Edison Rex

Small Acts of Random Abundance, Day Seven

Today was a gorgeous, sunny, and unseasonably warm December day. This morning I sat on my back porch with a glass of hot coffee and the newspaper and soaked it all in. With both my boys asleep, I could have squeezed in a few extra minutes of work. But I'm glad I didn't.

Ah, today is the end of a week-long project. I really loved recording a special moment from each of my days. I would say that each day had more than one "small act of random abundance," but my commitment to document a small act each day meant that I made a special effort to be sure that they happened. I wasn't willing to wait for a happy accident.

At the same time, I tried to be careful not to let the documentation spoil the moment. Instagramming throughout a small act of abundance can make that moment...a little less abundant. A tricky balance.

Do you ever feel that recording a moment interferes with you being present in that moment?

And, of course, what was your small act of random abundance today?

If you missed part of this week, you can see every small act of random abundance here.

xoxo Maeg

Small Acts of Random Abundance, Day Six

Today's small act of external abundance: destressing with a hard cardio workout and solo yoga session. Ahhhh.

Oh, and did I mention I wore the greatest shoes in the world while I did it?

Today's small act of internal abundance: realizing that often my feelings are the results of my actions, not the other way around. I get those mixed up sometimes.

What's your small act of random abundance today?

xo Maeg

Small Acts of Random Abundance, Day Five

 

A mini birthday celebration for Dennis. Ice cream for everyone, a rich coconut hot chocolate for me. (Because rules are meant to bend!)

Happy birthday to the man of my dreams.

xo Maeg

P.S. What's your small act of random abundance for the day?

Small Acts of Random Abundance, Day Four

Mondays are long, busy, full days. Sixteen straight hours of go.

So my small act of random abundance for the day was to take a minute to put my feet up.

Just a minute in this 60 degree late November weather was just perfect.

And after that minute, I made a phone call that scared me very, very much. Regardless of the outcome of that call, it is a gift to myself. A whole other act of abundance--riding through fear.

What's your small act of abundance today?

xo Maeg

Small Acts of Random Abundance, Day Three

 

Today: Forgoing my usual routine and going outside to watch the sunrise instead. It was a gray one, subtle. There was still a lot to notice, if I wanted to--the thin coat of frost, the birds and their various calls.

What's your small act of abundance for the day?

 xo Maeg

Small Acts of Random Abundance, Day Two

Good Morning!

I'm sure even more small acts of abundance await today, but here are two so far, by 6 am:

1. Dozing and daydreaming an extra hour (scandalous!) with my son snuggled next to me in bed. 

2. Deleting every last game app from my brand new phone. I feel better already...giving myself the gift of less distraction and temptation.

What little moments of pampering and abundance are you giving yourself today? 

They don't have to be fancy--quite the opposite, in fact. They are small everyday things that make life just that much bigger. 

xo Maeg

Just joining in on these random acts? Here's the Call and Day One.

Small Acts of Random Abundance, Day One

 “Because art is born in expansion, in a belief in sufficient supply, it is critical that we pamper ourselves for the sense of abundance it brings to us. A box of raspberries or a small bouquet can bring a big shift in optimism.” --Julia Cameron, The Artist's Way

In the spirit of this beautiful quote from Julia Cameron, I'm committing to making and documenting one small act of random abundance here on the blog, each day for one week. And I hope that you will join me! Read this post to learn more.

Today's moment of abundance: A little bit of sanctuary in the midst of a busy day. Normally as soon as I set my son down for his nap I get right down to work. Today, I tidied my bedroom into a peaceful getaway. I cooked myself a delicious, healthy lunch. I read some Oprah magazine. I watched the sun shine through the windows. I reveled in the thought of having enough time to be good to myself. Even though there are no extra hours today.

What small act of random abundance is yours today? Share what you've done or will do in the comments. Or share a link to a photo or blog post of your act of abundance! 

Until tomorrow,

xo Maeg

Commit Small Acts of Random Abundance

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's a day of feasting and abundance.

I think every day should be a day of abundance. Okay, maybe not every day. But I think it's vital to our lives and our creative work to bring some of that big holiday abundance to our everyday life. I call it "committing small acts of random abundance."

Read all about what I mean in my latest Creative Call to Action post over at Scoutie Girl.  

(Yes, my column has bought a time share over at Scoutie Girl, and I couldn't be more honored.)

In that post, and here now, I'm issuing a week-long challenge to myself and others: start committing those random acts of abundance right now, instead of the vague future. I'm going to do one per day for the next week and write about it each day here on the blog. 

Join me! Share your own small act of abundance in the comments each day. Or write about it on your own blog, post a picture to flickr, whatever suits your fancy--just leave a link in the comments each day or any of the days so we can all follow along.

Pssst...head over to Scoutie Girl to read my guest post and get a sense of what I'm talking about!

xo xo xo

I'll be back tomorrow with my first SARA,

Maeg