It can be tough to reconcile that sometimes when you ask, the answer is not what you expect. And without faith, you will never be able to accept the answer and try to learn why that answer was, in fact, correct and meant to be.
When you don’t see a path forward to the future you want, it is time to stop and decide if your image of the future has changed or if you need to refocus your energy to get you to the future you desire.
Hope is the balloon that lifts your spirits on even the darkest days. Faith is the string that connects your heart to your hopes and dreams. Without faith, they just float away like an untethered balloon.
Leaving your comfort zone can be very scary. You got used to the good feelings that came from being in your own “little world”. The protection it gave was like being wrapped into the loving arms of a parent. You say to yourself, ” I am never leaving”. But the time is going to come when you will have to. The dreams you have are going to force you. Yes, it’s tempting to…
What is comfort? A simple internet search for the word comfort, one will come across the definition to give strength and hope, to ease the grief or trouble. Many people are in search of comfort, due to the hectic lifestyle, family problems, of being anxious, besides are stressful situations one finds himself in life. People try different things to be comforted and feel the relief that is much desired. Being a Christian, I have learnt and…
No one is perfect. But for some reason, we often hold ourselves to this unattainable expectation. Be as forgiving with yourself as you are with others.
Nothing in life lasts forever. You will not always be the oldest, youngest, or smartest in the room. And you will not always be happy. But unless you decide to look for and embrace happiness, you will never have it for more than a fleeting moment. Your happiness is not a given. You have to want it enough to work for it, look for it, and appreciate it when you have achieved it. But when…
What does it take to make you smile? Be honest and think of three things that always make you smile. I’m guessing that they were all somewhat common occurrences like a beautiful sunset or a hug from your child. None of them cost a dime, but to you, they are priceless. Most people would agree that their smile inspiration is also a simple yet personally meaningful thing or event. When you get right down to…
Nothing is impossible. You simply have not found the solution. Have faith and keep searching.
MONDAY – I write to quiet the thoughts that swirl in my brain. (Notice that I didn’t say the voices in my head- I don’t want you to think I’m crazy!) putting thoughts on paper is like opening a spigot on a barrel that is about to explode. It relieves the pressure and allows me to calm my brain and rest. To learn about the significance of this week’s posts, please visit last Monday’s post…