Thoughts

Ten Thoughts on Whole Living

Read, Think, Live

Action is one of the best remedies for fear.

If you want happiness for a lifetime, help the next generation.

Worth asking: where in my work is the opportunity to improve the world, even in the smallest way?

Making waves may be riskier than treading water- but it’s also more productive.

Going green is like protecting your health; it comes down to respecting the place you inhabit.

Often it’s not our values that are faulty, but our priorities.

It’s impossible to learn to swim without jumping in the water.

Follow what makes you naturally curious; it will lead you to your passions and purpose.

Try not to confuse one defeat with total defeat.

Each time you turn on the faucet, let it be a reminder to go with the flow.

*Whole Living Magazine April 2012

Psalm 112

Hallelujah! Blessed man, blessed woman, who fear God, 

Who cherish and relish his commandments, 

Their children robust on the earth,
And the homes of the upright—how blessed! 

Their houses brim with wealth
And a generosity that never runs dry.
Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people—
God's grace and mercy and justice!
The good person is generous and lends lavishly;
No shuffling or stumbling around for this one, 

But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation.
Unfazed by rumor and gossip,
Heart ready, trusting in God,
Spirit firm, unperturbed,
Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies,
They lavish gifts on the poor—
A generosity that goes on, and on, and on.
An honored life! A beautiful life!
Someone wicked takes one look and rages,
Blusters away but ends up speechless.
There's nothing to the dreams of the wicked. Nothing.

Happiness

Happiness is a way of travel, not a destination. -Roy Goodman

Home

Home is where you are. 

CUPCAKE

Yum!

Lavender

Wouldn't this just be lovely?

Lavender walk (Amberlight1 photography)

Spring Bag Love

Clockwise from Top

1.Modcloth Grey Stripe

2. Chanel

3. Cambridge Satchel Co. for Jcrew

4. Urban Outfitters

Beauty

Eat

Young

Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. 

Be an example to all believers in what you say, 

in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 

1 Timothy 4:12 

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Keep On Keepin' On

Integrity

“People of integrity are authentic and transparent; they act the same, no matter who is present.

People of integrity are not afraid to ask for help. They’re not afraid to let God be their strength. They’re able to handle tough situations, knowing God is at work in them.

People of integrity focus on “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable,” anything at all that is excellent or praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8)”

— Rick Warren

Keep Me

Keep Me Sweet, Lord


Lord, you know better than I know myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from getting talkative, particularly from the fatal habit of thinking that I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. 


Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful, but not moody; helpful, but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom it seems a pity not to use it all, but you know, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind from the recital of endless details- give me wings to come to the point. 


I ask for grace enough to listen to the tales of others' pains. Seal my lips on my own aches and pains- they are increasing, and my love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. Help me to endure them with patience. 


I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessing cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally it is possible that I may be mistaken. 


Keep me reasonably sweet. I do not want to be a saint- some of them are so hard to live with- but a sour old woman is one of the crowning works of the devil. 


Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places, and talents in unexpected people. And give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. 
              -Written by an anonymous seventeenth-century nun 

Charm is deceptive,

and beauty is fleeting;

but a woman who fears the Lord

is to be praised.

Proverbs 31:30

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Thanks

"Thanks is what builds trust. Count the blessings and discover who can be counted on. This living a lifestyle of intentional gratitude became an unintentional test of the trustworthiness of God - and in counting the blessings I stumbled upon the way out of fear. Count blessings and find out how many bridges have already held." 
         - Ann Voskamp One Thousand Gifts
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Kony 2012

Jason Russell, founder of Invisible Children, had a recent public breakdown. Fascinating commentary from a friend of mine: 
http://metamorpha.com/the-most-important-thing-jason-russell-ever-did/.  

Candle

Stumbled Upon

Perhaps one of the neatest blogs I have ever blog hopped to. I wish with all my might that I may have one as half as awesome as theirs some day with my husband. (Which means we would go to all those amazing places as well.)


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Balloon

Authentic

Perspective

All the single ladies (all the single ladies)

I had this thought while finally washing a  sink full of day old crusty dishes today. It felt like something that may be useful for someone specific to hear. The urge was so strong to write it down that I am currently writing this while staring at like 3 more crusty pans that still need washed. So here it is - out in internet land for whomever it is intended.

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When you think about the life you want to give your future kids I'm sure it includes a great father. One who knows how to love, who knows patience, who is giving, sacrificial, protective, kind and good in his heart, who can communicate. A good man is worth the wait. Less for you and more for your babies. A distant Dad, a mean Dad, an abusive Dad, a passive Dad, those are impossible things for a baby to process. You can. You can tell yourself it’s not your fault, you can handle it. The baby can’t. The baby will grow up and still be trying to figure it out. The baby will get older and run into the arms of someone just like Dad. You owe it to your babies unborn to let go of the bad ones even if you're afraid the good one won’t come. You may even have to let go of a good one because you know they aren’t the one. Tell God what you want and then listen to him when you sense the noes and the yeses. They feel like anxiety (no) and peace (yes). It is simple but not always easy. Remember that.


In the meantime try not to worry about it. God made you. He really did. And if you follow Him He will always lead you to good things. Always.

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Words

Dr. Oz's Flawless Skin Home Remedy

Doctor Oz said that this Flawless Skin Home Remedy is a great way to clear your complexion. The aspirin has salicylic acid which helps to remove acne and pimples since it is like a chemical peel. The lemon juice has vitamin C and helps minimize sun damage to your skin. Baking soda works great at the end to neutralize the salicylic acid. 

• Mash up 6-12 non-coated aspirins and combine with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• Let the aspirin dissolve until it turns into a paste.
• Apply the mask to your skin and leave it on for 10 minutes.
• Remove the face mask by dipping a cotton round in some baking soda and some water.

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Hair Project

The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty. - page 20

• Create a deep side part and tease the crown area for a little volume. 
• Grab sections from the lowest part of your front hairline (near your ears). 
• Braid, rope, or twist them back. 
• Tie it off with a clear elastic.