Friday, July 24, 2026

When you notice tension....

....rigidity, frustration
or feeling short-tempered
slow down to a more natural flow.


notes...

this morning it's A. dark
B. cool
C. raining
from time to time a little breeze blows through
and a distant roll of thunder 
the Mockingbird is singing for  
the Wrenn, Robin & Cardinal.
Sitting here wrapped up on the porch
 in my favorite blanket
 from my favorite shop
back home...
sipping from my favorite coffee mug
 from Harney & Sons back home...
having an
 awe-good-morning-God-moment
and I am lovin' it!!


if you want there to be less stress, anxiety,
depression and tension in the world
start with yourself

you need stillness
outer and inner

hear the gentle whispers in your heart

find a place where the noise of the world is minimal

be still
let go
relax

'spiritual adventures are decorated
as the comings and goings of
everyday life'

celebrate each moment with everything to welcome
and nothing to prove

deepen your awareness 

practice thankfulness

....with all of your heart
and soul
and mind

lay aside all bitterness and defense

step away from the mental clutter

if the path you took overpromised
and underdelivered
then get back to the dream
you started out with

there are always second chances

find the things that light you up
make plans to do them

celebrate this beautiful life God has given you

learn to relax and follow the steps
as they appear

if you don't rest 
your body will eventually put it's foot down

"Stress is a leading cause of cancer,
heart-attacks, liver failure,
stupid accidents, grouchiness
& suddenly not being able to breathe."

if you're feeling overwhelmed
notice any unnecessary tasks
that steal your time

take care of your mind
choose what you pay attention to

take care of your inner world
allow time for activities and stillness
that make you feel good

feeling rushed robs you of experiencing 
the moment

'making time to do things that inspire you
should be a priority...
what's the point of living
without them?'

take time to really enjoy what matters
and let go of the rest

you learn your beliefs
why not master beautiful ones?

often appreciating your life
is the only
change needed

worry less 
laugh more

know what matters

enjoy your precious life while your
still in possession of it

be well...
xoxo
💖

"Prioritize peace. If it  nurtures, calms,
and revitalizes you,
make time for it.
If it stresses, distresses,
or depresses you,
reconsider it."

"Note to self: I don't have to take this day all at once,
but rather, one step, one breath,
one moment at a time.
I am only one person.
Things will get done when we get done."




 

Thursday, July 23, 2026

We get so wrapped up....

....needing to have everything together,
trying to figure it all out,
that we forget that
sometimes....


the most beautiful things are found in life's
little imperfections.

notes...

an unmowed lawn
 weeds growing in the wildflowers
splashed coffee on the quilt
Polly's tiny wet foot prints on my journal page
cat hairs on my PJ's
another used up pen 
 a tiny chip in my favorite mug
and dirt on my feet
oh how much
I love all the itsy bitsy gifts of imperfections....
... I breathe a little deeper
what a perfect morning


you have a rock solid foundation 
with on which you can live
and move and have your being

as you worship
a new hope will grow within you

sit quietly

each time you are tested and overcome
you exercise your spiritual muscles

surround yourself with people who add wisdom
but don't subtract love, acceptance and purpose

be choosy 

you never outgrow the need to get feedback
from other people who see the world differently
but naysayers can stymie your progress
keep cynics at a distance

when you wrestle with big life decisions
you want love and acceptance first
information second

when you fail you need hugs
not advise

be an encourager

challenges are opportunities 
to refocus & keep going

slow down the pace of your life

life unfolds in a way
that guarantees growth
of your best self

keep your eyes fixed on what matters
to you
with God continue 
to move toward it 
even shake off a few sticky wickets as you go

see what happens

you cannot miss out on an experience 
that you are meant to have

every breath offers you a chance
to put your faith into the hands
of God
and to remember how blessed
supported
and guided 
that you already are

'once you slow down
something more than ups and downs
of personal gains & loss
can shine through'

slowing down is essential
this invites your heart to feel safe
enough to open

you are not a robot
let your attitude toward yourself soften

'whether your goals are spiritual
personal
or professional
when you slow down & relax
into a more natural rate of speed
you create a perfect space
for life's most incredible 
discoveries to unfold
you discover a more honest
relationship with life'

discover your heart as the home
you never left

envision a lovely future
or spend time visualizing 
what you don't want
your decision

you are here on your own journey
open your eyes to see all that life
has to offer

'your soul is the compass for your
adventure
and your wisdom is the testament
of your life'

do your best to create change
your efforts & your prayers
are being recognized

be well...
xoxo
💝

"People who take time to "be"
on a daily basis are measurably
more productive, better listeners,
more alive and more resilient
than those that don't."

