The times I’ve spent in conversation have largely been in my own head. I’ve spent little to no time writing it out or typing it into a document. Thinking, wondering about, contemplating, feeling, more feeling, looking for understanding in circumstances, trying to know and understand myself, trying not to get caught up in life and …
Category Archives: self-improvement
It’s been a while…I know!
Hey there, I am still here! I’ve been thinking about writing, but yeah, that’s pretty much as far as I’ve gotten…thinking about it. I know the powerful impact writing has in my life and yet I’ve failed to do it for so long. Seems like there are many things I haven’t prioritized like I used …
How Are You Showing Up Today?
As I arrived in the clinic for an appointment, a woman noticed the outfit I was wearing and commented and complimented me on my clothing. The words she used and the way she said it took me by surprise. She said I was smokin’ hot-the summertime look and loved the specific color of pink. Whoa, …
On the Eve of My Last Day at My New School
Today marked the last day of teaching in my new school. Two years ago, the school I was at, closed and our preschool classrooms were relocated. Originally, I was overwhelmed at the news, having to pack up everything and move on. I didn’t know how long we would be here before we were told to …
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Strugglebus
Have you ever felt like you were going places, yet not really going anywhere at all? Life can get so complex and seemingly complicated that we need a navigational system to help us find our way through. May has arrived. The school year is almost over. With that said, there have been many things on …
Take Time to Care for Yourself
There is no better time than the present to take good care of yourself, spiritually, mentally, physically, and psychologically. Unfortunately, when we allow pain to settle in, there is repair and restoration, tending to and taking care of those neglected parts of ourselves. I know it’s not that hard making doctor appointments, it’s just the …
Hearing the Whisper of a Word
While listening to a podcast on, “The Connected Life” (I will attach the link and notes about the episode), I was given a word that brought me peace, gave me a sense about myself. Although I don’t think they mentioned it on this episode, this word was brought to the forefront of my mind for …
Know Him and Expose the Enemy’s Lies
How clever!How deceiving!In my mind,Almost believing!Lies…more lies,Then anyone can possibly beConceiving.RegretsGuiltShameCondemnationSpiralingNearly out of controlThinking…Wondering…Is this me?Or…Is it the enemy?ThoughtsFeelingsEmotionsMindsetOne That was lacking love.OneThat was thinking,Unkind things.Out of balance.Out of sync.SadnessDepressionPainOh, so deep.ForgivenessIs necessary.ForgivenessIs essential.ForgivenessBreathes life.ForgivenessI need.Forgive myself.(I thought I had, but was shown otherwise.)Amazing, isn’t it?How convincing.How twisted.The enemy can be.Taking me on,At my lowest …
Going Outside the Comforts of the Womb
This morning my attention was drawn towards the comforts of being in the womb. Immediately I thought about work, knowing I will be leaving a place where I was welcomed in, who loved me first and I immediately fell in love with the people and school too! At some point in time, it was meant …
Yes, God is Still in Control, He Reminded Me Again Today
Have you ever had one of those day where there seems to be one odd thing happening after another, those moments where you stop and say to yourself, what is going on out there? The energy has shifted, something has changed. You hope for this to soon pass, giving way to good things and positive …
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Taking Life Moment By Moment
As you know, I’ve been going through many emotions, while processing and accepting this new assignment which has been given to me. I greatly appreciate you keeping me in your thoughts and prayers as I learn to listen for His voice and trust all which He has planned. Yesterday, the waves of emotions came flooding …
Let Your Light Shine Bright!
Travel Within Oneself
Age Is Just A Number, Or Is It?
In 5 days, I will turn 51. January 19th is my birthdate. This is not a shoutout for all kinds of attention, rather it’s to bring about an awareness of the significance of being 51. This birthday is coming at me from a different angle. The thought of getting older and age doesn’t bother me, rather …
When the Crown Fits, Wear it!
A much-anticipated phone call came, with word my new crown had arrived!! Yay! I was so happy to have received the phone call and waited with eagerness for my appointment day. Nearly 6 weeks had gone by since my first appointment. This may not seem like a long time to some, but for me it …
Destined To Be Crowned
Someday, the time will come and I will receive my crown. If you read my previous post, Getting Ready to be Crowned https://magnificentmeraki.home.blog/2023/11/07/preparation-for-being-crowned/ I was reflecting on my October 21, 2023 experience of getting prepared to receive my crown. This wasn’t the typical crowning ceremony with a tiara, rather a porcelain crown for my tooth. At the …
Getting Ready to be Crowned
On October 21st, I had a crowning ceremony, so to speak. It wasn’t your typical gemstones on a tiara sort of celebration where the crown is placed upon your head. Rather, I was seated in a chair which soon laid back, a blanket placed on me for warmth, had needles with numbing injections placed in …
Vulnerability Looks Good On You!
