I am not sure where this originally came from but it is powerful and needs to be shared.
We all have the capacity within us to rescue someone’s heart with a hug or a slight touch or a smile.
We all have the capacity to look beyond ourselves for a moment.
I love this picture because it is beautiful and because our daughter had twins.
Let us not forget to embrace those whom we love.
joining Deidra on jumping tandem with the sunday community.
The buzz of the alarm rudely awakens me from warm slumber wrapped within flannel sheets.
I stretch and wake and want to sleep more as my body moves towards a hot shower.
The steam wakes my spirit and senses and alerts my brain that this is morning.
I fumble through folded jeans and hanging shirts for the right comfort wear and the hair dryer warms me as the day begins.
Quiet follows me as I make my way downstairs.
It is peaceful and dark and silent.
The world is not awake.
Rumbling noises comes from the coffee pot and my smudge cat lets me know her dish needs attention.
Within this quiet thoughts roam around and present themselves.
They throw words at me demanding paper and pen and time for expression.
This quiet is necessary.
The only disturbance is the hum of the refrigerator and a car or two outside.
It is quiet as I wait for a little one to arrive and a new day to begin.
The darkness and the waiting is good.
I am learning to love the quiet.
Throughout my day it follows me.
No television or radio can teach me what quiet teaches.
It is in the stillness we find peace within ourselves.
Psalm 46:10
Be still and know that I am God.
Isaiah 32:18
My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwelling, and in quiet resting places.
I am learning to love the quiet.
This is so wonderful… I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Gloria…
mine eyes have seen the glory of the Lord.
He stands above the rulers of this world.
He is a glorious Lord.
And worthy of our praise.
The blog world or rather those who spend hours writing within a blog setting have created a movement called ‘one word’ for the year.
Each year they choose one word that will represent the meaning or the symbolism of the year ahead of them.
Last year my word was Intentional.
I like that word because to be intentional means I have to be focused and attentive and real.
Real in relationships.
Real in life and it’s processes.
Real within myself.
Learning to be intentional in all aspects of my life was a very good discipline.
The year before that I believe my word was gratitude.
To learn to be grateful in all things both good and bad.
Following the lead of Ann Voskamp and her One thousand Gifts book.
This year I am praying and listening and waiting for the word to settle in and around me.
There are many choices to choose from and many that would have great meaning
but I do believe there is one that will stand out as it comes into my heart and spirit.
Why is it important to have a word?
I think it brings more meaning and significance to the new year.
It is not just a new year ahead of us.
It becomes a year to begin again with a focus.
I have goals for this year.
They are all attainable goals for organizing and freeing up space and just focusing on less mess and more structure.
I can do them with intention and through prayer and determination.
The key is ‘I have to do it’ myself.
Empowerment comes when we take action for change within ourselves.
To become empowered we have to begin with the first step.
It is a challenge.
Sometimes we find a word and then life throws us a curve and we have to work hard to get back on track and focus on what we were doing.
It teaches us resilience and flexibility as we adapt to the lessons learned.
Are you ready for the challenge?
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