Tag: spiritual
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Prayer for anxiety…Calm my troubled heart
I am focusing on anxiety during for this week’s affirmation. I haven’t posted a prayer for a while, so, I thought my weekly article would be a great time to post a prayer for anxiety, to assist in calming our troubled hearts. This prayer is from The Graceful Chapter. Here’s a bit about them: As…
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How to do sleep yoga for insomnia
Did you know that 7%-19% of US adults aren’t getting enough sleep? Why is sleep so important? People who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as a weakened immune system. Lack of sleep can also cause moodiness, clumsiness and lack of…
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“Be the change you wish to see in the world” ~ the real meaning behind this famous quote.
As the world around us appears to be falling to pieces, we wonder what’s happened and what we can do to bring peace to our broken planet. This was forefront in my mind today, as I searched my past blog posts for a bit of motivation. Fate drew me to this past post, based on…
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The Great Boat Lift
Today I have a rare Sunday post, as I usually take the weekend off from blogging. However, with the 21st anniversary of 9/11, I wanted to share this incredible story from that day. You may think you’ve heard everything possible about 9/11, but I would be surprised if you have heard this one, or maybe…
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Prayer for Enemies
Today I’m sharing a prayer which helps give our children strength to love their enemies. Loving our enemies is a difficult thing to ask of anyone. However, in his sermon on the mount Jesus said: You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your…
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10 Spiritual Self-Care Tips To Be Happy ~ Chopra.com
Whether it’s supply chain issues, inflation, gas prices, or concerns about war, stress levels are rising rapidly in the US, and around the world, according to an article by American Institute of Stress. Now, more than ever, is the best time to practice spiritual self-care. If you aren’t familiar with this concept, spiritual self-care is:…
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The Butterfly and The Day Lily
Do you believe in signs? To be completely honest, I’m not sure whether or not I do. However, I couldn’t help notice the special moment when a Tiger Swallowtail butterfly landed on an orange day lily one day when I was walking Max. I captured that special moment in the photo below. Max and I…
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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…