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Patricia Atchison

Today I… Sit in Stillness

October 23, 2019 By Patricia Atchison Leave a Comment

When we take time out of our day to be mindful, to be in the moment, to pause, is when we can see things around us that bring us joy, such as the beauty of a sunrise, or ice crystals in the air, a butterfly flitting about or a colourful rainbow. In my Today I Am… An Empowering Journal Back To Self, I talk about the practice of becoming mindful; that mindfulness is the state of becoming conscious and aware. It reminds us to return to the present moment and become aware of our feelings, thoughts, and body sensations.

Many years ago, my family moved out to the country, and I became a stay-at-home Mom. I left the inner city corporate world of computer programming and systems, settling myself into country life. After the stress of the move and fitting into a new community, I soon learned to take note of my surroundings. I noticed the sun come up every morning, spreading its gorgeous pink and yellow hues across the sky. I had never paid attention to sunrises nor sunsets in the city. I don’t believe I lifted my head to the horizon, other than to see if the bus was coming.

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Filed Under: Today I Am... Journal Tagged With: Mindfulness, Today I Am Journal, Today I Am Quotes

Today I… Can Make A Difference!

October 21, 2019 By Patricia Atchison Leave a Comment

I am not a political person and never will be. I don’t like politics, speaking about politics, and involving myself in any political debates. Today though is different. Today is Election Day in Canada! I will be seated in front of a media outlet tonight, along with millions of others, to see the results of our voting. Today is my day to engage in the political forum by casting my vote, and I will. Being a Canadian citizen gives me the democratic right, eligibility, and freedom to vote. So I am going to. [Read more…] about Today I… Can Make A Difference!

Filed Under: Editorial - My World Views Tagged With: Canada Votes, Election 2019

Carry On – World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2019 By Patricia Atchison 2 Comments

October 10 2019 – the World Health Organization has deemed this day World Mental Health Day

“Your footstep on life’s journey leaves an imprint
no matter where you go.”

Life is challenging, and for some, the journey becomes too painful to continue. It is not uncommon for someone to know of a person (celebrities included) who have succumbed to suicidal thoughts or even suicide itself. I am not immune after losing a nephew (in-law) several years ago. It’s such a sad event to go through; words can’t describe the feeling of desolation the family feels when forced to say goodbye. Writing about mental health is hard, but I promised myself I would be honest in my writing and sharing. And a warning, this story may come as a shock to family and friends. [Read more…] about Carry On – World Mental Health Day

Filed Under: World Mental Health Day Tagged With: Suicide Prevention, World Mental Health Day

Sharing Today…

September 3, 2019 By Patricia Atchison Leave a Comment

Over the last few years, I’ve written several affirmations, what I call Today I Am… quotes. These statements were healing for myself, and I never thought I would share them. Then I realized some should be shared, but I didn’t know in what format. I continued writing, and then inspiration struck early one morning, and the idea came to me for a journal that people could read and write in daily. I started writing in January of this year and did the compilation into book format in the spring. And it’s here!! The excitement of my accomplishment feels fantastic, as it’s been a while since I shared my work in book format.

The journal, Today I Am…, An Empowering Journal Back To Self, [Read more…] about Sharing Today…

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Today I Am… ___________

September 3, 2019 By Patricia Atchison Leave a Comment

What would you write down on the blank line above on this title?

Over the years, I’ve been discovering how important ‘Today’ is. Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow is not here. Today is the most important day of our lives because it exists – now. A few years ago, I started writing what I call my one-isms. These are statements that are positive and uplifting to the soul. I’ve written many over the mornings when inspiration struck, Patricia L. Atchison Today I Am quotesometimes as early as 4:00 am! I wondered what to do and how to share these little gems of goodness, but didn’t know how to do it, nor which platform would be the best, etc.

Inspiration struck. [Read more…] about Today I Am… ___________

Filed Under: Today I Am... Journal, Uncategorized Tagged With: Today I Am Journal, Today I Am Quotes

Today… Don’t Get Too Comfortable

August 20, 2019 By Patricia Atchison 1 Comment

Today I Am Quote from Patricia L. AtchisonI wrote the quote pictured here some time ago as a reflection of the way my life has always been. Today is no different, and tomorrow too. It seems if I get comfortable, many things in my life change. The Universe has a way of reminding one that life’s lessons are not over, and it’s time to ‘move on.’

Part of my’ moving on’ in 2019 was to write and compile a journal using quotes I’ve written over several years of learning how to find my way back to self. It’s titled, Today I AM… An Empowering Journal Back To Self.

I struggled through mishaps, accidents, and losses leading to a dark time in my life. Five years ago, realizing I was depressed, I asked myself, “Who am I?”. [Read more…] about Today… Don’t Get Too Comfortable

Filed Under: About Patricia, Today I Am... Journal Tagged With: Gratitude, Today I Am Journal, Today I Am Quotes

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