Journal Dump

Serenity is always available to me,

but I have to seek it where it can be found.

Cue...my journal. 

Yesterday I wanted to share a quote with a classmate.

I knew it was in my journal...and I had to flip through pages

to find it. I decided then, that I would start rounding up

all my highlighted aha's and quoteable's,

and at the end of the month post them here.

December Journal Dump:

You cannot remember what you just heard or read 

because you have a cluttered mind.

Every moment of your life is a gift.

Instead of feeling entitled to better circumstances,

make the most of whatever is provided.

Give your best effort.

Decision making can be one of life's 

greatest adventures.

Walk in the world as if nothing is missing.

Pray and meditate daily,

and practice being present in the little gaps

throughout the day.

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble,

whatever is right...think about such things."

If it seems you can't get it together, 

it may be that you have given too much of yourself

away.

Be aware of the things that you do that diminish & distort

your sense of wholeness, worthiness, and your ability

to make your own choices and decisions.

Say no to fear and yes to love.

We can make ourselves miserable or make ourselves

strong.

It is essential for you to set wise boundaries

& refuse to be drawn off course.

Whoever is tempting you to anger or frustration

is a person in need of grace.

Take a break from trying to figure everything out.

Empower the good, 

because what we empower grows bigger.

Take good care of yourself: spiritually,

emotionally, & physically.

Protect yourself 

from those who would take advantage of you.

Turn to the spirit within your own being

as your refuge and strength.

Do not hold on to emotions 

that cause you to be unloving.

Your willingness to love others

must never depend on their ability to give love

back to you.

I don't have to be responsible 

for other peoples choices.

Whenever you are questioning your own capability,

the answer is always yes.

"If we want to stop the vicious cycle of unhappiness,

we must learn new ways of living,

new ways of relating to each other."

If holding on is disturbing your peace of mind, 

it makes sense to let go.

"When you get a red flag..

it may be a warning that your thoughts

and actions are not in your best interest.

Look at your own involvement and make changes."

When the time is right,

the way before you suddenly clears-

through no effort of your own.

"Happiness is a skill.

It requires effort and time." 

"I need not struggle to make things happen, 

and I need not plan how my life will unfold.

I need only respond to the invitation of each moment,

to show up fully in excellence and love."

"Always you can go higher, for within yourself

you are greater than you think.

Believe that, for it is a fact-

a great, big, truthful, wonderful fact."

"At times, the humblest, roughest wrappings

hold the very greatest, most precious &

powerful gifts."

Believe to expect miracles

and you will.

xoxo

💝