Reflection Friday/ Love my life...

 

Today, as I reflect on my week I am aware to love my life...it's mine...and mine alone...I get to choose what I let in and what I release...some days there is darkness but there is always some color somewhere to focus on...

I am aware that my journey to happiness grows and awaits me when I am present.

I am aware that if I listen to my voice...my heart...I can find that happiness.

I am aware that if I respect myself and my feelings I grow.

I am aware that if I imagine the color I can see the color.

Today, as I reflect on my week I am aware that when I take better care of myself...I can truly say that I love my life...

Imagine...

 

Today I can imagine the streaks of color that appear even when there are dark clouds. Today I can imagine that even though there may be dark clouds that color will shine through if I let it. Today I can imagine that no matter what is going on around me I can see the lesson...I can hear the message. Today I can imagine the color that always seems to pop into my life.

 

How can you see the color on a dark day?

Respect...

 

Today, I am aware to respect myself...to value who I am and what I do...to listen to my own voice and follow the direction that it takes me...to NOT take on the responsibilities of others, that I cannot fix what is broken for them...To respect that I do the best that I can on any given day for any given reason and that to expect more than that is wrong...Today, I am aware to respect myself and what I have learned and what I am still learning.

 

How can you better respect yourself today?

My Voice...

 

Today, I am aware that I am listening to my voice...my hearts voice...I am choosing to hear the positive messages that it brings my way...I am choosing to know that it is proof of my resilience and my creativity. Today, I am aware that I often fill myself with so much clutter that the negative has a bigger voice...today I see that by doing these pages I am kinder with myself...I am giving myself a chance once again to learn...I am listening to my hearts voice...I am hearing the wisdom of my heart and creating a different story for myself.

 

What message does your hearts voice bring your way today when you listen closely?

Journey...

 

Today, I am aware to take the time to see the happiness in my life...

It has been a challenging year for me...health wise...family wise...emotionally...and there have been moments when I thought "really...could one more thing happen?"...So today, I take the time to be aware that many beautiful miracles of happiness have happened right along side of the difficult things...that I am never alone, because I am loved...that I have been creating more now than in the past few years...that because of the challenges I have been experiencing I have been taking better care of myself...and that if I just stop for a moment and look higher I will feel the happiness...the joy...bringing peace to my heart...that happiness awaits me if I choose to take the journey.

 

Do you see the happiness that awaits you on your journey?

BELIEVE...Reflection Friday

 

Today, as I reflect on my week I am aware that I just need to BELIEVE...to believe in myself...to allow myself to be exactly who I am...with all my good qualities and all my shadow qualities...to believe that everything is happening just as it should...in perfect order...and that I am growing...

 

To believe that my roots are planted firmly and that they will hold me up no matter how fragile I might be feeling...

To believe that my path is helping me grow by teaching me about love...compassion...grief...fear...gratitude...and trust...

To believe that by following the flow it will bring me back to my center...it will bring me back to ME...

To believe that by exploring my patterns I will see the lesson within them...

 

Today, as I reflect on my week I am aware that I just need to BELIEVE that I am exactly where I am suppose to be at this given moment...to believe that my heart is open and growing...

Today....I BELIEVE!

 

How can you BELIEVE in yourself more?

Exploring...

 

Today, I am aware that I am exploring...exploring the patterns that appear in my life...the reappearing patterns...some I like...some cause havoc...So, I am exploring why I keep allowing those havoc patterns to come in...have I not learned anything from them yet? And when they do appear why do I fear them? Today, I am aware that I am exploring those patterns...and bringing more of the ones I like to the surface...and allowing myself to see the lessons of the ones that cause havoc so that I can release them...Today....I am exploring.

 

Do you have patterns that reappear in your life? How do you explore them?

Go with the flow...

 

Today, I am aware to go with the flow...that on some days you just have to ride the waves...that on some days the waves might be rough...they might have an undertow...and on other days those same waves might be smooth as glass...today, I am aware that all of those waves if I just go with them will bring me home...will bring me back to ME...Today, I am aware not to fight the undertow...but rather to ride it out and allow the lessons it brings to me about survival...Today, I am aware to go with the flow...

 

How do you ride your waves and allow yourself to go with the flow?

Path...

