Synchronicity of Things...

Going back to a call made to schedule an appointment,

 which somehow led to

chatting about the year of the snake, 

and the shedding of old skin.

Followed by subtle signs & a strong nudge.

 The green light.

Cueing me that it's time to begin.

Resistance.

I set & circle a date, and decide to go with the flow.

My head is ready, but my heart whispers "slow".

My neighbor visits & hands me

a package, unexpectedly sitting at my door.

A note from home & a thoughtful gift.

 Some tears, a call, and much, much more...

the timing was perfect, 

I felt the tug at my core.

Fear, doubt and uncertainty come near,

the circled date also, a birthday of someone dear.

Listening to a talk-show while visiting Mom... they mention..."the year of the horse".

I look to see the date, and it's the one I have in a circle, of course.

Journaling...

If you want something, take action today.

Every small step leads to change.

Anything that makes you anxious is a growth 

opportunity. Embrace the challenge eager

to gain the blessings hidden in the difficulties.

Start in the present moment-

accepting things exactly as they are.

Give yourself.

You see many things that miss the mark,

and it's uncomfortable.

Don't run away.

Be clear in your mind of exactly what you

want to happen. Leave the how to God,

even if it's unrealistic.

"Be faithful in your affirmation that God

has not deserted you, but calls you in the middle of all 

the unexplained absurdities of life.

Be deeply aware of this."

~Henri Nouwen~

"Explore. Dream. Discover."

~Mark Twain~

be well...

xoxo

💝

'Sometimes there's no one to turn to.

Sometimes you're all alone.

And those times?

You have to keep the faith.

Remember that even if you can't see them or 

feel them, your people are out there

waiting for you.  Even after you're gone.'

~Grey's Anatomy~

"The master has failed more time

 than the apprentice has even attempted."

~Proverb~

"There's a reason Scripture tells us,

"Do not worry about tomorrow."

Matthew 6:34

Fear accelerates aging.

Stress disrupts hormones.

Worry weakens digestion.

We're called to trust.

It heals us spiritually and physically"

~Dr. Josh Axe~

"There are so many reasons to be happy.

Waking up to see a new day is one of them."

 

January 21, 2026

"Hold your course and don't let go..."

This morning I have the desire to go somewhere.

I'm feeling a pull for Costa Rica...

then I pop back into reality,

and it looks more like shopping for tires,

and touring Walmart.

Who knows...? could be fun.

Journaling...

Don't worry about having it all figured out in advance;

you'll connect the dots as you go.

'Reading in a spiritual way is reading with a 

desire to let God come closer to us.

Not to master knowledge, to let God's 

Spirit master us.'

Keep your eyes open, make a plan, then get busy executing it.

"A do-nothing attitude usually

results in a nothing-done state."

Choose worthwhile ambitions.

Don't busy yourself with things that merely occupy your time.

Are you catching up on everyone else's life,

or exploring and examining yours?

Get clear about what you believe will last in your life.

What helps others & inspires you?

Be energized and grateful, and throw more of your life 

into it.

be well...

xoxo

💖

"...We too have an inner compass that guides us through

life. If we take the time to listen for the subtle cues

of our intuition, we can learn to trust our instincts

at a deeper level. 

Take a moment to be still and welcome 

the wisdom of your intuition."

"God doesn't usually shout over the noise.

He speaks in the quiet of the present moment.

We've  normalized busyness as success.

Always moving. Always producing.

Always on.

Slowing down is an act of trust in a 

culture that glorifies speed.

Choose presence today."

~Dr. Josh Axe~

'Be the woman who doesn't wait anymore.

She booked the flight, took the risks,

hired the coach, and lived a life

God placed in her heart.'

💝

January 20, 2026

Sleeping through the night.

Sitting in stillness and light.

Silence.

Prayers & letting go. 

Rejoicing...

& then, flow.

Another chip falls away,

allowing the light to show the way. 

Revealing that...

sometimes, love is learning how to stay.

Journaling...

Don't try to figure out what's happening....

All we leave behind is our love.

Cut out things that hold me back, take up too much time,

or no longer inspire me, and make more room for love.

Simply trust.

'Resentments are the blocks that hold us back from loving

ourself and others.'

"To pray is to listen to the voice of love.

It speaks in the moment."

"If we could just be, for a few minutes each day,

fully where we are, we would indeed discover

that we are not alone, and that 

the One that is with us wants only one thing:

to give us Love."

...and although I've come undone,

I now see how far I've come.

be well...

xoxo

💞

"Your nervous system doesn't need another quick-fix,

it needs more...

