forty seven

praise the bridge that carried you over.

I’ve mentioned several dozen hundred times how I find inspiration on beautiful blogs. my no-negativity friend wrote today about inspiration that she found in the form of a little ruffle-swimsuited, floatie-adorned girl, swimming with her father. I wanted to share a snippet from her post.

however, I do have God and I have gratitude. if there is a secret to the universe it’s gratitude. gratitude is the grown up version of plastic water wings. it will shift you out of a negative mind set quicker than anything I know, so while I was putting on my make-up I counted all the ways and all the people who love me. I listed the many blessings in my life, the innumerable ways God shows his love for me. I filled myself up with gratitude for the way things are right now, just as they are until I was bursting with it and off I went.

let us be grateful. gracious. inspired.

peace.

forty six

grow: firmer, simpler, quieter, warmer.

and while we’re at it:
stronger
braver
kinder
keener
better
prayful
thankful
happier
graciously
courteous
capable
continuously

and we’ll grow more beautiful.

peace.

forty five

be excited for all of the good things to come.

I see potential. promise. I also see the work involved to make it so. it is nice to have things handed to you. on a silver platter. but it is in the hunt. the fight. the search. the victory. the failure. the adventure. the longing. the struggle. the hope. the dreams. the camaraderie. that we truly achieve.

peace.

forty four

being happy is not always being perfect.

brene brown writes ‘healthy striving is self-focused ... how can I improve? perfectionism is other-focused ... what will they think? to overcome perfectionism we need to be able to acknowledge our vulnerabilities and practice self-compassion. our truest gifts are courage, compassion and connection.’

I turn to her words often. they comfort me. teach me. console me. reassure me. remind me. ‘there’s a crack in everything. that’s how the light gets in.’

peace.