Continuously live...

...your dream

no matter what stage of life your in.

You're still allowed to dream.

notes...

faith, hope and love all

work together to shield you 

as you journey through this world

self-control is a necessary 

discipline in meditation

control your mind

when you are shown the truth

write it down

don't give your past

too much power

you don't need to let who you used to be

decide who you're going to be

overcome your judgments 

move forward in grace

the fight with yesterday is over

even if you don't realize it yet

it isn't that yesterday didn't happen

it just doesn't matter anymore

'focus on the positives

instead of the list of negatives

you've collected'

take a new approach 

to what you're doing

stop wasting time & energy trying to 

change and control that

which you cannot change and control

focus on what's possible

do stuff 

just because it's fun

go do your thing

when you're so lost in what your doing

that you lose all sense of time

you have entered your flow

get in there as much as possible

make doing the things you love

a priority

there are endless ways of doing things

and seeing things

inspiration doesn't always have to 

come to you

you can create it

nature is the ultimate source 

of inspiration

'love yourself

unless you have a better idea'

be well...

xoxo

💗

"Your not too old,

and it's not too late."

"Where shall I find my happiness today--

in my memories, in my dreams,

in my appreciation of the moment?

The last one would be a novel idea."

"Believe in yourself

and you'll be unstoppable."

 

Cultivating a sense...

...of wonder can bring you back to your joy

& cut through distractions.

notes..

Poppy popping, Brandon here for work,

Gary pausing to swing,

rain on and off, 

and capturing moments in between.

look & listen mode

there is power in showing up

solitude is being alone with God

silence is listening to Him

believe from moment to moment

80% of your thoughts are devoid of any power

to help you

 but actively work against you

think more cheerful thoughts

the voice you believe will determine

the future you experience

find your happy place

to improve your life

a simple picture, song, text, or 

conversation can lift your 

perspective and keep 

you moving forward in faith

you don't have to reinvent your life overnight-

just make some steps toward your destination

passion is the muse of

authenticity

passion is a part of 

real life's package

may you be present and aware

throughout the day

this is where you learn to grow

to love

to trust

this is life

let life in

nothing is ordinary

be well...

xoxo

💖

"If you're going to overcome the thoughts

that hold you back,

first you have to give up the hope that

they'll ever go away."

"What makes accepting reality so hard

is that our perception of reality keeps changing,

while our delusions stick to their story."

"We find our imagination the means to overcome

most obstacles,

a good thing because that's where

we find most obstacles."

"Since we cannot change reality,

let us change the eyes

which see reality."

 

Feed your mind...

...full of images, things

and experiences you want in your story.

Be picky about listening to the stories that you

or others have been telling over your life

that just aren't true.

You'll know if it's God telling the story

because it will always be one filled

with hope, possibility, peace and love.

notes...

the stories you tell yourself

shape you

breathe in hope 

breathe out your life

spend your days looking for virtue

look for virtue in others

not ridicule

keep it positive

stay engaged

push back against the chaos

with love

it isn't about positive thinking

it's about being  positive about your purpose

plant your feet on solid ground

worry is a debilitating state of mind

take time to listen for the ever-present

voice gently guiding you

you are more powerful

than you give yourself 

credit for

everything you've been through

prepared you for where you're headed

your life is a beautiful tapestry

of triumph

you are capable of great things

Quiet your soul

listen to your spirit

wait for guidance

give yourself the benefit of

the doubt

look over your past and remember

God's faithfulness

look at your future 

and trust Him now

the scars are only there to remind you 

that you're human

the power to unleash you

is your faith

you have nothing to lose 

and everything to gain

you have got to get a handle on your thoughts

if you want to change your life

clear out the chatter in your brain

create a clean uncluttered space

to impress the thought of what 

you want

believe

do what you can to make some upgrades

to where you are now

be well...

xoxo

💗

"As a general rule, your life story is more interesting

the longer you can postpone 

the living happily ever after."

"Somewhere amid life's endless distractions

lies it's purpose,

each of us deciding for ourselves

which distraction it is."

"...it is when the desire to go forward 

is greater than the memories of pain

that a person has the power

to create again."

"Sometimes what we think we want

isn't what we need-

and the pursuit of it causes us

resistance and anxiety.

When you find yourself in the midst of this

type of confusion,

take some time to center yourself and find

your intuition:

your deep inner well of wisdom.

Surrender to what is meant to be

and let go of whatever you are holding

on to.

Answers arrive when we let go and make room 

for what's meant to enter."

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation;

the old has gone,

the new has come."

2 Corinthians 5:17

 

Every time you worry...

 

...'you strangle the life out of your life.'

'Personal stress is at record levels.

The highest it's been since World War II.'

The top stressors:

job

health

relationships

poor diet

media overload

lack of sleep

'Keep your mind on good things,

be content in all things,

refuse to worry about anything.

"Worrying about something you cannot change

is worthless.

Worrying about something you can change 

is stupid."

'Worry is learned &

you can unlearn it.'

"We are the only thing God made

that doesn't trust Him."

'It's worry that makes you sick.'

'The only thing that worry changes

is you.'

