Moments to Ponder - Feeling Grateful

What are you grateful for?

It has been a while I know and I miss posting for those of you who have been visiting my blog.  I think we have all been there where so many things come at us at the same time that you feel that something has to give.  You make choices, and changes and often the very things that you put a pause on you miss the most.

I have really missed blogging and intend to change things up and start my regular schedule again, and will be sharing in another post some of the things that you can expect each week.

For this weeks Moments to ponder which should have been posted on Monday the question is What are you grateful for?

In the past I have done a Gratitude's and Celebration Journal in which each week I posted a journal page and something that I felt grateful for, along with a word for that week.  It was a great way to remind yourself of what you have at your disposal, but what you can do to be a blessing for others.

I am grateful that I have a platform, many that I can share my writing, art and more and be a blessing to someone who may see my work.  I am also grateful to be able to work in beautiful surroundings and feel the sunshine and sea breeze.

Take some time each day to think about what you are grateful for whether you do it first thing in the morning or last thing at night, take 10 minutes out of your day and write something down, do a journal page, record your own video and post it so that others can share their heart as well. 

Let me know how you get on, if you start an art journal or depict your gratitude's in a creative way that is great!  

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Stay blessed and be a blessing.

Change - Thought for the day!

Here is a thought for the day - Change will come!

Whether you like it or not things will change, why not create the change you want by taking action towards your dreams....

It only takes one step at a time and before you know it you have done more than you could ever imagine 

Take a look at this video that I created....hope you like it!

Reflection - Thought for the Week - 52 Weeks of Colour and Inspiration

Who would have thought that a year would pass by so quickly - and it has, it does, and will continue to do so.  We have to remind ourselves that if we don't do anything time will pass without us, and so you might as well do something that can not only bless you, but others as well.

I have been blessed taking photographs and altering them digitally and have a year's worth of work to look back on, and possible do something else with.  Are there things that you started out last year and have come to the end of?  It is a lovely feeling to see how I have grown and developed, and I will now make plans to develop even further

 

 

Half way through the year I started doing the 'Thought for the week' which allowed me to really reflect on the words that I was using in the post.  It would be great to hear how some of the words have impacted on your life and what changes you will be bringing to your own routine.

 

If you missed any of the links before, come and join me and look back over the year of images, quotes and scriptures!  Click on a links below...

 Knowing your treasures, Happiness, Joy, Awe, Kindness, Gentleness, Openess, Attention, Light, Choice, Friendships, Change, Growth, Shine, Passion, Tranquility, Peace, Progress, Trust, Comfort, Beauty, Creativity, Delight, Adventure, Courage, Health, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Authenticity, Diversity, Humility, Freedom, Listening, Clarity, Generousity, Leadership, Commitment, Community, Savour, Justice, Integrity, Connection, Willingness, Artfulness, Spirit, Nurturing, Recognition, Knowledge, Forgive, Shine,  Prayerfulness, Release

Release - Thought for the Week - 52 Weeks of Colour and Inspiration

Thought for the week

Right this moment, everything is where it should be, step out of the way, take a deep breath and get ready to live your life - right now!

This is the 52nd week of posts.  The year has gone by so fast and it has been a pleasure not only taking the photographs but also altering them digitally.  The main aim being for me to learn how to create interesting images with the tools.  There is still so much to learn and I am exited about what I will be doing next, I have always wanted to do my own poster series, so I may do a series of inspiring images to share alongside some more quotes and scriptures.  As I grow in my abilities I hope you also grow in the gifts that you have been given to share.  As always take time to think about your plan of action this week and be a blessing, as you too will be blessed!  Amanda

Quote

Tell me, what is your plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver 

Scripture 

There is no fear in love.  But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.  The one who fears is not made perfect in love

Prayerfulness - Thought for the Day - 52 Weeks of Colour

Thought for the week

All is well, all is at peace. You have so many gifts waiting to be birthed, take time in prayer, to be still to centre yourself all will begin to unfold. Much blessings for the week, Amanda

Quote

We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.  ...Anais Nin

Scripture 

For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" Hebrews 13 5-6

Forgiveness - 52 Weeks of Colour - Thought for the day...

Thought for the week 

Abundance will flow - you need go where the peace. You have a choice, don’t let doubt creep in and tell you otherwise! it is time to forgive yourself and move on. 

 

Quote 

Don’t compromise yourself. You’re all you’ve got. ...Janis Joplin 

 

Scripture 

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

Knowledge - Thought for the week, 52 Weeks of Colour and Inspriation

Thought for the week

Life is what you make it, you learn more and more about your needs and desires. Don’t let the energy drainers into your life for it is time to focus on what matters most.

Quote

Hope means to keep living amid desperation and to keep humming in the darkness....Unknown 

Scripture

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right

Recognition - Thought for the Week - 52 Weeks of Colour and Inspiration

Thought for the week

You are a work in progress, take time to recognise all the stages that you will go through, all your experiences make you stronger -  Miracles are awaiting you!

Quote 
Something we were withholding made us weak Until we found it was ourselves. ...Robert Frost

Scripture 
The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?  Psalm 27:1