Monday’s Meditation: On 14 Verses for A Day Lived Simply

September 16, 2013

Monday's Meditation: On 14 Verses for A Day Lived Simply // Live Simply by Annie

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.

Image credit: Anna Malin 

10 Comments

  1. foleyspeaksDavid on September 16, 2013 at 7:58 am

    Are you an angel?

    • livesimplybyannie on September 18, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      An Annie.

  2. Lana on September 16, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Annie, you write so beautifully. I’m considering printing this list out and putting it on my desk.

    • livesimplybyannie on September 18, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      Thank you for the sweet comment, Lana. So glad to hear the verses resonated with you.

  3. ashley on September 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    This list is beautiful! I agree with Lana, I think I need a print out of this too, to adequately to reflect on it.

  4. dee fore on September 18, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    “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.

  5. Sue on October 27, 2014 at 7:21 am

    Fabulous! You are indeed an Angel! Being kinder and gentler today. Thank you for this important reminder.
    Sue 🙂

    • Annie on November 2, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Thank you for the lovely comment, Sue!

  6. Jenseeme on December 19, 2015 at 11:26 am

    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!

    • Annie on January 12, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Belated thank you for this lovely and sweet comment, Jenseeme!! So glad that post resonated with you! xx

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10 Comments

  1. foleyspeaksDavid on September 16, 2013 at 7:58 am

    Are you an angel?

    • livesimplybyannie on September 18, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      An Annie.

  2. Lana on September 16, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Annie, you write so beautifully. I’m considering printing this list out and putting it on my desk.

    • livesimplybyannie on September 18, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      Thank you for the sweet comment, Lana. So glad to hear the verses resonated with you.

  3. ashley on September 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    This list is beautiful! I agree with Lana, I think I need a print out of this too, to adequately to reflect on it.

  4. dee fore on September 18, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    “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.

  5. Sue on October 27, 2014 at 7:21 am

    Fabulous! You are indeed an Angel! Being kinder and gentler today. Thank you for this important reminder.
    Sue 🙂

    • Annie on November 2, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Thank you for the lovely comment, Sue!

  6. Jenseeme on December 19, 2015 at 11:26 am

    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!

    • Annie on January 12, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Belated thank you for this lovely and sweet comment, Jenseeme!! So glad that post resonated with you! xx

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