Dear Sweet Mommas, May the trials you face Turn in to triumph Facing fears Walking mile after mile Searching for answers Trying to understand Life’s big mysteries A caretaker Your child’s Biggest fan Unconditional love Human compassion Giving EVERYTHING you have to them Making sacrifices Not everyone will understand That’s OKAY Be kind to yourself …
Okay, I Surrender!
As I asserted myself and let the voice of my heart be heard, I had the best of intentions of bringing awareness to the situation. For who knows how many years, I’ve been trying to express what it is I am feeling inside to help someone else “see” differently. I know I can’t change anything …
Growing in Joy & in Peace
It Wasn’t About The Omelet
During the last couple of days, I felt myself to be in a peaceful place. His love flowing and speaking through me, the Holy Spirit no doubt. I am grateful when He brings me back; draws me in, reminding me of His unconditional love and how it is we are to live our lives. A …
Striving For Peace
Who God Created You to Be
Putting Life Into Perspective
My family and I went out for an evening walk as the rain let up for now. We’ve had a very rainy season this year for sure. Winter is also showing signs it won’t be long until our ground covering becomes white like the mountain tops too. Fall awakens all my senses, from the smell …
I Know Who I Am
I have come To love myself More than Ever before I know Whose daughter I am I am The richest Most Sought after Girl Inner light Shines bright Unconditional love Flows His armor Protection Guards Shields Deflecting All the lies Deception Deceit Enemy’s loss Spiritual gain
Try Again
Have you ever believed in something so strong, you would do whatever it takes to make it come to life, into reality? For years now, I’ve been writing down many children’s picture book story ideas. Back in 2010, I believed in a story, the words God had spoken to me and through me while my …
There’s No Mess too Big For God
Recently I reflected on my experience as I went mushroom picking with my husband and his cousin. The post on 9.10.2023 was called, “Options- I thought I knew what was best” You can read it at the link below. Options, I Thought I Knew What Was Best My pants, shoes and socks were an icky, sticky mess. …
Life Teachings
Resistance
What do you think of when you hear the word, “CHANGE?” Does something inside you start stirring? Do you feel uncomfortable or irritable? Anxious or fearful? Change is a good thing; did you know that? What? Really? How? Change provides us with opportunities to get uncomfortable, push us outside of our comfort zone. This discomfort …
Into the Wilderness to Find and Discover
I Am the Living Water
My mind keeps drawing me back to the story of the woman at the well. From hearing the story in church during mass and in some podcast, something keeps resonating more deeply with her experience. As much as I’ve tried to be a good girl throughout my life, do what’s right, be open, honest, kind …
New Each Morning
Today is the eve upon which our preschool students arrive. I am at peace. I am accepting of what will be. I am ready to receive what the good Lord has planned for me. I am hopeful and excited about the opportunities this year will bring. I feel as if many things have been done …
Day 1 of Year 16
Today marks the 1st day of my 16th year teaching and the 2nd year at my new school. Recent years have been a whirlwind for so many reasons. There certainly have been many crazies and plot twists during this time which have forced me out of my comfort zone, learned how to persevere, built resilience …
Settling In To The Night
Set Forth Into the Wilderness
On Eagle’s Wings
Things Are Not Always As They Seem
Today I accomplished a lot of cleaning in the house today. The last place I tackled was the laundry room. I started by disinfecting the floor, the washer and dryer, as well as some other odds and ends things. To more thoroughly clean behind the machines, I moved each one forward, one by one, cleaning …
The Other Side of Heaven
After reconnecting With former colleagues Those whom She hasn’t seen In many months Even years She thought about Tried to imagine The life after this Death Into life If She were to die Before those Whom she cared about How Would she communicate? How Would she speak? How Would she get their attention To know …
Going Inward and the Complexities of Life
To better understand myself, my life, this world, the people around me, my circumstances (both present and past), I’ve found myself to be in a bit of a struggle in my mind, my heart, and memories. Is it, perhaps that I am looking too deep when really the answers may really be quite simple? Or …
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What is Sown in Your Heart?
In Alaska, winter is not the typical time of year to prepare seeds for planting in the summer months. January, now that’s when I started thinking about summertime gardening and seeds. I guess you could say I wanted to be well prepared, very thoughtful and intentional with the seeds selected, where the seedlings would be …
Exemplary Status Achieved! Yay!
