Allow yourself...

...the space each day

to find wonder in the ordinary.

When you look for wonder,

it's amazing how it reveals itself.

notes...

had thirty minutes before Tai Chi class

 I stopped to visit my favorite park

Brandon and Fritz are here.💖

take your time and go

from mindless to mindful

do something different

clues for happiness are all around

find your flow

you are on a path distinctly designed

for you

the more love you hold in your heart

the less room there is for fear

You are unique and different

be on fire to know the truth of your own soul

there is no one-size-fits-all

"What if God, who writes you love letters

everyday, and they go unopened?"

be well...

xoxo

💖

"If you want more time in your life,

show time some respect."

"Happiness is simple.

Everything we do to find it is complicated."

"Look deep into nature,

and then you will understand everything better."

 

Discover what it is...

....that stirs your soul.

There is no right or wrong;

just tune into your heart

 & head in the direction it's pointing you.

notes...

We sat in the truck and read while waiting for the rain to let up.

Once home...we decided to re-load and head to our favorite burger place.

Well..., mine.

The rain let up & the clouds were so beautiful.

Took the long way home on roads less traveled.

stop trying to figure everything out

be filled with hope

but even more filled with love

discipline your mind

your true challenge is to return 

to the center of your heart

to find the gentle voice

that speaks to you &

affirms you in a way

no human voice ever could

open yourself up 

to the beauty of today

be well...

xoxo

💖

"Be yourself. Weird, wonderful, sensitive,

impulsive, crazy, mystical, vulnerable,

lovable, magical and beautiful.

The right people will adore you."

"Don't let the ugly in others

kill the beauty in you."

"It is less what love sees in you

than what love chooses to overlook."

 

Then one day....

...you see the reason you 

didn't get what you wanted,

(a very hot brown thrasher finally got in the shade)

(hubs in the rearview...and the magic of I-dunno-what-happened)

was because God had something much

better planned for you.

notes...

let your thoughts and spoken words

be flavored with thankfulness and trust

pay attention

notice

listen

take it in

let it be

somethings we are just meant to take in

for now

and that alone is enough

make the most out of every opportunity

your perception can be changed

the moment you choose to change it

you are the author of your own life

bust yourself in your own lies

Create the kind of life you love

be well...

xoxo

💝

"The trick is to live your happiness

with joyful daily awareness.,

not just recognize it years later

as a wistful memory."

"Reality is merely an illusion,

albeit a very persistent one."

~Albert Einstein~

"Your not supposed to win or lose arguments.

You're supposed to reach a mutual understanding

and agreement. Otherwise, you both lose."

 

Be comfortable...

...with your own truth,

so those around you 

can be comfortable with you.

notes...

stay conscious of the moments

as you go through the day

peace is an inside job

the moment you let you negative feelings

melt away

you're on the road to 

freedom

keep your mind on the good things

your mind-set makes

a tremendous difference

in your perspective

bring out the best in others

pride loves to compare

humility says we flourish

side by side doing our best

take responsibility for your own

happiness

instead of pretending it's

in somebody else's hands

'give your hurt, anger & resentment

the heave-ho'

joy does not simply happen to you

you have to choose joy

and keep choosing it every day

it's based on the knowledge 

that you belong to God

there is perfection

even in the midst

of messy imperfections

message:

"slow and steady win the race"

pay attention to details

trust the process

and stay in the moment

bigger, stronger, and faster

are not always the best ways to reach 

your goals

ground yourself

stay focused on the present

(Painted turtle )

things are about to get more colorful in your life

follow through in what you've been doing

good news is forthcoming

a time of healing, decisive progress in relationships

and rewards for your efforts

"Your mind is not playing tricks on you!

You did hear that.

Trust what you receive."

~turtle~

be well...

xoxo

💗

"Feeling safe in someone's energy

is a different kind of intimacy.

That feeling of peace and protection

is really underrated."

"There are different stages in a lifetime,

each lived by a quite different person.

It is a shame that the person who finally

achieves the lifelong dream

cannot go back and present it to

the wide-eyed child who first

dreamed it."

"Ironically enough, when you make 

peace with the fact that the purpose of life

is not happiness,

but rather experience and growth,

happiness comes as a natural byproduct.

When you are not seeking it as the objective,

it will find it's way to you."

 

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."

 

Life is ordinary...

...and extraordinary 

all at once.

(wild and free)

"...after 53 years, we still have cute." Sam

notes...

I paused at the horse poop,...and noticed there was a path through the trees,

so I followed it, 

and came upon an opening, and a herd of wild horses...

'God delights in your effort to create

experiences & spaces that help

you love Him back

He promises to be there

He has already shown up

and waiting for you to do the same'

let your story be a reminder of

His tremendous Love

slow down and feel more deeply

and remember what is good

live unhurried

resist the pressure to 

always be on

'breathe and grow into experiences that help

you bloom into what you are today,

and what you will continue to become'

hold onto the little things that remind you

that you are part of something

so much greater than yourself

allow yourself to dream

be well...

xoxo

💝

"When you're young, you have endless time,

none of it free at the moment.

When your old,

you have precious little time,

all of it weighing on you every day."

"Everything happens for the purpose

of whatever you decide to do about it."