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~