God. Nature. Laughter. Deep Sleep. Gut Healing.

Safe People. Cathartic Crying. 

Foods That Love You Back.

JOMO (The Joy Of Missing Out)

A Balance Of Movement & Stillness."

~Dr. Will Cole~

"A brand new study found that just 5 extra minutes

of sleep, 2 minutes of movement, and half a serving

of vegetables per day is linked to 

gaining an additional year of life.

When tackled together, these tiny changes

require 60% less effort than improving any

single habit alone.

Balance>perfection, every time."

~Dr. Mark Hyman~

"I have a theory that when you suddenly want

to cut your hair, rearrange your place, or get rid

of half the closet,

it's your soul preparing you for a new era

and needs the old energy cleared our first."

January 19, 2026

Intention for the day:

To keep my head on a swivel & look for evidence of good

in everyone and in everything.

sunsetting at Mom's

Journaling....

Keep pursing wonder & bring peace to the negativity.

Keep your head in the game. Don't let negativity throw you off.

Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times.

'The choices and situations ahead are new, unusual,

& you're not quite sure how to handle them.

This is the essence of the call of faith.'

Stop reading the junk mail that gets delivered to you everyday.

If the way were known to you-

if you could handle it on your own strength & wisdom-

this would not be a step in faith for you.

Step into the unknown with confidence.

Go a little deeper with your family, your friends,

your faith, your hopes, your passions.

'Sometimes we think we will start to live at some future date...

our drive to the mythical future prevents our savoring the present.

In each moment the real future for the real me is now.'

Pay attention to the clues in front of you, & make

your best way forward with the tools you have at hand.

'An epiphany is a sudden grasp of the essential 

nature of something.

It is also a manifestation of a divine being.'

Tune up and improve the life your in.

Pay attention to what really works for you.

Do more of what you love and less of what you hate.

Double down on things that make you happy.

Don't let your past or present suffering

contaminate your view of the future.

"You learn to believe by believing.

You learn to love by loving."

It's not what you've been given,

It's what you do with what you've got.

"Our hearts are restless till they find

their rest in Thee."

~Augustine~

be well...

xoxo

💖

'At the end of our lives, what people will miss the most,

will be the small ways you loved the people around you.

It will be the memories you made & the big mess ups

you walked through together.

It will be your kindness not your qualifications that outlast you.

We'll be missed because someone will want to call 

and share a joy from the day & remember

we're no longer there to share the celebration.

Don't forget what will matter in the end.

The love you leave behind will be your legacy.'

January 17, 2026

We butt heads, then we hug. 

Get the willies when we throw out the trash...

and are met with huge opossum eyes in the outdoor trash can.

Cheer when it's gone the next morning.

Play bumper-bodies as we get ready,

and do our mirror-checks.

Agree on Italian for dinner.

Pasta sampler platter for her.

Greek salad with chicken for me. 

We shiver to the car, then ooh and ahh over heated seats.

Take turns pointing out spots of beauty on our drive home...,

and take an extra 30 minutes to make the last 1/2 mile so we

can stop to get out and take pictures of the sunset with our phones.

I turned to her and asked...

"Do you know how long it would take if we decided to drive to NY ??"

We both giggle...

Choose to make the most of your moments.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Once you start seeing things to be grateful for,

your brain starts looking for more things to

be grateful for."

"Don't ignore small details.

Often it's the smallest moments that genuinely

'make our day'. "

"It is impossible to grow more self-loving without

loving other people and life more."

January 13, 2026

Yesterday there was sleep deprivation from a restless night before.

A morning session at the therapy barn.

A brief discussion before heading into the arena with

the therapist (side note: she mentioned my name once) and her client, a super-cute blonde boy, around 6-ish. 

We walked around the arena with super-cutie, 

while he rode the therapy horse on his own.

Chatting the whole time, while following through on the prompts from

his therapist. He didn't miss a beat.

At the end of his session, he got to pick an activity he'd like to finish with.

He chose tic-tac-toe. 

He would pitch his bean bag from upon his horse into a square.

He was asked who he wanted to play it with?

He looked at me and said, "Robin."

After that, a quick Walmart run, and then Tai Chi.

I came home in survival mode.

My take away for the day? "Robin".

It left an impact on me. That's all I can say about that.

He won by the way.

This morning, I woke up refreshed.

Whispering a big "thank you" for not feeling like 

my head was screwed on backwards.

