Author: Staci DesRault

The Serenity Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers in the world. Most people attribute this prayer to Reinhold Niebuhr, who wrote it during the years leading up to World War II as a prayer intended to inspire courage in people to rise up against evil forces at work in the world. The abbreviated version became a staple in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings after Bill W. read the prayer and was dumbstruck by how it summarized what he and others were attempting to achieve through the 12 steps. Voila, the Serenity Prayer catapulted into the world. However, the philosophy of the prayer is…

As October ushers in crisp morning breezes and everything pumpkin spice, I’ve been thinking a lot about rituals and why we love them. Every October, children and adults alike anticipate the tradition of dressing up in disguise and begging for candy. There are annual pumpkin carving contests, haunted houses, and hayrides. There is a collective sadness about not being able to do these things in the same way this year. We humans take comfort in repeating ourselves. There is something calming about knowing what will happen next. Rituals require repetition. Yet, are rituals more than just habits or traditions? Could they…

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote plus a reflection for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, December 25th – 29th, 2023.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote plus a reflection for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, December 18th – 22nd, 2023.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote plus a reflection for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, December 11th – 15th, 2023.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote plus a reflection for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, December 4th – 8th, 2023.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote plus a reflection for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, November 13th – Friday, November 17th, 2023.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote plus a reflection for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, October 9th – Friday, October 13th, 2023.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote plus a reflection for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, September 25th – Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Daily reflection for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, September 11th – Friday, September 15th, 2021.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, July 5th – Friday, July 9th, 2021.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, June 26th – Friday, June 30th, 2023. MONDAY, JUNE 26TH THE DAILY LLAMA WORD OF THE DAY: FREE QUOTE OF THE DAY: MEDITATE ON THIS: Many have heard the common phrase, “You are either working on your recovery or you are working on your addiction.” This phrase often encourages us to be wary of stagnation as a red flag for relapse. Especially in the early parts of our recovery, we need to do something daily toward our sobriety. The truth…

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, June 21st – Friday, June 25th, 2021.

The Daily Llama, by Staci DesRault, brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, June 14th – Friday, June 18th, 2021.

The Daily Llama brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday April 26th – 30th, 2021.

The Daily Llama brings you short, one-word meditations and a corresponding quote for your complete wool-being (#seewhatwedidthere?) for Monday, March 22nd through Friday, March 26th, 2021. MONDAY, MARCH 22ndTHE DAILY LLAMA WORD OF THE DAY: SPRING QUOTE OF THE DAY: MEDITATE ON THIS: Spring is the season of fresh starts and second chances. Just when we think it’s over and winter has won, spring reminds us that the story is not finished yet. Nothing stays dark forever. Pull back the drapes. Open the windows. Let the fresh air blow through your home. Get outside and breathe in the crisp cool morning air. It’s…