Monday's Ramblings

"The only limits to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith."~Franklin D. Roosevelt

"An amazing thing happens when we slow down. We start to get flashes of inspiration. We reach a new level of understanding and even wisdom. In a quiet moment we can get an intuitive insight that can change our entire life and the lives of the people around us in incredibly positive ways. And those changes can last a lifetime. Living more simply will make it possible to create those quiet moments. Out of those quiet moments miracles happen. Be open to them.”~Elaine St. James

“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.”~Helen Keller

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The weekend was uneventful. It was spent entirely at home with very little communication to the outside world. Sometimes I need that solitude. I rested when I wanted (I really did take some naps). I ate when I wanted, and I spent the weekened either online or alone with my thoughts.

All in all it was ok. I also slept last night from 11:30pm until 5:20am. Not too bad since I've been unable to sleep well for a while. As the day moves on, I'll probably post more. For now, the weekend of thoughts has left me with digital soup; you know words with no purpose. I can't think of any better way in leiu of some awe inspiring post, to start the day than with Inspirations, blessings and quotes. So here you go...

~Muse

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DAILY INSPIRATION

I posted a new one on Digital Soup Online; the Blog as well, but I had two good ones, so here's another :)

The Journey Of Release
Tied In Knots
When we become overwhelmed and things are not going as planned, it is natural to hold tighter to our goals and try to force things to go our way. In the process, we tie ourselves in knots, tensing our shoulders, jaws, and muscles throughout our bodies. Our mind tells us that this is how to get a firmer grip on a situation that feels out of control, but as we create knots in our bodies we are blocking the flow of our energy, exhausting ourselves by exerting more effort yet accomplishing less. At these times, though it may seem counterintuitive, our higher selves know it's better to let go.

This may not be quite as easy as it sounds. After the relief of our first decision to release, if we allow questions about how to get everything done to start again, the knots will be back before we know it. So we need to be aware that this is a process to breathe through. First, we need to let go of our idea of what the perfect outcome should be, and allow that the intelligence that drives the universe knows better than we do how everything fits together for the highest good. Then we might have to release our imagined consequences and realize that, in most cases, the worst that could happen really isn't that bad. We may need to remember how to relax, first by taking deep breaths, then by meditating, and then perhaps seeking help from a loved one, massage therapist, or energy healer to clear the underlying knots.

We can ease our mental stress by prioritizing what we truly want to accomplish, and then delegating the rest to someone who has more enthusiasm for those things. When we relax and let life's energy flow through our minds, bodies, spirits, and lives, we will find that we can accomplish more with less effort and feel good doing it. We don't have to tie ourselves in knots. Instead, we can let the ribbons of our energy unfurl to gracefully direct us through life's abundant flow.

DailyOm

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WELL WISHES, INTENTIONS, and BLESSINGS

My intention that I send out to you all today is that you all find your way to being open to others. A smile, a nod, even a hello can sometimes do wonders. Have a wonderful (and peaceful!) Monday everyone!

XO

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AND REMEMBER
"What's the use of worrying?
It never was worth while,
So pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag,
And smile, smile, smile.
~George Asaf