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You Are Enough

You Are Enough

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Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! So glad you have returned for more uplifting inspiration that comes from within. Let’s take a moment and visualize your life as you want it to be. Go to a quiet, private environment for at least 15 minutes every day where you can close your eyes and imagine your body, environment, relationships, and life in ways that please you. This is the moment where you must find a way to separate yourself from all of the past in order to be what you want to be. Then, you will be able to embrace your personal journey one step at a time and truly know you are enough.

POSITIVE & UPLIFTING AFFIRMATIONS

You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it. – Unknown Author

Always remember, what has been has nothing to do with what will be, and what others experience has nothing to do with your experience. Throughout your journey, it’s important to realize that you are enough. Surround yourself with positive people and adapt to a positive mindset.

Here’s some positive & uplifting affirmations for you to practice every day:

  • I choose to feel good about myself each day.
  • My body is healthy, strong and beautiful.
  • I can quiet my mind and my thoughts whenever I want.
  • Everything always works out for me.
  • Everything I need is within me.
  • I welcome miracles into my life.
  • I am totally safe and surrounded by love, peace and joy.
  • My best is yet to come.

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WAYS TO RESTORE YOUR MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on but you keep going anyway. – Unknown Author

In addition, it’s important to realize that you have the power to cultivate positive energy within your body in any given moment. Yes, even when you are exhausted, burned out and feel like you’ve got nothing left to give, your body can guide you to a peaceful place of greater vitality, inner strength and well-being.

Here’s some great ways to help restore your mind, body & spirit:

  • Rest when your body says rest. When you listen to your body and give yourself the rest you need, you’ll rebuild your energy over the long-term.
  • Cultivate stillness within you. Allow yourself to feel the stillness around you, letting it soak into your body.
  • Practice whole-body breathing. Feel your breath inside your body and notice how far it reaches within you.
  • Nourish your body wholeheartedly. Be conscious and heartfelt in how you nourish your body by choosing healthy foods that feel inherently good for you.
  • Explore gentle and restorative movement. Light walking, stretching, yoga can help you regain energy in your body and life.
  • Have compassion for yourself. Be gentle with yourself when you’re exhausted and treat yourself kindly. Be kind in your thoughts and feelings towards yourself.
  • Nurture what inspires you. Feed and nurture what truly inspire you through your thoughts, energy and actions.
  • Be vigilant with your time. Learn to guard your time like the precious gift that it is. Schedule plenty of quality time and space to care for yourself.

Sometimes you have to be your own hero or cheerleader. Just because you may be struggling throughout your journey does not mean you are failing. Keep believing and good things will happen. Always remember the one who falls and gets back up is so much stronger than the one who never fell at all. Your purpose is to fully be all that you are.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Your greatest obstacle and your greatest strength stare back at you in the mirror every day. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path.  Ready, set, write!

Mind

Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it truth. Feed it with love. – Unknown Author

  • What are your biggest personal milestones?
  • What is your greatest passion and how do you nurture it?
  • What are some of your peaceful thoughts?

Body

Your body is healthy and beautiful. – Unknown Author

  • What does self-image mean to you?
  • What 10 words best describe how you see yourself and why?
  • What do you think it means to be true to yourself?

Spirit

Everything you need is within you. – Unknown Author

  • When was the last time you allowed the Holy Spirit to guide you?
  • Are you willing to empty yourself and allow the Holy Spirit to enter in?
  • How well are you currently balancing your spiritual life?

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YOUR ARE ENOUGH KEEPSAKE

My mind is focused, my body is healthy, and my spirit is calm. – Unknown Author

Please accept this YOU ARE ENOUGH keepsake. Post it on your wall, mirror and/or social media accounts and cherish it always.

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever. – Roy T. Bennett

Let’s talk. Remind yourself of what you’ve been able to overcome. All the times you felt like you weren’t going to make it through, you proved yourself wrong. You’re stronger than you think. What honestly keeps holding you back from achieving great things in life? Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

 Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Journaling to Inspire

Journaling to Inspire

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Don’t be ashamed of your story. It will inspire others. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I hope you have your journal and something to write with. I don’t know about you, but I love to write in my journal because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Journal writing can be whatever you want it to be and it can be your very own personal journey throughout life to reflect on, your ups and downs, your successes and failures.

As we begin to think about journaling to inspire, let’s take a moment to think about the following questions:

  • Why do I write in my journal?
  • What do I want to learn about myself?
  • How do I shine from day to day?
  • How do I stand out in a crowd?
  • Do I inspire myself and others along my journey?

HOW TO BECOME INSPIRED AGAIN

The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself. – Maya Angelou

Believe it or not, journaling is not the only option available to you. When you no longer feel inspired in life, it’s important to make positive lifestyle changes to help you become inspired again.

