Moments Lately

I packed an apple for me, and 2 for Buddy.

I popped a container of popcorn for him too.

He is a September baby, and 

I wanted to have a little celebration

for my boy. He's 5 now.

One by one, I bit off bite sized pieces of apple to feed him.

He thanked me in his love-language...

sloppy kisses. 

Buddy

I sat outside on the stoop with my coffee this morning.

I watched Polly patrol the yard.

A squawking Blue-jay flew in  for a random visit.

I closed my eyes & listened as I did my 4-7-8 breaths.

I heard another familiar sound.

 I opened my eyes, and Gram, (chick-a-dee) was in the bush across from me.

It's been a while.

Then I remembered a dream from last night, or this morning.

There was a fence, and 2 coyotes on the other side.

One beige, one white.

I stood below them...the fence bottom was at about my waist.

They were thin.

I had some bread...or something....

and tried to toss it over the fence.

It wouldn't go.

We were in sync. Cautious but loving.

Tuned in.

Then I woke up.

I had a nice morning phone chat with my kiddo.

He's in between the chapters in his life.

Stepping into a new, while closing out the one before.

Confident. Capable. Inspiring. Driven. Compassionate. 

I see him doing great things.

We checked in on each other's world, and discussed the world as a whole.

I believe we've worked out a solve for the world's problems. 

At least for now.

Little signs:

Blue-jay: Clarity. Truth. Guidance. Communication. Curiosity.

Fearlessness. Adaptability & balance. Good fortune.

Inner Strength.

Chickadee: Joy. Positivity. 

Focus on small moments of happiness & find joy in the present moment.

Dream of Coyotes:

White coyote can suggest Divine help.

Flexibility & ability to handle challenges.

Trust your instinct and intuition.

A spiritual or personal transformation.

Faithfulness. Protection. Teamwork.

Find the gifts in your everyday ordinary life.

Don't become so busy that you forget what your doing,

or even who you are, or that you forget to breathe.

Don't become so busy that you forget

 to look at the people you love,

and forget to appreciate them until it's too late.

Journal notes:

You need not fear the future. It is in His hands,

He releases it to you day by day, moment by moment.

'Live this day abundantly (plentifully).

See all there is to see,

do all there is to do.

Don't be distracted by future concerns.

Leave them to God.'

Every day is a gift.

Live in the confines of today.

Believe that He loves us with boundless, everlasting Love.

'Living in collaboration with Him is wonderful,

though not easy.

It requires a level of spiritual & mental

concentration that is extremely challenging.

It requires persistent effort more than anything else

you have attempted.

Yet, rather than detracting from your activities,

it fills them with vibrant life.'

He wants you to experience a more complete 

sense of Joy than we otherwise could.

To get there we need Him.

We will become what we do with our love.

"He will show you how to overcome every obstacle.

It may not be what we expect-

in fact, His methods will certainly surprise you."

~Charles Stanley~

He knows exactly what we need.

Trust Him.

"Come as you are- He chose you for everything you aren't."

He will reveal the hidden value in something that seems

more like a dumpster fire.

"Growth always plays a part, surrender is a progression.

It is a continuing act of turning over more to Him as you mature."

God is a God of healing, but you must do your part.

There is no telling what God wants to do through you.

Forget what other people are up to.

Go be you.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Remember that being healthy is much more

than exercise and eating right.

It's also about being around good people,

having uplifting habits,

letting go of attachments,

embracing gratitude,

and maintaining your growth."

~Dr. Mark Hyman~

"Gratitude Improves:

Sleep

Anxiety

Immunity

Depression

Inflammation

Brain Health

Stress Levels

Heart Function

Digestive System

Hormone Balance

Nervous System Regulation"

~Dr. Will Cole~

 

Healthy Mindset

What if we practice assuming the best

instead of the worst.

Pause.

Breathe.

Course correct.

Break the habit.

We'll get better at it.

My Michael pick this week.

&

A journal dump on mindful notes:

Open our heart and mind to look for something new.

Set your mind to satisfy the Spirit within you,

not the indulgence of your old ways.

All the things meant to draw attention to ourselves

can actually trip us up.

Don't take the bait when the "issue de jour"

comes your way.

"When you no longer need anything,

you can have everything.

When you stop trying to make things happen,

anything can."

Who you are becoming is going to take a little grace and time.

"Improvement is not just about learning habits,

it is also about fine tuning them.

Reflection and review ensures  you spend your time 

on the right things & make course corrections whenever  necessary."

~James Clear~

The secret to getting results that last is to never stop making improvements.

Don't believe lies and deceptive thoughts.

Look to biblical truth.

'We can break all the old bad records in the subconscious mind,

the records of our lives which we do not wish to keep,

and make beautiful ones.

We can make perfect records through our Spirit within-

the records of Health, Wealth, Love, and perfect self-expression.'

'The subconscious mind, is simply power, without direction.

It is like electricity, and it does what it is directed to do.'

'Train it to image only good, every righteous desire of  your heart.'

'Getting into the spiritual swing of things is no easy matter.

Thoughts of doubt & fear surge. 

Tormenting thoughts and old beliefs from the subconscious'

"There is an old saying that man only dares use his words for 3 purposes;

to heal, bless, or prosper.'

In order to heal the body, one must first "heal the soul".

'The soul is the subconscious mind, and it must be "saved"

from wrong thinking.'