Today I had my end of year conference with our school principal. I was eager, yet nervous (I really didn’t know why), anticipation and waiting I suppose and the unknown of what I would hear. At the time of my observation, we had just got students started with an end of day snack. One student …
Living A Purposeful Life
Something inside her Began to change As much as she loved Being A busy worker bee She noticed There is more to life Than Keeping the dishes caught up Doing the laundry Tidying up Being OCD About many things She harbored The feelings The energy The emotions of others She took on Their weight As …
The Greatest Therapy for Restorative Healing
Every time I get knocked down, whether it’s with an illness, demands and everyday work, home life, simply dis-ease, it takes more energy to rise and move forward. Feeling out of sorts, out of balance. There’s got to be so much more to life, but during these times it’s hard to see. I know I …
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Words of Wisdom
Mom Take it easy Don’t worry About the cleaning Grocery shopping Can wait You’re tired Worn out Just rest Watch a movie Take a nap A bubble bath May help Tomorrow awaits A new day Will come A reminder Of just how much We love you We care about you You don’t have to do …
The Way to a Peaceful Life
He Made Eye Contact With Me
God He was there Jesus Looking at Making eye contact With me A picture Of Him Given to me By a friend His face Made up of Pictures Small images Of Many things My thoughts Drifting Becoming scattered Fantasizing Dreaming Carried away With my gaze On Him He redirected Refocused My runaway Thoughts Oh, yes …
The Size of One’s Heart is Worth the Weight
If it’s been a while Since Our last meeting Perhaps You will notice Something different About me My weight No losses Just gains You see My friend My heart Has clearly changed Filled with God’s grace Overflowing with His love Compassion For each And Everyone
Sometimes it Takes Losing Your Voice to Find it
Last night, something inside me changed. Feeling as if I had a clump in my throat, I had great difficulty getting my voice to speak. Voice, scratchy sounding, crackled, gone. Hard to hear me. Hard to understand. How things change when you literally lose your voice. As I was driving into work this morning, I …
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Empowerment
Build confidence Help them to believe in themselves Share in success Comfort in trials Praise Celebrate Milestones Big and small
Waking Up From Sadness
I’ve allowed myself to wallow in my own self-pity, feeling sorry for myself, experiencing deep sadness. I wanted so much for God to remove the darkness I was feeling and replace it with light. Then, I remembered I, too, have a job to do. An important responsibility. Get a grip on, get control of my …
Meditation in the Sky
Let us never lose that sense of wonder! Go inward See outward His mighty works The way He speaks
Learning to Let Go of What Was
I want to let go Yet I still hold on to To what was The past Things No longer can I change Wishing I had been told sorry Wishing Other people Owned up to being wrong (when they were) Wishing I felt safe To share and express The depth of my heart and emotions Wishing …
How Much Are You Exercising?
Steadfast
Glow With the Flow
I was going through my cute and sweet little Valentine’s cards, trinkets and treats received from my preschool students and their families. As I looked at this miniature glow stick, God’s presence, His words drew me in. I thought only of this as an itty bitty, tiny little glow stick, nothing more. Pretty cute, right? …
Intentionality
She Had Yet to See
There She sat Her mother By Her side She noticed Bare skin Rolls The fullness Of life A tree She was Bore fruit In her life Pregnancy She carried Children In her womb Lacked Self-confidence Poor Self-image Words Spoken negatively Rather than Speak life Parts and pieces She disapproved All the things She didn’t like …
Step By Step
God Who is it You have called me To be? Your servant I am Many things I don’t Understand The feelings The emotions The heartache The pain Suffering Of others Life Wasting away Unnecessary So, it seems Higher purpose More gains Within me I search Working hard Making the change To unbecome What I was …
I Am
50 is Fabulous!
