Month: June 2026

My Abundant Life 6-12-26

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June 12th, 2026

Secret Passions: Scented Linen Closets

“And still she slept an azure-lidded sleep/In blanched linen, smooth, and lavender’d.”

John Keats (English Poet; October 31st, 1775 to February 23rd, 1821)

“I long for a walk in linen closet to organize all the linens for our house. I love the idea of fresh linens neatly organized and at the ready for any occasion.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 205 to 207 of 501.

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Daily Gratitude 6-11-26

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June 11th, 2026

  • “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” – Epicurus
  • “True forgiveness is when you can say, ‘Thank you for the experience.'” – Oprah
  • “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” – Maya Angelou
  • “If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” – Meister Eckhart

My Musical Life 6-11-26

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June 11th, 2026

#60 Galveston (Glen Campbell) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Galveston, oh Galveston, I still hear your sea winds blowin’
I still see her dark eyes glowin’
She was 21 when I left Galveston🪄
Galveston, oh Galveston, I still hear your sea waves crashing
While I watch the cannons flashing
I clean my gun and dream of Galveston🪄
I still see her standing by the water
Standing there lookin’ out to sea
And is she waiting there for me?
On the beach where we used to run🪄
Galveston, oh Galveston, I am so afraid of dying
Before I dry the tears she’s crying
Before I watch your sea birds flying in the sun
At Galveston, at Galveston

My Abundant Life 6-11-26

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June 11th, 2026

Creating a Plan for Personal Papers

“Tidied all my papers. Tore up and ruthlessly destroyed much. This is always a great satisfaction.”

Katherine Mansfield (New Zealand Writer; October 14th, 1888 to January 9th, 1923)

“I am a stickler for order as when you know where things are you remain in action on any project or task vs. stopping and having to pivot looking for a supplemental item.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 204 to 205 of 501.

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Daily Gratitude 6-10-26

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June 10th, 2026

  • “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” – A.A. Milne
  • “In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
  • “Have gratitude for all that you have, and you can be happy exactly as you are.” – Mandy Ingber
  • “Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” – Rumi
  • “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust

My Abundant Life 6-10-26

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June 10th, 2026

A Nook of Your Own

“In solitude we give passionate attention to our lives, to our memories, to the details around us.”

Virginia Woolf (English Writer; January 25th, 1885 to March 28th, 1941)

“Many of us today experience creative silence. Not the hush of the heart necessary to bring forth the unexpressed from Spirit, but the creative silence brought about by circumstances we feel are beyond our control: lack of time, and/or lack of space or a place to create. Perhaps we also suffer from a lack of clarity, a failure to realize how necessary it is to nurture our sacred creativity daily.”

“Recently, I have been reclaiming my creativity with the creation of my ceremonial wedding regalia breastplate. I am so proud of the creation and expression of my authentic creativity.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 203 to 204 of 501.

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Daily Gratitude 6-9-26

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June 9th, 2026

  • “One can never pay in gratitude; one can only pay ‘in kind’ somewhere else in life.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
  • “Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin
  • “Giving is an expression of gratitude for our blessings.” – Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
  • “It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” – Germany Kent
  • “The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.” – Douglas Wood

My Musical Life 6-9-26

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June 9th, 2026

#58 Runaway Child, Running Wild (The Temptations) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
You played hookie from school and you can’t go out to play, yeah
Mama said, for the rest of the week, in your room you gotta stay, yeah
Oh ho, now you feel like the whole world’s pickin’ on you
But deep down inside, you know it ain’t true
You’re in punishment
‘Cause your mother wants to raise you in the right way, yeah
But you don’t care
‘Cause you already made up your mind you wanna run away yeah
You’re on your way, runaway child, running wild
Runaway child running wild
Better go back home where you belong
Roaming through the city going nowhere fast, you’re on your own at last
Hey, it’s gettin’ late, where will you sleep?
You’re gettin’ kinda hungry, you forgot to bring something to eat
Oh, lost with no money you start to cry
But remember, you left home wantin’ to be grown, so dry your weeping eyes
Sirens screamin’ down neon lighted streets
You want your mama
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Are they looking for you?
You’re frightened and confused
I want my mama
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run
But she’s much too far away, she can’t hear a word you say
You’ve heard some frightening news on the radio
About little boys running away from home
And the parents don’t see them no more
You wanna stop to hitch a ride, I know
But your mama told you never trust a stranger
And you don’t know which way to go
Streets are dark and deserted, not a sound nor sign of life
Oh how you long to hear your mother’s voice, ’cause you’re lost and alone
But remember, you made the choice, runaway child, running wild
You better go back home where you belong
He he he, oh, runaway child, running wild
You better go back home where you belong
You’re lost in this great big city
Go back home where you belong
Not one familiar face, ain’t it a pity
Go back home where you belong
Oh, runaway child running wild
You better go back home where you belong
Oh yeah, my girl
Mama, mama, please, come and sit here by me
Oh but she’s much too far away, she can’t hear a word you say
Oh, you’re frightened and confused, which way will you choose

My Abundant Life 6-9-26

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June 9th, 2026

Bringing a Sense of Order to the Kitchen

“A confused mind cannot direct deft hands and what is more confusing than a cluttered, disorderly place to work? What is more uninviting, too? The grateful appearance of order—this is the one important way women judge each other’s housekeeping. And every efficient housekeeper knows that in no room does it count for more than in the the kitchen.”

Woman’s Home Companion, August 1924

“I love tidying the kitchen as my husband’s self-expression is cooking and to have clean and orderly canvas for him to create within is my way of being his muse to his artistic expression.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 201 to 203 of 501.

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