I started by stepping out into the cool breeze, to feed the birds 

& waddling chickens running from the neighbors for their handful of seeds.

I can't resist waddling chicken runs... too sweet.

 I came in with the scent of fresh-air on my clothes (*love), put the kettle on for coffee, and turned on an audiobook to feed me positive words,

 while I prepped a

batch of sourdough to put in the oven.

Sourdough is fun.

It's like having adult play-dough that I get to eat.

I even ordered some whimsical beeswax bags to store the loaves in.

However, I have developed a habit of eating the end off of every loaf

I've baked so far. 

While it's fresh and warm.

That's my favorite piece.

Every time.

I've not given away one loaf yet that didn't have part of it missing,

which is why I usually give away 1/2 loafs.

So now my secret is out, if you happen to be a recipient.

Lots of journaling today...

good shifts are happening on my end.

Neuroplasticity & mindfulness are on my path.

(I'm fascinated by the mind.)

I'll try to filter through and grab some of the best..

This day is a precious unrepeatable gift.

A life close to God, will never be dull or predictable.

Expect each day to contain surprises.

Resist the tendency to search for the easiest route 

through the day.

Don't just do what you're able to do;

figure out what you were made to do,

then do a lot of that.

You don't have to stick to things just because

it makes the people around you happy.

Figure out what sparks life in you

& throw yourself into it without caring

whether anyone is watching.

Make some changes to keep current 

with who you've become.

"We're all constantly changing."

'Don't resist the change.

Go with it.

Don't be limited by what you excel at.'

'Act on the ache you feel to live the story you

always wanted-

the story you were meant to live.'

It's never too late to do what you were meant to do.

'God will guide you in your decisions.

He will lead you & equip you to 

accomplish His plans for you.

Trust Him.'

'There are endless "ifs"

hidden in the world's love.

Looking for your true self in the world of

conditional love, will keep you "hooked"

to the world- 

trying, failing, trying again.'

'When you say "yes" to others,

make sure your not saying "no" 

to yourself.'

Don't let yourself down.

Don't disappoint yourself to avoid having to 

disappoint someone else.

Don't choose to disappoint yourself.

Prioritize your values & needs, 

and honor yourself.

'You don't need to find courage in order to make changes.

As you make whatever change is needed,

you will also gain courage.'

It's what we do,

not what we say we believe,

that defines us.

Don't let who you were define who you are becoming.

Decide that failure isn't going to be a limiting

factor in your life.

One crucial step to getting from where you are

to where you want to go is not to

be afraid of making a couple of mistakes along the way.

You must think greater than your feelings.

To change, is to think and act greater

than your present circumstances.

Greater than your environment.

Don't let your outward experience sway you to 

give up on your ideal.

Be clear in your mind of exactly what you want

to happen.

Leave the rest to God.

Even if it's unrealistic.

Learn to fall into Grace,

and be led where you're meant to be.

The pieces will come together.

Eventually you will see that He has worked through 

every detail in your life to bless you.

'...and maybe tomorrow when you look back,

you will find the strength to tell the story.'

be well...

xoxo

💝

"At whatever stage your life has reached,

it takes a great deal of energy not 

to express who you really are.

If you find yourself feeling disconnected

between how you feel & how you believe

you are seen, it helps to know the person you 

really need to love more,

and accept less conditionally, 

is your own self."

~Choosing Happiness~

"Life isn't as serious as the mind makes it out to be."

~Eckhart Tolle~

You’re Not Losing the Battle

'You're not losing, you're fighting the battle the wrong way.

The real battle isn't the one you see,

it's what you believe you must do to win.'

 I am smitten with these little YouTube videos.

Cute stick people, and a fun way to be inspired and stay focused.

This is the one I listened to this afternoon while fixing dinner,

and it seemed to pair up well with notes for the day.

Journaling today....

Guard your gift of receptivity.

Nurture it.

Focusing on your concerns keeps you in a state of tension.

When you think of God answering your prayers,

your mind-set becomes much more positive.

Make every effort to add to your faith-

goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance,

godliness, brotherly kindness, and love.

2 Peter 1: 5-9

Train your mind to move quickly from problem mode,

to prayer mode.

Gather an arsenal of prayer, and speak them boldly.

Step out of fear and into freedom.

Make courageous changes & expand your faith.

What's your next move?

Do not merely listen to the word, 

and so deceive yourself.

Do what it says.

James 1: 22

You are known for your actions.

Thank God for who you are.

Start appreciating yourself.

When you focus on the wrong areas,

you don't get the right results.

