Your superhero power...

....is available 24/7.

Just tune in.

connecting with others

You carry all the 'stress-relieving,

life-appreciating, joy-delivering,

mood-lifting, source-connecting, butt-kicking

benefits with you all day long.

The best way to do this is through  your breath & prayer.

~

notes...

the kids are having a blast on their honeymoon...

and I am grateful for my little soul fueling getaway

I'm so proud of them...

and their wonderful little space...

going park hopping with Fritz 

it's another gorgeous day

take a moment to clear your mind

check in with your body

become present in the moment

and connect

find direction and purpose for your life

Give God first place

Let go of that hinderance-

it isn't serving you

it is only holding you back

from discovering the joy you long for

encourage others

condition your mind to be curious

about what life has to offer

don't talk yourself out of so many things

live a deeper life

don't waste your time or your life 

trying to impress people

stay true to yourself

stand firm in faith

~

'Learn to unwind whenever possible, resting in My Presence.

How twisted the world has become when people feel

guilty about meeting this basic need.

How much time & energy you waste by being always on the go

rather than take time to seek My direction for your life.

Make sure you enjoy your journey, rather than spend your time

frustrated trying to get where you "think" you need to be.

Get rooted & grounded in the things I want you to be rooted and grounded in,

like Love, confidence, knowing who you truly are.

Depend on Me more and more, & I will shower Peace

on all your paths.

I love you just the way your are.'

~Jesus~

(sources: Jesus Calling, Joyce Meyers)

be well...

xoxo

💖

"Some people are empowered by travel and some are

inspired by the warmth of home.

Some thrive in the spotlight and some feel called to support those

who are on stage.

Some people are comfortable half-dressed and cussing like sailors

and others prefer modesty and gentleness.

The thing is: we are all empowered and inspired in different ways,

and it's not our job to decide what that looks like for anyone else."

 

Appreciate everything...

....'appreciate the sunshine on your skin in the morning,

the quiet peace you feel when you're doing something you love,

the fresh air that reminds you you're still here,

still living, still becoming.

tree hugger

Appreciate the small moments too.

A stranger smiling at you,

a message from someone who thought of you,

laughter that catches you off guard,

a slow walk that clears your mind.

Appreciate the people who choose you,

the effort someone puts into loving you,

the blessings that don't always look big

but still change your day in soft ways.

And most of all, appreciate yourself for growing,

evolving, and continuing to show up for your life

even on the days it feels heavy.'

notes...

up at dark

more meditation...less journaling

a nudge for an early drive out to the big burr oak 

a group of cyclers riding from Kansas City

to St. Louis

on their way to Hermann tonight

one rider weighed down with cameras

we talk our talk...

he hands me an old 1970 camera he's been shooting with

looking in from the top to see ahead...

then he hands me another, (complete with a film advance lever)

 to shoot a few photos of him and his group before they headed out.

~

listen & believe

keep moving

keep growing

keep evolving

all life is either moving forward & evolving

or shrinking back & dying

push through the obstacles instead of running from them

if you want a new life

you have to do the work instead of  just

studying & discussing & wishing & wanting

you can change your entire reality in a moment

if you want it bad enough

wake up excited to be who you are

decide to make it happen,

 to be engaged with your life & let God work for you

trade your bad habits for some good ones...

good time management

good thought habits

good health habits...

get out of autopilot mode

be intentional

be well...

xoxo

💖

"Some of you are unaware of just how amazing you really are.

The way you make people laugh, lift others up, or spread some 

extra love. You do this even though you are struggling too,

and I think it makes you such a beautiful human being."

"At the end of the day I am thankful that my blessings

are bigger than my problems."

"Look around you. Appreciate what you have.

Nothing will be the same in a year."

 

Show up everyday...

...with a good attitude.

Do your best.

Keep your faith strong.

Lean back and celebrate what is...

and with grateful expectation

 and belief that God is in control.

notes...

at 4:20 I heard the kids leave,

then anxiety.

I sat in prayer

a two hour drive...dark...most likely tired

normal Mom worry 

mixed with wanting everything to be perfect for them

a text when they arrived at the airport...with plenty of time to spare

more prayer for more protection & provision

room darkening blinds and a sense of peace...

I rest...

& wake up late morning..

with Fritzy cuddled by my side....

(side-note...they arrived at their honeymoon destination

and all is well...)

~

surrender is the part where you hand the job over to God

have faith and gratitude allowing God to deliver

(*love-based thinking)

surrendering isn't about what you do

but who you're being as you do it

surrender is free-falling backwards into the unknown

let go

have faith

be grateful &

wait...

while your at it love yourself &

love others

remember...

God holds your story in His hands

sometimes it will look just as you pictured it

sometimes it will look way better...

~

' Your heart is where heaven and earth come together.

Remember that I created this day.

I am present with you whether you sense it or not.

Do not be afraid or discouraged.

Trust Me and find rest for your soul.

I understand you perfectly & I know exactly what you

are experiencing.

As you continue communicating with Me,

your mood will lighten.

Experience My Power in your life.

Stop focusing on your circumstances & believe in Me.

I hold your story in My hands.

Now, joyfully go about your day.'

~Jesus~

be well....

xoxo

💞

"Sometimes all you can do is accept there's  not much you can do.

And sometimes all you can control is how well you let go of control."

"Life is a balance between what we can control and what we cannot.

I'm learning to live between effort and surrender."

"One of the happiest moment in your life

is when you find the courage to let go of what you can't change."

 

You can't think too far ahead....

....'about where you'll end up.

You can only go where He tells you

to go today.'

'When you wake up tomorrow,

He'll show you where to go.

The day after that, He'll show you.

And the day after that. And the next day.

Moment by moment.'

~

notes....

heading to my kiddo's today

as they head out on their honeymoon

planning to visit some family and get back on

track with my meditation & nutrition.

A restoration-staycation

It's been a wonderful month of anything goes...

but looking forward to getting back into a healthy groove.

set priorities 

sharpen your focus

and ignore distractions

get to know yourself

check yourself carefully

make sure you have a solid plan

then act on it

expose and expel your rebellious tendencies 

whatever your body does effects your soul

don't let your feelings control you

have a lot of self control

you grow your whole life

age is a number

old is a mindset

take good care of your body

feed your mind an body things that strengthen

& nourish you so you can enjoy life

even as you age.

This requires discipline, faith, and an investment of time

get the most you can out of your time

your day

your life

~

'You don't have to search for ways to suffer.

Search for Me in the midst of struggles.

I'm dealing with you on a few things.

Your beginning to notice some behaviors you 

didn't pay attention to before.

You are important.

You have to get out of My way.

If what you want, I want, 

you'll end up with it.

You don't have to spend all your time trying to get it.

If you spend your time chasing Me

the blessings will chase you.'

~Jesus~

(source: Joyce Meyers, Jesus Calling, Steven Furtick )

be well...

xoxo

💝

"The six best doctors: sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise

and diet."

"Health does not always come from medicine.

Most of the time it comes from peace of mind,

peace in the heart, peace in the soul.

It comes from laughter and love."

"When you are resting because you are worn out,

you need to remember that you are not wasting time.

You are doing exactly what you need to do.

You are recovering."