"No need for sight...

...when you have vision."

notes...

have a voice in your life you trust 

to run towards

acknowledge the obstacles in your way

& choose to fly over them anyway

your gift and your truth are in you

decide to stop wasting time 

& move forward

discover your true potential

stay the course

your faith in miracles & yourself

must be greater than your fear

however easy or rough the process is

be willing to fall down, get up,

look stupid, cry, laugh, make a mess,

clean it up and don't stop 

until you get there

no matter what

you can do anything

desire it

have faith

speak it

never give up

say 

"I will!"

be well...

xoxo

💗

"When you are sure you are aimed toward

destiny, 

you won't worry about the end."

"I'd rather have a couple of ideas fail

than have a faith that won't try."

"It's not about your circumstances

it's about who you become 

and what you believe is possible

for yourself."

 

Passion is the fuel...

 ... 'in the engine of your purpose.

It moves you in the direction your

best intentions want to go.'

It digs in for the long haul.

It's your " want to".

notes...

passion, self-sabotage, truth, accepting,

draw near, application, weak, becoming,

 continue, be,

character, mission, motivation, love,

 mind, body, soul, spirit,

daily word, step-by-step, presence,

encouragement, friends,

faith, everywhere, wherever, whoever,

 define, delight, attempts,

precious, able, recognize, unique, heart,

spiritual,

recovery, real, hope, belief, build on,

warps, perspective,

writhe, discomfort, sweet timing,

prayer, outward, upward ,God,

do better, work, true place....

a few of the words I circled in my journal this morning.

I called to touch base with my girlfriend,

she shared... 

"I woke up this morning,

and I just felt wrong."

It was so cute, honest and real,

it made me laugh.

Then she laughed too.

she added...

"If I don't get this straightened out,

I'm going to have 

a whole

 bad day."

and we laughed some more.

Lately, I'm acutely aware that I've been dragging my

 feet on a path that is etched in my own heart.

Today I'm motivated and encouraged to

step up

set new intentions, 

and tweak my priorities.

Learn to enjoy life more

savor every blessing

ground yourself in faith and prayer

accept yourself and the choices you've made

get together with friends for prayer and encouragement

you don't need permission to spread love

you don't need an invitation to live your faith

there is a place for everyone-

a unique

special

place

your need for God's grace is 

a passion enhancer

hold out your hands in thankfulness and gratitude

for His faithfulness and goodness

stop trying to "fix" 

and "figure"

everything

it's up to you to find your true place

no matter how difficult it may be

when you arrive

you will know it

be well...

xoxo

💓

"If God had wanted a better me,

He would have created a better me,

which leads to the daunting possibility

that He did."

"For some this true place will shake the entire world.

For others it will soothe just one tiny home.

In either case,

the world will be left a better place."

special note:

Thank you for allowing me to share your words,

and for giving me a lift my dear friend...

xoxo💗

Develop the ability...

...to zoom in 

and out of your life.

Zoom in on your life & be aware of 

the thoughts that take up

space and why.

Understand yourself.

Zoom out & think what God says

about taking care of you

no matter what.

Look at the bigger picture

of what He is doing.

notes...

I stepped outside before light,

and met two little coons in the backyard.

So stinking cute.

Going to start trying on some dresses today.

October will be here in a blink.

Love includes everyone 

and everything

look at things with a fresh perspective

the quality of your life depends 

a lot on perspective you bring to 

each experience

reduce input from outside sources

your mind reflects what you feed it

"The secret to life is meaningless,

unless you discover it yourself."

there is no shortcut 

in developing faith

stop trying to force

direction

Let yourself move forward

let yourself be moved forward

the meaningful stuff happens 

when you invest yourself

in your passions

and the people around you

keep your mind as well as your mouth

preoccupied with what's beautiful

 

don't think too hard about things

shake up your routine

care for yourself

your doing the best you can

and you are enough

exactly as you are

enjoy this life

everything doesn't have to be

exactly right

be well...

xoxo

💝

"We find only the world we are looking for."

~Thoreau

"Some people could be given an entire field of roses

and only see the thorns in it.

Others could be given a single weed and only 

see the wildflower in it.

Perception is a key component to gratitude.

And gratitude is a key component to joy."