"We were so busy dealing with the negative

that we didn't hear the positive of what God said."

God decorates you on the inside.

"God painted a wonderful piece of artwork

one day. That painting is you."

Light and love are on your side.

Breathe through.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"May this season of waiting bend your heart

toward adventure-

an unexpected invitation to journey through the 

wild of where you are.

Or maybe, just maybe you don't

have to go very far to encounter something 

meaningful that will make your wait

worth while."

January 10, 2026

The aroma of fresh coffee before that first sip.

The song and dance Polly goes through before

finally finding a place to settle down on my lap.

The lightness in my soul after an evening 

spent with an old friend to share our struggles, dreams,

and our faith paired with pizza, and pup cuddles.

My kiddo's thoughtfulness, random texts, and charming sense of humor.

The way the sunrays shine through the window and warm my skin

on a cold morning.

The letter that formed in my

journal notes this morning.

I may not always know where I'm going -

but today I sense that I'm 

heading in the right direction.

Dear beloved,

The more you trust Me, 

the more I empower you to do so,

Trust me here and now. You are in vigorous training-

on an adventurous trail designed for you alone.

I am doing things you can't understand.

Trust Me.

Cling to My hand as you follow this trail

of shadowy darkness.

Find hope in Me beloved, for I am taking care of you.

Focus on enjoying Me and all that I am to you-

even though your circumstances scream for resolution.

Refuse to obsess about your problems, &

how you are going to fix them.

Affirm your trust in Me, wait hopefully in My

Presence and watch to see what I will do.

I always know what is in your best interest & act accordingly.

Regardless of what your circumstances look like,

I know how to turn them for your good.

I am aware of everything influencing the situation

as well as all the potential consequences for you and others.

I alone comprehend the totality of every decision.

Stay in continual fellowship with Me.

You may not know what to do today,

but I do - perfectly.

Seek Me and pay attention to what I am teaching you.

I am faithful to lead you in the way you should go.

I have plans for you that are good and lasting and important.

Work with what you have - 

not what you wish you had.

Times of desperation often lead to great revelations

if you make the choice to be open and look for them.

Invite Me to build something beautiful and lasting.

Participate in life to the best of your ability.

Relax. Your best is good enough.

~Jesus~

be well...

xoxo

💝

"A spiritual journey truly is unlearning fear &

remembering love."

~Gabby Bernstein~

"What you think 

becomes what you believe.

What you believe

determines how you behave.

How you behave determines 

what you experience."

"You are today where your thoughts have brought you;

you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you."

~James Allen~

January 9,2026

Dealing with a mixture of long-standing unresolved issues, 

clarity, & discouragement lately....

'People talk of peaks and troughs.

Hills and valleys.

Metaphors make sense.

You can definitely feel the steep descents

and uphill struggles in life.

But it's important to remember the bottom of the valley

never has the clearest view.

And that sometimes all you need to do in order

to rise up again is to keep moving forward.'

journaling lately...

Cling to hope and rays of light will reach you through the darkness.

"We encounter God all over again every time we're

desperate enough to realize we're not actually in charge."

'God uses uncertainty to chase us out into the open

where we can find Him all over again.'

"When all signs tell us there's no way out,

we find God in uncertainty,

and He always makes a way.

Take confidence in this.

Realize your terribly needy.

It's a good thing."

God cares for us so much that He will not allow us to 

stay where we are.

You may encounter many obstacles as you move toward your

goal, but don't be discouraged - never give up!

(Blue Jay visiting...)

Much stress results from wanting to make things happen 

before their times have come.

Look for the right way.

Toward what is true. Noble. Lovely.

Enjoy the beauty and goodness.

You will encounter things that make you cringe,

things that are wrong or ugly.

Deal with those as you must, 

but do not let them become your focus.

Don't worry about all the steps. Begin.

Be diligent and thoughtful each step of the way,

you don't have to fret about contingencies down 

the road. Don't worry about what may or may

not happen.

Trust that it will all work out in the end.

be well...

xoxo

💞

"The kindest and most generous behavior we can choose

is taking responsibility for ourselves - 

for what we think, feel, want and need.

The most beneficial act we can perform is

to be true to ourselves,

and let others take responsibility for themselves."

~Melody Beattie~

"Underrated life skill:

Being so grounded in your own vibe

that you stop adopting other 

peoples energy."

~Yung Pueblo~

"I don't think people realize how peaceful

it is to come home, tidy up your space,

cook a good meal, take a shower, and 

just focus on your own life."

