Embrace an...

"Every day is new" mindset.

Focus on what lies ahead.

Live in anticipation.

Let life take up the room it needs.

Don't 

get so caught up

in the place you want to end up

that you loose sight

of what's around 

you.

notes:

do not fear your limitations

stay connected

when you lack peace

your focus is misplaced

hope for what you do not yet have

and wait for it patiently

be willing to go on an

adventure without 

getting all the details

pains of the past tell you to play it safe

& protect yourself

don't take the bait

hope is the fuel that keeps

the fire in your heart burning

it's the oxygen you breathe

"Forget the former things;

do not swell on the past."

Isaiah 43:18

you are a new creation

if you want to be

you are what you choose to become

you don't need a miracle to change 

your life

consider approaches you 

haven't tried

knowing who you are

and what you want

will serve you faithfully

being clear is half the battle

remain flexible

learn from nature

that everything has it's 

own pace

embrace the natural rhythm 

of each day

be well...

xoxo

💖

"I don't want to live someone else's idea

of how to live.

Don't ask me to do that.

I don't want to find out one day

that I'm at the end of someone else's life."

~Out of Africa~

"The earth speaks to all of us,

and if we listen,

we understand."

~Castle in the Sky~

"You cannot live your life to please others.

The choice must be yours."

~Alice in Wonderland~

"If your life were a movie, which Oscar would 

you most like to win:

best actor or best film?"

 

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."

 

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."

 

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."