Monday’s Meditation: On 14 Verses for A Day Lived Simply
1. I am beginning to see that only I am the master of my life, and I, alone, set the tone for this day.
2. I am becoming ever more capable of conquering all the trivial nuisances which may arise throughout the day; I have a choice to become undone by them, or to hold steadfast to my inner calm, instead letting them roll right past, rather than push through, me.
3. I’ve decided that today I will remain true to myself. I will not bend to manipulations or friendly cajoling.
4. Kindness and love is at the forefront of my being, and I look forward to giving it to whomever crosses my path, whether they have acted with love towards me or not.
5. Before acting, I will reserve one additional moment to consider the situation and to identify the Simplest and most loving solution.
6. I await the moments when I might display my patience towards others and towards myself.
7. I am ready to see that today is a chance to begin everything anew. I move forward from yesterday’s failure having learned how I may do it better.
8. I happily relinquish the burden of yesterday and tomorrow.
9. I am excited to see wonder in all things around me. I will look with new eyes so that I might see things familiarity has caused me to become blind to.
10. I marvel at the un-relenting channel of love that flows freely throughout the universe, that steadies my steps. I will think on this love throughout the day, and whenever stress threatens to dull my awareness of it, I will purposefully focus on it all the more. I will think of the things that to me are the essence of happiness.
11. I will be keen to discern mental clutter that squirms its way into my mind from truth– truth is love and the rest is noise.
12. I hold this day like a gift, like the most precious treasure. I look forward to using it for good, and in a way that shows my gratitude for it. I will color it with my brilliance.
13. I honor each step I take forward today, no matter how small. I acknowledge, after all, that every great endeavor is composed of a thousand and more tiny parts.
14. More and more I see that all things are blessings: the good bless me with joy. The trying bless me with the opportunity to learn and grow, that I might thereafter encounter them again, and, seeing my growth, find joy.
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Are you an angel?
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An Annie.
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Annie, you write so beautifully. I’m considering printing this list out and putting it on my desk.
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Thank you for the sweet comment, Lana. So glad to hear the verses resonated with you.
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This list is beautiful! I agree with Lana, I think I need a print out of this too, to adequately to reflect on it.
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“Kindness and love”, beautifully said. Your list of 14 verses reaffirm the way I now live my life. Every new day gives me a new chance to practice kindness and show love. God goes with me, and with you.
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Fabulous! You are indeed an Angel! Being kinder and gentler today. Thank you for this important reminder.
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Thank you for the lovely comment, Sue!
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I don’t know if you ever re-post prior posts, but maybe consider this one — it was written over 2 years ago but I just now discovered it for the first time. And I am SO glad that I did (I wish I would have written it myself)! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Much love & appreciation for you!
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Belated thank you for this lovely and sweet comment, Jenseeme!! So glad that post resonated with you! xx
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Are you an angel?
An Annie.
Annie, you write so beautifully. I’m considering printing this list out and putting it on my desk.
Thank you for the sweet comment, Lana. So glad to hear the verses resonated with you.
This list is beautiful! I agree with Lana, I think I need a print out of this too, to adequately to reflect on it.
“Kindness and love”, beautifully said. Your list of 14 verses reaffirm the way I now live my life. Every new day gives me a new chance to practice kindness and show love. God goes with me, and with you.
Fabulous! You are indeed an Angel! Being kinder and gentler today. Thank you for this important reminder.
Sue 🙂
Thank you for the lovely comment, Sue!
I don’t know if you ever re-post prior posts, but maybe consider this one — it was written over 2 years ago but I just now discovered it for the first time. And I am SO glad that I did (I wish I would have written it myself)! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Much love & appreciation for you!
Belated thank you for this lovely and sweet comment, Jenseeme!! So glad that post resonated with you! xx