about motivation/ showering being needed daily! Too true and too funny! And beautiful pic of your parents.
Jess recently posted..Active weekends!
me too! that one was a favorite. and now, i need to shower. hehe
Love this. I am all about stopping, slowing down, and embracing the happy!
And PB is better on a finger or spoon than on anything else!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..Crustless Quiches
amen! forget the spoon!
youre mastering it too! loved your friday night!
edit schmedit. I don’t do that either. It’s more authentic that way, or so I tell myself.
Katie recently posted..Never mind
oh i like that. authentic. youre clever. but you knew that.
That picture of you Ma & Pa is just AWESOME. Love it.
Lou recently posted..weezer and weird food for sustenance.
aren’t they just classic? love it.
Though shall live in the moment and make happiness part of their everyday wellbeing. was the topic of my link love post. great minds think alike, Lindsay.
btw, its not so easy ‘being happy’. I’ve spent so much time making everyone else ‘happy’ that its kind of nerve racking and exciting and frustrating finding out what makes my soul happy and to live in the moment. but I do LOVE the timeless nature it produces. This was a good weekend. Looking forward to more without thinking too hard about it.
Christine @ Oatmeal Bowl recently posted..Oatmeal Toppings – Link ♥ Love
and i loved yours! perfect timing. happy monday!
Such wonderful reminders to live simply and with compassion and gratitude. Happiness is definitely a worthwhile choice
greengirlrunning recently posted..G. River Run 10k & CIM Training Week 11
it sure is! and it takes effort, but worth it. Yes?!
TODAY mine is THOU SHALT BE PRESENT WITH THE CHILD.
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one of my favorite thou shalts!
LCCotter recently posted..Thou Shalt’s
This is probably one of my all time favorites from you…and I have a lot of Lindsay favorites! You always say the right thing at the right time. Either we are living a parallel life or you live in my brain! This post is perfect!!!Enjoy your moment today! I hope you have an incredible one!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) recently posted..Friday Fodder
i think you’re in my head! LOL!
Yes, yes and yes, to so many of the thou shalts… and I love the reminder for runners not to compare. It’s tough in the blogging community, when there are some amazing runners who can handle serious mileage! I’m constantly reminding myself to run for me, NO comparing!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Yoga for Runners: Earth Yoga Clothing Giveaway
it’s funny, i think you are fast and get good mileage, and youre a mom! so i am always impressed! thou shalt be proud of what you run, always! <3
Love this!
Thou shalt be present in the now…is mine
Hugs <3
Klh recently posted..Guilt
i will join you! and hugs right back!
Your posts are always a breath of fresh air for me! I love the Runner’s Commandments…I needed to read #s 1, 3, 4, and 6 today!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!! Are you still planning to head to West Point for your friend’s wedding? What day was it again?
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..Race Recap / Review: Runner’s World Half Marathon & Festival Weekend 10k
haha, i need to read these commandments every hour. LOL! I loved seeing you race this weekend. You are my breath of fresh air. Oh and the wedding is in 2013! I totally read it wrong! but we still might be coming up to NYC soon. I’ll keep you posted!
What a great post and I absolutely LOVE that picture of your parents. Now that is happiness. Have a great week my friend.
i know, i wish we could go back to that era. so amazing!
I absolutely love this post so much my friend. So many great points. I may have to print this one out and hang it on my mirror!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Fun Facts Friday – Sometimes
i think i am going to tatoo these on my arm. LOL!
Okay, I officially love all your inspiring posts! I just so happen to want to follow ALL your commandments–it’s so important to take an hour (or all 24 of them) to just enjoy the moment. I love staying positive, childlike (in the good ways–okay, and some of the bad ones, why CAN’T I throw a tantrum if I feel like it?), and covered in peanut butter. Now I just need to find someone to hug…HR might have an issue with me choosing a coworker, though ;D
Allie recently posted..Wonderful Weekend and Meatless Monday
i want to throw a tantrum now, think i could? LOL. maybe a hug is better.
Haha, I don’t see why not. I feel like a good adult tantrum would be really freeing/relaxing. Like shout therapy?