 

Incoming storms...

.....sourdough bread still warm from the oven,

with butter & honey.

Clothesline fresh rugs on freshly mopped floors,

and the hallway closet's

annual transformation from pantry to

tornado shelter.

 

The things that soothe...

note:

Neurosurgeon called

appt. for the end of the month

hold onto the good

create space

ride the winds of passion in your life

let go of things that no longer

serve you

take a break from processing your thoughts

tend to your responsibilities

and don't take things so 

personally

trust yourself

live and experience life

let things happen

remain calm and confident

do not be dismayed

meditate

learn to love the person you're responsible

for taking care of-

yourself

be well...

xoxo

💞

"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do...

but how much love we put into that action."

~Mother Teresa~

"When the world feels like an emotional roller coaster,

steady yourself with simple rituals.

Do the dishes. Fold the laundry.

Water the plants.

Simplicity attracts wisdom."

Farm Country

 Observe the wonder...

...everything else is just a distraction.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"It's a goodly life that you lead, friend;

no doubt the best in the world,

if only you are strong enough to lead it."

~The Wind in The Willows~

Space

You don't know what will happen tomorrow,

or what would be best to occur in your life.

Surrender your future to God.

You need not struggle to make things happen,

or plan how your life will unfold.

In each moment, show up fully, do your best,

and with love.

Learn & listen for fresh insights.

Stop trying to make things fit perfectly into your world.

Engage your passions & interests.

Learn from life.

Listen & observe.

Think new thoughts, & experience new things.

As you learn more about your gifts & talents,

you will see more ways to use them.

It's not too late to experience what you love.

Enjoy your passions.

 Make room for your gifts to grow & blossom.

Be open to seeing new opportunities in new places,

and in new ways.

Discomfort and fear are a normal part of the change process.

Continue to release your doubts, insecurities and fears

as you move forward.

You don't have to hold yourself back, 

or wait for the perfect moment.

Be brave.

Keep your head up and heart open.

Take action even if you don't feel ready.

Trust & love yourself.

Find joy in the space between where you are

& where you want to be.

That space is called life, 

and you are here to enjoy it.

~journal notes~

be well...

xoxo

💝

'A feather floats through the sky,

not knowing which direction it will take.

As it drifts along with the wind,

it looks free.

Freedom is airy & happy.

Once you make a decision to be free,

reject the feelings of guilt & enjoy the ride.

Don't apologize for creating space in your life.

Embrace the freedom you've created with gratitude.'

 

Trust

Often the next "right" action in life is a palpable

inner pull.

If you listen, you'll be shown step-by-step the way to go.

Surrender and trust your gut.

See each moment as a chance to grow.

You will learn who you are.

Trust God no matter what.

Put your skills in action.

Find your own unique path, and walk on it.

You have to know your authentic self,

and what you can do- and own it.

Know who you are and what you're good at.

Break free from following others &

live your life in your own way, with your own purpose.

Trade in a life of control, and receive something better.

You never get the results you want trying to control

other people or things.

Wait patiently for your dreams to come true,

especially on the path you've chosen.

Remember your breath, and move forward with love.

~journal notes~

be well...

xoxo

💖

"Explore. Dream. Discover."

~Mark Twain~

 

New Beginnings

" Every new beginning comes from the end of something else.

This is the natural ebb and flow of life,

and it asks us to accept 

that happiness often lies on the other side of sadness.

Know that there is always an opportunity 

to begin again as soon as you allow yourself to."

Everything is shifting.

There are signs everywhere, pointing me in a

(I won't say new) direction that feels organic to me.

I am taking cautious steps....not rushing,

following my heart.

There is the old question that is in pretty much every self help book:

" What would you do if you knew you could not fail?"

I was faced with a better question this morning:

" What would you do even if you knew that you you very well could fail?"

I know the answer.

 I've been in training all of my life.

I have lived it. 

It's who I am.

The answer is pretty clear.

I've spent so much time searching for my part in life.

And my part was always right in front of me.

" Life always provides us with opportunities for self-correction."

" Get out your proverbial shovel & excavate.

Breathe deeply. Reclaim the ember situated in your soul.

Give it air."

xoxo

💝

(photo of  a baby cardinal out with it's Dad while I was watering)