New identity, new sense of self. These are the words brought to the forefront of my mind as I drove to work this morning. I repeated the words several times in hopes I wouldn’t forget by the time I parked the car in the parking lot and turned the car off. Before those words were …
364 of 49
I’ve been neglecting taking the time to write and reflect upon life and those things which have been called upon to my heart and mind. I know it’s healthy for me in so many ways to sit down and write, getting things out of my head. To clear my mind as best I can, is …
One Person Feeling Like Many
What can I do? She cried out Absorbing The worry The stress Heartaches Pain Her soul How heavy it felt From the weight Of the burdens She carried For Far too long Like a sponge She absorbed Energy given Exchanged In the presence Of other people As if it were Her own She then Began …
Beauty Reveals Itself
Miss Chievous
Since December 18th, I’ve been part of a secret plan to prepare something special for my middle daughter. Her and her cohort group graduated from nursing school in December. Throughout their journey together they’ve been very close, uplifting, encouraging, and looking out for one another. They made sure to make time with one another back …
The Freedom of Being Yourself Brings
Jack-in-the-Box Feels
How might it feel to be a Jack-in-the Box, pushing everything down every emotion, stressful event, traumatic events, and memories, just to hide out for a while until it springs back up again? If you have ever repressed your emotions, you may have a better understanding of what I am trying to say. I’ve depended …
Courage Found Me
On December 31st, my daughter shared an email with our family about selecting a word for the year. I had been wanting to do this for quite some time, but seems like I hadn’t spent enough time thinking about and reflecting on what is most important for me to focus on. The email included a …
Hot Date!
Have you had a hot date recently? I know I have! So far, I’ve had two hot dates this week (and my husband has had one). How can that be, some of you may be thinking? Well, how it all started is really kind of funny! My husband has been having his hot dates on …
Feel the Freedom of the Soul
I felt something so freeing Without trying to control and perfect every line, shape, and color I felt the freedom of expression As I learned to let go for the need of perfection I felt my soul come to life Given the opportunity to explore my creative self I felt something deep within Passion, joy, …
Living in a Snow Globe
Photo by Mecit Tarık Arıöz on Unsplash Some people are talking about our days as if we are living in a snow globe. Don’t get me wrong, I had one of those as a kid and love watching the snow fall and settle down to the bottle of the globe. Right now, it’s just that we’ve had a …
Teaching Has Taught Me Many Things
A few nights ago I did some reflecting on my career of nearly 15 years as a preschool special education teacher. At the end of school year, I will be able to count on one hand the years I have left until retirement. Whoa! I need to pause for a moment to take that thought …
Traveling Within
There is a time There is a place There is a knowing There is a space Somewhere to go Somewhere to be In the heart In the mind In thoughts Many things Travel The distance Not in miles Nor with footsteps Rather Travel within Begin to see Believe Through faith Rather than By sight Joy …
It All Started With the Kombucha
This day I arrived with a grateful heart, being thankful for so many things-my family, friends, home, food, job, good health, loving and forgiving God that offers us grace. One of our local stores was open. I needed to pick up a few things. I asked my spouse if he needed me to get anything …
Emotions Have Something to Be Told
Getting to know oneself takes a lot of patience, time, practice, self-love, forgiveness, and grace. Every day I am learning more about myself and becoming more in tune with the rhythms and patterns happening inside of me. Even though the person I once was, is no longer the same person today, a part of my …
Different Than I Used to Be
Maybe You will Maybe You wont Recognize The human The person The friend The one Who once was The one For a moment in time Who let her guard down Who let herself be Stayed a while You did Not a little Not a lot Life path Journey Circumstances People come People go We live …
Be You
It’s nice to know There are those Out there Who remember Still care The days Carry on The hours Do go Going the distance Across the miles Keep glowing Keep growing Keep showing Your light Your smile That spark Inside The world needs Your gifts Your talents Your quirks Your uniqueness Keep living Keep loving …
Be it Your Will
What is it I can do better at next time? What healthy steps do I need to take? What patterns need to change? What lifestyle is best for me? With every crossroads Comes a challenge Forcing me To think To look deep within Discover All the gifts You bestowed upon Me Your light-heartedness Your patience …
Being Out of Focus Helps Us to Refocus & See What is Most Important
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 ESV) As the mental fog lifts, after settling deep within my brain, I am starting to feel more human, more functional …
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You Can’t Please Everyone
Recently I’ve been thinking about how people view the world, how they project their life and reality on to other people as if it were the one and only truth. Let’s face it, we’ve all had our own life experiences and come to be who we are by the people we’ve spent the most time …
Getting to Where I am Today
To be where it is I am today took a lot of sacrifices, working through big emotions, learning how to forgive myself and other people, learning how to love my whole self especially those parts and pieces that are more difficult to love, not taking things for granted or personally, learning how to be grateful …
Making Friends With Emotions
What is it You Are afraid of? What is it You fear? Uncomfortable feelings? Uncontrollable emotions? Unkind thoughts? Unknowing of what is? Unknowing of what might be? The future The past One a memory The other Has yet to be seen Welcome The visitor Seeking attention It is Let it in Lean in To whatever …
What is Your Prayer Posture?
