Emma Jones

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I'm doing 40 things
 

Emma Jones's Life List

  1. 1. For every gift I give in 2008 make sure it supports an animal welfare charity
    3 entries . 36 cheers
    1 person
  2. 2. Become carbon neutral
    5 entries . 78 cheers
    77 people
  3. 3. join the World Wildlife Fund
    47 cheers
    3 people
  4. 4. Join the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency) http://www.unhcr.org
    2 entries . 24 cheers
    2 people
  5. 5. Make a supermarket change from using plastic bags to an environmentally friendly alternative
    7 entries . 98 cheers
    1 person
  6. 6. get rid of unnecessary possessions
    2 entries . 71 cheers
    808 people
  7. 7. lose weight / get in shape
    2 entries . 21 cheers
    737 people
  8. 8. learn yoga
    1 entry . 39 cheers
    2,322 people
  9. 9. live by the sea
    80 cheers
    522 people
  10. 10. Renew our wedding vows
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    24 people
  11. 11. Have a Romantic Night in a fancy hotel with my husband
    1 entry . 71 cheers
    3 people
  12. 12. change my name
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    496 people
  13. 13. get laser hair removal
    16 cheers
    485 people
  14. 14. learn french
    1 entry . 19 cheers
    10,612 people
  15. 15. learn to draw
    3 entries . 19 cheers
    1,988 people
  16. 16. learn to dance
    20 cheers
    6,584 people
  17. 17. learn to sing well
    14 cheers
    249 people
  18. 18. get a passport
    39 cheers
    1,755 people
  19. 19. print out old blogs
    11 cheers
    1 person
  20. 20. Buy photo frames
    8 cheers
    1 person
  21. 21. put postcards into an album/scrapbook
    17 cheers
    1 person
  22. 22. Write a will
    15 cheers
    774 people
  23. 23. go to the symphony
    16 cheers
    27 people
  24. 24. Stop saying "I'm so stupid."
    48 cheers
    1 person
  25. 25. Keep the worm farm alive during 2008 + learn how to use their castings & liquid fertilizer from their compost bin
    2 entries . 7 cheers
    1 person
  26. 26. learn calligraphy
    8 cheers
    454 people
  27. 27. Complete "The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children" by Nancy Lamb
    5 cheers
    1 person
  28. 28. make a sock creature
    11 cheers
    4 people
  29. 29. Replace old or boring underwear with lingerie
    22 cheers
    1 person
  30. 30. Complete "My Word Coach"
    1 entry
    1 person
  31. 31. Take an Acting Class
    6 cheers
    139 people
  32. 32. Complete "The Vein of Gold" by Julia Cameron
    4 cheers
    2 people
  33. 33. Read the complete works of Shakespeare
    9 cheers
    239 people
  34. 34. Write and send one letter a week.
    6 cheers
    3 people
  35. 35. Get a tattoo
    3 cheers
    20,306 people
  36. 36. Make a list of 43 things I would do if I knew "I could not fail."
    1 cheer
    1 person
  37. 37. learn piano
    1 cheer
    1,060 people
  38. 38. Ten Things In Ten Days Challenge #1!
    1 cheer
    3 people
  39. 39. Practice Savasana daily so it becomes a part of daily life
    1 entry . 1 cheer
    2 people
  40. 40. get a clitoral hood piercing
    1 cheer
    4 people

How I did it
How to september 08 Habit: Groom Animals Daily
It took me
1 month
It made me
Peaceful


Recent entries
Complete "My Word Coach"
Literally! 13 months ago

Well crap. This “goal” is so not going well. It would be going a lot better if I actually played the damn thing. But… other things are more important. Like music. ;)

Just Gah! It won’t be done by Christmas or New Year or whatever deadline I set. This is why I never work to deadlines. I think my 2009 New Years Resolution will be to Never Work to a Deadline again!

I abominate deadlines!



Practice Savasana daily so it becomes a part of daily life
Oh so peaceful 13 months ago

I have started to do a Savasana each day, usually in the morning. They are so relaxing and truly make you appreciate each day more than if you just get up, jump out of bed and run around doing chores and ‘the usual’ daily stuff.

Now I’m noticing that I just stop when a cat wants a cuddle and stare outside listening to the bird song, watch the sky, and are more one with the flow of life, rather than fight it or rush past it. I still get everything I need to done but I do it in a stress free manner. It is a far better way to live.

Obviously I love yoga anyhow, but I am beginner and even if you don’t do yoga you can do a Savasana as part as your day. There are no weird back bends or funny twists. It’s pure relaxation and restoration to your mind and body. You simply be.

The only problem I am having is that I need to focus on being more aware during my daily Savasana as I do tend to nod off on occasion… Goes to show I am relaxed, but that isn’t the point of the exercise.

This is a personal goal as I am learning yoga and I wish to learn each position to incorporate a balanced restorative way of life into my life. This is the first one to learn as it’s the most beneficial to anyone and everyone. I can still do any yoga class anytime, but this I can do by myself every day. When it’s a habit/routine/daily practice without having to remind myself I will have achieved the point of this goal.



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It's not for me 13 months ago

While I’m glad I tried this… I’m just not one of those crafty people. I honestly don’t care about my tapestry. At least I tried it. I’m going to freecycle the tapestry (I only did four little lines) and see if anyone else wants it to test out of they like tapestry.



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