Tag: Prayer
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Morning Affirmation~As my week progresses, I vow to spread my light wherever I go.
Happy Monday everyone! Here’s a beautiful affirmation to begin your week. As my week progresses, I vow to spread my light wherever I go. The best way to spread your light is through random acts of kindness. Did you know that kindness is scientifically proven to boost 3 hormones designed to regulate mood, form social…
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Morning Affirmation~ “I allow myself to feel completely relaxed and at peace.”
Do you have trouble relaxing? Do you feel guilty relaxing on the weekend? This Friday morning, as we approach the weekend, say this affirmation and allow yourself to experience peace and relaxation. As little as 10 minutes of rest and relaxation reduces psychological and physiological stress. The more relaxed you are, the better you are…
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Morning Affirmations: “I feel my negative thoughts slowly melting away.”
This is an important yet difficult affirmation. Most of us have negative thoughts from time to time. (All too often, if you’re like me). I am in no position to help anyone else with their negative thoughts, so I did some research. (This one is longer than my usual Morning Affirmations.) Before I share what…
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Morning Affirmation~ “I venture into the realm of the unknown, with faith that everything will work out as it should.”
People who are seen courageous and bold are not fearless. They see the fear. They embrace the fear and act anyway. Starting a new thing is scary and sometimes that keeps us from acting. Feel the fear and do it anyway. You won’t know unless you try. He who is not everyday conquering some fear…
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May Today There be Peace Within: St. Therese of Lisieux, The Little Flower
Today I share with you a prayer from St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower. She was born in Alencon, France in 1873. Therese is known as the Little Flower, because she saw herself as a flower in the garden of God, honoring God by “being herself among all the other flowers in God’s garden”.…
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Morning Affirmation~ “Letting go of worry is becoming easy.”
This is a difficult one for me, as I am a worrier by nature. The men in my life, my better half and my sons, are just the opposite. They rarely worry, often saying “I can’t change it, or do anything about it, so why worry. What’s done is done.” They are right of course.…
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Spiritual Nutrition: Top 13 Bible Foods and Their Health Benefits~Drjockers.com
After reading this article, from Dr. Jockers, I realize that the healthy Mediterranean diet, and its many benefits, are similar to foods mentioned in the bible. While there are a few differences, both include olive oil, fish, vegetables, wine, nuts and whole grains. Follow the link below to read the full article from Dr. Jockers.…
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Morning Affirmation~ “I believe in myself.”
Many prosperous people will tell you that self-sabotage is often the most difficult hurdle on the road to success. Many thru-hikers and mountain climbers will also tell you the same thing. Often, it isn’t the trail that is difficult, but negative self-talk, that is the biggest obstacle. “It is not the mountain we conquer, but…
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Morning Affirmation~”I choose to be happy.”
Life is never easy, and choosing to be happy, when the world seems to be falling apart, feels impossible. Just look in the mirror and say “I choose to be happy.” This will help, even if you don’t believe it. Saying it whenever you feel down or frustrated will help. It’s a reminder that life…
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Morning Affirmation: “Every day I am alive is a gift.”
What better way to start the day than to be grateful for being alive. Gratitude can increase happiness, enhance positive emotions, and improve self-esteem. It has also been shown that: “Regular gratitude journaling has been shown to result in 5% to 15% increases in optimism” Positive Psychology