Lay your...

...burdens down,

and come alive right here,

right now.

Instead of looking for things that need 

to be done...

concentrate on the task before you.

Let everything else...

fade into the background.

notes...

hold plans tentatively

the most important thing to determine

is what to do right now

unclutter your mind

don't be lulled into sleepwalking

through your days

you make a difference

your choices impact others

you may feel lost

when you're actually in

the process of finding your way

don't panic when a chapter of your

story doesn't make sense

God writes really good stories

stay close to Him

find ways you can experience

a joyful, meaningful life

& an inner sense of contentment

discover your part in life

your role

enter into the place you've been invited

live it fully

"Don't be afraid. Just stand still & watch

the Lord rescue you."

Exodus 14:13

you do not become less valuable

as you age

you become more of who you are

find a way to get out of old

unhealthy patterns

choose habits that help you flourish

keep growing and changing into a

healthier person

don't let your brain boss you around

focus on the positives

and the good in your life

quit settling for less

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Adapt what is useful,

reject what is useless,

and add what is specifically

your own."

~Bruce Lee~

"It is not a daily increase,

but a daily decrease.

Hack away at the inessentials."

~Bruce Lee~

"The most basic strategy is to get time on your side.

The most basic tactic is to sit and wait."

"A milestone in life is the day the challenge

of discovering who you really are

is replaced by

the challenge of being the person

someone thinks they married."

Take time...

....each morning to ground yourself.

Quite your mind, reflect...

and learn to work with yourself

not against yourself.

 Breathe in gratitude for the moments

of stillness,

and for the day ahead.

Pat your self on the back

and move on.

Live your life like this

is your life to live,

because it is.

notes...

 the moments that unfold in front of you...

are worth a long and loving look.

what got you here

won't get you there

stop chasing after what is fleeting

& unsatisfying for your worth

to improve something

you have to change something

take a greater approach to life

you pass on your healing

or 

you pass on your hurting

you can unlearn unhealthy

habits

better beats

blame

who you are is determined 

by the choices you make

don't grumble

your words matter

negative words pull you down

wisdom finds you at every age

be well...

xoxo

💗

"There is no actual law that says you can't

get locked into a daily routine

that makes you happy."

"Never let anything ruin your day

that is not on the list of things

you will let ruin your day."

"If your path demands you to walk through hell,

walk as though you own the place."

 

Embrace an...

...."Every day is new" mindset.

Focus on what lies ahead.

Live in anticipation.

Let life take up the room it needs.

Don't...

get so caught up....

in the place you want to end up...

that you loose sight...

of what's around...

you.

notes:

do not fear your limitations

stay connected

when you lack peace

your focus is misplaced

hope for what you do not yet have

and wait for it patiently

be willing to go on an

adventure without 

getting all the details

pains of the past tell you to play it safe

& protect yourself

don't take the bait

hope is the fuel that keeps

the fire in your heart burning

it's the oxygen you breathe

"Forget the former things;

do not swell on the past."

Isaiah 43:18

you are a new creation

if you want to be

you are what you choose to become

you don't need a miracle to change 

your life

consider approaches you 

haven't tried

knowing who you are

and what you want

will serve you faithfully

being clear is half the battle

remain flexible

learn from nature

that everything has it's 

own pace

embrace the natural rhythm 

of each day

be well...

xoxo

💖

"I don't want to live someone else's idea

of how to live.

Don't ask me to do that.

I don't want to find out one day

that I'm at the end of someone else's life."

~Out of Africa~

"The earth speaks to all of us,

and if we listen,

we understand."

~Castle in the Sky~

"You cannot live your life to please others.

The choice must be yours."

~Alice in Wonderland~

"If your life were a movie, which Oscar would 

you most like to win:

best actor or best film?"

 

Learn how...

...to inhale everything you need to inhale,

and exhale with all that you have.

Be still right where you are.

It is through moments like this

that you can find peace.

 Go outside to embrace the stillness.

Let nature do it's work in you.

You don't have to know the direction 

of every step ahead

to end up

where you were meant to be.

notes:

He came home holding a huge bouquet of daisies in his hand.

I'm all bubbly...."how special!! Thanks hon!!"

"they were going to get cut down anyway"

"they're still special...!"

"might as well not waste them."

"still special..."

(having a moment with my kiddo)

quit something to 

prioritize what's important

you are not defined by what you do

but who you are

look for areas where

you need to let go

be thankful

trust life

don't give in to dull disappointment

keep your hopefulness alive

learning to trust

means surrendering to the 

need to know what

will happen

hold your plans loosely

knowing they are prone to change

breathe deep

you will learn what your meant to learn

you will grown how your meant to grow

don't be faked out by what isn't valuable

or lasting

be patient

determine to make better decisions in you life

moving forward

bump your mood with a deep breath,

 exercise

nature

meditation and prayer

do something nice for someone

the choices you make in your life

change your reality and that of those around you

be well...

xoxo

💝

" The average teacher explains complexity;

the gifted teacher reveals simplicity."

"You know how every once in a while

you do something and a little voice inside says,

'There. That's it. That's why you're here.'...

and you get a warm glow in your heart

because you know it's true?

Do more of that."

"You can't give your life more time,

so give the time you have left

more life."