Here’s some helpful suggestions:

  • Change your physical environment. If your indoors, go outside and vice versa.
  • Enjoy the various facets of nature. Go outdoors and take a walk.
  • Be venturous and try something new. Find a new hobby that you will enjoy.
  • Read an inspirational book. Choose a book to help boost your motivation.
  • Listen to a podcast. It’s nice to find encouragement while listening to others.
  • Be creative. Take an art class, spend time coloring/painting, etc.
  • Listen to music. Music can be a mood changer.

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CONCEPTS TO IMPROVE LIFE’S INSPIRATION

These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb. – Unknown Author

An inspiring person has two core beliefs:

  • To believe in themselves.
  • 2) To believe in others.

When people speak of their personal ambitions, it is with great passion, optimism, and enthusiasm. Now, here’s some important concepts that are required in order for you to improve life’s inspiration:

Goal Setting

If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. – Albert Einstein

Goal setting is important in every aspect of your life. To pursue new ideas or strive to reach your dreams, you must have a plan to do so. Here’s some steps to follow when goal setting:

  • Identify what you want and name your specific goal(s). Identify one or two things you want most and set these as your beginning goals, such as weight loss, building stronger relationships, being a better person, etc.
  • Write your goal(s) down and write the steps needed to facilitate the goal(s). Make sure to include changes in habits and lifestyle that must take place.
  • Take each of the steps you wrote down and incorporate them into your current lifestyle.
  • Begin to visualize yourself after your goals are achieved.
  • Evaluate your progress as you move through the steps you’ve identified as necessary to reach your goals and adjust your efforts as needed.

Self-Confidence

Self-confidence is a super power. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening. – Unknown Author

Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, but if we are honest with ourselves, we sometimes struggle to find it. There are two main things that contribute to self-confidence: self-efficacy (when we see ourselves and others mastering skills and achieving goals) and self-esteem (we cope with what’s going on in our lives and know that we have a right to be happy). Here’s some ways to build self-confidence in your daily routine:

  • Prepare for your journey. Look at what you’ve already achieved, think about your strengths, think about what’s important to you, and where you want to go in life.
  • Set out on your journey. Build the knowledge you need to succeed, focus on the basics, set small goals and achieve them.
  • Accelerate towards success. By this point, you should feel your self-confidence building from within. Keep yourself grounded and always aware of how you feel throughout this process.

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Self-Reflection

Where you are a year from now is a reflection of the choices you choose to make right now. – Unknown Author

Self-reflection is a process of examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensations to gain better insight of one’s life. Self-reflection allows you to:

  • Notice negative patterns in your life.
  • Keeps you focused on the bigger picture.
  • Prevents you from worrying about things out of your control.
  • Helps you face your fears.
  • Allows you to clearly define happiness on your own terms.
  • Allows you to make decisions based on your conscience.

Self- Discipline

Self-Discipline is a key ingredient to success. – Unknown Author

Self-discipline gives you the power to stick to your decisions and follow them through, without changing your mind, and is therefore one of the most important requirements for achieving goals. Here’s some effective ways to help improve self-discipline:

  • Practice mindfulness meditation to help refresh yourself.
  • Think in milestones which includes smaller tasks and healthy habits.
  • Embrace discomfort in order to learn from mistakes and grow.
  • Create daily to-do list and plan to complete tasks.
  • Stay consistent and track your progress.
  • Set rewards to treat yourself from time to time.
  • Set consequences when you fail to meet your expectations.

Self-Care

Saying no can be the best form of self-care. – Unknown Author

Prioritizing everyone else in your life may seem honorable, but the reality is, totally neglecting yourself isn’t good for anyone. In order to take care of others, you first need to take care of yourself. Here’s some great ways to practice self-care throughout your journey:

  • Make time for exercise or yoga.
  • Read an inspirational book or read positive affirmations.
  • Listen to soothing music with your eyes closed.
  • Create a relaxing routine (warm bath, meditation, reading, writing in your journal).
  • Get out in nature (go for a walk, run, or hike).

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Spiritual Foundation

Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing. – Joanne Raptis

Without a strong spiritual foundation, you cannot withstand the storms of life that you may be facing, whether they are financial, emotional, or relational. Although society and culture may offer many solutions to help you brace against the struggles of daily living, here’s the three essentials needed in your spiritual life to weather any storm you might be dealt:

  • Praise and Worship
  • The Word of God
  • Prayer

These spiritual essentials will help you build strength which is your spiritual foundation and begin to experience a powerful new sense of God’s presence and purpose in your life.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Your life only gets better when you do. Work on yourself and the rest will follow. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path.  Ready, set, write!

Mind

Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it truth. Feed it with love. – Unknown Author

  • What is overwhelming in my life right now?
  • What am I ashamed of and/or what do I fear?
  • What matters most to me right now in this very moment?

Body

Your body is healthy and beautiful. – Unknown Author

  • What are my strengths and weaknesses?
  • What are my short-term goals and long-term goals?
  • What is my proudest accomplishment and my biggest failure?

