A new year is upon us! HAPPY and HEALTHY 2021 dear ones!<\/p>\n
Every year, I find it difficult to believe that another year has flown by…already?!<\/p>\n
I’ve been a “words” person for as long as I can remember! My word is my bond. Words carry so much weight for me. When given the time to process, I AM careful with my words. My heart is to only say words from a place of love and kindness.<\/p>\n
When not given the time to process, I’ve said words that were hurtful to others. Words I’d like to erase. sigh. As much as is possible (when the parties have made themselves available),<\/em> I have apologized for negative words.<\/p>\n At times, my words have been misunderstood. I haven’t always accurately stated a true reflection of my heart and haven’t always been given the chance to clear up misunderstandings. I’ve reconciled those within myself.<\/p>\n How many of us have felt the cut…the sting…the blow of hurtful words? I guess all of us. sigh. How many of us have felt empowered, uplifted and rejuvenated by encouraging words? I trust all of us!<\/p>\n wordS…powerful, inspiring, motivating…crushing…if we take the “S” and put it up front, we have Sword<\/em>. I personally believe Truth is our sword.<\/p>\n Sometimes, circumstances cause our vision to become blurred. Sometimes, we are quick to doubt the Truth and believe lies. Sometimes, we grow weary and our strength is depleted.<\/p>\n If we are sad, overwhelmed, disappointed, angry or fill in the blank, <\/em>may we let in the Light and Love of those around us. May we let the Truth be spoken and sung over\/for us, so Truth alone takes root in us.<\/p>\n Dear fellow Warrior, let’s raise our Swords in unison…especially for those of us who have no strength to lift ours in this moment. Let’s put our arms around and under each other; let’s commit to support one another with love and grace. Let’s commit to kind words, gentle\/affirming actions and silence as needed…and always, let’s raise our swords on behalf of our collective\/total healing and health.<\/p>\n As we step into the new year, may we be empowered by Truth…to process each day, to fully face tomorrow and always<\/em> to keep our heads held up high because even on the most difficult days, this is the Truth:<\/p>\n I AM who I AM says I AM…and so are you!<\/p>\n Truth comes through the words of The Divine (now and always)…the words of those committed to carrying\/walking with me through difficult moments…the words of countless songs, stories and prayers.<\/p>\n Through my tears, I choose to let Truth wash over me, cover me, fill me…and I raise my sword. Full of gratitude for the fellow Warriors alongside me, especially in this season.<\/p>\n Common Day Hero:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span>You are a Warrior, friend in need, Truth Teller and fierce Mom. Thank you for praying, believing and standing with\/for me. 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