Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 107:1)
Something to Think About – I’m thankful for today, tomorrow and forever!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I am thankful for the gift of life and for those I am blessed to share this wonderful life with. I take nothing for granted during the holidays because I realize this can be a difficult and stressful time for most people for many reasons, such as the loss of a loved one, broken relationships, unemployment, depression, anxiety, just to name a few. Unfortunately, this is me in a nutshell. Despite experiencing all of these things in my life at one point or another, I am still thankful for all of it. Everything that I have gone through has helped mold and shape me into the beautiful and smart woman I am today. Every single struggle and setback I encountered has made me a stronger, wiser and humble person. I have learned how to love instead of hate and smile instead of frown. We have to humble ourselves in life, so we can learn from life lessons. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Believe it or not, if I would not have gone through so much pain and heartache, my Renew Inspiration blog would not exist today.
Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be genuine, but most of all be thankful.
I am truly blessed with everything I need. I am working hard toward everything I want. And most of all, I appreciate and thank God for what I have. Thank you for your part in my journey! I appreciate you taking the time to read my Renew Inspiration blog, writing thoughtful and caring comments, and most of all, taking that leap of faith and subscribing to my blog. Remember, be kind and be mindful of how others may be feeling during this holiday season. Lastly, take care of yourself because you cannot pour from an empty cup.
When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.
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WAYS TO COPE DURING STRESSFUL HOLIDAYS
Nothing diminishes anxiety or stress faster than action.
• Pray and meditate to help clear your mind and uplift your spirit.
• Practice journaling often to express yourself. Remember, written expressions open doors to your soul.
• Read inspirational blogs, books or quotes to help boost self-confidence.
• Plan quiet time alone to gather your thoughts and feelings.
• Be honest with yourself and others. Never hold back how you feel. Open communication is healthy.
• Practice yoga or do stretches to help strengthen your body and help you relax.
• Exercise daily to move your body and boost energy.
• Participate in therapy sessions with a professional therapist for encouragement and support.
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TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS
The most beautiful way to start and end the day is with a grateful heart.
• What are you thankful for and why?
• What was the best thing that happened today?
• What immediately comes to mind when you think of your blessings?
• What accomplishments in your life have brought you most happiness?
• What hard parts of your life may contain hidden blessings?
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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Awesome!
Some people wither away in the face of hardship. You’ve picked yourself up, dusted yourself off & carried on.
Truly words of wisdom!
Michele, thank you for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave a comment.