Spirit

Everything you need is within you. – Unknown Author

  • What brings calm to your spiritual well-being?
  • How do you plan to increase your faith in God or a Higher Power?
  • What is my vision for my life in one year, two years, three years?

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JOURNALING TO INSPIRE KEEPSAKE

My mind is focused, my body is healthy, and my spirit is calm. – Unknown Author

Please accept this journaling to inspire keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

 

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever. – Roy T. Bennett

Let’s talk. Do you spend quality time journaling? Do you inspire to become a better person? Why or why not? Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Keep Hope Alive

Keep Hope Alive

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Hope is the ability to hear the melody of the future. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I cannot believe we’ve celebrated the 4th of July already. Where does the time go? Despite the positive mindset I try to practice daily, it’s been real difficult trying to keep hope alive. Hope is another one of those words that can be defined on a personal level and may change from situation to situation; or person to person. According to the Webster Dictionary, hope is defined as “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen; a feeling of trust.”

But what does hope mean to you? Do you hope for anything great on today or in the near future? When I think of hope, I think of beauty and positive vibes. Hope is like a beautiful flower that thrives on sunlight and water. In a spiritual sense, hope relies on your daily commitment to God’s Word, meditation, and prayer.

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HOPEFUL LIVING

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. – Albert Einstein

 Hope is seeing light in spite of being surrounded by darkness. Sometimes in life, hope is all we have to hold on to. Believe it or not, hope is a necessary emotion that helps us engage with life. Hope is directly related to our sense of possibility. The greater our perception of possibilities, the greater our hope. Hope is what we feel when we think that life is worth living, when we are happy and thinking positive thoughts. Living a hopeful life is to recognize that everything and everyone matters, even you. Taking care of yourself matters.

Here’s some things you need to focus on:

  • Recognize that you can change your life at any time.
  • Look for meaning in the most challenging moments.
  • Conduct a hope audit of your life. How are you doing in health, work, family, relationships, etc.?
  • Shift your expectations and take good care of your health.
  • Have a stress reduction strategy, such as meditation, yoga, reading, or writing.
  • Create hopeful relationships and learn to forgive.
  • Help others see the best in themselves.
  • Develop a daily journal writing habit to release negative experiences and emotions.

Many of us need hope to look forward to the future. As you can see, it’s important to embrace hope in all aspects of your life. Unfortunately, when a person has lost hope it can be hard to find motivation again. Remember, happiness and optimism cannot exist without hope, but hope can exist without happiness or optimism. If we fail to reach our possibilities in life, then we experience a feeling of hopelessness and despair.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Where there is hope, there is faith. Where there is faith, miracles happen. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path.  Ready, set, write!

  • Define hope and make sure to provide examples.
  • What are you hopeful for on today?
  • Have you ever given up hope on something or someone?
  • Did you ever regain that hope again?
  • Describe what hope looks like, feels like, and acts like.
  • What words inspire you and make you hopeful?
  • What advice would you give a person who has lost hope?

Despite what you may be experiencing in your life right now, never stop believing in hope because miracles happen every day. The importance of hope is immeasurable. Hope engages our creativity and our problem-solving skills. Hope helps us to appreciate life and everything life has to offer. After all, life always offers you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow. Don’t lose hope. You never know what tomorrow will bring!

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KEEP HOPE ALIVE KEEPSAKE

Where there is no vision, there is no hope. – George Washington Carver

Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. Please accept this keep hope alive keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever. – Roy T. Bennett

Let’s talk. Have you ever been in a situation where hope kept you afloat? If we’re honest, we all have experienced this feeling at one point or another. Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Kindness Matters

Kindness Matters

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Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. – Mark Twain

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Finding kindness within is not as easy as it sounds. Recently, I have made a commitment to find kindness within and to practice kindness toward others on a daily basis. But what does this really mean? For me, it’s quite simple. To practice kindness, you first must find kindness within (mind, body, spirit) so you can share it with others. Second, you must be kind hearted and be a gentle soul. Third, you must naturally care for others and not be fake about it. Finally, you have to show that you’re not selfish by showing compassion toward others as well as refraining from criticizing and/or judging people throughout your journey.

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WAYS TO PRACTICE KINDNESS

Kindness is free. Sprinkle it everywhere. – Unknown Author

Let’s begin by defining kindness. Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate; a kind act. According to The Minds Journal, “kindness is like loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.”

