Sometimes You Need a Breather. Fresh Air HERE.

For many this is a difficult week.

Religious freedom threatened. Violence abroad and at home. Health crises. The loss of loved ones.

Heartache. Hopelessness. Indecision. Human frailties thrust to the forefront—open and exposed.

The list goes on.

Sometimes, it’s all just too much.

Sometimes, you simply need a breather—a dose of fresh air to revive your senses. Something to remind you that, despite the circumstance and the sorrow of the moment, there‘s still the heartbeat of hope.

Hope isn’t indifference. It’s the mindset of faith—the anticipation of freedom. 

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen…

(Hebrews 11:1 KJV)

Today maybe your hope’s parched. Maybe it’s taken a temporary vacation.

No matter.

Right now—whatever shelf your hope rests on, I want you to pick it up, dust it off, and poke your arms into its pretty sleeves.

I’ve got some happy for you. Please indulge in my favorite blog post round-up.

Sit back and enjoy!

What You Need Today if Life is Hard Just Now

Passion: 15 Tips to Kick-Start Your Creativity

Forget Yesterday, Embrace NOW

5 Ways to Nurture Your Creative Spirit

Why Dream Big?

How to Thrive Despite the Odds

Bent but Not Broken: Why You Will Do This Thing

Two Words that Will Change Your Mindset

10 Ways to Encourage a Writer

Sideline the Doldrums: 10 Ways to Remain Encouraged

Broken, Stuck, or Closed: The Door God’s about to Open

Zoom! 25 Ways to Rev Up Your Day

20 Reasons to be Happy TODAY (a personal favorite)

Wish it, See it, Pray it, Believe it: Pursuing Our Dreams

12 Writing Goodies to Brighten Your Day

Forget Mediocre. You are Extraordinary!

Seeking fresh air doesn’t mean sticking your head in the sand and pretending problems don’t exist. It means limiting TMI overload.

For instance, I know my own triggers—things that will hijack my mindset if I’m not careful.  You probably do, too.

Here are some guaranteed bad mood inducers:

• Endless hours of non-stop television (especially the news)
• Depressing newspaper or magazine articles
• Angry people
• Complainers

On the other hand, these uplift:

• A pleasant word or act of kindness
• Encouragement
• Paying it forward
• A small reward at the end of the day (chocolate, perhaps?)

Prayers for an absolutely terrific day!

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I’D LOVE IT IF YOU SHARED THESE THOUGHTS

(I might even wash your dishes…)

Running on empty? Time for a refuel! (Click to Tweet)

Life is hard. Happy thoughts just for YOU! (Click to Tweet)

How do you take a breather?

Have a happy thought to share?

Blessings Always,