Vision Board

Happy Tuesday evening everyone!

How was your day? Mine was good, got better then took a slight detour down a not so nice path. I said a prayer and asked God to put kindness in the person’s heart who said some mean things to me and now, I’m letting go and letting God. Like John said, put it out to the Universe that this person will have a softening of the heart and will be a good person.

So, I believe. I believe. I believe. I believe there is good in her heart. I believe. I believe. I believe.

With all the not so nice in the world, sometimes we simply have to believe that each and every person has a good heart. It might not be evident all the time, but there has to be some form of goodness in everyone. Aren’t we created in His image?

None of us are perfect. None of us are free from blame, however, at the end of the day, if we take responsibility for our actions, we apologize when we’re wrong, or at the very least, we apologize if we hurt someone, whether it was intentional or not, that’s all we can do. Wish no evil upon anyone. Never ask for Karma, after all, it’s not for us to be judge and jury. Only do the things that are in our power. Seek peace. Ask for forgiveness if we’ve hurt someone and then, let go and let God. Leave it in His hands.

Tonight, I met up with a couple girlfriends, and we put together vision boards. There were people at this event that I didn’t even know. I only lasted about an hour. I needed to get home and get some pain meds in me. Anyway, being able spend an hour being surrounded by friends felt good. It’s really the first time I’ve done anything since surgery. I almost didn’t go, but I knew one friend in particular was going to be there and I always love time with her.

It’s been a while since I’ve made a vision board and it was awesome. I got some quality time with my dear friend Jan, and it was nice. Jan is the one particular friend that I was sure would be there tonight and she was. She’s always so positive and encouraging. I just love her. She always finds the positive in any situation. She always gives people the benefit of the doubt. She always finds the good and she is definitely someone I appreciate having in my life. I know she is sincere and would move mountains just to make sure there is peace. We need more Jan’s in this world.

Below is my vision board. What do you think?

This vision board would not have looked like this a year ago and most definitely not 5 years ago.

For the first time in my life, I was able to pick out sayings that I can say, reflect who I am today. “Remember that once you dreamed of being where you are today.” Those words could not be truer. The one I need to keep working on is, “it’s ok to ask for help and accept it gracefully.”

I don’t do well asking for help. I’ve always been someone who’s not only done it on my own but had to. Perhaps it’s because of my personality, or maybe, it’s because I never believed I had a choice.

I am beyond grateful for those in my life. I’m blessed for the family and friends I have. “I am enough” in their lives and they’re enough in mine.

I think vision boards are not only meant to help us have a vision for our life, but to also help us reflect on who we are and help us to be thankful for what we have.

This morning as I had my cup of coffee, I laid on the couch and reflected on how God has blessed me in my life. Things haven’t always been easy, sometimes life got so hard I was shocked I made it through some of those difficulties. There were times I lost my way and times I lost my faith. There was a time or two when I became so angry with God I stopped believing, yet He always welcomed me back into his grace and when I’d fall, no matter how low I became or how far I strayed, He always held His hand out for me and picked me up when I couldn’t go any further.

I may have abandoned Him, but He never left me.

Today, I got another reminder of just how great He is. As Molly and Oreo sunbathed on their new deck, I thanked Him for giving John and I this wonderful opportunity to be homeowners in a town we love, in a community where we feel loved, because we love where we live and we love the friendships we’ve made.

I hope each and every day I see and feel this gratitude for all He’s done for me, for John, for our family and for our friends.

I hope to create more vision boards that reflect the growth He’s helped me achieve.

My dear friends, I hope to make a difference in the lives of others, because so many have made a difference in mine. I am thankful.

Well guys, it’s time for me to say goodnight. I hope all is well in your world and I hope you all sleep well.

Until next time, don’t forget, Love Life++ Hugs.