Nothing occurs...

 ...by chance.

No experience exists as an obstacle

on your path.

It is merely here to teach you

something about yourself

that you may not have known.

notes...

Hubby was on his way back to sit on the bed

 to feed range cubes to the new girls.

I was sliding over to drive

brushing my head on the rearview mirror,

 which caused it to shatter onto the seat.

"If it means 7 years bad luck, I refuse it."

(my first words after some unsavory first words)

I'm not superstitious....

not anymore.

That's fear.

However,  I do believe in signs,

 (and that was a pretty freaky one)

 so I looked it up.

It was good,

as I believe most signs are.

Broken mirror: (AI)

A sign of release, protection or energy clearing.

(Roman belief)

A positive sign that the glass absorbed 

a major negative event or curse meant for you,

sacrificing itself to protect you.

(Middle eastern/Victorian belief)

Shattering old, stagnant, or harmful energy

to make space for fresh light,

and transformation.

(Feng Shui)

you often rush past the very moment

that offers the greatest opportunity

for self-recognition

slow down &

explore your life 

brokenness is a pathway to blessing

it's a way of uncovering your true

potential

God will never tell you to hurry forward blindly

listen patiently and persistently

even when doing so stretches your faith

you will be guided one step at a time

when all the details are in their proper places

for your good

then you will be instructed how to proceed

resist self-pity

ignore negative counsel

brokenness is painful

God works at deep levels

to deal with our issues

brokenness brings clarity and focus to your life

once you allow it the space to work

clarity will come

to get from where you are

to where you are going

you have to be willing to be in-between

be willing to let go of what is old & familiar

being in-between isn't fun

but it's necessary

and it won't last forever

be willing to live for the truth

you may feel like your standing still

but you're not

 you're still moving forward

where you are is the place for you to be

have faith it's moving you toward 

something good

"He is in the process of shattering your old

self made life

so that you may walk with Him in oneness."

stop struggling & 

allow Him to carry you

you have agency to build something in your

life that is both beautiful and lasting

use the right materials

'He breaks us in Love

it is not punishment

it is to remove all the clamor and clutter

 to open us to His love

so we can hear His voice

and to reach our full potential.'

#charlesstanley

He will not only heal  your brokenness

He will give you a new dream

one that is in harmony with

His plans for you

seek to nurture this budding dream.

be well...

xoxo

💞

"Problems are not stop signs,

they are guidelines."

~Robert Schuller

"The emotion that can break your heart

is sometimes the very one that heals it."

~Nicholas Sparks

"Stop being a prisoner of your past.

Become the architect of your future."

~Robin Sharma

"Wherever you go

leave a heart print."

~unknown

Slow down...

...your mind.

Sit and listen.

notes...

'Look for God in the change that you are going through.

You can find the face of Jesus anywhere if you look close enough.

Don't seek the comfort.

Listen for God's whisper.

He speaks to those that take the time to listen.

Don't ask why, but what.

Every situation is an education.

You'll grow better or you'll grow bitter depending on your response.

Don't focus on  the circumstance, focus on your character.

Don't focus on the problem, focus on your personality.

Don't focus on what's going on around you,

 focus on what God wants to do in you.

Some things you only learn through difficulty.

Expect opposition.

Learn contentment.

Contentment and character is something you learn.

Give thanks IN all circumstances, 

not FOR all circumstances.

Focus on what never changes.

Don't face change alone.

Trust Him in the situations you don't understand.

God did not bring you this far just to leave you where you are.'

be well...

xoxo

💖

 

Learn the magical...

...lesson that making the most

of what you have

turns it into more.

notes...

cool windy morning

wrapped in a shawl and

spiced chai lattes from our favorite coffee shop

dress shopping today

gratitude  unlocks the fullness of life

it turns what you have into enough

gratitude provides a helpful

framework for the things

that concern you

gratitude brings peace for the day

and creates vision for tomorrow

it makes things right

reflect back and grab important 

lessons from the past

in order to make better

decisions going forward

flying through life on autopilot

can deprive you of joy

carve out time to evaluate

the quality of your decisions

and direction in your life

reflect on things that are working well

in your life

honestly assess where you're 

missing the mark

modify your strategy

pause and reflect on the person 

you are becoming

become more tuned in to how

you are actually living your life

be well...

xoxo

💞

"The unexamined life 

is not worth living."

~Socrates

"The unplanned life 

is not worth examining."

~Aristotle

"We ought not to look back,

unless it is to derive useful lessons

from past errors, & for the

purpose of profiting by dear bought

experiences."

~George Washington

 

"I don't know"...

...is a game changer.

"When you give up having to  know

or needing to be right,

you feel lighter right away.

Surrender your stories.

The mind is not the boss of anything,

and it doesn't want to be.

Let life take over from here."

notes...

hubby joined me on the porch this morning

he's sharing a story of heroics as he rocks on the porch swing

with his coffee

&

 I'm listening intently while trying to capture droplets of rain

as they land in the garden 

experiencing an outside hygge moment

slow down your pace of living for a time

quiet your mind

when it comes to faith

if you're looking for proof

you won't find it

somewhere along the way

you have to make the leap from that which you know

to that which calls you from within

you need only a willing heart

and a truthful spirit

God will take it from there

 meeting you as you take the leap

the way before you may be steep

and rocky

it is nonetheless 

the path of life

you will have feelings of uncertainty

fairly often in your life

no matter what age

you may not have all the answers

but God does

you must be open to receive

you can receive inspiration, endurance, strength,

wisdom, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

self-control, 

or whatever else you require

He has plenty to give

you can't create those things yourself

losing your place in your personal story

is the way

that deeper discoveries come to life

confusion is a catalyst for growth

it helps you to lighten the load

for your journey ahead....

"....it's here to help you forget 

what you thought you knew

to reveal an even greater truth"

'be honest about your confusion

allow it

 to unwind your overstimulated nervous system

so that you can discover the safety

that is always within you'

slow your breath

life will be more gentle as you 

choose to be more soft and supportive

of yourself

relax into not needing to figure things out

allow understanding to find you

instead of you pursuing it on a regular basis

you will always know everything 

you need to know

exactly at the moment you 

need to know it

don't forget 

to remember

that everything good 

comes from God

He will lead you to life

at it's very best

be well...

xoxo

💝

"When it's time for something new,

you will feel it.

You will feel a desire to let go,

to shed layers, to move,

to re-create.

You will know because there will be

 subtle shifts all around you.

You will release the old because you 

are really clearing the path for what's ahead.

Trust the process."

"Be the reason someone still believes in magic,

truth, authenticity, compassion,

intelligent conversation,

loyalty, courage, and love that 

doesn't have an agenda."