Monday Mantra

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Whatever is a struggle to get through today, lets just say a prayer of grace. 

The type of grace to refines us, and the strength to let it.

Be fierce today! Happy Monday!

Monday Mantra

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Somedays we need to be reminded of this. When we wake up in the morning, God has already given us everything we need to be the best version of ourselves. He has equipped us to achieve our dreams, big or small. It is all up to us on what we decide to do with it. If you are anything like me, you are thinking "No pressure! Ha!" But really, pressure is just self doubt. 

Doubt that I can do this. Doubt that I am enough. Doubt that I am doing the right thing. 

The bad in this world has trained us into thinking that we need the doubt. That its humbling, or even healthy. 

(game show buzzer) WRONG!

God intends for all doubt to be erased once we dwell on his hope, our faith and his grace! So as I channel my inner hot air balloon, today I am going to do something that sets my heart on fire. Something that lifts me and carries me around so weightlessly in love and peace, and lands me safely into a place where God has already prepared for me to be.  

What will you do today that takes you to your promise land?

Happy Monday!

Monday Mantra

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So this Monday Mantra post is dedicated to the fine gentlemen that pulled me over this morning, in a fit of rage might I add,  because I may have not accommodated his plan to race to his sausage biscuit and coffee this morning. Part of me doesn't blame him. I mean, hunger can make you do crazy things, but I would say that pulling me over just to notify me that I upset you probably isn't the most professional way to handle that.

After I had a lesson in 'obeying the rules of the road' (Dane Cook anyone?!), I sent that man away, with a "have a great day" and a smile. Probably more because I was slightly frightened, but there is still a lesson for my heart to learn here. 

"Always be kinder than necessary."

- J. M. Barrie

It's a challenge that you don't always see  the positive effect of it, but choosing it makes us happier. So, why not? I can't say I choose this option all the time or that I even wanted to today, but after I got over it, I think I learned a lesson through my own actions. Happiness is contagious, so spread it.

I hope everyone has a great Monday! 

Incase you are wondering, my new friend got to Mcdonalds in time to beat the morning rush. I sure he is spreading joy as we speak. 

Monday Mantra

Monday's are tough. I am never glad they are here, but let's face it. Monday's come without fail. 

(and sometimes with a big spoonful o' fail. ok, negativity over.)

 I don't know about you but its time we celebrate Monday's just like we would a new season, or a new beginning. Because thats what they are. 

A fresh start. A new day. A clean slate.

Monday's get a bad wrap, but really they are really kind of beautiful. So to help out my fellow Monday haters, I am starting Monday Mantra. 

Motivating/inspiring/encouraging/or maybe just funny words, that are going to help us enjoy our Mondays. 

To kick it off, Ralph Waldo Emerson has something he'd like to say. 

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Now you can carry on with your day, because God has something great in store for you. Don't miss it.

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