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My Abundant Life 3-12-26

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March 12th, 2026

How Do I Look?

“How women look and how their looks change in the course of their lives, is not a frivolous question…’How do I look?’ she asks as her eyes meet the eyes in the mirror. She listens carefully for an answer, because it might prove quite illuminating.”

Kennedy Fraser (American Essayist, and Fashion Writer; 1948 ~ )

“‘How do I look?’ Is a question all of us have spent our lives asking others. But now that you are on a path towards your authenticity you have reached the point when you need to gently ask yourself this loaded question. And, once having asked, you need to listen carefully for the answer. Better yet, when you gaze into the mirror you should ask, ‘How do I feel?’ because how you feel about yourself on any particular day will influence how you look more than what you are wearing.”

“…we need to change our approach to beauty completely. Personal transformation begins with a strong inner life. We need to let Spirit show us the way…Twenty minutes of meditation a day, quiet reflection, or a restorative walk seeking your authentic self will do more for your looks than you will believe.”

“If we go down into ourselves we find that we possess exactly what we desire.”

Simone Adolphine Weil (French Philosopher, Mystic, and Political Activist; February 3rd, 1909 ~ August 24th, 1943)

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 3-12-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

“I think my meditation needs to include a mantra of self-love. I often wonder what it would be like to love yourself…love your protein sack…HHHhhhmmmmmm.” (Heather Houston 3-12-26)

“I find my inner beauty routine involves my morning meditation and devotion to my sacredness and the blessing I am. Remembering to judge nothing that occurs and remain in the world of acceptance has really started my days in better peace and tranquility. It quiets the noise so I can start the daily newly without the recording playing in the background.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 79-80 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.

My Abundant Life 1-6-26

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January 6th, 2026

Standing Knee-Deep in a River and Dying of Thirst

“The thirst after happiness is never extinguished in the heart of [woman].”

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Genevan Philosopher, Writer, and Composer; June 28th, 1712 ~ July 2nd, 1778)

“The revelation that we have everything we need in life to make us happy but simply lack the conscious awareness to appreciate it.”

“This is so true. Post divorce and still struggling with reconnection with my children seemed to color my context in a dull tone. Even though I had made much progress, my “perfect” context was weighing me down. I now accept all things as just what is so and create possibilities that I am in action on to recolor my world. I am the artist of my own life and my life is my canvas.” (Heather Houston 1-6-22)

“The life I am living in 2026 is amazing. I am powerful, free and fully self-expressed. I am removing decades of wounds and reclaiming my sacredness. I am truly blessed and the happiest I have ever been in my entire life.” (Heather Houston 1-6-26)

“Let’s choose today to quench our thirst for ‘the good life’ we think others lead by acknowledging the good that already exists in our own lives. We can offer the Universe the gift of our grateful hearts.”

“My love told me early in our relationship that he believed the access to happiness was gratitude. I too believe this as I have experienced unending happiness the last three years. The mindful gratitude bookending I incorporate each day has afforded me acknowledgement of the abundance in my life and has yielded me peace and happiness.” (Heather Houston 1-5-22)

“Still true, except I am even happier.” (Heather Houston 1-6-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 5-6 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.