Goddess

A lighter feeling

Spring flowers

I apologized to my mother for interrupting her dinner, and she said “Oh, it’s a salad, it doesn’t mind being interrupted.”

Due to a storm, we haven’t had power for 3 days. This makes me appreciative for the following:

1. No power, means no electronics. We’ve spent more quality time with our family as result.

2. I’ve had a chance to stop and appreciate what having electricity means for us. The ability to see in the dark, heat our homes and store our food are at the top. Power of course allows us to use so many other appliances and devices that we rely on every day.

3. I’m thankful this outage did not take place in the middle of winter when it’s much colder outside.

4. Due to the storm and outages I’ve had a chance to connect with many of my neighbors whom I might not have spoken to otherwise. We’re all in the same boat right now.

5. I’m grateful knowing that it’s just a matter of time before the power comes back on. This unfortunately is not the case everywhere in the world right now. I’m also grateful for the hydro crews that are working tirelessly to make this happen!

Today, I am overflowing with gratitude for the amazing weekend I had with my friends. From the laughter-filled conversations to the unforgettable memories we made, it was truly a weekend to remember.

Furthermore, I am deeply grateful for the sound sleep I had last night. The feeling of waking up refreshed and energized is truly priceless.

I am also grateful for arriving home safely after a long day. The comfort of being in my own space and knowing that I am surrounded by love and safety is truly a blessing.

I am grateful for the delicious meals I enjoyed today. Whether it was the savory aroma of my morning coffee or the satisfying taste of my favorite dish, each bite was a reminder of the abundance and richness of life.

Lastly, I am immensely grateful for my amazing family. Their unwavering love and support has been a constant source of strength and comfort throughout my life. From the small gestures of kindness to the profound moments of connection and understanding, their presence in my life is a true blessing.

I haven’t stopped to appreciate the wonderful things in life for a long time and I notice the difference in my thoughts, which have been less positive lately. This is my first post here in over 2 years.

Today’s list:

• Family. So happy to have my wife and kids. They are my world. I’m so happy to have my parents, brother and sister and my nieces. I’m also grateful for having my aunt and uncles. I’m truly blessed to have these wonderful people in my life. I’m looking forward to seeing all of them for Easter this weekend.
• Spring is upon us! It’s wonderful to experience longer days so to speak and to go for walks without having to bundle up too much.
• We’re having some structural repairs made to our house this week. I’ve wanted to get them done for years. I’m grateful to have the means to do so and to have someone I trust doing the work.
• I’m grateful our car has lasted 14 years and counting. It’s wonderful that we’ve been able to count on it for so long.
• I’m grateful for the community we live in. There are so many wonderful people here. I’m especially grateful for the volunteers at our local pool. They do a great job ensuring the community has a place to enjoy each other’s company through fun activities, swim lessons and sports programs.
• I’m thankful for having found a hobby I truly enjoy. It allows me to work with my hands and to enjoy my own company with music from time to time.
• I’m truly happy for a new organization I joined last year. So many great people there and I’m learning a lot from them.
• I’m grateful for my job and the new opportunity that presented itself recently. It helps make it more interesting and challenging.
• I’m very grateful for the people I work with. All are kind and when we disagree with each other it’s done with respect.
• I’m especially grateful for how well my boss treats me. It makes a difference in your life when you have someone in a leadership role that supports you.

That is all for today. This was refreshing :)

♦Singing, which brings me joy and allows me to connect with others through music
Bible Verse: “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.” – Psalm 96:1
Affirmation: “I am grateful for my singing talent, and I will use it to bring joy and connection to myself and others.”
Mantra: “I sing with joy and gratitude, I connect through music.”

Writing, which allows me to express myself and share my thoughts and ideas with others
Bible Verse: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” – John 1:1
Affirmation: “I am grateful for my writing talent, and I will use it to express myself and share my ideas with others.”
Mantra: “I write with passion and purpose, I express myself with gratitude.”

Cooking, which allows me to nourish myself and others with delicious and healthy food
Bible Verse: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Affirmation: “I am grateful for my cooking skills, and I will use them to nourish myself and others with love and care.”
Mantra: “I cook with love and care, I nourish with gratitude.”

