This Year, A Love Ninja

This year

more time and energy

to appreciate

the beauty in ourselves everyday

pay attention

challenge yourself to not participate

I will slow down, get quiet, and tune in.

create the space necessary to listen

to what my body and mind are saying,

slow down, take care of me
I choose to say  “No” to unnecessary commitments

develop a foundation to make skillful decisions

and wise changes to my life

I am a curious and objective observer of myself

simply without judgment.

By learning we develop resilience

to tolerate discomfort without reaction

My heart

is patient and quietly certain

I’m fine just as I am now

I will become a love ninja.

Rather than hurling judgment,

I will stealthily launch my compassion,

empathy and love.

A love ninja.

Adapted from

An anti-diet resolution for 2014 by Jenna Hollenstein

Elephant dedicated to the mindful life