Tag: still

August 20, 2024

okay

I am not okay
and in the absence of okay
I choose
to be still…

sometimes I close my eyes

sometimes I daydream

sometimes I stay in bed WaY past  morning

I am not okay
and in the absence of okay
I cry
I sob
I scream (alone)

I am not okay
and in the absence of okay
I smile at others
some whom I know

and some who look familiar

and some whom I don’t recognize at all

I am not okay
and in the absence of okay
I watch comedians and comediennes
I play with my furBabies, especially my youngest cat BluOreo

I listen to music
I talk with friends
I talk to Heaven

I am not okay
and in the absence of okay

I read
I scribble
I doodle
I write

I am not okay
and in the absence of okay
I simply sit…

on the floor, on the sofa with my TeenAngels, on the bed with my cats, at the dining table…

I am not okay…and in the absence of okay

I know…it is more than okay
that
I am not okay

because
always, anywhere, anytime
Heaven is okay
and
Heaven is holding me

Common Day Hero: I never, ever thought you’d leave earth before me. 31years is still too short a time to have known you, my dearest Maddy. My heart is shattering. Love and miss you so much. Hug Opa, Nonnie and all our dear ones for me and JadEvan, please.

August 4, 2022

chart

Be still…and know (really know, like in ya bones…aight, in ya Spirit!).

Quieting ourselves gently will allow for the Whisper of The Divine to be heard.

And may we not lose focus or hope because we haven’t “heard”.

Even if it’s a feeling that comes up, or one word, maybe a phrase, a song, a few sentences…sit with it.

Write it out.

Sit with it again (may help to keep a journal open so you can quickly jot a note anytime you walk by it).

Write out the “more” that comes (if anything).

Sit with it all as long as you need. Each of us are different, so all of it varies…the length of time, the feelings, the words, the thoughts, the impressions on our heart.

Chart a course…even if it’s leading into uncharted territory.

Share with your inner circle (as much or as little as you choose).

The main reason for sharing is accountability and support in all the ways.

All of the above steps can be applied to the following (including, but not limited to!): emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, work, owning/managing a business as well as relationship goals!

Some of us may find it helpful to commit to one day a week for this; others may take five to ten minutes on the daily or some other option -? Some of us may not want to set specifics; we just do these sorts of things in the moment when we feel it…tell da truth!

I’ve mapped out numerous plans and charted quite a few courses through the years. I’ve also course corrected many times – as often as needed.

When you’re ready to step out in faith…Set Sail!

Some will never believe you are ready; that’s why faith has been so significant for me. I choose to place value on the internal and Eternal, not the external.

You may not feel ready, you will simply know (remember? really know…) that it’s time to set sail!

In this season, I’m reminded again hold plans loosely, heal continually and help others along the way.

Cheering you on, brave one, from the beginning being still and everything in between (planning, charting, sharing) till the moment you decide it’s time…by faith, to Set Sail and then all along this voyage out on the beautiful open waters of life!

Common Day Hero: Miserable, magical, memorable, miraculous and many other moments on this journey…through it all, you remain faithful, fierce and fun! Grateful to hear a bit of your story. JaideF, today, I dedicate this post to you.

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