Grateful for this soft West Coast day. Don't you love it when it's foggy & the whole world feels gentle & quiet.
Today I had the pleasure of seeing Great Blue Herons along my West Beach walk. Some of the photos are overly pixelated because I didn't want to disturb the birds by getting too close. The experience was more important than the photo for me. Grateful for the moments.
#grateful
#greatblueherons
#westcoastliving
#whiterock
#planetearth
#getoutside
#stillness
#beautifulBC
#inwhiterock
Grateful for the light. Oh my goodness it was wonderful to see the sun today!🌞
I can't think of anything better than a walk outside in the sun after a couple days of rain.🙏
#Grateful
#WhiteRockBC
#LessIsNow
#EileenDreams
#VitaminSea
#GetOutSide
#OneWord
#Light
Grateful for today's weather. Oh my goodness the fresh air coming off the ocean today was incredible! 🌊 It was cold but it was worth it. I am so glad I bundled up & went for a walk.
My cheeks are wind burnt now but it was worth it😊
#grateful #westcoastliving
#blusteryday
#inwhiterock
#vitaminsea
#getoutside
#freshairbestair
Grateful for the love of my friends over the past year. I just can't imagine how I would have made it through the year without you. 💕
I'm also grateful for my Instagram friends who messaged me & made me feel loved all through this difficult past year. Funny how I have never met you in real life but I feel connected with you & smile whenever I hear from you. 💓
My word for 2021 was "Connection" & I thank you for sharing yourselves & keeping connected. 💖🙏
My word for 2022 is "Light" 🌟 & I am looking forward to seeing how the light unfolds for us.
Be well my friends. Namaste.
#grateful #weareallinthistogether
#light
#Connection
#inwhiterock
#NewYearsword
#westcoastliving
Grateful for sunshine, technology & the circle of life. Isn't the world wonderful when the sun shines! 🌞 The snow is brilliant & lovely but not to drive in.🚗 I'm especially grateful for technology so that I can work from home. 🤓
Plus, I became a great auntie today to make it even more special!! 💕💖
Oh my goodness it was a beautiful day today for snapping photos & welcoming a new little human 💓📸 🙂
#grateful #itsabeautifulworld
#inwhiterock
#snowday
#sunshinealwaysmakesmesmile
#alwayslookonthebrightsideoflife
Grateful for this time of year. I love wishing people a Merry Christmas. For me, its more about a wish for love & peace & all the best for the Season.
Merry Christmas my friends 💕🌟🎅🎄
#grateful #merrychristmas2021
#peaceandlove
#whiterockbc
#weareallinthistogether
Grateful for the the light. As I sat at the beach today with my face turned to the sun feeling grateful for its light, my word choice for 2022 came to me in a flash. Every year I pick a word and for 2022 I have chosen Light.
I think we all could use a little light now. December 21st, the Winter Solstice has arrived & as the days
become longer again I will especially appreciate absorbing the light & I'm gonna let it shine.🌞
Oh, this little light of mine
I’m going to let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine, all the time, let it shine
by Harry Dixon Loes
(Btw - no filters on today's photos)
#grateful #light #thislittlelightofmine
#wintersolstice
#westcoastliving
#whiterockbc
#lettherebelight
#light
#oneword
Grateful for Christmas lights. It brings me joy to see Christmas lights all around town. Especially now that it is dark so early. Thank you everyone for decorating with lights.
Tonight Bright Walk in White Rock started. The weather was frightful but the lights were delightful!😁🎄 Santa was there too. He was pretty jolly so there is always the possibility that he could have been the real Santa.🎅 You never know😉
I will definitely be going back down to the pier for more Christmas cheer.💖
Happy Holidays my friends 💕
#grateful #WinterinWhiteRock #inwhiterock #whiterockbc #Christmaslights2021
#merrychristmas2021
Grateful for blue sky, fresh air & a little bit of sunshine. Can you believe I took this photo before 4pm today! It was almost golden hour. I am breathing in the light every chance I get these days. I even put up my Christmas lights. I don't like counting down because it's not really living in the moment but I have to admit that I am looking forward to Winter Solstice. I have a friend who says I am solar powered.
How about you? Do you find this early darkness a challenge?
#grateful #shorterdays #whiterockbc #vitaminsea #solarpoweredmermaid #breathe #bluesky #westcoastliving #westcoastsunset
Grateful for our community. 💖 I love the safe relaxed atmosphere for an evening stroll. A gentle rain adds to the colouful reflections & winter snuggles.☔💕.
