“For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.” ~ Unknown I can’t really believe I am actually here today. My many hats are starting to feel somewhat heavy on my head and the plates spinning, balls juggling are a teensy bit in danger of falling on my head. The past 7 days have […]
April 19, 2012
“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.”~ Unknown Welcome, welcome! I am so so happy you are all here. […]
April 18, 2012
“Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit. There’s footprints on the moon.” ~Paul Brandt As the sun filtered through the trees and danced on our backs in the Saturday afternoon light, I could feel the soft blanket beneath my hands. Q, E and I sat outside blowing bubbles. The clear circles of light and air […]
April 16, 2012
I think it’s safe now. I can write this post. I have been holding inside since December, yes December! And since this has been a pretty intense place to be as of late, even for me, I thought I might bring a little levity to our conversation…and while the story is silly the message as […]
April 10, 2012
“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ~ Joseph Campbell Yesterday as I knelt down on the carpet in the brightly colored room to once again replace E’s pretty gold shoes on her first day of school at the […]
April 9, 2012
“To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.” ~ Unknown Today is a big day in the Pruitt household as the minis are off to college! […]
April 6, 2012
Just a little something short and sweet for Friday. I have needed to take some down time as of late as between work, preparing the minis for school on Monday, minis and the whole family getting sick, and fundraising, I have been tired, emotionally raw and a little overwhelmed. BUT, then today a wonderful Facebook […]
April 3, 2012
Cover image courtesy of Blog.2modern.com “May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human enough hope to make you happy.” ~ Unknown When I think about today’s guest, Bruna from “Bees with Honey,” this is what comes to mind when I see her […]
My name is Shannon Pruitt and I am so grateful you have joined me here at 'mynewfavoriteday.' It is my hope that as you spend time on this blog, you will take the following reminders with you that will make you want to come back, subscribe, comment, and share 'mynewfavoriteday.' 1) Be "present" and recognize moments in your life so that moments don't pass you by and you can truly appreciate all you have in each day. 2) Count your blessings. Be grateful for family, friends, pets, things, a roof over your head, food to eat, your ability to laugh, or walk, or hear, or see. Reminding yourself of these things can be the first step in making each day 'yournewfavoriteday.' 3) Know you are not alone. While our experiences may be different the emotions that we experience whenever we struggle or are challenged are the same for they are the core human emotions of sadness, fear, loneliness, and yet we are all searching for the same emotions as well of hope, love, happiness, joy and peace. At 'mynewfavoriteday' you are never alone and you never know what you might find from my posts or other's comments that just might help you find a little more of those core emotions we all look for. 4) Use your voice. Remember you are your own best advocate and by using your voice you may inspire others or be inspired, so go ahead and speak up. 5) Be grateful. For each breath, for the opportunity to live. Be motivated and inspired that you have the chance to just be.
I hope today and everyday is 'yournewfavoriteday' and I thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts, stories and inspiring words with me as it helps me beyond words. Sincerely, Shannon
April 24, 2012
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