Tag: surrender

October 27, 2022

divots

The definition for divot is “a piece of turf cut out of the ground by a golf club in making a stroke”.

A person playing golf is slicing into the ground and ripping up dirt, causing a hole. Not intentionally, but it’s a side effect of playing the game.

This has me thinkiN…many times we are cut/sliced into by someone else not intent on hurting us…it’s just a by-product of an action. We aren’t always aware in life how many things are simply a side effect, indirect consequence or by-product.

We, sometimes become extremely upset at the club that caused the divot. That is alright. Once we’ve processed the feelings though, it would behoove us to look into gaining a better understanding or releasing as best as possible that which we can’t understand.

Divots are cause for pause and contemplation. Divots cause us to slow down so that we can observe, take in what’s needed and move forward with mindfulness.

All of the above was spurred by the thought of accepting what is, releasing what was expected, surrendering in every way.

It reminds me – the Giver of every good and perfect gift is not withholding from me in any way.

I AM cared for always. I AM given every single gift that’s meant for me…in its perfect time.

Pure/true rest comes from accepting the above.

It is surrender. It is acceptance. It is a recommitting to hold everyone and everything in my life with my palms open. It is trust. It is faith. It is seeing the divots as Divine.

Dear Friend, have you noticed some divots along your path? What can you process and vent/release regarding the divots? What are you able to offer gratitude for (around the divots)?

Who or what needs to be surrendered (loosen the grasp) so you can fully breathe and accept and rest?

set the B.A.R. ~ breathe. accept. rest.

Common Day Hero: Life threw quite a few divots your way. You remained/still remain kind, thoughtful, generous and a cycle breaker. The next generation already rises up and calls you blessed; I join them. Dearest DaniA, today, I dedicate this post to you.

January 7, 2022

2020+two

Happy 2022!

I still use an old-school planner…you know, flip it open, use a writing utensil to jot down plans for the day, week, month! I usually purchase a planner for the new year in October or early November of the year prior, but not this time!

This year is already different (for me) because I didn’t buy a planner till Tuesday of this week!

In the last week of December 2021, I heard The Divine say, take the month of January away from social media. I said alright. I learned some time ago that I need not understand or even like the ways of The Divine, but IF I choose to be Led…and follow the Voices of Heaven, I will discover some things that would otherwise be missed.

More than not, these days, I listen. And what I’ve found is that, when I listen…

I AM opening myself up for unexpected/pleasant moments…and delights from the Angels!

When we truly surrender, our palms are open to ALL that Heaven has…and I fully believe that I AM living under an open Heaven…meaning Heaven is open to rain/shower blessings of ALL sorts on us…no limits.

What are you releasing, so that your palms remain open today, this week, this month, this new year?

Is The Divine Asking you to step away from (and simultaneously step towards) anything/anyone?

What are you opening yourself up to/for this new year?

Common Day Hero: You were a welcome surprise to my life. Grateful for your kind heart and openness to ALL that Heaven is bringing. JennMcD, I dedicate this post to you.

December 4, 2020

rest

The love of Yesú is Eternal…timeless…Divine.

I have sat with this statement at various points, through the years…trying to let it sink in and I sit with it now – nothing can separate me from the love of Yesú…nuh-thing. no one…ever!

I AM always held. Always loved. Always wanted. I can never, ever be separated from the One who created me, placed dignity and worth within me, filled me with Everlasting love and Eternal hope.

I can rest in that Truth.

This has always encouraged me, but especially these past two months, I’ve been reminding myself often: humans can sometimes take external things – money, vehicles, land, houses, clothes, jewelry, appliances, furniture, fill in the blank…any external thing can be taken away. 

What can never be touched by another human are the Eternal gifts I’ve chosen to receive from The Divine: love, joy, peace, gentleness, kindness, faith, integrity and hope…just to name a few.

If you’re going through (or have gone through) a time when you felt robbed and terribly wronged or violated, I am saddened, hurt, upset and feel the weight of it all with you. I can’t claim to know what specifically will help us, as individuals, because each of our circumstances are complex and unique. 

May I encourage you to consider reaching out to a therapist, a support group, a true friend, a mentor to receive the strength you need to fully process…to sit with it all and completely feel and face the difficult…my hope is that we continually gain healing and health in every area. 

Give yourself permission to rest in the fact that there are internal/Eternal gifts that can never be touched by a human. I AM powerful is a strong reminder for me, especially in shaky moments. I say it often to remember Truth when lies are swarming all around and trying to pull me down.

Yesú remains a solace, a safe place, a strong tower, a refuge, always inviting, unconditionally loving, eternally patient, incomparably kind, The Best Surprise Giver (fa real!), Miracle-Maker, Ultimate Warrior, the solidarity of a loving sibling, the nurturing warmth of Amma (Mother), the confidence of Abba (Father), a faithful and forever friend…

There is so much more that could be said and I feel it still wouldn’t be enough to accurately describe The Divine. I have personally found in Yesú ~ Strength for this present moment and Hope for the next.

Dear weary soul, I invite you to rest.

Anytime I say the word rest, I’m reminded of the words of Yesú in Verse twenty-eight of Chapter eleven of the Book of St. Matthew (The Bible), “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest“.

Rest is a gift ~ for the taking, if we choose. 

Will we choose to believe Truth, despite what we may currently/physically see around us? Will we choose rest? Will we choose to fall into the Arms of The One who will never grow tired of us? 

For me, rest equals surrender.

I see The arms of Love reaching out to me, so that I can choose…surrender.

Surrender is releasing my burdens: daily, I choose to release negative thoughts, people and circumstances – and especially those over which I have no control.

Surrender is fully receiving the Love and Comfort offered: daily, I choose to focus on how loved, protected and secure I AM in Yesú. 

What does rest look like for you?

What comes up for you when you hear the word surrender?

Common Day Hero: You are loyal, intentional, a visionary and a listener/follower of Yesú. I felt your kindness and love from day one ~ you shared your dreams for the love of your life (glad to see how The Divine orchestrated all of that so beautifully!). It was a joy to dance and celebrate with you at my fortieth. I hold you and your family dear. You have always and will forever be Bhai to me. Today, I dedicate this post to you.

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