Balance

'....if you think you can't possibly do

one more thing without screaming or crying,

you're probably right.'

little things along the way...cairn

Notes lately:

You can trust your higher power to provide for you.

 Live above your circumstances.

Distinguish what is important 

and what is not.

Fear of tomorrow keeps you chained.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together,

or that you're stronger than you are.

Take minibreaks from the world,

and find a place to be still.

'Look for the little gifts along the way...

when you feel like you are falling apart.

Life often doesn't send what you think you need,

it sends what you need.'

all is well.

be well...

xoxo

💞

"The quest for balance is universal.

Polarities exist and arise,

especially when we need to make decisions.

A pro and a con can be found for each side.

The key is to find a balance where the 

contrasts coincide.

Instead of fighting against each other,

find ways that they can work together.

Abandon anything that disrupts the balance

and build equilibrium when possible.

This is a continuous process that requires

attention and flow.

Flow will help lead you to a more 

balanced life."

'Cairn symbolizes guidance, a sacred path, 

or journey. Represents stability, meditation,

grounding and a "quiet voice" guiding the way.'

"As you wait for better days,

don't forget to enjoy today,

in case they've already started."

Love bits...

 

"Every single person deserves a love that expands them.

A love that nourishes them.

A love that never asks them to betray

who they truly are."

"You are enough. You are worthy.

Love should never be a battlefield

or a sacrifice."

"Stop settling for the minimum

and start choosing what truly aligns with your soul."

"Personal growth is a lifelong journey.

There will always be shadows to face.

Wounds to heal.

Beliefs to challenge.

But every step you take toward your truth

is a step toward a fuller, freer, more aligned life."

Notes to self:

Epiphany- a sudden grasp of the essential nature of something.

A profound moment of understanding, realization, or 

flash of insight that changes one's perspective.

Coming to my senses.

Clearly showing the madness of of trying to solve

things on my own.

Savoring these epiphany moments.

...one day at a time...

all is well.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"I asked, 'How can anyone who really knows me ever love me?'

only to discover that it was the only way anyone would."

"Let yourself disappoint people,

especially if you need to take care

of your mind because your

intuition is telling you that 

what they want does not align 

with who you are becoming,

betraying yourself is not virtuous.

Remember no one can feel your heart

better than you can."

~Yung Pueblo~

Seasons

....of change, unexpected twists, truths

and differing moralities.

Facing the challenges 

and some gritty realities.

In the midst of uncertainty, clenched fists, and

bouts of tears...

I find faces & spaces,

that comfort & sit with me in my fears.

Notes to self:

You can't avoid negative distractions,

but you can choose to let it flow by.

You can relax, and trust that the changes you

experience will be right for you.

Focus on today.

Do not be discouraged when you encounter

problems and pain along the way.

Trust God rather than yourself, or your resources.

Make the decision to believe Him.

Be careful whose words you take to heart.

Stop focusing on your problems and limitations-

and believe that the way ahead is really an open road,

in spite of how it looks.

When you are struggling, simply take the next step.

Do not worry is a command not a suggestion.

You can decide not to worry.

Pay attention to the nudges & be confident.

Learn from faith stretching situations.

Befriend your wounds & let them reveal

to you your own truth.

The pain hardest to bear is your own.

Learn what practicing peace is for you,

and what it's not.

Stop putting yourself down.

Peace doesn't mean everything is perfect,

it means you are able to find your breath

and a cushion of calm at the center of your life.

Stay present. 

Over and over.

Live abundantly today.

Pay attention to the details.

Freude (froy-da) 

German

Joy

be well...

xoxo

💞

P.S.

....for having my back, and bringing calm 

to my storms, along with a few laughs.

Thank you Dad.

I love you!!

💖

"....And whenever she starts to forget

the story of her original bloom,

the flowers of this green earth remind her

she too will spring up from the ground again.

Gravity will not retain her,

for the sun and the rainfall will propel her

up from gritty soil into open morning air,

and Light will meet her there

and she will begin to unfold in the way

she is meant to."

~Morgan Harper Nichols~

Everything I know...

I have learned from being directionally challenged.

 Remain calm.

There's always another way.

Pay attention.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Be present.

Avoid being distracted.

Take it slow...and go with the flow.

Trust your instincts.

Watch for obstacles.

Don't spend too much time looking in the rearview.

Move forward. Back up when necessary.

Make sure your tank is full.

Keep your vehicle maintained and repaired.

Have essentials on hand...tissue, wipes, water and a healthy snack.

Rest if your tired, or weary.

Stretch.

Always have a blanket and a poncho or umbrella or both for protection.

Have a bag or two....to collect snacks, nature, trash, or gifts along the way.

Take a time out. Enjoy where you are....

and the moment you're in. 

(sit in the grass, people watch, read the signs,

take pictures, freshen up. Recalibrate.)

If  you start to become stressed, shake it off, turn up the tunes & sing,

 turn off the tunes and pray. Always breathe...

ask for help, and trust in your GPS. 

Even if it doesn't make sense.

Life is fleeting...cherish the moments along the way, even if your lost.

Do your best & enjoy the ride.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Life is an exercise in the pursuit of happiness,

the actual experience of happiness confined to brief pauses in 

the pursuit..."

"Perception is a clash of mind and eye,

the eye believing what it sees,

the mind seeing what it believes.."

" A life of contentment abounds with gratitude.

When you feel that things aren't the way they should be,

find the things that are. 

Shift your attention to the positive aspects of life

to cultivate a content heart.

When contentment grows, our perception of reality

changes and things that used to bother us

don't hold much power.

Our minds are powerful, and if we focus

our attention on gratitude and positive thoughts,

contentment is a result.

What are you grateful for today?"

~Sunrise Gratitude~