This evening my attention was brought to the topic of prayer. As Fr. Fred began his Homily, I was drawn in, listened more closely as the words he had spoken, sparked something from within. I knew I wasn’t alone. There was a reassurance in the words he shared and how they were spoken. Maybe you …
Final Wishes
What is it you want on your final days? How will you enter Eternal Rest? Do your loved ones know what you want or prefer? You know, it’s crossed my mind, but I had never given this much thought. My spouse had brought up this topic. The conversation was more about those who we leave …
No Matter How Blinded We Are, God Continues To Help Us See
The enemy has taken me to dark places, depths beyond that which one could fathom or imagine deep in the mind. I felt like a captive, being lost in the great abyss. Fear of the unknown, having to face, confront my own shadows and culmination of darkness in my 49 years. Battlefield. Battle ground. Desolate. …
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Realizing The Truth
I lost it Time So much of it Withered Wasted Away Bitter emotions Victim of circumstances Distorted memories Deception Lies Of those things Once believed To be true Broken record Skipping Then going on Repeat Time Precious time Oh, how I wish I could get back Try again Redo Be a better person Get out …
What Do You Do When the Storm Hits?
Is it just me this past week or so, or have you also been hit by a hurricane, in the eye of the storm? Yes, Hurricane Ian hit Florida and is moving along the southeastern coast of the United States. Ever before Hurricane Ian hit, a storm was brewing within me, causing a great disturbance …
Listening, Learning, Growing
Over the many days of my life, I feel God’s presence washing over and through my life. In my thoughts. In my actions. In my words. Do I perfectly execute everything in my life? Gosh, no! I’ve had years of practice, but I have only recently come to know God more intimately in my life. …
Thinking About Things…
Lately, I haven’t been doing much writing and reflection (on paper and typing on the computer), but there are plenty of times I’ve spent talking things out with God, gaining His perspective. I’ve been trying to spend more time with family, time, and moments we can never get back. I have my interests and hobbies, …
Mean Girl..(Was she really?)
It all started With one little thought One Itty Bitty Seed Implanted Her mind It wandered His mistress She was becoming He Was so convincing He Was quite charming She trusted She believed Every word Every vision Every thought Every emotion Everything She questioned Is this real Am I imagining An actress Foreigner Not knowing …
Staying in Perfect Peace
(well, close to perfect…) Have you ever had those days, the moments when the stars have aligned, everything is going well, flowing, nothing can stop you or get in the way of this moment in time? That has been my day. I appreciate all the moments and days like this. I know how this peaceful state …
Ebb & Flow of Emotions, God Still Loves Me Through Them All
Yesterday, I mourned the loss both of someone I did and did not know. I got lost. I was caught up in emotion. A part of me was grieving, mourning the loss of years gone by, lost opportunities, in a world where time passes by. Emotions…big and so many of them. Anger, bitterness, resentment-so much …
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Day 2 @ My New School
8.9.2022 With adrenaline rushing through my veins, my body and mind were roaring and ready to accomplish great things in the classroom today. My energy level high. I knew once I would pause for a break, getting my momentum may take more mental and physical effort so I had to keep going. I had the …
Day 1 @ My New School
8.8.2022 The moment arrived! The day I would get to see my new classroom at Aurora arrived! I wanted to take in every moment, savor, enjoy the moment. A fresh start. A new beginning. Letting go of the past. Letting go…Letting go…Letting go…and letting God in. Driving to my new school took 2x as long …
Getting Through the Days Together
Have you ever had one of those moments (or days) when you didn’t know what you were feeling or really understand until sometime after? I didn’t know it at the time, but I am pretty sure I was getting caught up and emotional about not being enough, and the dreaded comparison trap. Would you like …
Ready for What Comes Next
Here it is Friday morning The rain keeps falling Splashing Crashing On the pavement Down Summertime And Sunshine days I miss your warmth The way you make me smile The weekend Two days I know What is to come On the other side Monday A breather A break I’ve tried I’ve cried To find balance …
Anticipation of a New Beginning
As I made the drive in this morning to my school (the one where we are packing everything up and moving out of), my heart and mind were already focused on driving to the new school. I had to take a step back and remind myself we are preparing everything for transport yet and I …
My New School!
The first day in August, one day closer to the start of the new school year. My colleagues and I, we had the opportunity to meet with administration and find out what our new location will be for teaching this year. I’m sure not every was ready, open, and receptive to facing and hearing the …
Never an Ending Only New Beginnings
Friday, July 29th had been a day I was looking forward to for quite some time. This was the last day I needed to have an alarm set (in the odd chance I would have overslept). I guess you could say I under slept as I awoke and got up much earlier than I needed to …
Moving Forward
Slow and steady She Did pace As if Like A turtle She carried Her weight A load So heavy Her burdens Her past Day and night Night and day Every day She carried all Through and through One day She woke up She understood She realized The weight Was not For Her to carry alone …
Happy 3rd Anniversary!
