With the Holiday Season sweeping in, similar to the snow storm in the North East where I'm currently visiting, so are the magazines piling up in my mailbox trying to encourage everyone to do their last minute shopping with them. One thing that captivated my attention was a simple bracelet that had a simple message engraved on it. The bracelet says, "Just Breathe". I love the message of that bracelet, not only does it remind me of what I used to tell myself during the early days of the restoration of my marriage, but it still is applicable today.
So many times "the PRESENT" can still become overwhelming, if I allow it to! I've learned over the years that I have been a perfectionist all my life. Due to that fact, I make life much harder on myself sometimes than I need to. I'm learning to "let go" of many things. When one is in the early stages of recovering from anything, a message reminder to "Just Breathe" can help one to do just that. It can also be the beginning of showing you what is most relative to the moment.
"Time" has a way of making even the worst moment bearable. But when we are living in the moment of the crisis, it's critical to "Just Breathe". One breath at a time, one foot in front of the other, you will make it. You need to remind yourself that some how, some way, you "WILL" get through this! One of my favorite scriptures is Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through him who gives me strength". "HIM" of course, is referring to Jesus Christ. That's exactly how I got beyond my circumstances, and continue to live my life, with HIM!
Remember, no matter what, "Just Breathe". Another favorite scripture of mine is Psalm 150:6, " Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the Lord."
Do something special for yourself today. Call a friend and express to them what their support means to you. Write a list of 100 things you want to accomplish in your lifetime. This can be a tremendous time for you to list the things you hope for, even when you may be in a crisis that seems hopeless. GOD will make a way. Stay strong, and Just Breathe!
Staying in the Day with Love! ~CC
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