Here’s some ways to practice kindness throughout your day:

  • Be kind to yourself. Notice your self-talk. Recite positive affirmations. Practice meditation and engage in basic self-care routines.
  • Use your manners often. Saying thank you and you’re welcome are expressions of gratitude. A grateful heart is all it takes to express kindness.
  • Smile at everyone you pass or encounter. I always greet people with a warm smile and a kind word. Whether they respond or not, it makes me feel good.
  • Be generous and give from the heart. Donate money or clothes to charity, volunteer your time to help the needy, or even bring a gift or souvenir whenever you visit a friend. Even at home, we can lend a helping hand by offering to wash the dishes, vacuum the floor, or clean the bathrooms.
  • Help a stranger. You can help someone put their bags in the car, let someone go ahead of you in line, hold the door or elevator, run errands for your friend or neighbor, or hold an umbrella for someone who needs a hand.
  • Send good wishes. Kindness always begins with a thought. Secretly send people good intentions, wishes, and prayer.
  • Give praises. Giving a sincere praise to someone is an act of kindness. By giving recognition to others, we can help them to develop confidence in themselves.
  • Acknowledge a loved one or friend. Take a moment to call a loved one or a friend to catch up instead of sending a text. It’s refreshing to have a heart-to-heart conversation over the phone.
  • Send greeting cards. Send a greeting card just because to let someone know you’re thinking of them. Sometimes, the unexpected cards are the best, and they’ll make a lasting, positive impression.
  • Compliment someone. There has to be something nice you can say to others throughout your day. You could make a compliment about their appearance, smile, hairstyle/haircut, eye glasses, clothes, shoes, presentation or for a job well done.

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DAILY AFFIRMATIONS – SPEAK KINDNESS

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. – Unknown Author

Honestly, I believe there is power in kindness. We must remember that kindness is not an act, but it is a lifestyle. Kindness is always beautiful. While it is important to show kindness to others, be kind to yourself as well.

Here’s some great examples of how you can speak kindness into your life:

  • I speak with kindness and choose to be kind to myself every day.
  • I believe in myself and trust in my abilities to succeed in all I do.
  • I am a beautiful soul that radiates a vibrant and beautiful form.
  • I let the events of today go. I forgive myself and others for any mistakes that were made.
  • I have a kind heart. I am mindful of other people and their feelings.
  • I accept who I am and I love myself.
  • I am worthy of everything good in life.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Practice simple acts of kindness every day. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path.  Ready, set, write!

  • How do you define kindness?
  • How will you practice self-kindness today?
  • How often do you share kindness with others?
  • How are gratitude and kindness related?
  • What is keeping me from showing kindness to others?

Unfortunately, we live in a world where kindness is so desperately needed. Kindness can put us and others at ease while we’re interacting with one another. Try it next time you’re out and about. Offer a kind word or gesture to someone you meet, to someone who serves your community, or even a family member. Notice what happens. From a learning perspective, you’ll see that the effects are cumulative. The more we practice kindness, the better we get at it, it helps build our character, and it becomes who we are.

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KINDNESS MATTERS KEEPSAKE

Choose kindness because it changes everything. – Unknown Author

Kindness is a passport that opens doors and it is always beautiful. Please accept this kindness matters keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. – Unknown Author

Let’s talk. Be merciful, gracious, and have a tender temperament. It’s important to choose kindness daily. Always help someone. You might be the only one that does. How do you plan to show kindness toward others today or in the future? What is your favorite way to practice kindness? Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

 Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Gratitude Journal

Gratitude Journal

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The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become. – Robert Holden

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! As I stated yesterday, I am grateful for the blessings I receive daily. The most powerful weapon against your daily battles is finding the courage deep down within to be grateful anyway. If you are grateful where you are, you have to respect the road that got you there. Now, we’re on our way to our second grateful destination, JOURNALING.

BENEFITS OF JOURNALING

Gratitude helps you see what’s there instead of what isn’t. – Unknown Author

Journaling is my safe place, my time to just write how I feel and scream on paper and no one will ever know. Let’s take a moment to define journal. A journal is a personal reflection of who you are, it’s a repository for all the things that interest and inspire you.

Here’s some benefits of journaling:

• Reduce stress – Expressive writing has been shown to lower stress levels.

• Present State – Helps bring you into your present state of mind.

• Improve Memory – Regular journal writing can improve your short-term memory.

• Self-Reflection – Helps us stop, take a step back, and reflect on ourselves.

• Creativity – Helps enhance your creative expression.

• Organization – Maintain an organized record of your progress and journey.

As you can see, when you write in a journal it becomes your personal journey of creative and heart felt thoughts.

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GRATITUDE JOURNAL

Gratitude helps you fall in love with the life you already have. – Unknown Author

A gratitude journal is a diary of things for which one is grateful. Gratitude journals are used by individuals who wish to focus their attention on the positive things in their lives. Select a journal or notebook. Then, set aside time daily to practice being grateful and showing gratitude. You can include a personal reflection (goals, thoughts, feelings), affirmation, scriptures, poems, quotes, kind gestures (writing notes, letters, or making phone calls).

Here’s some helpful journaling tips to help you get started:

• Keep a regular writing schedule so journaling becomes a habit.

• Don’t over think your written entries, just write honestly.

• Use balanced thinking. Don’t fight to find gratitude constantly.

• Challenge yourself to find gracious qualities in life’s difficult moments.