Officially 3 years ago since I first started blogging. This has been a journey of discovering, unfolding and understanding who I am! Thanks to you, Magnificent Meraki has received 12,400 views, 8,976 visitors, 660 followers, and 4 email followers. I have also published 947 posts, and best views ever has been 148. I am amazed …
Becoming Who I Am
I am Forever changing Learning Growing Becoming Something more Who I am At this moment Who I will be In the next Familiar Yet different Parts and pieces Old self New me Who it is You come to know All depends on Who What Your perception Allows you to see Is it I Is it …
Which Version Are You?
My story I’ve told A thousand times Getting older Each time A new perspective Each time A new version of Myself The power Is in me To change To become The best version Of me My highest Authentic Self
Looking Back at the Life I See Now
As I carry out my days Life Here upon earth I have learned A thing or two Gained wisdom and insight Old ways of thinking Patterns Mindsets Altered my reality Distortions of self Over time I’ve come to know His kindness His mercy His love His grace His forgiveness Change Oh my! My gosh, I …
A Life Lived
Your hair Turns many shades Your memory Begins to fade Will you Look back and say I wish… I regret… Why didn’t I… It’s too late… (the list can go on…) Will you Be able to accept Your choices Your decisions Embrace The person You are today Knowing You’ve lived life Everything A part of …
The Friend You Needed
Be the friend You needed When no one was there Be the friend You needed When people Stopped and stared Be the friend You needed A world turned cold Frightened and scared Be the friend You needed When you were Quiet and shy Be the friend You needed And Never ask why Be the friend …
From the Heart…
Our lives carry Bittersweet And Tender moments Sometimes We’re out of breath Sometimes It takes our breath away From Our struggles Our trials To Peace And solitude Life Gives us Provides Opportunities and experiences To grow in us The true nature Of God’s will Wisdom We’ve gained It’s no surprise To be humble To be …
Express Yourself
Love One Another
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12) What comes to mind when you think about ways to love other people? For me, it’s about knowing who I am in Christ, seeing who I am and loving myself, which makes it easier to love others as He …
Much to Learn About Life
Life The older I get The more It seems to make sense And Then it doesn’t My mind at peace When Being outdoors Going for a hike Gardening Taking a shower (to name a few things) Ideas Conversations Wisdom Rolls through my head With grace With fluency Wisdom How can that be? Everything Seems to …
Detour Ahead
The warning sign was given, directing the local traffic to an assigned alternate route ahead. Bright orange, bold, hard to miss it. Just beyond the sign was a smaller one saying “Detour” and an arrow pointing which way to go. Not everyone may notice or see the relevance this has in our everyday life. I …
It’s Okay to Feel Big Emotions
Lately I have been filled with so many emotions My share of ups and downs Not understanding What caused the commotion To be in a peaceful state of mind Filled with such joy and gladness Ultimate gratitude Something Tripped the switch I did not understand Turned blue My mind My heart My attitude Changed Now …
Mother’s Day 2022
I couldn’t have asked for a more picture-perfect day! Blue skies, sunshine, more green grass and trees, the sound of robins chirping to one another. My heart, filled with great joy. Family, quality time together. Together we started our day by going on a hike close to home. Most of the snow had melted and …
You Will Bear Fruit in Your Own Season
As I took a moment to look at our blossoming lemon tree, I was reminded how all things come into fruition in their own seasons. For the last two summers and seasons our sweet lemon tree has had its share of ups and down. From moments when many leaves had fallen, to having them turning …
How Words Make You Feel
Writing Is a gift As The heart Does speak Seeing Feeling Resonating Deep within The soul Sitting In silence Being At peace Writing words Of kindness Love bleeds Being the vessel Delivering the message Sharing words of wisdom Offering hope Building dreams
Wondering What to Do?