"It is impossible to see the world as a 
friendly place (despite disappointments
and hassles) until the world inside
you own mind is also friendly."









 

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

If you can't run away...


...'to a cabin in the woods right now,
start small.
Make a cup of tea and find a sunset
to watch.'


Turn off your phone go for a drive and blast some
great music, read a book in the back yard.
Fight for moments of peace
in the midst of the crazy.
You can do that.

notes...

Hubby's got a stress test
up early to hit the road
coffee to go
love it when it's still dark
it's cooled down outside
pretty morning
nice breeze



what you do with your love 
is where you are in your faith

if you think you don't have time to 
bless someone
consider how consuming 
worry can be

learning to shift from worry to blessings
just takes practice

send blessings to your loved ones
to strangers
to enemies
to animals
to the planet
to you

Throw up an insta-prayer
and then just wait

use your energy to believe
create
love &
grow

taking control of your mind
can be the key to finding
peace in other parts of your 
life

your emotions are a by-product of 
the way you think

the spiral is real

"...according to researchers,
the vast majority of the illnesses
that plague us today
are a direct result of a
toxic thought life"

thoughts are just habits
see them for what they are

what you believe and 
what you think about matters

be well...
xoxo
💞

"Do what you can, when you can,
with as much love and honesty as you can,
and when you can't, rest."

"Life is all about balance.
You don't always need to be getting
stuff done.
Sometimes it's perfectly okay,
and absolutely necessary,
to shut down, kick back,
and do nothing."

"Our life is frittered away by detail.
Simplify, simplify."
~Thoreau 





 

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Stop trying...

...to figure everything out!
I wrote in BIG capitalized letters
on the top of my journal page this 
morning.



Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord
with all your heart and mind and do not rely
on your own insight or understanding....
seemed to keep showing up.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
 
I waste a LOT of time trying to understand
 things out that aren't mine to understand.
I've pondered this a lot today.

notes....

trust in Me with all your heart and lean not on
your own understanding 
x5

the main culprit of the struggle is
 the minds appetite 
for understanding
and a strong desire to feel in control
of your life

you want to trust
but you feel stuck

believe that this is training you

wait confidently to see results

'despite how the snow globe of your reality
might get shaken up
it only occurs in order to guide
your journey in an 
exciting new direction'

allow the wisdom of you heart
to become your
inner compass

even when the odds seem stacked against you
it is only a brand new chapter of growth

obedience is about doing what you don't want
even when you don't fully understand

you may never shake the tendency to dissent
when you don't get what you want
you just act better

those are the moments when your faith
is put to the test
it's when you actually find out 
who you are

hang tight when things get tough
it's training ground for the next adventure
this is where it gets good

don't drink other peoples poison
even when it's offered with love

God can soften hearts, change circumstances
beyond your control
provide resources &
untangle messes
He's just waiting for your call

there's a difference between not getting what you've
asked for
&
not asking for what you need/want

sometimes you need to let yourself be & trust
that clarity will come later
in retrospect
it will all make perfect sense-
later

stop straining to know what you don't know
see what you can't see
understand what you don't yet understand
trust that being is sufficient
and let go of your need to 
figure it out

set aside time
to be quiet & secluded
call Him

be well...
xoxo
💗

"In the end, there doesn't have to be
anyone who understands you.
There just has to be someone that wants to."

"Sometimes we can't find the thing
that will make us happy,
because we can't let go of the thing
that was supposed to."

"The realist sees reality as concrete.
The optimist sees reality as clay."




 

When you notice tension....

....rigidity, frustration or feeling short-tempered slow down to a more natural flow. notes... this morning it's A. dark B. cool C. rain...