Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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."







 

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Self-brain surgery....

...reorganizing the brain,
and renewing the mind,
I'm in.
I love neuroplasticity...
God & science.
I love learning.
I love when it all aligns.


notes:

the brain changes when you think different 
thoughts

80 % of your thoughts are untrue
90% of your thoughts are the same
thoughts you thought yesterday

when you think right
you live right

being lost in the futility of your thinking
IS the root problem

change the things you think about

your allowed to be under construction
for as long as it takes
there's no deadline

You are moving forward even in the stillness
especially in the stillness

be you own most consistent healing sanctuary
(with God😇)

Book: The Life Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery
by W. Lee Warren MD
Forward by Dr. Daniel Amen (love)
(also on audio book)

be well...
xoxo
💝

"Perhaps worse than never realizing your dream
is never enjoying your consolations."

"The intangibles of life not only bring greater happiness,
they require less closet space."

"A Mind to rule the brain,
A Spirit to fire the mind,
A Heart to temper the spirit,
A Soul to guide the heart,
A Grace to nourish the soul."


 

Monday, May 11, 2026

Slow down...

....dawdle and linger
 take the scenic route

pause instead of rushing past

  make the stops along the way

keep your heart open

so the ordinary joys

the everyday miracles

can float in

 freely

when they will

every single day.

notes:

I can't think of a better gift than just being his mom..
but him slaving over a hot stove to fix me dinner?
OMG! The best!
#mothersday26 #beststeakever

'God is not in the earthquake, the storm,
or the lightning,
but the gentle breeze with which touches
your back.' 

just be available
listen
draw near

look at things that actually exist,
not all the things that don't

don't live distracted

allow space

enjoy the fulness of nothing

it's the moment that magic happens

stand firm in your faith

'God has already given you
everything you need to
lead a beautiful life.
Take inventory.'

look beyond the surface
look for the lessons
look for meaning

play your part well

the best is ahead of you

life is short
make choices that matter

'perfection is being who and where you are today;
it's accepting and loving yourself
just as you are.'

allow yourself pleasure
you're worth it

breathe deep and know peace
without knowing what comes next

be well...
xoxo
💝

"I don't ever crave extraordinary moment
anymore.
Just small, gentle hums of beauty
streaming from below,
above, simply from paying attention.
Sound. Light. Shadow.
Art. Warmth. The night.
The morning.
Dreams that are not faraway
but exist right here-
already in my days,
hands, and heart."

"It occurs to you one day that the reason 
God didn't always answer your prayers
is that He was answering your
Mom's prayers."

"Remember, being happy doesn't mean you have it all.
It simply means your thankful for all you have."





Friday, May 8, 2026

Find a way...

"...to love your life so much that you feel
lucky to be you.
Like it's a privilege just to wake up as yourself.


Like you are  utterly charmed by your own life.
What a beautiful home you've built.
What incredible friends you get to text all day.


How  you spend your time and your life-genius.
What fun!
What a strong mind you have.
What a way you care about yourself &
listen to your needs.
What great kids, or dogs or cats or plants
you've raised.
Wow,
you've got this whole life thing figured out.
Or, if not, look at you,
trying to figure it out and fight for your joy.
How lucky you are
that you get to be you."

notes:

reality is a wonderful teacher

take a lighthearted view of trouble
seeing it as a challenge you can handle
(with God)

deal with it

the more unexplainable the situation
the easier it is to give into doubt

remember there is much  more going on than 
what you see

find your center in your own heart

create a nice environment for yourself 

work with yourself to make a healthier person

breathe in all the possibilities of what could be
exhale, releasing the need to control the outcomes
hold that mindset

life is waiting for you to participate in it

make plans considering how your wired
learn to trust & listen to yourself
about what you want

your life is yours

this is your life
if  your not careful
you'll miss it

be well...
xoxo
💖

"Rather than focus on getting every detail right
for the unknown future,
go deeper into the details of the 
story that's already being written."

"Will you spend your life pushing a boulder
uphill so that, once uphill,
you will have a boulder to sit on while
regretting your life?"

"Sometimes it seems like you've spent your whole life
preparing for an inspection that never happened."


 

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 thi...