"He restoreth my soul."

~Psalm 23:3~

'The subconscious mind or soul,

must be restored with right ideas, and reconnected with (superconscious mind) God.

'Any inharmony on the external, indicates there is a mental inharmony.'

"As within, so the without."

Teach yourself a new way to be.

If you are open, sudden change can happen at any time.

Be willing to be surprised.

"Let go of the need to control every detail of your existence,

because life will happen whether you control it or not.

How much fun you have while you're in the midst

of it all is entirely up to you."

be well...

xoxo

💝

"If the Holy Spirit can take over the subconscious with our consent

and cooperation, then we have almighty Power working at the basis

of our lives, then we can do anything we ought to do,

go anywhere we ought to go, and be anything we ought to be."

~E. Stanley Jones~

"Your subconscious mind is trying to help you all the time.

That is why I keep a journal - 

not for chatter but for mostly the images that flow

into the mind of little ideas.

I keep a running journal,

and I have all of my life, 

so it's like your gold mine when you start writing."

~Jim Harrison~

"I need one of those baby monitors from my subconscious

to my consciousness so I can know what the hell

I'm really thinking about"

~Steven Wright~

Self-expression

This morning was brisk.

I threw on my favorite hoodie, comfy sweatpants & a pair of slippers.

I lit a candle to take out on the front porch with me.

Hubby joked that it wouldn't throw off much heat.

I concur, however the light of the flickering flame 

comforts none-the-less.

Polly's nestled up in my lap. 

I take in her faint purr, and notice the crickets

singing without the cicadas.

I hear the Jake break from down on the highway.

It reminds me of being at Dad's.

I open up to a brand new journal.

It seems that I just started the last one.

So I check back on the dates.

August 4, to Sept. 25th. 

Time flew.

 300 pages filled.

Thoughts and ink have flown too.

52 days.

I add 5+2.

My favorite number is 7 (and 3).

I look up the number 7.

Because that it what I do.

'Perfection, completion, spiritual wisdom & introspection.

Spiritual journey of awakening.

Self-discovery & the quest for truth beyond the material world.

Wisdom, contemplation, & deep thinking.

Truth seeker who searches for deeper understanding.'

I concur.

I move to the back yard when the sun starts to rise.

Webs  scattered, and glistening with dew in the morning light.

I grab my camera, and explore.

I notice a string of webbing stretching across the yard.

I follow it, like a game.

It leads me to the Roses of Sharon bush.

There, I find a fairly large web leading to another,

 which took me to yet another....and...

ta-da!

Chick-pea!

(who made her first appearance on my 8/18 post.)

Journal notes:

'Be patient. Let what is small & fragile grow

into something strong & mighty.

Don't rush what God is doing.

Slow down & see what He is up to.'

He can see you down to the very core of who you are,

and He's crazy about you !

Not someone similar to you-

you !

"Don't try to be like someone else, and fall into the comparison trap."

Get comfortable feeling uncomfortable so it doesn't hold you back.

Remember, even good things can feel uncomfortable.

Listen to Me, and eat what is good, & your soul

will delight in the richest of fare.

Isaiah 55: 2

Bring your thoughts to Him.

'Disappointment about a wandering mind,

will only distract you further.

Rather than put yourself down-

return your attention to Him.'

He is with you wherever you are.

Go play. Get messy. Go outside barefoot. 

Be a bit less serious, and enjoy what you have.

be well...

xoxo

💖

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble...

think about such things."

Philippians 4:8

"What you watch, read, and listen to shapes your brain.

Inputs become thoughts;

thoughts become habits;

habits become health."

~Dr. Josh Axe~

Appreciation

Walking in the misty rain at feeding time.

Soft, gentle horse nickers.

A section of hay tossed over the fence,

a strong breeze blowing it back onto us.

Natures hay fight.

  Brushing. Shaking. Moving. Laughing.

Visiting a friend for coffee, which merged into 

a joined errand run.

Zippy country music playing over the loud speaker,

and a young man dancing happily in the isles

as he stacks the store shelves.

Random checks of good and not-so-good items on the Bobby App.

Giggling at our choices.

Making memories in the tasks of an ordinary day.

Heading out after my Tai Chi class.

"You looked very graceful out there!"

came from the sideline.

Not what my head was whispering at the moment.

She peddles her bike, and shares

a story of Tai Chi, & a trip to China when

she was younger.

"I was so young, 

that everyone looked old."

We laugh.

I thank her for her cheer.

My kiddo comes to visit.

He's smitten by a rock-bird I have on the window-sill

beside my flowers.

It makes him smile.

He sticks around for dinner,

 and we sit around the table chatting about our day.

    He left soon afterwards...

rock-bird left with him.

Journal notes:

Trust that the perfect needed connections 

always arrive at the right time & way.

There is a place that you are to fill 

that no one else can.

Something you are to do ,

which no one else can.

See your good.

Find the goodness in front of you.

Always remember you are free to be yourself 

and live your own life in serenity and joy.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Prioritize what matters most.

Decide how you want to spend your life-

every moment.

Kiss your children,

love your friends,

speak kindly to strangers,

hold hands with your loved ones,

and go for walks.

These will be the things you remember

when all you have left is today."

"One of the healthiest habits to learn:

Being grateful for the little things."

~Yung Pueblo~