#grateful #ilovetherain #eveningstroll #thelittlethings #enjoythemoment #whiterockbc
#inwhiterock
#whiterockpier
Grateful for any small snippet of sunshine I can get. I've made a plan going into the winter this year. It includes stealing moments of sunshine, dog sitting, walking the beach no matter how cold it is, not pretending everything is ok, phoning friends just to chat for no reason, & focusing on living in the moment.
How about you my friends?💓 Do you have a plan to keep yourself happy over the winter days? I'm pretty sure we need to be proactive & have a wellness plan.
When I took these photos tonight I was surprised & pleased to see so many other people at the beach lined up for tonight's sunset spectacle. Mother Nature certainly put on a show.🌅
#grateful #vitaminsea #vitamind #weareallinthistogether #westcoastliving #sad #whiterockbc #inwhiterock
Grateful for the sun. Oh my goodness the world opened up today!🌞 Such a difference from yesterday. Isn't it amazing how sunlight affects our mood & everything it smiles on.
No filter needed on today's photo.
I am struck by the irony of the power of water. Yesterday I watched the news, sad about the havoc the rain was wreaking while I thought of Kenya where everyone wishes for rain. 🌧
Today I enjoyed the waves, their sound, their movement, the rythm with my breath, & marveled how something so beautiful can so destructive.
〰️Then, it was the sun that stopped the rain.🌞 〰️
#grateful #nofilterneeded #whowillstoptherain #climatechange #westcoastweather
#softlysoftly #thesunwillcomeouttomorrow
#itsabeautifulday
Grateful for tonight's sunset. This just doesn't get old. Sometimes I feel like I need to pinch myself, it's so beautiful here, people travel from all over the world to visit, & I live here. Wow. Pinch me. 💖
Have a wonderful weekend my friends.🙂
#grateful #Westcoastsunset
#pinchme
#itsabeautifulworld
#itgetsdarkwaytooearly
#whiterockbc
Grateful for this day that is set aside to honour the men and women who served in WW1 and WWII. I post these photos of my Grandfather every year to honour him and all those who I don't know but I must thank for my life of freedom and peace in this beautiful country that is my home.
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11 month, lets pause, remember, and say thank you.
#grateful #remembranceday #canadaremembers
Grateful for the fresh air the rain & waves bring. 🌊
Isn't it wonderful how lately its been crazy raining then the clouds clear & sun pops out? I love November weather at the Wet Coast. 🌧🌞
I love timing my breathing with the waves. Deeply in, the wave rolls, fully exhale, hear the rocks tumbling over each other chattering, out, in, over, get lost in the moment, the clean air filling my lungs, the salty smell, the humid air, exhale, pause, breathe in the fresh air, inhale the view......This moment now.🌊
#grateful #breathe #inthemoment #vitaminsea #justbestill
#inwhiterock #waves
Grateful for the sparkles that dance on the water in the sun. Oh my goodness I love it when sun shines on water! In those moments I feel like it must be heaven touching earth with it's magic.
The first photo is looking south toward Lummi Island with Orcas Island in the distance behind. (On November 8th we will be able to cross the border & drive over there again. Strange days.)
The 2nd photo is looking North West toward Point Roberts with (I think) Galiano Island in the background?
The last dot... is sitting still, inhaling the movement of the water. 🌊
If you are wondering where the sparkle quote fits in; it's because I have finally learned not to apologize for my bright spark. Embrace your sparkles too💖
#grateful
#whiterockbc
#embraceyourbrilliance
#daretosparkle
#beyou
#sparkle
Grateful for this soft drizzly day & the opportunity to sit still outside at the beach. I don't take this privilege lightly; this precious opportunity to be still in this moment of a soft West Coast day.
#grateful
#westcoastliving
#inwhiterock
#ilovetherain
#justbestill
#drizzlyday
#weatherwindow
Grateful for unexpected guests & a walk at the beach. I almost said it's too cold for a beach walk. But, you'll never regret a fresh air walk! 🌊No matter how miserable the weather.😁
And, if you are debating whether to surprise someone by dropping in - do it! 😁💕
Seas the day!
#grateful
#vitaminsea
#stormwatching
#getoutside
#whiterockbc
#weatherwatch
#seastheday
Grateful for my friends. Have you ever had a down sort'a day when a friend phones?
I took this photo today breathing in the moment, watching the seagulls, melancholy about winter & the possibility of social distancing again.