• Be creative. Add photos and positive quotes to enhance your written entries.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Practice gratitude for the right reasons. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• Do you actively practice gratitude?

• What do you love most about life?

• What was the best thing that happened today?

• When was the last time you felt grateful?

• What are the things that you want to change in your life?

So, what are you waiting for? Start your gratitude journal today. This process will change your life in a positive and uplifting way.

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GRATITUDE KEEPSAKE

There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy. – Ralph H. Blum

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. Please accept this gratitude keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. – Unknown Author

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. Remind yourself of the gifts, grace, benefits and good things in life you enjoy. If you do keep a gratitude journal, please share some of your writing experiences; organizing tips and techniques; pros and cons of journaling; journaling tips that help you continue your journey.

Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Be Grateful Day 1

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Start each day with a grateful heart. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I have always been taught that the best time to be grateful is always. Despite how I feel each day, I make it a point to be grateful in my heart, mind, body, and soul. Also, I speak positive affirmations into my soul daily. It’s important to note that you cannot be grateful without showing gratitude. After all, gratitude changes everything in your life and around your very being. Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside no matter what you might be going through in life. Gratitude changes the way we start the day, spend the day, and look back on the day. For me, my day always begins and ends with gratitude. How about yours?

BE GRATEFUL JOURNEY

A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles. – Unknown Author

I am grateful for the blessings I receive daily. The most powerful weapon against your daily battles is finding the courage deep down within to be grateful anyway. If you are grateful where you are, you have to respect the road that got you there. Let’s pause this week and take a BE GRATEFUL JOURNEY.

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Stay grateful. – Unknown Author

Before we get started on this journey, I would like to take a moment to define grateful and gratitude. Whenever you strive to make a change in your life, first take a moment to understand how the change will impact your life as a whole.

• Grateful (adjective): Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

• Gratitude (noun): The quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

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WAYS TO BECOME MORE GRATEFUL

Expect nothing and be grateful for everything. – Unknown Author

Believe it or not, there’s not a right or wrong way to become more grateful or to show gratitude. I have found that you need to find what works for you and your situation. As we embark on this journey, here’s a few ways that have helped me become more grateful.

• Keep a Gratitude Journal. Select a journal or notebook. Then, set aside time daily to practice being grateful and showing gratitude. Remind yourself of the gifts, grace, benefits and good things in life you enjoy.

• Acknowledge Your Senses. There’s so much we can learn from our ability to touch, see, smell, taste and hear. Seen through the lens of gratitude, our body is a unique gift that helps us appreciate more and more each day.

• Go Through the Motions. With practice, going through the grateful motions, such as smiling, saying thank you, keeping a gratitude journal and writing letters of gratitude should trigger the emotion of gratitude in our daily lives.

• Think Outside the Box. Don’t be afraid to show your creativity while looking for new situations and circumstances in which to feel grateful. For example, take walks or hikes in nature, enjoy the arts, try new foods and places, travel, etc.

• Make a Commitment to Practice Gratitude. Research shows that making a commitment to perform a behavior increases the likelihood that the action will be executed. Make a commitment today and post it somewhere where you will be reminded each day. Your commitment can be as simple as:

Today, I commit to being grateful and showing gratitude each day.

GRATITUDE AFFIRMATION

When gratitude becomes an essential foundation in our lives, miracles start to appear everywhere. – Unknown Author

I am grateful for another opportunity that life offers me on today. I am grateful for a fresh start, a brand- new way of thinking and a positive outlook on life. I am grateful for the fact that I can learn from my mistakes, and then let them go. I am grateful for my mind, body, and spirit functioning in a way to inspire others using encouraging words from the soul. I am grateful to have God as my guide, my supporter, and my protector. I am grateful for my husband, children, close family, friends, and readers like you who offers me support every step of the way. I am grateful just to have another chance to get my life right and back on track.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

The world has slowed so you can rediscover yourself. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• What’s a simple pleasure that you’re grateful for?

• What’s something about your body or health that you’re grateful for?

• What’s a tradition that you’re grateful for?

• What’s one of your personality traits that you’re grateful for?

• What mistake or failure are you grateful for?

• Look around the room and write about everything you see that you’re grateful for.

• Write about some place you’ve been that you’re grateful for.

• What’s something that you’re grateful to have today that you didn’t have a year ago?

While on this journey, remember that when you’re grateful, an invisible blanket of peace covers you. Gratitude is a lifestyle that you choose. Overtime, choosing gratitude means choosing joy. It’s a choice that requires constantly renewing of your mind with the truth of God’s Word, setting your heart to inspire others with creativity from within, and disciplining your tongue to speak words that reflect God’s goodness and His grace. Honestly, I believe a grateful spirit, rooted in the soil of God’s goodness and grace, will impact how you view and respond to everything in your life. When gratitude becomes your default setting, life changes.

