Creating Memories ⋆ Christine Gautreaux MSW

Creating Memories

Dear friends,

“Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”
~From the television show The Wonder Years

Today I am grateful for many things in my life and wanted to share one with you…

Dinner on the fire (Salmon not Mickey Mouse)

After a day filled with retreat preparation and an upcoming school function I was delighted when my 16 year old daughter decided to make a fire in the back yard fire pit and then proceeded to cook dinner!

She and I ate salmon and Italian veggies over rice around the fire as the early Fall night surrounded us.

Even though it was a simple moment, it was delightful and filled my heart with joy.

I know it will be a memory I treasure as this beautiful young woman prepares to leave the nest sooner than later.

What memories do you want to hold on too?

Wrapping you around with infinite love and warm memories,

Christine

P.s. Day 3 of the meditation series:

Day 3

The Source and Goal of Desire

CENTERING THOUGHT

My true self contains every possibility.

SANSKRIT MANTRA

Ananta Swa Bhava
My Being is without beginning or end.

About the Author: Christine Gautreaux, MSW

Christine Gautreaux, MSW is dedicated to the pursuit of play, joy, art & social justice. Christine’s superpowers include connecting people, helping folks manifest their dreams, standing up against injustice and using art to make a difference in the world. She currently uses Interplay to address issues of oppression with people living with severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness, women refugees, racial justice and women who are incarcerated. Christine believes in the power of body wisdom and somatic play to help heal trauma. She also works with professional caregivers, activists and artists to maintain balance and self-care during these intense times we find ourselves living. Christine Gautreaux holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work. Christine is a professional speaker, coach & author and entrepreneur and the owner of Wisdom on Wings Coaching. Christine is the co-author of Stillpoint: A Caregivers Playbook to find ease and to take a deep breath and reclaim joy. www.christinegautreaux

3 Comments

Elda November 6, 2014 at 4:41 am - Reply

The memories I most treasure are genuine sincere hugs from friends and loved ones and also times when I am out in nature enjoying the leaves rustling on the trees or water flowing in the lakes. These moments truly fill my soul.
Christine Gautreaux November 6, 2014 at 10:53 am - Reply

Elda, Thank you. Just reading those words brought back delightful memories I have of terrific hugs and Mother Nature. I agree with you – soul filling!
Kelli Spencer November 6, 2014 at 7:33 pm - Reply

Reading what you wrote about your child reminded me of all the times I had with my child as she was growing up. And now, I have the pleasure of being with a wonderful young woman of which I am able to spend time with tomorrow evening. 🙂

Creating Memories