January 13, 2026

Yesterday there was sleep deprivation from a restless night before.

A morning session at the therapy barn.

A brief discussion before heading into the arena with

the therapist (side note: she mentioned my name once) and her client, a super-cute blonde boy, around 6-ish. 

We walked around the arena with super-cutie, 

while he rode the therapy horse on his own.

Chatting the whole time, while following through on the prompts from

his therapist. He didn't miss a beat.

At the end of his session, he got to pick an activity he'd like to finish with.

He chose tic-tac-toe. 

He would pitch his bean bag from upon his horse into a square.

He was asked who he wanted to play it with?

He looked at me and said, "Robin."

After that, a quick Walmart run, and then Tai Chi.

I came home in survival mode.

My take away for the day? "Robin".

It left an impact on me. That's all I can say about that.

He won by the way.

This morning, I woke up refreshed.

Whispering a big "thank you" for not feeling like 

my head was screwed on backwards.

I started by stepping out into the cool breeze, to feed the birds 

& waddling chickens running from the neighbors for their handful of seeds.

I can't resist waddling chicken runs... too sweet.

 I came in with the scent of fresh-air on my clothes (*love), put the kettle on for coffee, and turned on an audiobook to feed me positive words,

 while I prepped a

batch of sourdough to put in the oven.

Sourdough is fun.

It's like having adult play-dough that I get to eat.

I even ordered some whimsical beeswax bags to store the loaves in.

However, I have developed a habit of eating the end off of every loaf

I've baked so far. 

While it's fresh and warm.

That's my favorite piece.

Every time.

I've not given away one loaf yet that didn't have part of it missing,

which is why I usually give away 1/2 loafs.

So now my secret is out, if you happen to be a recipient.

Lots of journaling today...

good shifts are happening on my end.

Neuroplasticity & mindfulness are on my path.

(I'm fascinated by the mind.)

I'll try to filter through and grab some of the best..

This day is a precious unrepeatable gift.

A life close to God, will never be dull or predictable.

Expect each day to contain surprises.

Resist the tendency to search for the easiest route 

through the day.

Don't just do what you're able to do;

figure out what you were made to do,

then do a lot of that.

You don't have to stick to things just because

it makes the people around you happy.

Figure out what sparks life in you

& throw yourself into it without caring

whether anyone is watching.

Make some changes to keep current 

with who you've become.

"We're all constantly changing."

'Don't resist the change.

Go with it.

Don't be limited by what you excel at.'

'Act on the ache you feel to live the story you

always wanted-

the story you were meant to live.'

It's never too late to do what you were meant to do.

'God will guide you in your decisions.

He will lead you & equip you to 

accomplish His plans for you.

Trust Him.'

'There are endless "ifs"

hidden in the world's love.

Looking for your true self in the world of

conditional love, will keep you "hooked"

to the world- 

trying, failing, trying again.'

'When you say "yes" to others,

make sure your not saying "no" 

to yourself.'

Don't let yourself down.

Don't disappoint yourself to avoid having to 

disappoint someone else.

Don't choose to disappoint yourself.

Prioritize your values & needs, 

and honor yourself.

'You don't need to find courage in order to make changes.

As you make whatever change is needed,

you will also gain courage.'

It's what we do,

not what we say we believe,

that defines us.

Don't let who you were define who you are becoming.

Decide that failure isn't going to be a limiting

factor in your life.

One crucial step to getting from where you are

to where you want to go is not to

be afraid of making a couple of mistakes along the way.

You must think greater than your feelings.

To change, is to think and act greater

than your present circumstances.

Greater than your environment.

Don't let your outward experience sway you to 

give up on your ideal.

Be clear in your mind of exactly what you want

to happen.

Leave the rest to God.

Even if it's unrealistic.

Learn to fall into Grace,

and be led where you're meant to be.

The pieces will come together.

Eventually you will see that He has worked through 

every detail in your life to bless you.

'...and maybe tomorrow when you look back,

you will find the strength to tell the story.'

be well...

xoxo

💝

"At whatever stage your life has reached,

it takes a great deal of energy not 

to express who you really are.

If you find yourself feeling disconnected

between how you feel & how you believe

you are seen, it helps to know the person you 

really need to love more,

and accept less conditionally, 

is your own self."

~Choosing Happiness~

"Life isn't as serious as the mind makes it out to be."

~Eckhart Tolle~

You’re Not Losing the Battle

'You're not losing, you're fighting the battle the wrong way.

The real battle isn't the one you see,

it's what you believe you must do to win.'

 I am smitten with these little YouTube videos.

Cute stick people, and a fun way to be inspired and stay focused.

This is the one I listened to this afternoon while fixing dinner,

and it seemed to pair up well with notes for the day.

Journaling today....

Guard your gift of receptivity.

Nurture it.

Focusing on your concerns keeps you in a state of tension.

When you think of God answering your prayers,

your mind-set becomes much more positive.

Make every effort to add to your faith-

goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance,

godliness, brotherly kindness, and love.