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GRATITUDE KEEPSAKE

There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy. – Ralph H. Blum

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. Please accept this gratitude keepsake. Post it on your social media accounts and cherish it always.

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. – Unknown Author

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. All good things come from gratitude. Do you show gratitude in your life? If so, how does this experience help you grow into a better person?

Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Journaling Through Isolation

Journaling Through Isolation

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Isolation is the one sure way to human happiness. – Glenn Gould

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Despite the unrest, hatred, loneliness, and fear that is often times experienced during difficult times, it is important for me to continue writing positive and uplifting messages to inspire you. As I sit here today thinking about how great God is in our lives, I cannot help but wonder why we will not just be still, get out of God’s way and allow Him to restore our souls. We read God’s Word, pray, meditate, and attend church services week after week but why do we forget to let God order our daily steps and thoughts? We have to remember that we cannot restore ourselves, but we must be restored by God, our Maker and Creator. What better way to be totally restored than to spend quality time journaling through isolation?

BENEFITS OF JOURNALING

You will never change your life, until you change something you do daily. – Unknown Author

Journaling is my safe place, my time to just write how I feel and scream on paper and no one will ever know. Let’s take a moment to define journal. A journal is a personal reflection of who you are, it’s a repository for all the things that interest and inspire you. A journal provides a safe environment to experiment with your writing style and technique. Simply put, when you write in a journal it becomes your personal journey of creative and heart felt thoughts.

Here’s some benefits of journaling through isolation:

• Reduce stress – Expressive writing has been shown to lower stress levels.

• Improve your memory – Regular journal writing can improve your short-term memory.

• Stay organized – Keeping a journal such as a weight loss diary lets you maintain an organized record of your progress.

• Strengthen your self-discipline – Journaling helps you to keep a regular writing schedule until it becomes a habit.

• Allow yourself to self-reflect – Don’t over think your written entries, just write honestly and make time for self-reflection.

• Be creative – Add photos and positive quotes to enhance your written entries.

• Clarify your thoughts and feelings – Jot down your thoughts and feelings with no editing and you will get in touch with your internal being.

As you can see, keeping a journal allows you to track patterns, trends, improvement, and growth over time. Make sure to reflect on these thoughts often throughout your journey.

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WAYS TO RESTORE YOURSELF

God restores everything. When I submit the broken pieces of my life to Him. He restores me to a beauty far more than what I prayed for. – Unknown Author

During this journey we call life, it’s important to realize that you have the power to cultivate positive energy within your body in any given moment. Yes, even when you are exhausted, burned out and feel like you’ve got nothing left to give, your body can guide you to a peaceful place of greater vitality, inner strength and well-being.

• Rest when your body says rest. When you listen to your body and give yourself the rest you need, you’ll rebuild your energy over the long-term.

• Cultivate stillness within you. Allow yourself to feel the stillness around you, letting it soak into your body.

• Practice whole-body breathing. Feel your breath inside your body and notice how far it reaches within you.

• Nourish your body wholeheartedly. Be conscious and heartfelt in how you nourish your body by choosing healthy foods that feel inherently good for you.

• Explore gentle and restorative movement. Light walking, stretching, yoga can help you regain energy in your body and life.

• Have compassion for yourself. Be gentle with yourself when you’re exhausted and treat yourself kindly. Be kind in your thoughts and feelings towards yourself.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

The world has slowed so you can rediscover yourself. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• Do you plan to start journaling through isolation?

• How has God restored your soul?

• Every day is a new opportunity to learn something new, whether you planned to or not. What was today’s lesson for you?

• What made you smile today? Make a list of all the things that brought you happiness.

• Every day is an opportunity to become better than you were yesterday. Set at least 3 short-term goals for yourself. On your mark, get set, write.

• What are some of your saddest moments when you feel stuck in isolation?

Remember, it’s important not to forget where God has taken us from but knowing that God still has plans for our lives. To be totally restored takes time as well as our precious minds focused on God and His greatness. Then, and only then will God renew us with hope and joy leaving us with much needed anticipation for eternity.

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Your elevation may require your isolation. – Unknown Author

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. God is fixing the broken pieces of your life. Get ready for restoration. God is preparing you for everything you prayed for. How do you spend time restoring yourself? Do you enjoy journaling through isolation?

Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Staying Motivated Through Difficult Times

Staying Motivated Through Difficult Times

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You will never always be motivated, so you must learn to be disciplined. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! This has been a long and sad week! Not only are we still in the midst of a pandemic that continues to take lives each and every day, but now we also have race driven protests all over the United States of America speaking out against police brutality. It’s a shame that in 2020, African Americans are still asking to be free from bondage and wanting others to know that #BLACK LIVES MATTER. More importantly, #ALL LIVES MATTER. As a wife, a mother, sister, and aunt of African American males, I pray every day that my husband, sons, brother, nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends, and neighbors make it home alive. This is my reality that I am forced to live with and it is not fair. Sometimes we have to fully surrender our desires and trust that the universe (not man) has our back. I believe there has to be a Higher Power that will help us overcome this vicious cycle. Keep in mind, though these times may be difficult, we must find ways to stay motivated and continue to demand EQUALITY for ALL!

