Helen Dotson’s Reviews > A Year of Living Your Yoga: Daily Practices to Shape Your Life > Status Update

Sat 110825 - 36 ORD Dining Table w/Larry & Stitch - Yesterday’s reflection was spot on wisdom. “Emotions arise when beliefs are challenged.” I’ve experienced that w/my past job, losing my job, & starting my new job at a very different company. I’ve been getting into a better rhythm w/my work days at home & still making time for my personal life needs & wants. Feeling good. Happy with how our life is going.

Sat 110125 - 36 ORD Dining Table - It’s a cloudy day. We absolutely loved & had so much fun joining Wayne & Connie for Trunk or Treat in Findlay last night & our extended family dinner at Monical’s. We enjoyed dressing up as Wolverine & Rogue, my all time best costume ever!! It was sweet to see so many kids all dressed up in their cute costumes & spread some cheer. Ethan was Where’s Waldo & went to Hetler’s.

Thurs 103025 - 36 ORD Dining Table - It’s been over a month since I paused to read this & I’ve missed it so much that today I spent time over my breakfast break to read all the reflections since last time. There’s so much wisdom here, pausing to read it helped me slow down & reconnect with my inner soul. I needed this today to help refocus on the positive & the present as life has been moving too fast lately.

Fri 092625 - Ver’s House Roger’s Park Chicago - Mom’s Birthday today & she’s here too! - I drove up yesterday for the Open House at the RoviSys Chicago Office in Oakbrook. That was a lot of fun & I enjoyed meeting more people & catching up w/familiar faces. Cool way to spend my 9th working day w/RoviSys. I’m thoroughly loving my new role & work & the people so far. Very positive change & transition for me.

Fri 091925 - Hampton Inn Room 123 Streetsboro, OH - it’s been a fantastic onboarding week for my new job far exceeding my expectations. I’ve learned so much & jumped right into some interesting big new opportunities. The diversity I have in my assignments is exactly what I was anticipating & my new colleagues are all supportive & collaborative. The support of my friends & family has meant the world to me.

Mon 091525 - Hampton Inn, Streetsboro, OH - I’d fallen behind on reading this, glad I brought it on my trip. So many nuggets of wisdom that resonate as I embark on the next phase of my career & life, such as “Embrace the absolute truth of change, & then notice how much safer you feel” and “Wisdom is understanding the connection of all things; enlightenment is being that connection.” Excited for today!

Tues 090225 - VH1 Glass Table w/Lucy grooming in her window hammock & Alli - Alli & I will be going car shopping in Muskegon & Comstock Park to look at Honda CR-Vs & Jeep Patriots for her. I’m happy to be visiting here w/her after the lovely Labor Day weekend. We are excited to go to Mackinaw Island w/Larry this Friday for the 8 Mile Walk. Savoring the memories from last weekend together as a family.

Thurs 082125 - 36 ORD at Alli’s Glass Corner Desk overlooking Lake Decatur - Living every moment fully & setting an intention for the day are latest practices she suggests. I have been doing a lot of “savoring the moment” especially w/Ethan lately & trying to stay fully in the present. My intention for today is to be productive & happy. Setting a daily intention would be an excellent practice to adopt!

Sun 081725 - 36 ORD - Hanging out w/Larry this morning before I go to Chicago for Ethan’s Parent Orientation at Loyola tomorrow. I’m SO excited about that!! The last few days wisdom nuggets are lovely: wasted time is time I spend not being present w/my life, staying in touch w/your sense of wonder, & great satisfaction can come from a clean kitchen (or other clean space). Definitely all good to keep in mind.

Tues 081225 - 36 ORD - Our life is what we are making of it. Still doing my best making the most of a less structured time to recharge my heart & soul. My sabbatical has fueled my being. Reading a lot has been so invigorating for me over the past year. I’ve loved having the free time to do that more as part of my life; that’s never been the case before w/so many other obligations weighing on me. Time to go walk.