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I found this image on Pinterest. Ironically, it’s speaking about an idea that I was just dealing with two days ago.
The way we understand this world develops through experience. A person, who’s lived through a tornado, perceives life a bit oppositely, than someone who’s lived contently on Wall Street.
Our expectations then, should be “open” enough to understand beyond our own experience. No two lives have walked the same exact path.
A firework could trigger PTSD for a Veteran. Rustling wind through neighborhood bushes , at night.. migh easily spook a Sexual Assult Victim.
We’re entitled to our thoughts, feelings, and opinions. We live our story. We hold our versions of every possible situation…
Nonetheless,
So does everyone else.
If we’re going to live amongst one another, we should be mindful to be objective in conversations which it’s necessary.
More than anything else in your life, your mind is your biggest asset. It’s ever-changing, adapting, transmitting, redirecting, strengthening, and expanding. Additionally, your mind only understands fight or flight. It’s reasoning. That creates conflict between the mind and heart. It causes confusion.
As you go about your Friday, I hope you allow yourself the release of some thoughts. I hope you live in the moments where, the thoughts that don’t serve you, are let go..in the wind.
This is who sees the first sunrise of any day. They’re 16 hours ahead of me.
It’s a new 24 hours.. Typically, I would say .. “ the start of a new week”. Though the idea has potential, I realize some of us won’t see the finished result.
Keeping mortality in mind, I hope we do our best to intentionally “BE”. Listening to everything & everyone around us. Savoring every bite of lunch, on break.. Noticeing the feel of freshly washed clothes or weightless bubbles touching our skin.. I want us to embrace every aspect of life, through the gifts we’ve been given.
I hope we choose to live in our present moment.. rather than, undertaking the task of deciding our fate. We need not squander time attempting to control uncertainty.
Right now is life’s best moment. We have the opportunity to cultivate a habit of productivity. Today, I encourage you to put forth your best effort toward your goals, health, and wellbeing.
I hope we remember slow and steady is a perfect pace.. that all things develope. The process provides adequate timing for each section to form and solidify, resulting in a solid foundation.
Right now, as you are.. breathe deep, then exhale all the toxicity from your heart, mind, and soul. Fill that space with hope.. with patience.. and grace.
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Questions signify someone wants to know more. It is a way to demonstrate interest and; thus, plant seeds of growth. In America, I’ve always said it’s our personal due diligence to ask questions. It’s our responsibility to know the truth, to research and verify the information we are told.
Similarly, I feel this responsibility should extend into our personal lives. Do we question what we’re told? Do we research and verify before we whole-heartedly believe something? Do we ask questions, lots and lots of questions.. Do we challenge perspectives? Most of the time, this would be in opposition to ourselves; because, we are our own most challenging apponent.
So are you ready to grow within yourself? Do you know where to begin? Are you uncomfortable with the idea of pondering answers, in fear of what you might discover? Can you stand the idea of what will resurface? I know all of that feels terrifying. It’s taking you to a place that strips away all protection.. And leaves you vulnerable.
It’s ok to be uncomfortable, uncertain, and anxious about this journey. This is the hardest part, though. I promise.
You can take your time. You can visit and revisit the questions.. You can write down your thoughts.. {Which I highly recommend… not that you asked for my suggestion 🤣🤣}.
Give yourself time to think about what is really being asked. Think about how you need to answer.. What would your honest answer be? The intentional mindfulness will be exhausting.. But, the revelations and convictions can lead to beautiful healing.
Now, one final thought before I suggest questions to ponder.. And if you know me well, you’ll recognize my infatuation with “WHY!”… That’s what I want to address.. Why should you do this?
I’ll respond with this… Why not?
Here’s a few places to start..
Have I been ashamed or disappointed in myself lately? Did the emotions trigger something else? Or did something trigger these emotions?
This one question can provide such an insight into who you are, without you even realizing it.
{Stemmed from Q1:} What exactly happened that created these triggers, to begin with? What would happen if I faced them.. And just stared at them for a few minutes? What part of this past can I hold myself accountable? What parts can’t I hold myself responsible, because I was a child?
Start there.. Unbeknownst to me, I think I’ll create a sequel to this post.
I am praying, this universe, all the good vibes, and heavenly angels will hold you close and give you patience, peace, and love with/for yourself.
I’m here if you’d need to talk or would like to share with me, I’m here.
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