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 …
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God’s Greater Plans
Throughout my circumstances, God still amazes me how He works through us and other people in our lives. What once felt catastrophic, overwhelming and heart-wrenching, the pain and sorrow, has been turned into joy. Throughout the process of learning to accept what is and will be, I have come into a peaceful sense of being. …
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 …
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
Happy 4 Year Anniversary!
On July 23, 2019, I gave birth to my blog Magnificent Meraki! Thanks to a co-worker and friend who believed in and encouraged me weeks beforehand, I’ve had 4 years of writing, reflecting, healing and understanding, in addition to sharing some of my photography. Where did the time go, I think to myself. There are …
Set Forth Into the Wilderness
He Makes All Things Possible
God placed before me unexpected news, words of which I was unprepared to hear, let alone receive. I was nearly numbed by it. This wasn’t something I would have imaged to have happened to someone I know, rather suddenly. The person who shared this information, was the messenger, not the person who received the diagnosis. …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Feeling and Naming Emotions, Release, Set Free
Joy filled my heart Upon waking in the morning Hygiene care Dressed Household chores Made a batch Of Healthy snacks Cleaned up Dishes Trash Energy shifted Reached for my phone Sadness Settled in The emotion Stayed for A little while No vacancy I acknowledged Sadness’ presence What brings you On a whim? Is what I’m …
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A New Freedom
She endured Hard times Lived life Held onto The past Memories Once thought To be precious Priceless Purposeful For Present day Future Remain Last Old self Old thoughts Memories On repeat No longer Served A purpose Hoarded Saved up Too much Clutter In the soul In the mind Released Such freedom Authentic self She became
Blessings
A Perfect Marriage
He met me In my dreams I knew He was my lover I knew He was the one Inside A warm and loving Sensation Our thoughts Became As one A connection A longing Him and I In time Would be one He stood there Before me At a distance Not so far away Someday Him …
Care & Nourishment
She came home with us on Mother’s Day two years ago. As the seasons changed, so did she. I thought I wasn’t doing enough, especially during the winter months and into the spring. Too much water. Not enough sunlight. Balance has been hard to find so it seems. At the two-year mark, the nursery wanted …
I See You From the Inside Out
“You’re acting like a 2-year-old!” Have you ever been told this sometime during your life? I have, but I don’t remember being told this as a child, rather as an adult. You see, there is a child in us all. A part of us longing for connection, someone to see us, hear our soul speak, …
He Strengthens Me
Have you ever wondered how you can strengthen your relationships and become healthier in life? You do? Wow, that’s great! Me too! All silliness aside, let me share something He brought to mind on April 6th when I was exercising. For much of my life, I struggled with relationships. You want to know why? Because …
I Get It!
Throughout My life Struggles Many Were had EVERYTHING (yes I mean everything) Didn’t Come easy Life lessons Learned The hard way God He has always Been A part of My life From childhood Current day Mid-life Never Have I ever Known Him Like I do Today An …
The More…
I think I write I speak I believe The more I become As one With Him
Becoming
Hearing The “C” Word
Below is the link to the article I had published on 9.29.2020 on the Live Breathe Alaska website. I have been very excited about sharing with everyone, so here it is! Not that the “C” word is something to get excited about, rather it’s about community, finding connections, common ground and understanding. “The conversation shifted …
All Because…
Life Lessons
Falling In Love
A Father’s Day to Remember
(Above is a picture of my oldest daughter with my dad in 1996.) Like many of you, I am without my dad on Father’s Day. Circumstances may vary, however the loss of someone you love never fully heals over time. What does happen, is we learn, grow and come to understand ourselves in new ways. …
Time Alone With God IS Time Well Spent
Neglecting time, I could be spending with my family to spend time with God, doesn’t mean I don’t love them. By doing so, I am placing more respect on myself and my needs to become a better person. I, too, need time alone, sacred and intimate time to hear His voice and feel His unconditional …
Grateful
I am grateful for Chaos I have learned about balance Prioritizing my day I am grateful for Fear Silence of the heart Inner peace has been found I am grateful for Pressure I have learned to rise up How to work and think fast Find inner …
Cool
God and I We’re cool Now You see All I needed Was To give ALL My Worries Burdens Fears Doubts Unto Him In return He Gave me So much more Peace Joy Love Freedom Wisdom Beautiful things That Come from Within Have faith Trust Believe Try this And …
Life…Go Where God Leads You
I am so grateful for I have an Eternal Father who loves me unconditionally! God, He knows my heart, He knows exactly what I need. People, places and events, all of which make up the ultimate experience I am to be a part of here in this lifetime on Earth. There has been both hardships …
A Reflection on Brene Brown: “BRAVING”
My Christian Women’s Life Coach, Mukkove Johnson, shared a Brene Brown YouTube video with me last week. I spoke briefly of her in my last blog entry from yesterday, and I have since taken the time to listen in even more closely and take note on everything she had to say. Brene had done a …
My Best Friend…The One I Can Trust
What is it, Lord, you want me to see? What is it Lord, you want me to do? Who is it Lord, that you want me to meet? Will this person, this place, this thing and/or idea, bring discomfort? Peace? To help me understand? To help me realize? To help me appreciate? To help me …
God is Love
You want To come to know God You want To deepen your relationship with Him God’s voice Brings peace Brings comfort Brings hope To those who are able to hear Him speak You I Many of us Are drawn Towards those who speak of Jesus Christ God Those Who speak of Him …
Positive Mindset-Positive Life
You! Yes, You! You are such a liar! You fed me so much bitter and rotten fruit! How did I fall prey to your trickery? At the time, the fruit you had given me tasted ever so very sweet! My taste buds danced inside my mouth. I was overjoyed with much sweetness and flavor. I …
Have Patience, Be Still
Lord, I know I get impatient sometimes, well….actually a little more than that. Asking questions, seeking answers, wondering what is in store. My future, my life path and what lies ahead. I know I am getting there. I know I am on the right track. Healing is happening. Healing is taking place. Repairs to my …
Remedies For Pain: Healing The Body, Healing The Soul
Nearly a week ago, I was stung by what I thought was a bee. Instead, I found out that it was a wasp. My hand was swollen the morning after and my hand in pain where the stinger went in. Needless to say, I didn’t use the best method to remove the stinger. My fingernail …
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