Goals

 Goals for the New Year

Not fear mistakes

Not beat myself up for them

Enjoy the moment

What are yours?

New year

 As the year closes out

I remember

These things

Expectations

Are deceiving

And reality

May be better

Than you think

May the new year

Bring new perspective

And a spring

In step

Love it

 Live it

Love it

And give thanks

For all

You have.                                                                                 

The blessings we don’t count

 This holiday has been an eye opening experience. I’ve had to be fully present to be in the Presence.  I’ve savored silence so I can relish in the noise. There is a gratitude for so much, I can explain. And much that I cannot. I still have concerns, but I’m slowly releasing my need for an answer. Much of life I can’t formulate a response. That’s why I have to turn to the Greatest mystery yet the certain truth of life. I’ve never fully appreciated what a gift it is, to express emotions in this way. The written word. Every time I type, I get giddy anticipating your response. Thank you for being here for me and with me. I’m beyond grateful. Thank you. 

Seeming

 For my joy

Is yours

When my

Heart transforms

And mind resets

The soul reframes

The world brightens

As He reclaims

Tonight

With a cry

And the weary

Smile

For the first time

Or so it seems

Questions

 What are you making for Christmas dinner?

Are you traveling?

What are you watching?

Love

 I want to wish you all the very best of the season. Where hope exists.  It reigns supreme. For me, the hope comes from a Savior who sought me before I had a name. Whatever you believe, may joy abound, peace be yours, and love edified. Every day you give me the best gift. Your presence. It means the world. There are no adequate words for the humbling love you provide. This Christmas, I’m grateful. Thank you. You are therapy for the mind, heart and soul. Merry Christmas from my corner of the world to yours. Where are you joining me from?  Love, Regine

Christ

 Christ in me

Christ within me

I’m not daunted

By what

I can not see

The manger

Couldn’t know

The significance

Of a babe

That epitomizes

Grandeur

Masked in

Simplicity

Best of

 Best read

Best purchase

Best meal

Tell me… would love to hear your answers

Claim

 I’ve finally come to the realization that with a disability I will have to hide my pride. Go to every doctor’s appointment, ask for help and realize that no question is ever stupid. My life requires continual maintenance. I just need to praise Him for having access. I’m tired of the fear. I’m having to lay every anxiety to the side. I’m worthy. I’ve fought for everything and everyone. I need to fight for me. The world tells me I don’t deserve it, but He says I do. God, I claim good health, and abundant joy. I claim it. I will prosper and not fail. Claim it too. 

Joy

 May my joy

Not be conditional

On what I feel

Or what I fear

Love

 With each day

May I replace

Worry

With

Praise

Questions

 What is bringing you joy?

What are you making?

What are you baking?

What can I pray for?

What is making you smile right now?

I have several unspoken prayer requests. Would you pray?

Monday

Finding joy

In your Providence

Provision

And hope 

Friday

 Rainy 

Damp 

And 

Cold 

Outside

But

Toasty

Inside

Thursday

 Who are you grateful for?

What are you grateful for?

The place that made you grateful?

Mom

Change within self

It’s been more than a decade since I stepped foot in Assisi, Italy. I remember it like it was yesterday. Gingerly walking in that church filled with incense and organs, I was transported into a holy experience. The tears welled up. It was a culmination of a dream that became real. A God who made the impossible, possible. The joy of the Lord is when you appreciate the journey as much or more than the destination. 

Part deux

 Gratitude is the awareness that even when I can’t see the road ahead, I trust the path. Gratitude is a warm hug you haven’t had in years.  Gratitude is having hummus with celery. Gratitude is treating the mundane as an extraordinary gift. Share yours. 

Gratitude

 Just a thought.  For the rest of the month I will practice gratitude. It will be active, not passive. I am sore today, but I will relish that. To be able to do one hour of physical activity is amazing. To be able to go into downward dog is even more fulfilling. Is it perfect?  No. Did I just order some occupational therapy aids just now. Yes. The gratitude is two-fold. One the strength and flexibility to do it. The second is the strength it takes means I’m have to strengthen other muscles. My hands need help. Those OT sessions of youth are coming back to me. I’m releasing the pride. I refuse to deal with unnecessary pain when maybe a twenty dollar tool can help fix the problem. Tell me your gratitude today.

Monday

 Happy Monday my friends. How are you today?  What is on your heart?

Gratitude list

Exercise

A good meal

All of you

Your turn?

Friday feelings

 Just enjoying the stillness

A nice tune

The season

That tells me

Not to rush

Into busyness

And relish

Relaxing

Questions

 What are you ordering?

What are you reading?

What are you eating?

What are you listening to?

What are you watching?

Christmas tree

 In this season, warmth is returning to my heart.  My soul is breaking the walls. I’m enjoying the ordinary, making it extraordinary. I’m relishing victories. Accepting defeat. I’m riding the waves of emotion instead of letting them consume me. I’m taking the pleasure along with the pain. I’m aware that both can coexist. I’m writing each Christmas card with joy unspeakable. My mailbox opens a whole new world each day. It’s communication I treasure much like this blog, but in a different way. I look at my Christmas tree much like life. A little shiny, a little complicated, but a whole lot to unwrap. May your day be blessed, and your countenance find a reason to smile.