Allie recently posted..Tuesday Tries
I needed this after a long day of school today that was totally stressing me out. I shall not stress!
Allie recently posted..Thank You
so glad it helped friend. hugs!
LCCotter recently posted..All Hale to Kale
I love the “I have chosen to be happy” quote. It really is a choice, even though during tough times in life it doesn’t feel like a choice. Find the happy in every moment.
I also love the Runner’s commandments, I haven’t seen that before. So true!
Beth @ Miles and Trials recently posted..SPIbelt Giveaway
me too! it really makes me think because it is living truth!
LCCotter recently posted..All Hale to Kale
Great reminder Linds… it was so ridiculously easy to ‘un-busy’ myself while away for 2.5 weeks, I am trying hard to mirror that in my day to day life. It’s proving to be a bit difficult! I have to remember to be easy on myself and not get wrapped up in doing everything perfectly, just allow myself to live in the moment.
I LOVE the runners commandments… and the photo of your parents is just adorable and so fun!
Christa @ Edible Balance recently posted..I Have a Choice… So Do You
maybe we just need to all move back to hawaii and start a coffee farm. hehe
Love it! Such a great post Lindsay! I will remember to worry less and hug and laugh more : )
That picture of your parents is priceless! It looks like something off of an anniversary card.
Nicole
Nicole recently posted..Workouts in Review: 10 Pounds Down Cardio Abs
oh i know! and i love how genuine it is.
LCCotter recently posted..All Hale to Kale
Thou shalt read and re-read this post anytime she needs an uplifting reminder to sloooow down and be thankful for every moment, every little joy, every small victory. Love YOU!
Jess recently posted..No regrets
me too. i need to remind myself. like every hour! ha
This was such a great reminder about living and appreciating this moment, right now.
Kierston recently posted..We Must…
xxoo. we must try, right?
Amen. It can be hard to be in the moment if we are worrying about yesterdays regrets or tomorrows worries. It’s easy to get caught up in our busy lives without taking a minute to appreciate the little things. A quote that resonates with me is “Enjoy the little things, for one day you make look back and realize they were the big things.” A. Moore
Wow! I love that quote. It speaks volume to me. So true. Now we must remember it daily!
Love the running commantments. That picture of you and your dog- PRECIOUS. You are so darn wise lady. I will never grow up.
STUFT Mama recently posted..Runner’s World Recap Part Two- More Pre Race Excitement
Me neither! I want to go back to being 10. Haha.
This is great! I’m going to bookmark this post so I can read it and bring myself back down to reality when I need to
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) recently posted..Peanut Butter Cookie Granola
Me too!! I have to remind myself
I really love this post!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) recently posted..Clara’s first Connecticut vacation
How did I miss those 10 commandments?!
Love the “grow up” quote…that one made me laugh out loud!
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Love your Thou Shalts & totally agree! I’ve been worshiping at the altar of busy and I need to stop HAHA!! I’m gonna try… really I am
Loved them all – great positive post! Love the “don’t grow up” picture and the runner commandments.
me too! i still don’t want to grow up. LOL!
I absolutely love these… found your blog through Change of Pace. I must, must, must re-use these on my Wednesday Wisdom post (with all proper credit given to you, of course). I’d be hard pressed to pick a favorite. Thank you for the inspiration (goal for the weekend: consciously do each one of these at least once!). Thank you!!!!!
yes! use it! so glad it helped and so glad to “meet” you!
Lovely to ‘meet’ you too. Can’t wait to see what else you have up your sleeve… And have a happy weekend at home (although the Caribbean would’ve been nice, ey?!).
JenJ recently posted..Guest Blog: Becci’s 5k Race Recap
Awesome, just what I needed to read today! Thanks for the inspiration & motivation…now I am going to stop stressing out and live in the today!
Julie recently posted..Birthday Bliss
oh i am so glad it helped julie! hold on to these truths!
Yesterday, I spent the day enjoying the company of others, tv, and ordering food in instead of cooking. Some may say I had a “lazy” day, but I refuse to put a negative label on this day. In fact, who considers this to be “lazy”? Is it considered “lazy” in comparison a day of “cray cray”?
i call that a great day, resting with others!
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