Good morning, friends!! It has been quite a morning here. Unfortunately my website crashed, and I am out-of-town visiting a family member who is very ill, and I am currently in a different time zone than where I live. I am sorry for this delay on what is usually the best day of the week! Happy Friday!!
On Fridays, I try to keep things light. On Fridays, I discuss “the stuff” in life that makes my own life more interesting and enthralling. On Fridays, I share one of my favorites, whether it be a product, a book, a TV show, a website, whatever. Today’s favorite of mine is actually an email newsletter. It is called 1440 and it is the best, most unbiased source of news stories which I have encountered in a long, long time. Just the facts, ma’am! It is one of the only sources where I get my news information these days. I trust my own mind to make up my own opinions. I prefer to get my influence and my sway from myself, and the people whom I intimately love and trust. You can join 1440 for free, here (and fun fact: there are 1440 minutes in a day)
https://join1440.com/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email
Friends, we have had some truly deep, tough, rough, yet also miraculous experiences as of late with older extended family members and their health concerns. My relationships with my family and with my friends are vitally important to me and I do my best to protect people’s privacy. That will always be my priority. My stories are my stories to tell, and my loved ones can decide if they want to share their own stories. Their stories are their stories to tell. That being said, I have had some really eye-opening moments of truth recently, realizing that it is truly our souls, our “essence”, which makes us alive, and makes us “us.” No matter what happens to our bodies, our deepest selves can, and do shine through. I trust the wisdom of the Universe more than ever now. When I am pushing against something, and my will is being overtaken by the greater powers that be, I understand that I am being lead to important lessons and evolutions of my own soul. As stubborn as I can be, surrendering to what is, brings a present peace, and eventually a future understanding and wisdom to me like no other experience does. Giving up the struggle (when the world is showing you a powerful “no”) usually leads to a confident quietude that is probably what is supposed to be our true, natural state of being all of the time. We often are our own worst enemies.
Sorry to get so deep on the lightest day of the week! I hope that this finds you all well and excited for the weekend. See you tomorrow, hopefully a little earlier!
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
Kelly, just keep doing what you’re doing. Your presence is enough, Whether or not they express it, your relatives cherish the gift you bring just by being there. Anything else that you do is a bonus!
Thanks, Kelly. This is relatively new territory for me. <3
Hi Kelly. Happy Friday! I’ve not heard of 1440. But now I’ll check it out. Thank you. I’m sorry for the family struggles you’ve been experiencing lately. Something about this time of year makes them more profound. I came across this bit of wisdom that I think applies across the board whenever we’re dealing with problems, big or small. Ask: “What would make this easy?” You’re right…we do tend to make things difficult for ourselves. What would make this easy? A cup of coffee? More twinkle lights? Less twinkle lights? A cheery note in someone’s mailbox? A nap? Asking for help? Have a good weekend, Kelly.
Thank you, Gail. I love that question and I will use it. <3
Kelly,
I understand and I am also understanding….with dealing daily with my 88 year old mom and her declining cognitive issues. It is a new way of acceptance of what IS.
I wish you well and I hold you in my thoughts and prayers as you come to terms with your loved one.
Take good care.
I’m sending you prayers and all good things!
Joan
THank you, Joan. You have my prayers and love coming your way, too! <3