August I will miss you dearly, but I learned some lessons that will carry me through September. I love the month of September because it reminds me to be gentle with myself and bake lots of goodies for my family.
As I enter September, I'm going to remember these three important lessons that August has taught me
Lesson number 1: Be kind and gentle to yourself because you only have only one you. One way that I'm kind to myself is reading a book that allows me to go to another place.
Lesson number 2: Life isn't always planned exactly the way you wanted it to be. So my favorite motto is when life throws you lemons, just get the sugar and have a wonderful drink.
Lesson number 3: Spend three minutes in silence, it will help you throughout the day. I find this is helpful to keep the noise at a minimal, when I'm trying to get important things done.
I'm looking forward to my top three lessons that I'll learn in September.
So for now, Goodbye, August! I'll see you next year.
That's a happy post :) I love reading books and if the book is gripping enough, I can't put it down until I finish :) I love the lemonade quote too and my silence is when I travel to my work place. Else, I'm all chirpy :P Hope you have a great September! And good luck with the challenge!
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Thanks so much.
DeleteThanks for a wonderful message one that many of us need to remember ever so often.
ReplyDeleteRicha
Great tips for September.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. The silence is so important!! Have a great September!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's already September, time flies by so fast!
ReplyDeleteThank you so important to reflect on our past days so we don't repeat anything we don't want to live twice.. great example of keeping track of things we learn even month by month! Appreciate this post
ReplyDeleteSo nice to set down 3 accomplished goals each month, and look forward to the next month
ReplyDeleteor add salt & drink some tequila.. that's what i feel like is telling me to do.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea as well!
DeleteI love lesson number 2. September will be a great month.
ReplyDeleteYes...It took me the whole month to learn that :).
DeleteI can't even believe it's September already. Where did the summer go?
ReplyDeleteI think it just had roller blades on and skated so fast. LOL Hope your fall is wonderful
DeleteI meditate daily which really helps stimulate my sense of calm. I am really looking forward to the fall!
ReplyDeleteI am going to try to meditate this fall again.
DeleteWhat great lessons. I like the idea of 3 minutes of silence every day.
ReplyDeleteThese are great lessons that can be used for life in generally. I love it. Very zen.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe that it is already September. It almost seems like we never had a summer!
ReplyDeleteI know! The summer just flew by :(
DeleteWhat a great Idea to do each month. I agree that silence is golden... and I do love me some lemonade!
ReplyDeleteIt's been three days into the new month. The silence is a beautiful thing. I love lemonade too!
DeleteIt's always great to reach Semptember as it cools off just a tad here, and Im so ready for that.
ReplyDeleteIn NYC it feels like it's summer all over. It's been very hot here.
DeleteI love that motto and will have to live by that one. I can't believe my kiddos will be starting school tomorrow and Summer is over. =(
ReplyDeleteI hope your children's first day of school went well and I hope you have a beautiful day tomorrow. Thanks for reading.
DeleteLoving yourself is best. However, there are times when you get frustrated and just don't know how to think positive. Family and friends then are the people who should surround you and show you more love.
ReplyDeleteThat is true and sometimes, you just need to sit in silence as well.
DeleteThank you for helping us start September with a positive out look in life. I will be conscious of spending a few minutes of quite time each day. I think that's a brilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I hope you like the little silence this month.
DeleteGreat post and great reminders. I can't believe that it's September already, it seems like Summer just started.
ReplyDeleteI know. I am sitting here with my AC still blasting and I supposed to be feeling a cool breeze from the air.
DeleteThanks for the lessons, I def need them :)
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Chrissy.
DeleteWe have to remember that we are not the center of the universe. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!
ReplyDeleteI know and sometimes it's hard too just sit still when the world is turning.
DeleteI love this post! I need to remember to be still and enjoy some silence.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope your September creates a little peace pocket for you.
DeleteThose are great lessons and great advice for everyone. Thanks for sharing them here.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Following you from the Ultra Blog Challenge
Thanks Kathy.
DeleteThese tips are great! We always need to take time for ourselves to keep us sane!
ReplyDeleteYes, I have been going through a lot lately, and I have to remind myself that.
DeleteThanks for sharing Tamika. Such simple lessons, yet so beautiful. I especially love #1 as I too love to escape in books! ;) <3
ReplyDeleteNothing that a book can't fix. LOL :)
DeleteThis is a good positive message as we say goodbye to August and hello to September. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks and I hope September treats you well.
DeleteReading is my favorite me time activity! It always distracts me and makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteReading is my magical tent.
DeleteAll very good lessons! I like your idea of trying to learn a couple of lessons each month and sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I love sharing and this is part of my healing.
DeleteSome great tips! Thanks and happy September :)
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteGreat lessons! I sure do understand the reading lesson. I love taking some time to read & go off into a far off world. It helps destress, and relax a bit.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips for everyone to follow. I am a big example of life not being what you planned but you just have to regroup and go with it. Life is what it is and you only have one so make the best of it!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of spending some time in silence. It does help keep you grounded.
ReplyDeleteI love September because it starts our birthday madness & fall begins. It's such a crazy time for us, but I think I'll take your Lesson #3 & put it in play. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone has a great birthday!
DeleteLearning from every going month and sharing it with all is such a superb idea... Thanks for sharing all you learnt from August
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading.
DeleteWhat sweet sentiments :) I adore September too. It's so fresh and new. I love apple picking and wearing sweaters and baking goodies and taking it easy :)
ReplyDeleteI love the baked goods.
DeleteGreat lessons learned, my dear! I think as women, and especially as moms, we must be kinder to ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI agree, we sometimes forget.
DeleteAugust flew by so fast. Cherish every moment, that is for sure! Amber N
ReplyDeleteMy August didn't went well! I hope September will be good to me and to us!
ReplyDeleteI hope September brings you joy!
DeleteMy August flew by and was a dud... sorta! I love your three lessons as they are what we all need.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading
DeleteThose are some very good lessons we should always remember--not just in September! :-)
ReplyDeleteJenise @ DIYFunIdeas.com
Totally agree!
DeleteI tend to reflect every couple of months/year but I love this idea of reflecting after each month.
ReplyDeleteI love your positivism and like Jenise said those are good lessons to remember everyday.
Thanks and I like going back yearly to see if I repeat anything as well.
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