I do not ignore all that is broken and in need of repair. I choose to focus my attention on the many things in my life to be grateful for, and it makes every day that much richer. I gives me a thread of Beauty to hold onto, to pull me back up when everything else is tearing me down.
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“When I pause to think of every good thing that I have ever experienced, I am overwhelmed with gratitude.” The Blessings Butterfly Mantra: I Am Grateful. Let this mantra be your guide for the week ahead. You may be surprised at how much there is in your life to be grateful for.
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Today I’m reminded of the mantras of Blessing #4: I Am A Good Person Truth is, being a Good Person is a choice, or rather a series of little but vital choices we make every day. Choose to show kindness to the people you come in contact with Choose to care about your family, your friends, your neighbors, your colleagues, and people you may never actually meet Choose to be kind to animals Choose to take care of the world you live in (natural environment) Choose to not take advantage of others Which of these are you choosing to follow…
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In a world where far too often there is tremendous pain, brutality, and the ugliness of senseless violence- it is ever more important to look for and find Beauty in our daily lives. Just as Light overcomes Darkness, so does True Beauty overcome Ugliness. See Beauty, Be Beauty. Mantra: I see Beauty all around me. Image courtesy of Michael Powell Photography “I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE BEAUTY IN OTHERS AND IN MYSELF. THE COLORS ARE BEAUTIFUL. THE FLOWERS AND PLANTS AND TREES ARE BEAUTIFUL. THE MANY DIFFERENT SHAPES AND SIZES OF PEOPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL. THE AMAZING VARIETY OF ANIMALS…
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From The Blessings Butterfly, available on Amazon. I am Loved Right Here, Right Now, Exactly as I AM. There is NOTHING I need to do in order to earn this Healing, Transforming Love. I AM SIMPLY RECEIVING IT. I give this Love to Myself, right here and right now, and I LET IT FILL MY HEART. It fills in any broken places inside me, and SHINES THROUGH THEM like a Brilliant Light. I AM LOVED.
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Mantra: Be Here Now My friend Mikey and I used to share the phrase “be here now” with each other as a gentle reminder to focus on the Now instead of getting swept up in rehashing the Past, or paralyzed by fearing the what-if’s of the Future. Just Be Present. Just Be Here Now. If even for just that moment of looking at a text message sent from a friend, we could push pause and put the chaos at bay, no matter where we were at or what was going on around us. And if I recall well, there was…
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My history is checkered with dark and scary moments, yet now I know that: No Matter What No Matter Where No Matter When My soul and my spirit are always completely protected and deeply loved. Mantra: I am Safe & Secure!
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MONDAY. It’s the start of a fresh new week, and more importantly the start of a fresh new day. I have lots that I want to accomplish and complete this week, but I will not be overwhelmed by it. All I have is right here, right now. And that is enough, because I Believe in Myself!
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Mantra: I like to eat, so I choose nourishing meals that satisfy me! Here’s a tasty little something I whipped up in the kitchen that makes a nice light meal or a hearty side dish: Brussels Sprouts & Bacon. It was filling, sweet, crunchy, savory, easy-peasy and super satisfying. I don’t really measure stuff, I just kind of play with it- so the measurements are more guesstimate than fact. I also don’t actually count calories, but if you’re into that then this is pretty low-cal. You can always substitute margarine for the butter and leave out the bacon, if that…
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People often ask me how I “stay so strong” during the challenging times in my life. For those I’ve shared my story with (or even just some of the grisly parts), they are amazed at my strength and positive attitude. I love hearing that! What kills me though is when the conversation turns to their own strength and I hear something like this: “I’m not that strong,” or “I could never do that.” Yes, you are that strong. Yes, you can do that- and more! In the Get Through Shit Department, I’m literally no stronger or weaker than anyone else.…
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