Develop the ability...

...to zoom in 

and out of your life.

Zoom in on your life & be aware of 

the thoughts that take up

space and why.

Understand yourself.

Zoom out & think what God says

about taking care of you

no matter what.

Look at the bigger picture

of what He is doing.

notes...

I stepped outside before light,

and met two little coons in the backyard.

So stinking cute.

Going to start trying on some dresses today.

October will be here in a blink.

Love includes everyone 

and everything

look at things with a fresh perspective

the quality of your life depends 

a lot on perspective you bring to 

each experience

reduce input from outside sources

your mind reflects what you feed it

"The secret to life is meaningless,

unless you discover it yourself."

there is no shortcut 

in developing faith

stop trying to force

direction

Let yourself move forward

let yourself be moved forward

the meaningful stuff happens 

when you invest yourself

in your passions

and the people around you

keep your mind as well as your mouth

preoccupied with what's beautiful

 

don't think too hard about things

shake up your routine

care for yourself

your doing the best you can

and you are enough

exactly as you are

enjoy this life

everything doesn't have to be

exactly right

be well...

xoxo

💝

"We find only the world we are looking for."

~Thoreau

"Some people could be given an entire field of roses

and only see the thorns in it.

Others could be given a single weed and only 

see the wildflower in it.

Perception is a key component to gratitude.

And gratitude is a key component to joy."

 

When you open...

...your mind,

the beautiful parts become more evident.

notes...

Trying to think of a name for the squirrel that

flattens out on or under the wicker chair...

Flat Stanley?

The coon is back. 

I read it is not good to relocate them,

 I love animals....

I decided to leave a dish of food out.

I was sitting on the porch

 writing in my journal,

 and something flew up and brushed my arm.

A bird landed on the pillow behind my back,

it startled me...and I startled it when I jumped.

I'm pretty sure I made my best loaf of sourdough this morning.

I decided to make a fresh "start" last week...

my last loaf was definitely meh.

Love sees the perfection in the person

& in the moment

take time to be still and

consider how beautiful

life really is

the more you give and receive love

the more you'll see truth

you are hugely responsible 

for creating your own reality

'you don't know how your story will end

or where a chapter will take you

don't let the unknown keep you from 

living

give it everything you've got

your story is written as you live

so live fully.'

love the people around you authentically

grow more into the person you want to be

tomorrow

your self-concept 

influences your attitude toward life

"Your true self-worth is based only

on what God says about you,

not on how you feel about

yourself."

filter out the junk that steels your joy

dance with God,

knowing that whatever you need 

one way or another

will always come

love can change a flawed perception

love is it's own reward

unity is our protection

you choose your conduct

your happiness & health are 

up to you

retelling old stories can 

hold you back from healing

you don't heal the past by dwelling there

you heal by living in the present

thank your hurts for all they taught you

be gentle with yourself

your in charge of noticing

that life is really in charge

you are not what others think of you

you're not even what you think of you....

you are an original masterpiece

whether you understand it

it is the truth

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Nature makes us aware of the preciousness

of life.

Nature tells us that life is precious

not only because it is,

but also because it doesn't have to be."

"Speak to yourself as you would to the one you love

the most.

Honor and respect your mind, body, and soul.

Take care of yourself by catching negative self-talk

and reframing self-judgements.

You deserve kindness, love , and approval.

Say something loving to yourself each morning.

With practice, your thoughts toward yourself

and others will change.

Love will emit from you powerfully

and you will become irresistible."

~Emily Silva

 

To celebrate...

...is to delight in the gift

and to show gratitude.

Celebrate the lessons from the past

and the love.

Enjoy the beauty.

Celebrate all that is your life

 and all that is good.

Celebrate you!

notes...

We celebrated America's 250th

and our 11th Anniversary.

We kept it relaxing & simple.

The clouds have been so gorgeous lately.

Summer is flying by....

"....It has been and exciting 11+ years.

The next 11 will be even better....."

~Hubby

you do not have to try harder,

be better,

be perfect, 

or be anything you're not.

Your beauty is in you,

just as you are,

each moment.

be thankful on a daily basis

love the people around you

connect to the truth of your own heart

make inspired heartfelt choices rooted in love

not fear

true belief is more than something we say

it's a path we follow

write your own love story

move toward what you want to experience

say yes to the right things

and no to the wrong things

back off and look at the way you

have been thinking about your life

create space for the light to get through

do your best at whatever is before you

you feel what you dwell on

whatever holds your attention

molds your intention

when you go negative

you cannot produce anything positive

fix your mind on blessings

be well...

xoxo

💖

"Some things take longer than others.

The end goal may not be the reward;

perhaps the process is.

We can learn many lessons along the way.

Growth, insight, and perseverance are some

of the results we can see

throughout the process.

If something is taking longer than 

expected, stop and reflect on what you

stand to gain during the wait.

Be patient and thankful, even if it 

seems though.

Transitions generate discomfort and help

us achieve a new 

level of comfort."

 

While you are waiting...

...don't put your life on hold.

notes...

this weeks repeat listen..

'God sometimes has to work on you 

before He works on the solution.

There is a natural delay between planting 

and harvesting.

You don't plant and harvest

 in the same season.

There is a war between good and evil

and you are caught in the middle.

....the dart of doubt, discouragement, 

disappointment, depression.

A delay is not 

a denial.

You are being prepared for a blessing.

He is more concerned with your character.

Troubles test your faith.

When you're going through hell...

keep going.

You don't want to stay there.

Waiting is always a test.

Write down the lessons your learning.

He wants you to learn

before the seed will sprout.

We wonder...we worry...we whine....

Waiting is the time your develop the habits

and skills needed.

Keep praying

 asking

searching

seeking

God cannot steer a parked car.

Trust

His plan is good.

His timing is perfect.

Sometimes you think you are waiting on God,

but He is waiting on you.

Don't give up.

"I will not let you give up.

I will beat you!" '

be well...

xoxo

💖

"Decide that no matter what is going on around you,

you are not going to let it change

what's going on inside you."

"Don't ever let anyone convince you

that your intuition is nothing but insecurities."

~unknown

"Your beliefs don't make you a better person.

Your behavior does."