Contentment

Contentment is simple, sweet and slow.

It's that space within a moment that can leave

the mess of the outside world, 

and allow my heart to feel a mix

of peace and joy.

Buddy

Contentment is...
sitting on the floor,
  devotionals scattered around me,
Polly stretched out napping on my lap,
sipping coffee, and watching the snow fall outside my window.

The smell of bacon filling the house, 
something hubby fixes every Sunday morning.

 Blondie and Buddy.

Kleenex tucked into my coat pockets...
and memories of my gram always having one tucked into hers.

Coming into a warm home after farm chores on a frigid day.
Changing into our comfy sweats, and making a
pot of soup and cornbread together.

Mugs of hot chai, candles flickering, streaming "feel good" movies.
Hubby covering my lap with his warm blanket.

Journaling...

Do not focus on the circumstances that weigh you down.
Look to brighter times through eyes of faith.

What you believe shapes how you respond
 to the challenges that arise.

Ditch the desire for instant gratification.

Celebrate every piece of progress.

'Life doesn't tend to follow our plans.
It's more like exploring opportunities 
as we follow a trail of breadcrumbs.'

"No miner strikes gold with with first swing of the pick."

"Most prisons are of our own making.
A man makes his own freedom too."

How you perceive is how you respond.

Release the pressure to be perfect.

'Your life isn't meant to be a series of 
disappointments, nor is it intended to be
ordinary & stuck in a rut.
Stuff happens. You're not perfect.
God knows that.
Trust Him.
He has a  plan to get you through.'

'Peace is not something that happens externally;
it's an inside job.
Peace is based on your state of mind.'

'It's not how you start something that counts,
it's how you finish it.'

All big things come from small beginnings.

Clear away misconceptions.
Love more.

Love is an anchor for your soul no matter what happens.

be well...
xoxo
💖

'If something dulls your spirit, walk away,
shift the attention, or let go.
Choose things that light you up.
Be more aware of your needs.
Surround yourself with what brings you
peace, joy, and vitality.'

"Your own life is the greatest teacher you will ever have.
As with any teacher, however, you must be willing to pay
attention- with all your senses."

"Did you know cuddling or being in a loving
relationship can literally change your
gene expression?
It activates repair genes and turns off inflammation."
Love truly is medicine."
~Dr. Mark Hyman~

"A fit body, a calm mind,
a house full of love.
These things cannot be bought;
they must be earned."