'You are as happy as you 

choose to be,'

'The battle is between your ears.

What you feed your mind with

will determine the level of stress

in your life.'

"Mind pollution is the most 

serious pollution.'

"Some people are so open minded

their brains fall out."

"If you look at the world, 

you'll be distressed.

If you look within,

you'll be depressed.

If you look at God, 

you'll be at rest."

~Corrie ten Boom~

Be intentional...

...about where you're putting your 

energy & what you are

growing in your life. 

Otherwise, distractions will pop up & steal

your focus, taking away from the most

important things.

They may be small things, but awareness of the 

moments remind you of the bigger things.

notes...

packing up my morning routine and heading

to the farm. I'll finish there while

Hubby sprays.

every sunrise gives you another blank

sheet of paper & invites you to fill it up

with things that make you come alive

focus on love

let go of your compulsion to "fix" everything

breathe and refresh yourself in God's loving Presence

meditate and learning to guide your thoughts

can change your life

your thoughts are the most powerful 

tool you have

truly believe in yourself

and how much you want

to better other peoples lives

no limiting beliefs holding you back

your truth will be your truth 

as long as you choose to think it

the moment you begin to believe in 

the not-yet-seen

your reality will begin to shift

forget the flashy stuff

be engaged in your faith

friends family and nature

slow down to reflect on what's true

seek peace in daily life

it starts right here

in the present

it's here for you now

plenty can happen when you pay a little more

attention to the moment you're in

be well...

xoxo

💖

"You might, perhaps, give up on yourself,

but would you so easily give up on others in your life

you care deeply about?

And might that be the secret to sustaining hope--

each of us being another's hope?

I will not give up on you if you will not 

give up on me." 

"Nothing lasts forever, although you can seriously

underestimate how long it will last in the meantime."

"Hope is not a plan, but without hope,

nothing else is a plan either."

Blondie's walk...

....from one end of the farm

where she was sorted out from her herd...

(Buddy's happy to see sissy)

 

(Blondie followed by Buddy)

...back home.

 Where she will stay, 

and enjoy living her life

out on the farm.

It's a very happy day.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Farm animals feel pleasure and sadness, excitement.

They are far more intelligent than we ever imagined."

~Jayne Goodall~

Thank you hubby!

xoxo

💝

 

Pause worrying...

...about what you "should" be doing

or what your missing out on,

or what other's think.

Be happy being your true you.

In the moment.

In the middle of where you are.

notes...

...a nest was laying on the ground, so I placed it 

back in the bush...

I wish I could buy them all a house.

I hear Otis howling...💕

approach each new day 

looking for treasures 

along the way

tap into what brings you true joy

it means something

and usually represents

the biggest & best version

of yourself

do not doubt your worth

your life is important

you are the only you there is

pray

investigate

plan

prepare

and follow the steps as they unfold

if your learning to be "right"

instead of learning to love

you've missed the lesson

give yourself a break from 

comparison

don't try to measure up 

to unfair expectations

sit quietly

be patient

wait to hear from your

inner guidance

you have all the answers you need

you just need to give them the chance

to get through to you

"God's love isn't as complicated as our

discussions about it are.

Keep it simple.

Love everybody, always."

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Our hearts speak volumes. We can learn and grow

from intuitive clues if we know how to listen

in stillness.

Intuition gives signs as to how we can fulfill our

desires and take the necessary actions to make

our dreams come true.

To find your intuition, take some time to sit in silence.

While sitting in silence, listen to what your

heart has to say.

It may take practice, but in time you will

recognize your inner voice."

"Sometimes we don't know what we want,

and we blame our unhappiness

on someone who doesn't know,

either."

"Things work out best for those who 

make the best of how things work out."

 

Whatever you...

...spend time looking for

you will find it.

Looking for discouragement and cynicism?

You will find it.

Looking for hope and joy?

You will find that too.

notes...

...arriving home this evening. Shifting gears.

Up at 2 to take hubby in the morning.

connect at a deep level

refuse to worry about anything

switch from problem to presence

stop striving

watch in hope

surrender control

press on

don't let anything or anyone get you off task

you know you are chasing down the right things

with your time because those things

will be both lasting and loving

don't get distracted

don't mistake quantity for quality

believe things will come together

all by grace

for the better

for the good

break up with stress

celebrate your life unfolding before you

there is more than one happy path

you get to choose your way forward

be methodical and intentional

tune out what isn't true

find out what you need to be your best

and get it

only you understand what it takes for you

to be your best

accept the situation

center yourself in God

set priorities

don't believe the people who tell you 

there's no hope

hope is everywhere

surround yourself with positive voices

who speak words of truth

exhibit the highest level of faith

you can endure no matter what happens

never underestimate the power of a small step

notice where you are

notice what it feels like

pause

breathe

it's a gift

one day you will see the struggle

was beautiful and necessary for your growth.

All is well.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Life is full of lessons and there

is great beauty in imperfection."

"Happiness is not something ready-made.

It comes from your own actions."

"Be sure where your feet are."

"I know that there is nothing better for people

than to be happy and to do good while they live."

Ecclesiastes 3:12