Tired Of being Held captive? Share This moment Make space Some time With Me Take comfort Find Peace You Will be Set free
God Has a Way
I’m so grateful my Monday (today), has been a day of great joy! Let me give you an update from my last post called, “I Appreciate You.” Here is the link to the post in case you haven’t had a chance to read what it’s about yet: https://magnificentmeraki.home.blog/2022/04/21/i-appreciate-you/ On Thursday of last week, I was uncertain …
God IS Peace
God is Peace Spoken Brought to The forefront of My mind Eyes closed Laid back In silence In solitude Priorities straight Fortitude
Preserving Your Peace
This evening, I had the house to myself…well, almost. Our cat needed some human time, so she curled up next to me in an ever so soft purple blanket. My goal this evening was to enjoy the silence (especially after working with my preschool students at school). My classroom, a space filled with the sounds …
Being the Bigger Person Takes Strength From Within
This week, God’s astounding light and love has come into my home! Sunlight! Yes! Glorious sunshine…you know, those days where the skies are blue and the sun shines through, penetrating your soul! How grateful I am for this has been a much-needed boost for my spirits! Energized, wow! Sort of like the Energizer Bunny that …
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God is With You Always
In recent weeks (perhaps for a couple months) I feel as if my writing and motivation have been lacking. Believe me, it’s not that I’ve lost my love for and passion for sitting down writing in my notebook or typing on my laptop. Rather, I would prefer looking at this from the perspective of my …
Momma’s Too Cheap (or) is She Simply Being Frugal?
I laughed to myself as I received this thought for a title! All depends how you look at life, what your purpose and needs are. When you can get something for free, why pay, right? When I created my blog in 2019, I decided on the free option, no upgrades, no adds, nothing more. What …
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Many in One
Many sides Without knowing Can exist Within One person Some days A struggle Hard to know Hard to tell Which one is it Who can it be Versions Many Any All of them Wrapped Into one Childlike in nature Unfulfilled Void of Something missing Teenager Rebellion Identity Workforce Professional life Wounded Battle scars War In …
Honesty and Admiration
Wherever you go Whatever you do I will ALWAYS Be proud of you I admire Your courageous spirit Your bravery and might You battle hard You put forth the effort Onward going Giving it up to the Lord “My yoke is easy And my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30) Easing up The burdensome feel The …
The World Would Be Different If…
Would be different if… Sarcastic comments Were balanced with Compliments How complementary That would be Would be different if… Bitter words and anger Raging storms within us Would be replaced with Unconditional love Forgiveness Would be different if… Ignorance Indifference Were replaced with Acceptance and awareness Would be different if… Lies Were replaced with Truth …
I Know Now
How was I to know you? I didn’t know myself Everything A part of your plan You and I together We were hot A hot, hot, mess Emotions Desires Deceptions Conspire What on earth Were you thinking? Mind games Manipulation Lies What were you Trying to achieve? Breaking up Moving forward Letting go Your memory …
The Other Side of Winter
I want so much To be On the other side Of Winter months I want so much For The snow to melt The sunshine To penetrate Filter Flow through My soul I want so much To awaken As The earth does Stretching Reaching Absorbing Sunlight and rays Hey bud Wake up! It’s time to play! …
Ordinary Days, Extraordinary Blessings and Outcomes
For a week, my body had been feeling out of balance, something not right with my body. Between my health, hormonal ups/downs, my cycle, seasonal changes, work, and home life, seemed like something needed to give. Kind of seemed like the perfect storm to see how much I could really handle and get through. Throughout …
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Facing My Goliath
Being an empath is not easy, especially when other people don’t understand you. Words and actions of other people may leave you feeling as if you are the one with the problem and need to get your act together. Being told to chill out, calm down and avoidance until storm stops isn’t necessarily the best …
Let Your Love Flow Through Me
Speak softly To my heart Whisper words For me to hear Comfort me Shelter me Guide me Provide for My every need Take away All worry Send a breeze To whisk away Fear Anxiety Cast down Your light Your love Upon me Create in me A new heart A new mindset Let your love Flow …
A Warrior
She is a Warrior She has earned The right To be called Summoned Rise up To the challenge To the fight Knocked down Many times Hits Of many kinds Disrespected Envied Targeted Singled out For what reason She is passionate She is kind She is dedicated She is focused She is a believer She stands …
Don’t Know What Else to Do? Pick Up a Notebook and a Pen: Start Writing it Out and See How God Speaks Through
Have you ever felt unappreciated? Do you feel as if your circumstances will never change? Do you keep score, place checkmarks on the boxes, next to all the things people have said and done unto you? Yes! I know I have! Boy, can life be frustrating at times! Expecting more out of people than what …
I Hope You Remember Me
I want so much To spend time with you Some days I wonder IF You remember me I love you I adore you I wait patiently for you Giving you time Giving you plenty of space Giving you opportunities To succeed (and make mistakes) Sometimes I wonder IF You are living life OR Are you …
