Monday, September 18, 2017

Body, Mind, and Soul Planner

While Skyping with Nan she told me about an idea for a planner that combined items to feed body, mind, and soul. She asked me for some suggestions so she could create a personalized chart. Suggestions were for small steps that over time would become habits. I wasn't sure what she meant but sent her some items for the lists.


A few days after our Skype session, this fun envelope arrived in the mail. It was the only piece of mail for the day, and it was for me. And it wasn't a bill! 😸


Inside was this happy chart. I love the lettering and the mermaid. I really like the sentiment. Progress, not perfection. This saying fits with Wabi Sabi, the philosophy I try to keep in mind. Wabi Sabi: nothing is permanent, nothing is perfect, nothing is complete. Thanks, Nan for letting me play along with you. I hope I can keep up.

18 comments:

  1. Oh how fun to see YOUR page. I saw Nan's recently. This is simply a great way to keep on track and to take small steps that turn into real habits.

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    1. Time management is something I struggle with so small steps are perfect for me

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  2. this page would motivate me to keep track of these things. It's a fun page And I agree to make those things habits is a good idea. Happy new week. Hugs-Erika

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  3. Great idea with the planer, and the idea of progress instead of perfection is wonderful, that's an aim worth striving for. Hugs Valerie

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  4. How lovely to receive this happy mail! Nan is so talented and the planner is a wonderful idea. The handwriting is so beautiful and I loved seeing the pretty mermaid and her goals - perfect! Wishing you a very Happy Monday! J 😊

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  5. What a wonderful and fun thing to do. And great life saying!

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  6. So happy you like it! Congratulations on finishing the mermaid tail. I will have this weeks in the mail tomorrow morning. Let me know when you are available to skype. Happy Monday!

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  7. What a wonderful gift.
    I'm not familiar with Wabi Sabi, but I like the nothing is permanent or perfect.
    Have a great one.

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    1. It's a Japanese concept I picked up from listening to the martial artists discussing their katas/routines. I realized the concept applied to life.

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  8. These kinds of things just make me feel like a total loser/failure....but that's just me. I'm sure you'll do much better! :D

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    1. I start out with good intentions. You know where the road of good intentions leads to, right?

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  9. This is priceless!! Truly love this page!! Truly love the idea! "Progress, not perfection." Excellent words! Big Hugs!

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