Magnifying Glass

Hey Family-

Hoping that this alert to your laptop, cell phone or other device finds you well!!

Today hasn't been so great for me. I feel pretty unbalanced, emotionally weighed down and foggy to say the least. The best way to describe it is, an overall feeling of uneasiness, low mood and just plain; YUCK!

Now you know I typically try to come to this platform with the testimony after the test or an encouraging word for you that I've found tested and TRUE.... Not today. So I'm taking this time to just write and allow you to see my transparency as a means to find your own space to be transparent and authentic. As we all know (unlike people would like us to belief) everyone has "off" days and sometimes they turn into weeks or even months. The goal is to simply not get stuck there.

....And honey, I've tried pulling out several things from my wellness trick bag today:

• Prayer

• Gratitude

• Sharing with a confidant

• Listening to podcasts with positive messaging

• Counting my Blessings

• Seeing the glass 1/2 full

• Reminding myself of past/current accomplishments and my favorite.......

• Congratulate, Compliment & Encourage

*These are typically awesome ways to lift your mood and vibration*

Yet, I can't seem to find the peace that I'm looking for. Since this morning, I keep hearing the word "magnify" in my mind. Maybeee the problem is that I'm magnifying what appears to be lack of some sort. Magnifying the discomfort, magnifying the challenges and magnifying the disconnection that I feel. Maybe I'm concentrating on those things and that's what is keeping me in this fog.

Have you been here before? It sucks, I know.

Welll, how about we seek to magnify the things that are working and bring pleasure?

Like these vegan tacos I just ordered for lunch lol

Hey, it's a start, right?

Today, I'm challenging you to come with me..... to a place where we focus on changing our mood by shifting where we place the magnifying glass.

Magnifying the 10 extra lbs. that you wish to lose?

How about magnifying the 1, 2, 5 or 10 that you've already lost!

Magnifying the progress that you haven't made?

How about giving yourself credit for what you have done, just today. Let that be enough.

Magnifying the stress that comes with your never-ending to-do list?

How about being grateful that you have a list at all and things to work towards. That's called purpose, girlfriend!

Magnifying the decreased quality time with your children due to your work, school or other schedule?

How about magnifying the fact that the kids have an amazing Mom that works hard, has ambition and is inspiring them even while they are young. What about magnifying how gratifying and soul-filling their hugs and smiles are to you after you've worked a long day to provide for them.

... And lastly, if all of the above doesn't work, get your favorite beverage..... be it Pinot Noir, Chamomile Tea, Clicquot or warm lemon water, take a deep breath and then....

TAKE A NAP!!

Yes girl, just set it all down. No more tricks, instructions, sound bowls, or journals. Take the time to rest and re-set.

Now that I think of it, that is the message.... to remind US, to not only magnify the good but to take the time needed to re-energize and rest!

That. Is. All.

Confessing God's grace (and rest) over you!

-Candace