Struggling with a health issue, which taught me to appreciate and take care of my body
Bible Verse: “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Affirmation: “I am grateful for the experience of my health issue, as it taught me to appreciate and take care of my body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.”
Mantra: “I honor my body, I am grateful for my health and well-being.”

The ability to breathe and move my body
Bible Verse: “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” – Job 33:4
Affirmation: “I am grateful for the ability to breathe and move my body, and I will use it to live my life to the fullest.”
Mantra: “I am alive, I am grateful for my breath and movement.”

The beauty of nature
Bible Verse: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” – Psalm 19:1
Affirmation: “I am grateful for the beauty of nature, and I will appreciate and protect it.”
Mantra: “I am grateful for the beauty of nature, I appreciate and protect it.”

Access to education and knowledge
Bible Verse: “For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.” – Proverbs 8:11
Affirmation: “I am grateful for the education and knowledge that I have access to, and I will use it to better myself and help others.”
Mantra: “I am grateful for education and knowledge, I use it to better myself and help others.”

The ability to breathe and move my body
Bible Verse: “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” – Job 33:4
Affirmation: “I am grateful for the ability to breathe and move my body, and I will use it to live my life to the fullest.”
Mantra: “I am alive, I am grateful for my breath and movement.”

My parents, for their unwavering love and support throughout my life
Bible Verse: “Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” – Exodus 20:12
Affirmation: “I am grateful for my parents’ love and support, and I will honor and cherish them always.”
Mantra: “I am grateful for my parents, I honor and cherish them.”

My health
Bible Verse: “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases” – Psalm 103:2-3
Affirmation: “I am grateful for my strong and healthy body, and I will take care of it with love and respect.”
Mantra: “I am healthy, I am strong, I am grateful.”

My supportive friends and family
Bible Verse: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17
Affirmation: “I am surrounded by loving and supportive people, and I am grateful for their presence in my life.”
Mantra: “I am surrounded by love and support, and I am grateful.”

The beautiful weather outside
Bible Verse: “He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.” – Psalm 104:10-11
Affirmation: “I am grateful for the beauty and abundance of nature, and I will cherish and protect it.”
Mantra: “I am connected to nature, I am grateful.”

Being my own superhero makes me proud of myself, even though I may feel small and insignificant at times. By pursuing my goals and staying true to myself, I feel unique and whole. I am grateful for my flaws and imperfections, as they give me opportunities to grow and become wiser. Even when I succumb to my egoistic delusions, I am still grateful for the humbling lessons they teach me.

I am also grateful for the gift of health, and I reflect back on my physical abilities from five years ago with a sense of gratitude. I appreciate the struggles and challenges that have helped me grow, and I trust that any future struggles will also contribute to my personal growth.

Overall, I am grateful for my journey of self-discovery and for realizing that I am my own superhero.

1. My writer’s group, which brings me endless joy, belonging, and support
2. A weekend of laughter and friends
3. Avoiding the worst of the windstorm
4. Thankfully only a few small things were blown around the yard
5. The 6′ jumps of the dog excited to see us after some time away
6. Inside jokes with my favorite people
7. Abundance in all directions
8. Inspiring people in the form of everyday folks
9. The detritus of play
10. Warmth

Garteful for God’s word to me today .
Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. – Romans 12:2

Oh, the depth of the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments and untraceable his ways!For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?And who has ever given to God, that he should be *repaid?For* from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen. – Romans 11:33*

Gratitude journal

++Grateful that I am tired, exhausted physically but not attached to my previous destructive behaviors that I usually do when I am worn out. Grateful that binge eating is not me, it was a part of me at sometime when I did not have the willingness to cope with stress, anxiety, or over thinking.

Grateful that I am overthinking, but today  i am aware of it. Uncertainty is not a bad thing, and for the times I worried and overthinked, things just work out for the best. The facts are ; the things I was uncertain of, overwhelmed by turns out to be blessings, and they guided, sponsored my growth. Uncertainty comes from too much thinking of the future, expecting too much or too low are both harmful, just proact, expect the best and prepare for the worst. Uncertainty is fear and fear is delusional, and it will always be. Uncertainty is not something to base what I am doing in my day to day basis on, it is something to be aware of, it might happens that things became worse, but not all the times, and even though, you learn from dark times, you appreciate good times.