Relax

     Every now and then we need to relax. Let it all go. Allow ourselves quiet stillness in order to clear our mind and rest our soul. That is when things seem to work themselves out. Quieting our thoughts is when we can finally listen to our inner selves, when we feel our soul and hear His whisper. Take time to realize that there doesn't have to be a plan, that we need to breathe, let things go and trust! Simple and not always easy but something that is imperative for our well being and positive mindset. Realize that we are not in control and that life happens. Our best course of action is to adjust as we go. We must also know that we are enough and we have what it takes to move through the obstacles of life. Look at obstacles as opportunities and grow from all of our experiences. How we picture things playing out in our minds is most assuredly not how life will happen. It's an idea of how we would like to see things go but in the physical day to day, things change. Rather then fighting that change we need to embrace it and find a way to make it work for us. Let it happen and roll with it.

Strength Journals

Believe in Yourself

Strength Journals

Worst Critic

             I am one tough cookie. Well, that is how my self critic would like me to be. My bar is set high and I except only the best from myself. Can I meet the standards I hold myself accountable for? I give it hell and my self critic puts me through it when I see myself falling short. As far as my self critic is concerned, falling short is a several-times-a-day event.                                                                                                                                                                                              Here is where I must remember that I am my own worst critic. I am harder on myself then anyone else is. I know I'm not alone here. With this in mind we must remember to see ourselves through non critical eyes. To allow ourselves to see our own beauty. To allow ourselves to shine and shine brightly. To be confident. To stand tall. Because that self critic has a way of beating one down, making one feel small. All of our past difficulties and triumphs have formed us and are the building blocks of our inner strength. We have more to experience and we will do so with grace and poise because we have the wisdom from our past to guide us in what life throws our way next. So the next time you see your reflection in the mirror, see your beauty, be confident and know that your inner strength is rooted deeply in your being. It's not going anywhere. It's always been there and always will be. Keep that self critic in check. Let yourself soar.

Why the Journals

     These journals are a place for me to lay down my thoughts in physical form. To gather inspiration, to place observations and store reflections. I needed a place to come to and reset my inner strength and adjust my confidence. To stave off the stress and curb the anxiety. A place to regroup. I fall strongly on my faith. For without it the well of inner strength that I draw from deep within me is shallow. There have been times when I have had to dig deep and I mean really deep. Until I found myself on my knees did I realize that the inner strength I needed then wasn't strength I could provide from my past experiences but a strength so big that the only way to find it was by faith. I never really looked at myself as having what it took to have that kind of faith. But faith it was and it was all I had. So while I draw inner strength from past experiences, it is my faith that fortifies me. Do I lose sight of my faith sometimes? You bet I do! Do I forget to use my inner strength or worse, where to find it? (Cause it's always there) Yep, I sure do! That is why I need the reset button. My reset button comes in many forms. Prayer, a mental pep talk, taking a step back and breathing. Throwing words at my sister who seems to always remind me of my song. The one that I forget, momentarily but still forget. And now these journals I will also use. I share these with who ever finds them useful. Who ever needs a reset button. Whom ever needs to be reminded of their song.