Training Ground

Life has felt a little shifty lately.

I am continuously anchoring in.

We're coming to the end of Summer,

a change in the seasons of our lives,

and I'm nearing the end of my course at

the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

The only thing I can count on is the continuous hope and reassurance

my faith brings me and anchoring into that truth.

This morning, along with the daily letter (to follow) that formed from my devotional

reading and journaling, I also had this video pop up in my feed.

Right on cue.

I've noticed a lot of synchronicity in my life lately.

I thought I'd share.

I hope it brings a little comfort to your day.

Dear Child,

Go gently through this day.

Keep vigilant watch over your heart.

Be picky about your daily inputs,

and be selective in what you choose to expose yourself to. 

Pay close attention to what you hear from Me,

and trust that I will lead you on the right path.

Grab ahold of hope.

You can only work with what you have today.

Don't miss out on the great stuff.

Enjoy the many gifts today has to offer, rather than worry.

Let go of the need to control every detail of your life,

because life will happen whether you control it or not.

How much you enjoy it in the midst of it all is

entirely up to you.

Live life.

You are in good hands.

I love you,

YHWH God

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything flows from it."

Prov. 4:23

"Be confident that you will see My goodness. Wait for Me,

be strong & take heart."

Psalms 27:13-14

be well,

xoxo

💖

Connecting

He drew me a picture of Donatello in June.

Seeing it hanging on the fridge, triggered me in a good way.

I wanted to connect, so I decided to write him a letter

complete with my own version of Donatello just for fun.

He called me Friday.

I wish I could have bottled up his excitement.

It totally made my week!

 A simple letter.

And... my picture made it to the fridge too.

I've been trying to fill my life with more of 

the things that light me up, like creativity and connection.

I am leaning in to what inspires and influences me in a good way.

My little grand-nephew definitely checks all my boxes.

"Life is about moments;

don't wait for them, create them"

xoxo

💖

 

Inner Compass

Know when you need to shift.

The signs are there.

Pay attention.

You'll know when you've had enough.

You'll know when you're not happy.

You'll know when you need to change.

The best thing you can do 

is to take good care of yourself.

Follow your heart and stay true to what you stand for.

Always.

You'll find your people.

You will find your support.

When it's time to shift, you'll know.

"Life is from the inside out.

When you shift on the inside,

life shifts on the outside."

"The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you.

Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision.

So write and draw and build and play and dance

and live as only you can."

Journal letter #4

Dear girl,

Seek to please Me above all else.

Let that goal be your focal point as you go through this day.

Such a mindset will protect you from scattering your energy to the winds.

A relationship with Me will keep you from unraveling around the edges.

Don't worry about tomorrow.

When you become troubled about what lies ahead,

look back to see where you've been.

Allow Me to draw you closer.

Relinquish whatever is standing in the way,

and allow Me to satisfy your soul.

Seek to increase your awareness that I am with you.

Align your- self, mind, heart and spirit- with the reality 

that in Me you live, move, and have your being.

Increase your awareness by looking for signs of My

Presence around you, in the beauties of nature and 

the pleasure of loved ones.

I entrusted you with a powerful mind.

Use it wisely to keep your thoughts on the good things

in your life. 

Work as hard on accepting the good, as you have worked

in the past accepting the painful and the difficult.

In a world gone mad, you can choose to be sane.

Keep your thoughts on Me,

Love always,

God

xoxo

💝

*letter composed of my daily journal entries*

 

Breathe and Recenter

Good morning! 

Today I am going to take time to breathe & recenter.

It has been a full week.

Hubby had his bladder cancer removed Thursday, 

and all looks well.

My kiddo has a job interview with the city Monday.

I'm so happy for him.  If it is a good fit, 

then I'm confident he will get it.

I called my Dad yesterday, he was excited

about my stepmom winning an award for 

her watercolor painting. She won FIRST place !! 

Yay!!!

She's put a lot of time and practice into her art.... and we were both gushing with pride.

I went for a (new) doctors appt. close to my old stomping grounds (during my 20's),

and had an x-ray of my shoulder....(to be continued).

While in the area, I planned to spent the night with some dear old friends.

It felt organic and welcoming, as if I had returned back home to my family.

I was longing for the belonging.

I truly believe God provides for us in the best ways.

This morning as I wrote in my journal, 

I noticed it paired well with yesterdays blog post,

so I thought I'd go ahead and share that too!

Dear Beloved,

Each day is an important part of the journey.

Walk close to Me, I will keep you from stumbling.

Ask for what you want. Be willing to accept that 

life is on your side and wants for you exactly

what you want for yourself.

Open your heart and free it from hatred, anger, resentment and fear,

then ask for what you want.

Do what you need to do to prepare yourself

to have exactly what you want.

I am constantly speaking to you and drawing you 

into My presence. Even now.

Are you listening?

I have great things to show you. I desire to guide, comfort,

and protect you.

I want to express my unfailing love to you.

Don't allow the incessant noises of life 

to drown out My voice.

Listen to Me.

I am always available to you.

Set your heart to seek My presence at every turn.

Be aware of My guiding presence with you moment by moment.

Experience My energy, peace, and fulfillment 

in every step of the way.

Listen to Me closely & obey My every prompting.

Others may be responsible for your problems,

but the solutions are up to you.

Focus on yourself. I have given you many things-

from family & friends, to tools for living.

The painful lessons of a lifetime are not unlearned overnight,

but I am helping you to learn that it is safe to feel,

hope, even to dream.

Follow the signs as shown. 

When the right time comes, it just organically happens.

Act in your own best interests. 

Understand that your choices will not please everyone

around you.

Take responsibility for your life and your choices.

Your past has passed. When you are called to release

what you've held on to for to long, let go.

Surrender as best you can.

Begin again in whichever way you choose.

Prepare yourself for the energy of bright, 

brand new beginnings.

With unfailing love,

YHWH God

"She believed she could, so she did."

"Make peace with the broken pieces."

"She overcame everything that was meant to destroy her."

"She remembered who she was,

and the game changed."

Be well,

xoxo

💝

*note* words from several random readings,

 copied in order as written in my journal.