 

Today, I am aware of the winding path I travel...filled with life's lessons...lessons that take on many designs and patterns that help me navigate. There are lessons that have challenged me...lessons that have touched me deeply...lessons that have blindsided me...but today, I am aware that there will always be lessons...both painful and pleasurable...teaching me about love, compassion, grief, fear, gratitude, trust...teaching me as I continue to grow as I follow my path...

 

What lessons do you find on your path?

Roots...

 

Today, I am aware of the roots I have planted...that I am not feeling as lonely...or scared. That my roots did not break when they became brittle...Today, I am aware of the warmth that surrounds me...the brightness of the light that is brought my way...Today, I am aware that even when I thought my roots had been paralyzed and could no longer grow, they held me up right...they were stronger than I had imagined...and deeper than I knew. Today I am aware of the roots I have planted and how they have served me well and will continue to as I continue to grow.

 

 

How are your roots serving you?

Reflection Friday...Be Open...

Today as I reflect on my week I am aware that I need to be open...to stay open...I know it is easy for me to close myself up tightly...I do this because I think it is protecting me, but I know that it really is distancing me.

I am aware that I need to FOCUS on the positive things in my life...to FOCUS on love and harmony allowing it to rise me above the turmoil...to seek peace from within,

I am aware that all I need to do is just feel the LOVE...to be aware that love is not judgemental....to mindfully feel and return the LOVE...

I am aware that in any given day there is a hidden gem that I simply overlook....so I know I must be more present in order to find it...I am aware that by connecting to my inner wisdom I am guided and empowered to find that hidden gem...

I am aware that if I Dive Deep I will discover all that lies within me...I will be able to see and feel more of the beauty that comes from within...allowing loving and happy thoughts to wash over me...

Today, as I reflect on my week the messages came quite freely...and although some things were uncomfortable I remain OPEN...

As you reflect on your week what wonderful messages have you discovered?

Dive Deep...

Today, I am aware to dive deep...to dive deep to my bones...to my soul...to swim deeper than the surface...to allow the depth to bring my mind loving and happy thoughts...to feel the joy that will wash over me...Today, I am aware to dive deep...making a concious effort to feel happier...choosing a more positive mindset...

Today, I am aware to dive deep.

What treasures do you discover when you allow yourself to dive deep?
　

Hidden Gem...

 

 

Today, I am aware that I need to nurture myself...to understand why I am having unsettled emotions...I will not try to escape them with a nap or two...I will work today to resolve the issues that are causing them...I will take control to find the hidden gem that I am overlooking...I will connect with my inner wisdom to guide me...to empower me...to help me take control. Today, I am aware that in order to find that hidden gem I must choose inner peace and happiness.

Did you find a hidden gem in your day today?

LOVE...

 

There are days when I find myself projecting what I would do...how I would react...what I would say onto others...When I know in my heart that is not the right thing to do...Today, I am choosing not to do that...today I will only feel the love that others offer me...I will be aware today not to believe that my way is the right way...for really I know that love is not judgmental...Today, I am choosing to feel the love...and to return that love...

 

Do you feel the love that surrounds you?

FOCUS...

 

Some days I just feel powerless...powerless to do anything about conflicts going on around me...Today, I will focus...FOCUS on love and harmony...I will FOCUS my thoughts above the turmoil I feel and seek peace within my own mind...I will FOCUS to release troubled thoughts to bring a sense of calm...Today, I will FOCUS on surrounding myself with healing energy.

What are you aware of that you need to focus on today? 



Reflection Friday...Breathe...

 

BREATHE...

Deep breath...Release...Deep breath...Release...

As I reflect on my week I am aware that this is exactly what I have been doing...I have been breathing deeply and then releasing...releasing fear...uncertainty...negativity...

This week I have been Listening...listening to my inner souls whispers to be proud of who I am...whom over these 63 years I am growing into...I have been giving myself Permission to be exactly who I am at this moment...to create more...and laugh more...I have restarted to make Wishes for myself...to allow myself to know that this is not a selfish act...but rather a necessary act for healing...I have made myself aware to Hold on...to stay present and not project myself into the future... for the present is all I need to be concerned with today...to be aware that I love and I am loved...

 

BREATHE...

Deep breath...Release...Deep breath...Release
 What did your soul whisper to you this week that you can reflect on?

Holding on...