~positive minds~

 

January 7, 2026

Yesterday I started off on the wrong note.

So I packed my book, journal and snacks, and 

went off grid.

This morning I felt great.

 I sat down at the table in the stream of sunshine,

with my coffee, and suddenly broke into tears.

I started writing, had a realization, a break-through,

and then a come-to-Jesus-moment.

I sat in stillness....chased off the stray cat in the backyard,

finished my coffee...then

put a loaf of sourdough in to bake.

...those moments of clarity that come in the

seemingly mundane.

What if the moments we don't give a second thought to

were the moments that mattered most of all?

Journaling lately....

"Change the world from where you are, 

while your moving toward where you wish you were."

Start. Just take a step.

"Sometimes the 1st step isn't to fix the painful things in 

our lives or anyone else's

but to mourn them. It's an important 1st. step in our

own healing."

'Knowing who you are, what you want & what you love

will serve you faithfully.'

'Clear objectives is 1/2 the battle. 

If you can't see it in your mind,

or feel it in your heart,

it may not be your dream.'

"Be a practical dreamer backed by action."

~Bruce Lee~

Practical means you believe the dream is possible.

"If you think a thing is impossible,

it's impossible."

Stay present and aware.

You'll know when a certain path isn't working.'

Sometimes the harder action is making the first move.

Every moment is a new moment to start again.

We strengthen what we put our attention on.

"Keep your mind on the things you want

and off those you don't."

'You don't have to have all the answers to begin.

Just begin.

Sometimes you have to begin to find the answers

you were looking for.'

be well...

xoxo

💓

"Your daily habits literally

dictate where you will be in a few years.

You don't have to do anything 

extraordinary on a daily basis.

You just have to do a few ordinary

things that love you back,

consistently."

"Maturing is realizing you prefer a quiet life.

You don't chase after friendships or relationships,

your happy with the few friends you have,

no drama, just working on being the best version

of yourself, not comparing your life to others,

and learning to enjoy your own company

instead of relying on others to be happy."

~Dr. Will Cole~

 

January 5, 2025

Hubby called from the farm, "Look at the moon!"

I looked out the back door, 

had a thought...

then grabbed my keys & my coat and rushed down to watch it from the dock. 

I baked my 10th loaf of sourdough bread.

I also baked along with it, the lineage from my first loaf...

the starter.

I'm still mourning the loss.

I admit, I have some attachment issues.

I was uplifted by a text from my baking instructor.

She sent condolences, reassuring words,

and steps to help me move forward,

and today...

a new start is born.

"Life is a learn-as-you-go process.

As we learn we do better.

Acknowledging & accepting the error of your ways

will open new doors for you.

Life supplies an endless amount of do-overs."

"A present inconvenience may be necessary 

for a long term benefit."

"What makes faith fall apart isn't doubt.

It is being to certain of the wrong things."

'Peace isn't dependent on our circumstances

getting better.

Bringing better thoughts to your circumstances

is the best peace.'

Your attitude affects your situation- your attitude,

not others attitude about you.

"When you get to the point that you quit

defending yourself or attacking others,

you open a door for God to fight for you."

"When you're in trouble, God will reach into the mess

& pull you out.

However, you must be strong enough not to let

people drag you back into it."

Make your life about people.

You won't regret it.

"Plans work or they don't .

Love always works.

Go with the sure thing."

'Our heart is the place we are most ourself. 

It is the core of our being.

Silence and solitude are ways to get to the heart.

It is where God speaks to us.

Prayer and solitude are ways to listen to that voice.'

Discomfort awakens you from the slumber of routine.

'The life that comes out of you is unique to you & no one else.'

Our negative thought patterns tell people a lot about us.

Their negative thought patterns will also have a definite 

impact on us.

Figure out your own answers & 

figure out your own good life.

What gives it meaning?

What makes it worthwhile and valuable?

How important are experience, growth, and

fulfillment in your life?

What do money, fame, & personal accomplishments

have to do with a satisfying life?

How does your life relate to others?

You decide what you want life to be.

The only journey is the one within.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Perhaps the year ahead isn't about becoming anything 

at all.

Maybe instead, it's about slowly unbecoming all the things

which no longer align with you,

and finding peace in the quiet return to your authentic self."

"Don't leave anything for later.

Later, the coffee gets cold.

Later you lose interest.

Later, the day turns into night.

Later, people grow up.

Later, people grow old.

Later, life goes by.

Later, you regret not doing something

when you had the chance to."

~Toshikazu Kawaguchi~