Facing Your Fears
We are much more than the eyes can see on the surface. We are more than the reflection the mirror provides. We are more than our thoughts and perceptions perceived at any given moment in time. As my family and I went on a hike today, these words and imagery were brought to mind. I …
God, Me, A Selfie, Journaling and A Love Letter
In the early morning hours of 2.22.2022 I woke up then fell back to sleep. I woke up again at 5:15 AM and didn’t go back to sleep. I remembered a dream I had before falling back to sleep in the earlier morning hours prior to awakening at this time. God must have felt it …
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Listen to and Follow the Voice With a Peaceful Presence
Have you ever known someone to say, it’s too late in life or they are too old to start something new? Yeah, I get it! They may have worked very hard all their life and now it’s time to slow things down. Or maybe they’ve been putting things off, procrastinating and time had a way …
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So Much to Look Forward to in Life
I am looking forward to Clear skies Sunshine Warm breeze Summer feels I am looking forward to Family time Fun adventures Outdoors Simple pleasures I am looking forward to Getting down Getting dirty Gardening soil So earthly I am looking forward to God leading me Providing for My every need Knock, knock, knock Oh look …
God is With You Every Step of the Way to the Mountain Top
As I walk each day I know That it is He Who Guides my steps He brings forth Messages People Experiences Moments Those things Which are needed Light Love Hope Passion Trust Faith There is no hurry There is no timeline There is no worry There is a mountain This journey Is worth the climb …
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Create the Future-Create the New You
I am Creating my future Creating images In my mind Envisioning Dreaming Feeling What it is like That moment When I arrive My environment My workspace The sights The sounds The smells Aroma Freshness New One day I will get there Timeline God’s Not mine
Give Way to a New Life
My friend Oh, how I wish To empower Not impress Change Comes from within To live better Be healthier Live a happier life Unhealthy habits Damaging The body The mind The soul Discomfort Disease Uncertainty In life Quality vs. quantity A matter of Perception Dietary changes Exercising Refraining from Ingesting toxins Everything Needs a replacement …
Everything Will Fall Perfectly Into Place According to His Plans
I took a chance On myself Knowing the potential Expecting Something good A big pay off When All the hard work Is through I know God will provide Something That may have seemed So random A thought An idea A spark Has changed my life This day Only God knows The plans He has for …
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God + His Word > The Enemy’s Lies & Deception
The more we are rooted in and believe in the word of God, the more strength we have from within. When we believe in His power, His glory, His protection in our lives, the less room there is for enemy attacks. Weeds are a part of life. We have a choice to not let them …
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Get Over Yourself & Get On With God
Quiet the Mind…Listen…Hear His Voice and Be Open to the Possibilities
Recently I had the opportunity to spend time with my teenage daughter. She is the youngest of three and a junior in high school. Life is much different for kids these days. School looks or feels like nothing I remember from when I was her age. Standards and expectations have been raised, pushing out more …
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May the Passion For the Lord Burn Bright From Within You
Walk in faith God will Delight In your Presence He Will take you Places You have only Dreamed of Be bold Be brave Speak up Speak out That spark Inside you Once ignited Now A burning flame Nothing Can stop you Nothing Can hold you back Keep moving Forward Little by little One step at …
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There is So Much More to You
Not all Are conscious Not all Are aware Some living Inside Their head Realities Perceptions Mindsets Conceived Beliefs Truths All Seem real Awaken See With your heart There’s a need Know Understand Feel What Other people do
Freedom Can Be Found in the Renewal of the Mind
We have The best of intentions We don’t always Get things right Set forth on a path Doing good For other people Ourselves Reaching out Connecting Supporting In the best ways We know how Taking a moment Of Our time To stop To pause To realize There is more In this world Than Just us …
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Put on the Armor of God
The enemy He tries to gather He tries to rally Create worry Installation of fear Know his tactics Know his ways Pray for those Who Come against you Fervently Relentlessly Down in defeat The devil Will go The Armor of God Has power You see
The Tools We Have Been Given in Life
Old shovel: The one on the left is smaller in size. This shovel has been used for many years. It’s helped me tremendously to move dirt, dig up plants and so much more with my gardening. The wear and tear have caused the plastic handle to break, no longer secure, nor holding the metal shovel …
Believe Your Best Days Are Just Ahead of You
Vacation Expectations
Have you ever had expectations of what you thought many of your days and life experiences would be like? I know I sure have. Let’s talk about a vacation my husband and I took to Florida recently. When we first booked our flight to Florida, my mind became fixated on a week’s worth of sunshine …
Magnificent Meraki 