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5 THINGS TO DO BEFORE GETTING OUT OF BED
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The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine. – Unknown Author

Here’s 5 things you should do before getting out of bed every day:

• Express gratitude.

• Set your intentions for the day.

• Take five long deep breaths in and out.

• Smile for no reason.

• Forgive yourself for yesterday’s mistakes.

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WAYS TO HELP YOU STAY MOTIVATED

Each day you will have to make a decision. Will you give up, give in or give it your all? – Unknown Author

If you’re anything like me lately, it’s difficult to stay motivated while working from home, making sure my children are doing online assignments, running errands, listening to the daily news for pandemic & protest updates, all while trying to keep my family safe.

Below you will find some practical ways to help you stay motivated:

• Link your core values to your daily motivation.

• Let action peak your motivation during difficult times.

• Set schedules and rituals for taking action. Then, stick to them.

• Keep moving forward even when the motivation fades away.

• Set daily goals or use a daily to-do list to help keep you on track.

• Prioritize your mental health by practicing meditation or speaking with a licensed health professional.

• Practice kindness and gratitude throughout your day.

• Show yourself some grace and take breaks without feeling any guilt.

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LIFE CHANGING AFFIRMATIONS

Your life is as good as your mindset. – Unknown Author

Each day when I wake up, I speak life changing words into my life. Every day I make it a point to grow closer to my highest self. Sometimes you have to be your own cheerleader and encourage life into your very being. It’s important to know that your ability to conquer your challenges in life are limitless and your potential to succeed is infinite.

Here’s a few of my favorite life changing affirmations:

• I accept myself just as I am.

• I am healthy, whole, and complete.

• I am light, love, kindness, peace, and joy.

• I love myself deeply and unconditionally.

• I am beautiful inside and out.

• I am radiant, divine, and I am enough.

• I am devoted to creating my best life.

• I am powerful and unstoppable.

• I am grateful for increased insight and opportunity to make better choices.

• I am confident and capable of reaching all my goals/dreams.

• I am a blazing potential for greatness.

• I believe in the person I dream of becoming.

• I manifest miracles in my life every day.

• My body is strong, my mind is brilliant, and my soul is fulfilled.

Despite everything going on around me, I continue to believe that amazing opportunities exist for me in every aspect of my life. My heart is filled with gratitude for all that I have and all that is yet to come. I continue to live off of my powerful and positive energy each day. I choose to put my mind on greatness, success and learning how to overcome barriers that exist in our society, in our free nation, in America. I live my truth unapologetically and I inspire others to do the same.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Strive for progress, not perfection. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• Do you feel motivated during this pandemic?

• What are some ways you plan to stay motivated during this difficult time?

• How do you feel about the various protests that are happening all around us?

• What are some of your struggles during this difficult time?

• How have you been holding yourself back?

• How can you begin taking steps forward during your journey?

• What matters most to you right now in this moment?

SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. – Jim Rohn

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. How do you stay motivated during difficult times? What are some of your obstacles, challenges and/or struggles? Do you have a plan to overcome them? How do you plan to take a stand against racism and police brutality?

Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Misguided Journey

Misguided Journey

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When you think that everything is against you remember God is always with you. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Happy Memorial Day to all of you. I don’t know about you, but lately I feel like I’m on a misguided journey through life. Nothing seems right or normal. At times I don’t know if I’m coming or going. Quite frankly this current pandemic has shaken my life to the core. Our government leaders are only focusing on opening the economy, but not caring about saving American lives.

It’s times like these that force us to return to our spiritual foundation which includes two important components:

• Component #1 – Seeking God’s face during difficult times.

• Component #2 – Remembering that grace changes everything in our lives.

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SEEK GOD’S FACE

When we look at God’s face we see his glory, but when we look at the cross we see his heart. – Unknown Author

How often do you seek God’s face? For some, seeking God’s face is done on a daily basis and for others seeking God’s face is done on an as needed basis. What does it really mean to seek God’s face? Well, I believe seeking God’s face simply means to seek God’s presence in your life. Presence is a common translation of the Hebrew word “face”. Literally, we are to seek his face throughout our lives, not just when we are in trouble or feeling lost.

Here’s some ways for us to seek God’s face throughout our misguided journey:

• Read God’s Word, study it often and meditate on it

• Fasting and praying regularly

• Confessing your sins and repenting to God regularly

• Reading daily devotions and journaling about what you learned

• Singing praise and worship songs

Through this spiritual process, remember to seek God’s face by calling and pleading for Him to fill your presence with His anointing from on high. Only then will you receive the necessary peace, comfort, security and healing from God.

