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~