Then, a friend phoned. She started the convo with " How are you doing?" I answered "Good Thanks!" (Habit?) She asked if I'd like to drop by for tea. I resisted my opposition to be vulnerable (Thank you @brenebrown )
I spent a lovely drizzly afternoon drinking Ginger tea, eating pecan pie, watching birds & grateful for time spent with my friend.
Phoning a friend is a simple but powerfully kind gesture that I need to reciprocate more often. 🙏💕
#grateful
#westcoastliving
#whiterockbc
#yougotafriend
#drizzlyday
#weareallinthistogether
#covid-19
#phoneafriend
Grateful for the rain and these soft west coast days. Sometimes I get too wrapped up in a web project and I must convince myself to get outside. Then, when I get to the beach I don't want to leave. There is something special about fresh air by the water. Especially, on a drizzly day.
A woman was swimming. (I was in 2 sweaters and a jacket.) I am impressed by people who swim in the ocean when it is cold. I think it is an ultimate way to seize the moment. 🌊
This quote by Lao Tzu holds true for me on different levels. "Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” – Lao Tzu".
I try to live my life softly too.💗
How about you? 🙂 Does this quote hold meaning for you?
#grateful
#ilovetherain
#westcoastliving
#meaningfulquotes
#laotzuquotes
#whiterockbc
#beautifulbc
Grateful that it is Thanksgiving. Not that I need an excuse to say that I am Thankful and Grateful! 😊
I'm grateful for always this moment, the now, no matter what form it takes.
Eckhart Tolle
“Gratitude opens the door, the power, the wisdom, the creativity of the universe. You open the door through gratitude.” — Deepak Chopra
#gratefull
#fall
#Thanksgiving 2021 #happythanksgiving
#thankyou
#thankful #explorewhiterock #beautifulBC
Grateful that I can get outside to clear my head. I'm especially grateful to get outside by the water.
I try to be present & still & not ruminate. There's a whole lotta mess swirling around right now. That slippery little voice living in my head has been trying to smacktalk me (that negative little naysayer).😳
So, sitting and listening to the waves brings me back to my heart. I remind myself to step outside of my ego. We are all doing the best we can. We just need a little love & vitamin sea is a pretty good place to start.🌊💕
#grateful #weareallinthistogether
#covid_19
#justbreathe
#justbekind
#whiterock
#nojudging
#spreadalittlelove
Grateful to live in White Rock. I joined the #searchtherock scavenger hunt game and these are the photos from my journey playing the game and discovering new places in White Rock. I thought I knew the Rock but I learnt that there is always more to discover in our lovely City by the sea💕 🌊
The best part is the private messages I received from other players all in the spirit of fun and a little competition. Thank you @whiterockbia @miss604 @pulse107 and @whiterockcity for sponsoring this joyful game!😁👍
#grateful
#searththerock
#whiterock
#beautifulbc
#hometownfun
#shoplocal
#shoptherock
#whiterockmuseum
Grateful for my family, friends, & good health. I know I have to appreciate every moment & how lucky I am to have all 3.🙏
The topic of health seems to pop up in every conversation lately. It feels like a double whammy thanks to covid & age. My sister flew across the country to visit but because not everyone in my family is double vaccinated we had to meet outside.
Health is a growing concern in my circle of friends too.
So, I don't take it lightly how lucky I am to be healthy & have friends & family. Be well. Namaste.💗
Ok yes, I'm a bit of an Eckhart Tolle fan. What do you think? Who's your favourite go-to for grounding wisdom?
#grateful
#whiterockbc
#whiterockpier
#familyandfriends
#harvestmoon
#itsabeautifulworld
#eckharttolle
#beautifulbc
#WordPressSpecialist
Grateful for podcasts.
Lately I have been listening to Eckhart Tolle and Oprah discuss "The New Earth". 🌏
After a day of screen staring, I enjoy choosing a podcast. Which means, I am grateful for:
my phone
Spotify
podcasts
the people who create the podcasts
time to listen…… (jeez this list could get long... there’s so much to be grateful for…) 💗
There is a podcast for anything you can imagine. Besides Eckhart & Oprah, I like “Get Sleepy” 😴 to send me to sleep.
Do you listen to podcasts? What is your favourite thing to listen to? 🎧
"Your entire life only happens in this moment. The present moment is life itself. Yet, people live as if the opposite were true and treat the present moment as a stepping stone to the next moment - a means to an end."
Eckhart Tolle
#grateful #thenewearth #podcasts #eckhardandoprah #eckharttolle #whiterockbc #getsleepy #beautifulbc #now