Wake up...

...and seize the day.

You can make today whatever

you want it to be.

notes...

I was getting ready to mow the yard this morning.

The forecast said "rainy days ahead".

Plot twist.

I grabbed my camera and headed to the zoo instead.

The yard could wait.

There was time for both.

follow the steps as they appear

you will be shown the way

there is a time to wait 

and a time to act

let go of old beliefs and messages

that drive you into the crazies

give yourself permission to be who you are

and do it the way you do it

express yourself in your own unique way

practice bringing harmony into your life

inspiration isn't about 

what you're gathering together

and putting out

inspiration is about what you're

taking in

breathe deep

 and take in the world around you

open yourself up to it all

be well

xoxo

💝

"It is said that not all who wander are lost,

which has always struck me as not

getting the most out of wandering."

"Every day spent happily striving toward

some elusive goal

is to achieve the real goal,

which is to spend our days happily."

You will...

...get on in this world when

you get up and look for 

the circumstances you want.

...a little something from Price

If you can't find them, create them.

If you have the gift of today, 

you've got another another chance to 

make your life as perfect as it is possible

to do with what you have.

"Bloom where you're planted."

'Today, you get another chance to get it as

right as you can make it.'

notes...

I am usually back home in N.Y this time 

of year. 

I missed being with Dad for Father's day.

My devotionals all themed around "Letting go of attachment"

this morning, 

and I felt the pang.

It's chilly so I opened all the windows

and put my hoodie on.

Tai Chi was changed to Wednesday this week.

The house looks like a bomb went off...

I accept the fact that I do need a pantry.

(alias...emergency tornado shelter as mentioned yesterday).

 I will affectionately clean this mess up

and declare it as my "seasonal pantry workout".

cultivate faithfulness

over worry

it requires strenuous effort

on your part

your security is not anything

you could possess

your spiritual well-being is

far more important

than anything material

check your thinking

perspective matters

see how things work out

God always points you

to a better version 

of yourself

foster relationships with

positive people

love attracts love

there is hope for a beautiful future

if you want it

you gain clarity in the challenges

by understanding the overarching

storyline of your life

who you are is more important

than what you've done

let go of distractions

both past & present

let go of grasping for outcome

remember that everything you have

is a gift from above

including each breath you breathe

fill your life with

focus on the true plot

that will link everything together

*love*

be well...

xoxo

💖

"For fruit to grow, the soil needs to be fertile

and water plentiful.

During the growth and ripening season,

we pull weeds that hinder growth.

Roots grow deeper as the plant grows

to support the weight of the fruit.

In our own lives,

we can also pull weeds to allow beautiful

things to ripen.

Unless growth is the focal point,

we can easily become sidetracked by things

that keep us from reaching our potential.

By staying focused,

we become more grounded and in our purpose."

~Sunrise Gratitude~

 

A Double feature...

... for this rainy Sunday. 

Rick and Michael pair well for me.

  Sharing my picks for the week.

notes...

A Wrenn perched right above me on the porch and 

serenaded me. I reached for my camera and it flew away.

The tornado sirens went (3 times)

 and I made a mad rush to empty out the pantry

in case we needed to crawl in.

Debating on weather we need a pantry at this point.

More storms in the forecast.

Yesterday was nice.

Molly's bridal shower was sweet. It was nice to see

everyone, and meet some of the faces I've 

only heard stories about.

One was directionally challenged like me.

Another pea in my pod... it made me happy.

from Rick...

Sharpen your ax

learn how to deal with negative people

remember that they are not God

fear of humans disables

what others think is none of your business

don't get distracted by negativity

you were made for something bigger

with every opportunity comes opposition

you do not have to defend everything you do

or believe

most use motivational reasoning

it is bases on emotion

not logic

you are not nearly as logical as you think 

you are

don't be intimidated by naysayers

some of them aren't very bright

never attack back

if your smart you'll keep quiet

you don't need anyone's approval to be happy

you are as happy as you choose to be

be well...

xoxo

💖

"You can wrestle with a pig 

but only one of you will enjoy it."

"Birds only sing when they feel safe-

signaling on a deep cellular level that you 

are safe too.

Their frequencies calm the nervous system,

lowering cortisol and anxiety.

Birdsong is nature's medicine.

Every chirp, a somatic baptism."

~Dr. Will Cole~

"Your nervous system will naturally

feel calm around people with pure

intentions and kind hearts.

Gut feelings are guardian angels."

~Dr. Will Cole~

 

In moments...

...of stillness,

when you are faced with both 

the good and the sucky emotions

keep looking where the light pours in.

notes...

 God has a way of breaking open the dam

it feels sucky....but beneficial

it's rainy, thundery, and cool

 perfect for some quality porch time with Fritzy

they leave today

I'm not a fan of "the leaving"

 I often tear up when hubby gives his

wave as he leaves for work

relax and enjoy the present moment

you need to release your emotions

 in a safe place

God will relieve and refresh your soul

He is your refuge

your safe place

you are wise to conduct a 

spiritual self-examination

redirect your focus on the needful

areas of your life-

such as building your faith 

and character

continue to listen and

expect that whatever He reveals

will bless your soul

test your own actions

without comparing yourself

to others

you don't need to be the "same"

decide that what you have is special

and you are going to pursue it

with everything you've got

take note of the good, the bad, and everything

in between

 feel it all

remember to breathe

go deeper

see the value in it all

learn to be appropriately vulnerable

choose people who you can

 safely share yourself with

there's enough Love to go around

be well...

xoxo

💞

"They are wild and free,

the ones who embrace life with joy.

They are peaceful and serene,

the ones who find time to be quiet and still.

They are joyful and creative,

the ones who open their minds to 

possibility and growth.

You can be all of these things!

Find time for quiet and see the world

as full of possibility.

Embrace all that comes your way."

~Sunrise Gratitude~