“In the interior space I can nurture my soul, giving life to the indwelling of God, and through this action I am better able to help myself and others. I love the thought of only taking in what will nourish me. What a delicious concept.” – L. Zuercher 10/3/15 Silent Retreat Journal Entry.
Rise Up -- Shower Yourself with Kindness
“…Rise, pick up you stretcher, and go home. He rose and went home.” – Matthew 9:6-7
Rise, rise up dear friends, dear creation. Rise up. Walk with a contemplative heart. Observe your self-talk. What are you saying? Are you speaking kind and loving thoughts? Are you showering yourself with compassion? You are of no use to others unless you first learn to accept yourself, love yourself, forgive yourself, and have compassion for yourself.
Each tiny step to self-awareness leads to the road of Self Awareness. The first change in movement or thought will affect the energy within and around you. Take up one act of kindness for yourself and allow this act of kindness to wash over you and cleanse your spirit.
Stop for a moment to smell a rose, observe a sunrise or sunset, feed your body nourishing food and drink, write a love letter to yourself or to someone else, rest, read a good book, unplug the phone and computer.
Just stop for a moment (or more), rise up and treat yourself to what you deserve – Kindness and Self Care.
What does self-care look like to you and how will you shower yourself with kindness and self-care today and every day?
Seeing Beauty Through Heart and Soul
My thoughts drift to yesterday and the beautiful cloud formations that greeted me upon rising. Can it be, can it be that such beauty is placed before me to remind me that wherever I look, if I open my heart and observe through my soul, I’ll find beauty?
Today will you try to see beauty through your heart and soul?
Direction of Your Light
Dear Lord,
Take hold of me and point me in the direction of your Light. Allow me to shine your brilliance in the world and walk with peace in my heart. Amen.
Will you allow brilliance and peace to envelope you today?
Showing Love
Love sweetly. Love tenderly. Love always. LOVE.
How will you show yourself, someone else or any creature love today?
Receiving Love
Wholeness, beauty, abundance, creation, life and I am at the center of it all just as I am. And you too are at the center of all creation just as you are. This is Love in the most exquisite form. Amen.
Are you open to receiving Love today? Will you allow yourself to enjoy receiving Love today?
Celebrate the Perfectly Imperfect
I used to think my flaws were areas of myself that needed changing, tears or hiding. Now I love to live my flaws as I know I was created perfectly imperfect. This is cause for celebration.
What parts of you will you celebrate today?
Contemplate Our Actions
If we do not take moments along the journey to contemplate our actions then we will continue to walk blind to the truth. Stop, take a breath and discern from where your actions come.
Are you acting from your heart-space or from a place of selfish ego? Are you acting from a place of self-perceived power or from servant leadership and compassion?
Wonder
The great joy of tasting and seeing the wonder in each moment is upon you. Savor it. Share it.
How do you taste and see the wonder in each moment?
Beauty
How beautiful indeed are the feet of Him who brings love, compassion, mercy and grace to this creation.
Where do you find your beauty?
Walking Momently
There is sweet simplicity in walking momently through life. It’s also known as living in the Now.
How will you allow yourself to embrace each moment, every step, each breath?
Solice in Love
Take solace in the fact that you are loved. The angels surround you and love you day and night.
How will you embrace the love in your life?
Falling in Love Again
I fell in love again at this very moment – in love with all that is good, pure, sweet, caring, honest, and with all that sings sweetly to me as I sit and wait in silence with all creation.
Won’t you take a moment today to sit in silence, to fall in love again with something or someone? With what or whom are you falling in love with all over again?
I Am Worth It
Stop for a moment, take a few deep cleansing breaths and recite in your mind, “I am worth Loving. I am worth Healing. I am worth Forgiveness. I am worth Mercy. I am worth Grace. I AM WORTH IT. I AM.”
How did you feel doing this? Did you do it? If not, why?
Art of Living
The art of living takes practice, determination, self-awareness, kindness, compassion and love.
Are you willing to practice today?
Finding Your Blessings
Can I be so blessed as to see my life in the blue skies, the faint clouds, the oceans’ call, and the whispering wind? Absolutely.
Where do you find your blessings?
Celebrate You
"Walking through the tides of life, embracing the ebb and flow, reminds me that the journey is the most delicious part. Are we all not lovingly hand-crafted for the glorious joy of God? Are we not all the masterpieces of His creation, a timeless delight? I urge you to celebrate the biggest production ever made -- YOU." - Lisa Zuercher
How will you celebrate YOU today?
Power of Thoughts
Free of chains, moving silently through each moment, my thoughts are like butterflies settling gently upon a beautiful blossom. Be still for a moment.
Allow your thoughts to bring you to a beautiful place.
Where do your thoughts bring you? Are you willing to allow beauty into your life?
Healing Power of Love
The healing power of Love starts with you – self-compassion, forgiveness and self-care.
What will you do today to care for yourself?
Rejuvenate, 16 June 2016
Dear Lord,
Take hold of me and point me in the direction of your Light. Allow me to shine your brilliance in the world and walk with peace in my heart.