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GRACE CHANGES EVERYTHING

I don’t know exactly what’s next but I’m stepping forward with grit, anchored in grace. – Julie Graham

In addition, grace changes everything. Grace has been defined as “the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings”. Simply put, grace is “undeserved favor from God.” God’s grace is adequate for anything and everything that you experience in this life. Despite what prompted the hurt you’ve experienced in life, know that God’s grace can bring peace, hope, and healing.

Here’s some simple ways to receive God’s grace today:

• Just ask God for it

• Through praise and worship

• Say thank you often

• Through forgiveness

• Forget and move forward

• Receive new mercies everyday

One beautiful thing about grace is that God does not withdraw His grace when you stumble or fall. Now, let’s pause here and give God some praise for His sincere love for us. Instead, acting with grace, God gently picks you up and enables you to take the next step. You can always find at God’s throne of grace whatever help you need whenever you need it. You can run to the Lord in times of trouble, when your heart is breaking, at life’s crossroads, and during the darkest and loneliest nights. Remember, God is waiting for you with open arms.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Grace gives kindness to ourselves and others even when it’s hard. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• Do you feel misguided on your journey?

• How often do you seek God’s face?

• What feels like a struggle in my life right now?

• What advice do I need to receive from God?

• Am I prepared to receive God’s grace? Why or why not?

• How can I strengthen my relationship and faith in God?

• How much time do you spending reading God’s Word, praying or meditating?

As you travel throughout your misguided journey, there are always obstacles that you may encounter while living on Earth, but you must work around them in order to seek God’s face and see him clearly. It is always important to stay away from anything and anyone who blocks us from being in the presence of God. Remember, God offers us an extravagant gift: His grace. The best thing about that, it cost Him everything, but it costs us nothing. If you find yourself in a small place, God knows you’re there. He’s with you, and He can do something mighty big. Trust his amazing grace. Be peaceful, be happy, be whole and stay encouraged.


SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

She has grace in her heart and fire in her soul. – Unknown Author

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. How much time do you spend seeking God’s face? Have you experienced God’s grace in your life time?

Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Powerful Not Powerless

Powerful Not Powerless

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Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you. – Oprah Winfrey

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Despite what is happening in your life, right now in this very moment, know that you are powerful not powerless. When it seems like you will not make it through life’s challenges, take some time to improve positive thoughts and learn benefits of journaling. We have to start conditioning our thought patterns differently so we can regain control of our inner being.

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Truth is powerful and it prevails. – Sojourner Truth

• Powerful (adjective): Having great power or strength.

• Powerless (adjective): Without ability, influence or power.

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WAYS TO IMPROVE POSITIVE THOUGHTS

Thoughts have energy. Make sure your thoughts are positive and powerful. – Unknown Author

As I stated before, knowing who you are shows how powerful you are as an individual. Take advantage of this time at home to improve your positive thoughts throughout your journey. Believe it or not, positive thoughts can give you more confidence, improve your mood and even reduce the likelihood of developing stress-related disorders.

Here’s some ways to improve positive thoughts:

• Start the day with a positive affirmation or quote.

• Spend time in prayer and/or meditation.

• Be thankful and focus on the good things.

• Focus on the present, be kind and take time for yourself.

• Find humor in bad situations.

• Turn failures into life lessons.

• Transform negative self-talk into positive self-talk to motivate, inspire and uplift your spirit.

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BENEFITS OF JOURNALING

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. – Alice Walker

In addition, journaling is another positive way to help release what’s held captive inside you. Journaling allows you to say things that you would probably never say out loud. Keep in mind people cannot define journaling the same way because it is a personal written journey. You are the author who writes the beginning, the middle, and the ending. Often times journaling….

• Helps us make space for our hearts.

• Turns memories into reality.

• Gives us time to process our personal experiences.

• Helps to create an energetic and visual level of comfort.

• Offers a way to fully express ourselves.

• Has no boundaries and no limits set to what we can write.

• Has no set format, just write, write, write.

• Allows us to be creative souls with no set criteria or instructions.

• Provides an opportunity to write until our mind, body, and spirit are one.

If you are struggling in this area along your journey, don’t fret, just begin to write down your thoughts (positive or negative) in your journal or in a notebook. It’s important to be honest and to focus on what matters most to you in your life. In reality, the enemy always fight the hardest when he knows God has something great in store for you. Before you know it, you will begin to take charge of your life again and know in your heart that I AM POWERFUL NOT POWERLESS!

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Everything is within your power, and your power is within you. – Janice Trachtman

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• How do you define powerful? Powerless?

• What were your highs and lows this week?

• What are some of your power struggles?

• What is at least one lesson you learned today?

• What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?

• How do you plan to become more powerful in the near future?

• What makes you feel powerful? Powerless?

• What is my proudest accomplishment?

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Take back your power. – Kate Northrup

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. Do you consider yourself powerful or powerless? How do you stay focused on positive thoughts during difficult times?

Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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