2 Peter 1: 5-9

Train your mind to move quickly from problem mode,

to prayer mode.

Gather an arsenal of prayer, and speak them boldly.

Step out of fear and into freedom.

Make courageous changes & expand your faith.

What's your next move?

Do not merely listen to the word, 

and so deceive yourself.

Do what it says.

James 1: 22

You are known for your actions.

Thank God for who you are.

Start appreciating yourself.

When you focus on the wrong areas,

you don't get the right results.

"We were so busy dealing with the negative

that we didn't hear the positive of what God said."

God decorates you on the inside.

"God painted a wonderful piece of artwork

one day. That painting is you."

Light and love are on your side.

Breathe through.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"May this season of waiting bend your heart

toward adventure-

an unexpected invitation to journey through the 

wild of where you are.

Or maybe, just maybe you don't

have to go very far to encounter something 

meaningful that will make your wait

worth while."

January 10, 2026

The aroma of fresh coffee before that first sip.

The song and dance Polly goes through before

finally finding a place to settle down on my lap.

The lightness in my soul after an evening 

spent with an old friend to share our struggles, dreams,

and our faith paired with pizza, and pup cuddles.

My kiddo's thoughtfulness, random texts, and charming sense of humor.

The way the sunrays shine through the window and warm my skin

on a cold morning.

The letter that formed in my

journal notes this morning.

I may not always know where I'm going -

but today I sense that I'm 

heading in the right direction.

Dear beloved,

The more you trust Me, 

the more I empower you to do so,

Trust me here and now. You are in vigorous training-

on an adventurous trail designed for you alone.

I am doing things you can't understand.

Trust Me.

Cling to My hand as you follow this trail

of shadowy darkness.

Find hope in Me beloved, for I am taking care of you.

Focus on enjoying Me and all that I am to you-

even though your circumstances scream for resolution.

Refuse to obsess about your problems, &

how you are going to fix them.

Affirm your trust in Me, wait hopefully in My

Presence and watch to see what I will do.

I always know what is in your best interest & act accordingly.

Regardless of what your circumstances look like,

I know how to turn them for your good.

I am aware of everything influencing the situation

as well as all the potential consequences for you and others.

I alone comprehend the totality of every decision.

Stay in continual fellowship with Me.

You may not know what to do today,

but I do - perfectly.

Seek Me and pay attention to what I am teaching you.

I am faithful to lead you in the way you should go.

I have plans for you that are good and lasting and important.

Work with what you have - 

not what you wish you had.

Times of desperation often lead to great revelations

if you make the choice to be open and look for them.

Invite Me to build something beautiful and lasting.

Participate in life to the best of your ability.

Relax. Your best is good enough.

~Jesus~

be well...

xoxo

💝

"A spiritual journey truly is unlearning fear &

remembering love."

~Gabby Bernstein~

"What you think 

becomes what you believe.

What you believe

determines how you behave.

How you behave determines 

what you experience."

"You are today where your thoughts have brought you;

you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you."

~James Allen~

January 9,2026

Dealing with a mixture of long-standing unresolved issues, 

clarity, & discouragement lately....

'People talk of peaks and troughs.

Hills and valleys.

Metaphors make sense.

You can definitely feel the steep descents

and uphill struggles in life.

But it's important to remember the bottom of the valley

never has the clearest view.

And that sometimes all you need to do in order

to rise up again is to keep moving forward.'

journaling lately...

Cling to hope and rays of light will reach you through the darkness.

"We encounter God all over again every time we're

desperate enough to realize we're not actually in charge."

'God uses uncertainty to chase us out into the open

where we can find Him all over again.'

"When all signs tell us there's no way out,

we find God in uncertainty,

and He always makes a way.

Take confidence in this.

Realize your terribly needy.

It's a good thing."

God cares for us so much that He will not allow us to 

stay where we are.

You may encounter many obstacles as you move toward your

goal, but don't be discouraged - never give up!

(Blue Jay visiting...)

Much stress results from wanting to make things happen 

before their times have come.

Look for the right way.

Toward what is true. Noble. Lovely.

Enjoy the beauty and goodness.

You will encounter things that make you cringe,

things that are wrong or ugly.

Deal with those as you must, 

but do not let them become your focus.

Don't worry about all the steps. Begin.

Be diligent and thoughtful each step of the way,

you don't have to fret about contingencies down 

the road. Don't worry about what may or may

not happen.

Trust that it will all work out in the end.

be well...

xoxo

💞

"The kindest and most generous behavior we can choose

is taking responsibility for ourselves - 

for what we think, feel, want and need.

The most beneficial act we can perform is

to be true to ourselves,

and let others take responsibility for themselves."

~Melody Beattie~

"Underrated life skill:

Being so grounded in your own vibe

that you stop adopting other 

peoples energy."

~Yung Pueblo~

"I don't think people realize how peaceful

it is to come home, tidy up your space,

cook a good meal, take a shower, and 

just focus on your own life."

~positive minds~