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CYCLE of GRATITUDE & RENEWAL
Each day reflect upon what & who you are grateful for. Give thanks.
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
SUNDAY
Renew a right spirit within me.
my word for today: renewal
Consider what a privilege it is to experience joy.
"I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness or abilities that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." Stephen Grellet. I am a wellsping of joy. It gives me strength. I love. I am loved. I am able. I have a reason for being, therefore I am doing what I am here to do. This moment exists for me; it is meant for me. Today's challenge is worthy of my renewed strength. Indeed, this is a good day; I will act in the confidence of the fullness of my being. Each and every breath revives my spirit a new. I am ready.
Why are you doing what you plan to do today?
Even a flower blooms for its own joy. Let me bloom.
MONDAY
I am love.
my word for today: gifted
Consider what a privilege it is to love.
I am love. And I am loved. I will allow love's transforming spirit - patience, kindness, selflessness, belief, truth, endurance, adventure, pursuit - which abides me be awake with my every breath. "Love is such a powerful force. It's there for everyone to embrace - that kind of unconditional love for all of humankind. That is the kind of love that impels people to go into the community and try to change conditions for others, to take risks for what they believe in." Coretta Scott King. I too have that gift. Love. I will use that gift. Timing is important. Proximity is important. Mystery is important. Yes, I will use my gift.
How will you use your gift today?
Perseverance. Above all, confidence.
TUESDAY
Oh, what a day this could be! Today, that is up to me.
my word for today: character
Consider this: your ideal gift is YOURSELF.
To give precious moments of my time, to give a note of encouragement, to give a hug of affirmation, to give a visit of mercy, to give a word of compassion, to give a deed of kindness, to give the joy of forgiveness; my treasure house is overflowing with awesomeness. I am abundantly rich and full of wonderful gifts today. I will pour out blessings.
How will you be a gift to this day?
I am adequate, mature, equipped for every good work. May it continually prove to be so.
WEDNESDAY
Hello World. I am here. It's a glorious day; perfect for the job we must do.
my word for today: action
Consider what a privilege it is to be able. I am fit for my role today tending our gorgeous garden of life. I am fit and ready to till its soil, duly fit for pulling weeds and planting seeds. Oh what a beautiful day. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson. I am able, so I will be patient. I am aware that every thought I think, every word I speak, and every action I take is a seed, so I will be purposeful. I will plant seeds of happiness and hope and success and love. I will be particular; I will pull weeds of anger and malice and hatred and discord and turn them into compost. I will be passionate; I will plant seeds of joy and peace and mindfulness and understanding then water them well. I am the chief gardener of soils I walk today, and I am able. How wide is your portion today?
From little seeds grow mighty trees.
THURSDAY
Be still. It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
a word for today: attitude
Consider what a privilege it is to be alive today. Life's attitude toward us is directly related to our attitude toward life. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr. I am reminded that I am worthy of a good life, so I let go of stress. I will remain positive. Today's challenges are worthy of who I am. I am strong. I am capable. I am gifted. I am life. What is your attitude today?
Give yourself the gift of you today. BE YOU!
When a negative thought comes to you (for it will; these come to all of us), it is not enough to NOT DWELL on it; it is fruitful to replace it with a practical positive thought. DWELL ON THAT.
FRIDAY
Goodmorning World. Here I AM. Let us collaborate. Let's make this a beautiful day.
my word for today: intention
Consider what a privilege it is to breathe. I am here. I am here for a purpose. My clear purpose requires and deserves a clear intention. "When our actions have good intentions our soul has no regrets." Anthony Douglas Williams. I am worthy of a beautiful life. This day is here for me; it is a day the Lord has made. Today's challenge is worthy of my joy. I will act with joyous intention. What is your intention today?
SATURDAY
Today is a really good day.
my word for today: progress
Consider what a privilege it is to have a functioning brain.
I can think. I have the personal power of my thoughts. I can think good thoughts. That choice is wholly mine. I can think thoughts that fuel the functioning of my world today. I will think fruitful thoughts. "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right." Henry Ford. I am gifted with this beautiful brain. It allows me to be and to be me. This moment exists for me; it is meant for me. Today's challenge is worthy of my brilliance. This is a good day; I will act in the confidence of the fullness of my being. I know - for life to this moment has taught me what I need to know. "As long as the mind is enslaved, the body can never be free." Martin Luther King, Jr. I will learn more today and with that do the best I know how. Indeed, today is a good day.
What is your full thought for today?
Don't just learn, experience.
Don't just read, absorb.
Don't just change, transform.
Don't just relate, advocate.
Don't just promise, prove.
Don't just criticize, encourage.
Don't just think, ponder.
Don't just take, give.
Don't just see, feel.
Don't just dream, do.
Don't just hear, listen.
Don't just talk, act.
Don't just tell, show.
Don't just exist, live.
- Roy T. Bennett, The Light In The Heart
QUOTES about MEDITATION
"Meditation is a process of lighening up, of trusting the basic goodness of what we have and who we are, and of realizing that any wisdom that exists, exists in what we already have. We can lead our lif so as to become more awake to who we are and what we're doing rather than trying to improve or change or get rid of who we are or what we're doing. The key is to wake up, to become more alert, more inquisistive and curious about ourselves." _ Pema Chodron
"Meditation provides a way of learning how to let go. As we sit, the self we've been trying to construct andmake into a nice, neat package continues to unravel." _ John Welwood
"Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend." _ Bruce Lee
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