I found myself getting in one of those sad girl desperado modes - nothing made sense and nothing was working out "the way it was supposed to." All I wanted to do was crawl home to my mommy's house (with Madison in tow), get in my full-size bed and call it a day. My thoughts drifted back to times of old when life was easy and simple. The days when all I had to worry about what was - NOTHING!
As I found myself playing "I'm Goin Down" by Mary J. Blige and really getting into it - I instantly caught myself and turned my ipod off. What was I doing - helping myself into a downward spiral? I couldn't believe I was allowing "stuff" to get to me - "stuff" which in the big scheme of life isn't really that bad.
So how did I get out of my downward spiral - I turned my attention to Madison and decided we needed to get out of the house and take a walk. A walk in the fresh air and only allow myself to focus on positive thoughts. So we did - I thought positive thoughts and talked to Madison about all of the blessings we have in our life. While I was walking I received an inspirational email and talk about perfect timing...
"Get Rid of It"
from Jewel Diamond Taylor www.donotgiveup.net
"If you never emptied the trash in your home, there would
soon be a fowl smell. It's the same with your mind. If you don't release
old thoughts, your life becomes bitter with stinkin' thinkin' and emotional clutter.
Empty your mental trash can of any stressful or painful thoughts.
Don't allow the irritations and challenges of this day or your past to steal your joy.
Your success will come as you grow in courage, faith, discipline,
a sense of humor and a sense of purpose and strength.
Don't sweat the small stuff. I agree with Oprah's statement...
“Doing the best you can at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
Don't spend too much time with people who drain your energy.
Whenever you are ready ...you have the choice and power within to let go and grow in peace. Count your blessings. Change your point view. Each moment is a gift to you.
soon be a fowl smell. It's the same with your mind. If you don't release
old thoughts, your life becomes bitter with stinkin' thinkin' and emotional clutter.
Empty your mental trash can of any stressful or painful thoughts.
Don't allow the irritations and challenges of this day or your past to steal your joy.
Your success will come as you grow in courage, faith, discipline,
a sense of humor and a sense of purpose and strength.
Don't sweat the small stuff. I agree with Oprah's statement...
“Doing the best you can at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
Don't spend too much time with people who drain your energy.
Whenever you are ready ...you have the choice and power within to let go and grow in peace. Count your blessings. Change your point view. Each moment is a gift to you.
Listen and enjoy the song "Count It All Joy" by BeBe and CeCe Winans.
Focus on your priority for this day.
Focus on your priority for this day.
Do the best you can right now where are and with what you have.
It's only a matter of time before your change comes.
Start giving thanks right now for the wonderful breakthrough about to happen in your life.
That's right ...smile...sit up straight...shake off the heavy stress, speak
Start giving thanks right now for the wonderful breakthrough about to happen in your life.
That's right ...smile...sit up straight...shake off the heavy stress, speak
and walk with courage, faith, peace, love and joy.
Until further notice...God is in control."
Until further notice...God is in control."
2 comments:
OMG! I have been feeling like that for a while, until I realized that this country is falling apart and I am blessed inside and out. Not too long ago, one day I watched my beautiful son chase happily after a little wounded bird in the park for almost an hour. I explained to him to be nice that it was a baby bird, but he kept saying bird (boid-like he had a NY accent) and finally the Boid tired out and stopped, and when Jadon was close enough to touch it he realized that it was hurt (it had a crooked wing) and it sounded like it was crying. I think he figured it out and then started to shew it away when he saw a man and his dog walk near by and he looked at me really sad like OH NO! why wont it fly... it was at that moment that I realized that God had given me the best gift in the whole world... a new set of eyes- a chance to see all of the things that I had forgotton for a second time. Nothing could be more precious than that moment when I realized we always want what we cant/should not have (not realizing it could start a downward spiral) and then when we get it, we dont want it. Be blessed in all you have on this day. God's plan is perfect, always flawless. Life is truly short... enjoy those precious moments and pray every day.
thank goodness 4 miss z! your comment is so true and the thought of having a 2nd pair of eyes is such a relief (esp during a downward spiral moment). though being a mommy is often a challenge; there are so many blessings that come with our precious packages! p.s. love the comment!
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