There’s a new post up over at Life Through an Artist’s Eyes (Genie’s art blog).
Thought for Today
“ Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whosoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” — Philippians 4:8 The Bible (KJV)
I Should Embroider That on a Sampler
Sometimes I will run across a quote that makes me think to myself, I should embroider that on a sampler. Sometimes I do. In fact I have several hanging around the house. The Serenity Prayer hangs in my studio.
Photo by R.A. Robbins 2014
So why put these up around the house and why embroidery? Why not just buy a poster? Positive quotes and affirmations around the house give us reminders and help us learn. If we see the words often enough they become part of us.
Photo by R.A. Robbins 2014
Another thing about the embroidery is that the time spend working with the words also helps make them real. Did you ever wonder why a teacher made you write the same sentence over and over? It wasn’t just about punishment, it was about remembering. Like this sampler next to the sink in my guest bathroom reminding me not to worry.
Photo 2014 by R.A. Robbins
I choose embroidery because that is an art form I enjoy. It is restful and helps me relax. You could use any other art form you choose either done by hand or computer. The point is working with the words.
Thought for Today
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins
“In life, finding a voice is speaking and living the truth. Each of you is an original. Each of you has a distinctive voice. When you find it, your story will be told. You will be heard.”
― John Grisham
― John Grisham
Blog Clean-Up
I decided to use the first few days of the new year to do some blog cleaning. I’ve gone over all the pages and removed all dead links (sorry for these). I also reorganized the Positive Living Tool Kit and the Bookstore to make them easier to use.
If you haven’t taken the time to look around the other pages here at Espirational please take a minute to do so. After looking the blog over I am considering removing some of the pages. Let me know if there are any you don’t want to se disappear.
About — Learn a little bit about why we do this.
Positive Living Toolkit – Links to other positive living resources and research tools to help you along your journey
Espirational Books – Powered by Amazon.com offering a variety of books on topics related to positive thinking, spirituality and healthy living. Proceeds from sales help support this ministry.
My Gluten Free Life – A bit of my personal gluten free story. I also repaired some links in the resource section on this page.
Follower of the Month – There are some changes this year.
And finally, feel free to contact us to report problems with the site or if you have questions.
Thought for Today
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively” — Bob Marley
Thought for Today
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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January Follower of the Month: Doreen Lerner
Genie’s Note: Our January follower of the month is Doreen Lerner of The Full Mind Weigh.
Happy New Year!
It’s a new beginning. What do you want to see on December 31st when you look back on this year? When we think about change, we can feel overwhelmed. No matter what your goals are, it’s best to break them down into tiny steps. Each step taken feels like a success, and motivates us to keep going.
* Acknowledge yourself for each tiny step taken. Anchor each tiny step to an established habit, for maximum success.
* If you’re unsure about the change, restrict the new behavior to 30 days and see how you feel at that point.
* Remind yourself of the challenges that you’ve previously overcome.
* Find an accountability partner – someone who will support you and be your cheerleader.
If you become discouraged, remind yourself of why you want to accomplish the goal – what’s your underlying passion or the underlying value that you strongly believe in?
Dr. Doreen Lerner is a licensed psychologist. She earned a degree in psychology from Glasgow University in Scotland, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Dr. Lerner has over 20 years of experience as a psychologist, working in a variety of settings with a wide range of client populations. Please take a Minute to visit her at The Full Mind Weigh.
Thought for Today
“One thing we do know: Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at this moment.” — Eckhart Tolle {Source: Weekly Present Moment Reminders]
Thought for Today
“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word. “— Goran Persson
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