Searching for a Real Love

James Sama wrote an article about love that is worthy of repeating this day. He states, “I believe one of the most important things we can teach our self, family, friends and neighbors in what love truly looks like". People who hurt and lie to you do not truly love you. We cannot allow decent human beings to continue remaining in relationships like this while believing it is normal or right. 

Real love: 

1.      Shows respect

2.       Is direct

3.      Will trust you

4.      Let you do you

Pledge to treat others with real love.

Source: James Sama, 1 John 4:7-21

Praising Answered Prayers

This month I was made aware of people who choose not to receive gifts.  I was introduced to people who do not know how to receive. How well we receive determines how happy we are. The goal is to let go of any kind of judgment when you give so you free yourself from any projected judgments that are keeping you from receiving. 

What may help is to focus on the intention and love of the giver that motivated that gift, offer or that sincere compliment.  Believing them, accepting it and saying thank you.  Being grateful for what you have received makes the giver happy because it says you appreciate the time and effort that person has given you.  Giving is important yet we can also learn to accept blessings gratefully. Once the door to receiving is open, imagine how many gifts are waiting for you.

Source: Janice Pascual, Psalm 98

Recharging Energetic Power

Do you feel hopeless and tired?  Do you feel drained, joyless or anxious?  Your body and soul maybe exhausted this season. Experts call this emotional or spiritual fatigue.  Stillness is a simple way to replenish your emotional and spiritual energy. What does stillness look like?

1.      Rest. Just sit still or recline in your favorite chair.

2.      Laugh with friends. Pick up the phone and call a funny friend or watch a comedy show.

3.      Reconnect with nature.  Visit your back yard or a neighborhood park for a walk.

4.      Use touch.  A handshake, hug, massage or pat on the back will help.

Source: Psychology Today, Romans 8:14-28

Connecting to Your Inner Moma

Did you experience emotional, psychological or physical neglect as a child.  We want to blame our parents, yet now that we are adults we are responsible for raising ourselves.  Our parents or guardians may not have fulfilled all or any of our needs but you can.  How do you connect to your inner moma?

1.      Loyalty that is faithful to yourself and others.

2.      Humility that understands weaknesses and the ability to overcome.

3.      Dependability to rely and trust yourself.

The benefits include greater happiness, optimism, creativity, stronger relationships, acceptance, forgiveness, and confidence just to name a few.

Source: Psychology Today, 2 Timothy 1

Taking the High Road

“When they go low, we go high” is sound advice from Michelle Obama. Those of us who take the high road feel like we are banging our heads against the wall over and over again.  It gets old and frustrating.  What are you suppose to do?

1.      Feel and Act.  Name your feelings so you can react positively.

2.      Breathe. Pause and calm down.

3.      Practice Compassion. Be kind.

When you take the high road you feel good and nothing fazes you. You respond to your haters with patience, understanding and humor.

Source: Huffington Post, Psychology Today, Mark 2:23-3:6

Women Wonder About Our Secret

 

We salute all the phenomenal women, sisters, mothers, grandmothers, warriors, goddess and friends. 

Loving Resilience

Someone asked me the other day if I realized I was resilient.  Never thought about it until now.  What a way to love yourself! Remember to love yourself this month.