 

Today I will hold on...I will consciously stay in the present. I will surround myself with love...with hope...I find myself projecting forward to an outcome that I have no control over...But wait...I do have control over how I will react to that outcome no matter what it is...I do have control over how it will effect this day...this present moment...I know that it is senseless to project myself forward...so today, I will hold on...I will consciously stay present...I love and I am loved no matter what the outcome may be...today, I will hold on...

How can you change your reaction to today?

Wishes...

I have gotten out of the habit of making wishes...wishes for myself...there was a time where I would wish on the first star...or when blowing out the candles on my birthday cake...At one time I use to place my hand on my heart and wish for the highest and best things for myself...Today, I am aware to focus on the wishes that I have in my heart for myself...for love...for harmony...for happiness...It is easy to forget how powerful our thoughts are...I sit calmly this morning...I raise my hand to my heart and I make a wish...I invite my self to focus on the wishes I hold for myself...

What wishes do you hold in your heart for yourself?

 

Permission...

I kept a journal several years ago where I made myself a permission slip every week for a year...eventually that journal was made into a book for others to use them...but in the past year I have forgotten to give myself permission on many days...I pulled out the book today and opened it randomly and the page opened to "See Your Beauty" day...

So I take a step backwards for a moment...I hold up my mirror and give myself a break...give myself a pat on the back...I acknowledge my unique spirit...and I give myself permission to stand and appreciate the beauty that rises from the inside out...

What do you need permission for today?

 

Listen...

Today, I will be aware to listen...listen to my heart...listen to my inner voice. I have a deep desire to grow...to return to listening to the whispers of my heart that show me the way to my happiness. Today, I will be aware to dance with my inner self to allow myself to participate in a life of satisfaction, joy and gratitude. Today, I will be aware to listen in order to expand and grow...to dare myself...to be proud of who I am...to create and do what I love...to play...to dream...Today, I will be aware to listen to my heart because I realize that I get to choose...

Do you hear the whispers of your heart?

Reflection Friday...

I have decided that I should take Friday and reflect on my week...my week of this small journal...to see what it is that I have been aware of and where it is that I still need to work on (but then aren't we all a work in progress!?)
This week I have been aware to follow my BLISS...I pick up paint and pen...I allow my heart to speak to me through them and with them...to see and feel how happy they both make me.
I am aware to RISE...to greet each morning with the knowledge that it is a brand new day...a day of my own creation...a day that I get to fill anyway I want to...
I am aware that I am UNLOCKING MY SHADOW ENERGY...that I am learning to heal...I am learning to acknowledge...I am learning to forgive...I am learning that she is not to be feared, but rather to embrace her with love and compassion...
I am aware that I continue to GROW...that I am planting myself firmly in my creativity...allowing me to be happier...to know that in order to grow I must continue to listen to my heart...listen to the whispers...
As I use this day to REFLECT I see that I am spreading my wings...that I am beginning to believe once again in my value and my voice...that by opening my heart and my mind I can feel the happiness deep to my core...

Today is a very good day to not worry and just be happy!

What messages did you receive this week?

Grow...

 

I will continue to grow...to root myself a little more firmly every day...to feel my warmth and touch my stars...my life is full...full of my experiences (both big and small)...full of love...full of triumphs and failures (both of which have brought me to this space I am in now)...full of inspiration and curiosity...I will continue to grow...how do I know I am growing? I laugh more (despite what is going on around me)..I smile more and sing out loud...I am happy and I am celebrating who I am and what I can do...My life is full and I will continue to grow... 

 

How do you continue to grow?





Releasing my shadow energy...

 

I suffer from depression (doesn't everyone?!)...I have for the past 45 years...Although I take medication my shadow side still appears...I have to be honest, I am accustomed to having her by my side...within the past several years I have been more aware of the patterns that trigger her...but what I am finding out (rather loudly I have to say) is that she has a lot of energy! and she has a voice that wants to be heard...I want to unlock that energy...to defy the pull of my past and step into the possibilities of my one true self...I no longer am under the belief that my shadow is trying to destroy me...instead I am finding that it is trying to lead me back...back to the wholeness of me...that it is not me that is "not enough" but rather it is my shadow that is hurt...lost and in great need of love and acceptance...So I am challenging myself...I am allowing the shadow to have her voice...I will unlock her energy in order to bring forgiveness and compassion to the parts of me that feel as if they are "not good enough" ...I will listen and learn from her...allowing her to help me expand the boundaries of my own creation.

Do you have trapped energy that needs to be unlocked?