A Double feature...

... for this rainy Sunday. 

Rick and Michael pair well for me.

  Sharing my picks for the week.

notes...

A Wrenn perched right above me on the porch and 

serenaded me. I reached for my camera and it flew away.

The tornado sirens went (3 times)

 and I made a mad rush to empty out the pantry

in case we needed to crawl in.

Debating on weather we need a pantry at this point.

More storms in the forecast.

Yesterday was nice.

Molly's bridal shower was sweet. It was nice to see

everyone, and meet some of the faces I've 

only heard stories about.

One was directionally challenged like me.

Another pea in my pod... it made me happy.

from Rick...

Sharpen your ax

learn how to deal with negative people

remember that they are not God

fear of humans disables

what others think is none of your business

don't get distracted by negativity

you were made for something bigger

with every opportunity comes opposition

you do not have to defend everything you do

or believe

most use motivational reasoning

it is bases on emotion

not logic

you are not nearly as logical as you think 

you are

don't be intimidated by naysayers

some of them aren't very bright

never attack back

if your smart you'll keep quiet

you don't need anyone's approval to be happy

you are as happy as you choose to be

be well...

xoxo

💖

"You can wrestle with a pig 

but only one of you will enjoy it."

"Birds only sing when they feel safe-

signaling on a deep cellular level that you 

are safe too.

Their frequencies calm the nervous system,

lowering cortisol and anxiety.

Birdsong is nature's medicine.

Every chirp, a somatic baptism."

~Dr. Will Cole~

"Your nervous system will naturally

feel calm around people with pure

intentions and kind hearts.

Gut feelings are guardian angels."

~Dr. Will Cole~

 

In moments...

...of stillness,

when you are faced with both 

the good and the sucky emotions

keep looking where the light pours in.

notes...

 God has a way of breaking open the dam

it feels sucky....but beneficial

it's rainy, thundery, and cool

 perfect for some quality porch time with Fritzy

they leave today

I'm not a fan of "the leaving"

 I often tear up when hubby gives his

wave as he leaves for work

relax and enjoy the present moment

you need to release your emotions

 in a safe place

God will relieve and refresh your soul

He is your refuge

your safe place

you are wise to conduct a 

spiritual self-examination

redirect your focus on the needful

areas of your life-

such as building your faith 

and character

continue to listen and

expect that whatever He reveals

will bless your soul

test your own actions

without comparing yourself

to others

you don't need to be the "same"

decide that what you have is special

and you are going to pursue it

with everything you've got

take note of the good, the bad, and everything

in between

 feel it all

remember to breathe

go deeper

see the value in it all

learn to be appropriately vulnerable

choose people who you can

 safely share yourself with

there's enough Love to go around

be well...

xoxo

💞

"They are wild and free,

the ones who embrace life with joy.

They are peaceful and serene,

the ones who find time to be quiet and still.

They are joyful and creative,

the ones who open their minds to 

possibility and growth.

You can be all of these things!

Find time for quiet and see the world

as full of possibility.

Embrace all that comes your way."

~Sunrise Gratitude~

 

When your....

....life is prioritized in a way that makes sense for you,

you experience definite satisfaction and

true contentment.

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notes...

The guys are off to work

Fritz is my side-kick today

the sunflowers are starting to burst

the praying mantis was at the front door

I was it's uber to the garden

it was so happy for the ride it jumped for joy

and I had to search on my hands and knees

 to take it's picture

whispering a prayer that the severe storms 

pass by our little town tonight

and everyone is safe

learn to laugh at yourself

more freely

don't take yourself so seriously

enjoy life lightheartedly

' a cheerful heart is good medicine'

 keep your faith uncluttered

happiness will come from setting the priorities

you need for the dream you have locked into

make decisions about what it best for you

based on your priorities

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Today is the perfect day to create the change you desire.

Life is too short to dwell in misery, hoping that someday

things will change. 

You could make a million excuses as to why right now isn't 

the right time, but then you will never find the perfect time

to do anything.

Perfection is just an illusion.

If we keep waiting for the stars to align,

we will reach the end of our lives regretting that

we never tried.

Stop the waiting game and take action toward the 

change you want."

~Sunrise Gratitude~

 

Allow yourself...

...the space each day

to find wonder in the ordinary.

When you look for wonder,

it's amazing how it reveals itself.

notes...

had thirty minutes before Tai Chi class

 I stopped to visit my favorite park

Brandon and Fritz are here.💖

take your time and go

from mindless to mindful

do something different

clues for happiness are all around

find your flow

you are on a path distinctly designed

for you

the more love you hold in your heart

the less room there is for fear

You are unique and different

be on fire to know the truth of your own soul

there is no one-size-fits-all

"What if God, who writes you love letters

everyday, and they go unopened?"

be well...

xoxo

💖

"If you want more time in your life,

show time some respect."

"Happiness is simple.

Everything we do to find it is complicated."

"Look deep into nature,

and then you will understand everything better."