How often do you say no? And when? Why?
I feel as though I need to say “no” more often. I had said that I am feeling overwhelmed, but have decided that is truly correct. I am overwhelmed.
Too many things are stressing me, and I am not dealing with anything well.
Taking a social media break…I will prep a post for Wednesday.
Love and blessings.
This is my Passion Planner week at a glance inspiration. I like it. Searching for peace.
Blessings.
“Joshua said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” Joshua 10:25 NIV
I have been discouraged with myself this past week. So much so that people actually see that something is wrong, that I am upset. I am not dealing well with things at work. Not that my work has changed, but the work I am doing. I am the type of person who wants my work to be perfect. It has to done perfectly. I fight with myself on this constantly.
Logically, I know that I am not perfect, nor the work I do is perfect. I know this, but it doesn’t change the fact that I want it to be. My enemies are my inside voices. Those that tell me I am not good enough. That I can’t do it all. (Again, I know that I can’t but some days are worse than others.) My self worth has been low lately.
I over commit to things in January. I am overwhelmed, although not busy. I am anxious with silly things. I want to be calm in spirit, to encourage and support those around me. One evening this past week, I came home and just cried. I tell others that when they do that it is a release. Your body can’t hold in everything anymore and needs to let things go. I feel week, and uncertain when it happens to me.
So…
“I am with you and for you. You face nothing alone–nothing! when you feel anxious, know that you are focusing on the visible world and leaving Me out of the picture. The remedy is simple: Fix your eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. Verbalize your trust in Me, the Living One who sees you always. I will get you safely through this day and all your days. But you can find Me only in the present. Each day is a precious gift from My Father. How ridiculous to grasp for future gifts when today’s is set before you! Receive today’s gift gratefully, unwrapping it tenderly and delving into its depths. As you savor this gift, you find Me.” – Romans 8:31; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Genesis 16:13-14 AMP —Jesus is Calling by Sarah Young
Again, making some changes. Letting go. Forgiving myself and knowing that I don’t have to do everything.
I am enough.
Blessings.
YES!
Blessings.
So very thankful for today…
Blessings.
Last weekend, I went to our local farmers market. I picked up some great items, one of which, I used in this recipe.
I got some amazing green beans, and cucumbers. I ended up cleaning the green beans, by snapping the ends off, then rinsing them. 
I par-boiled 3/4’s of the beans for about 6-7 minutes. Plunged them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Chopped two shallots, and sauteed until translucent in a bit of olive oil and salt.
Once the shallots are almost clear, add mushrooms. I used baby portbella’s.
After about five minutes of sauteing the mushrooms, I added the green beans. Seasoned with salt and pepper as well. You may need to add more oil. 
Again, after 5 minutes of cooking all of it together, add about a half of a cup of Sherry.
Cook for about three minutes so that the alcohol can be cooked out. 
Earlier in the day, I had roasted a bulb of garlic. I chopped two cloves, and added it to the pan.
For the finishing, I added two tablespoons of butter (unsalted). Continue to cook until the Sherry is reduced as this doesn’t have much of a sauce. 
I cheated and served this with a rotisserie chicken. I loved the freshness of the green beans, and the earthiness of the mushrooms. It was a very hearty side dish that made me feel less guilty of not making the roast chicken.
My plate (still using a small salad plate as my serving plate). And, David liked it as well.
Blessings.
Do what you need to do for your mental, emotional, and physical health. This is something I forget to do. I may concentrate on one area, but certainly not all three.
Blessings.
Yesterday was like any other day for me. I live in the Panhandle of Florida. It isn’t that cold here, but yesterday was cold for me. I did way too much on Saturday, rested on Sunday, so I should be okay, right?
Well, I get to work and my right index finger is numb. Oddly numb. It hurt, with tiny needles-painful.
The top two knuckles of my index finger are purple on the under side of my hand. 
The top of my hand…again index finger is white. My middle finger, the top knuckle, was affected as well. It hurt to touch. It hurt to type. I have had discoloration before, and cold fingers with my Raynaud’s but this was different.
It took about a hour, but it finally came back, with a very, warm sensation. Truly odd.
Trying to stay warm.
Blessings.
When I did The Daniel Plan, they recommended eating Black Rice instead of white or even brown. To me, it is in between brown rice and wild rice.
Cool per the directions (2 cups water-1 cup rice ratio), and I added salt and unsalted butter. We cook our rice in the microwave, as we have a tendency to burn or have the rice stick to the bottom of the pan when we cook it on the stove top.
It has a nutty flavor, and a nice chew or bite. I really liked it but David was eh about it. I served it with roasted Brussels Sprouts, and bake salmon with cherry sauce. 
I really felt like I was cheating on my plan (having rice). I loved the richness of the taste, and absolutely loved the colors on my plate.
Blessings.
“Give up the illusion that you deserve a problem-free life. Part of you is still hungering for the resolution of all difficulties. This is a a false hope! As I told My disciples, in the world you will have trouble. Link your hope not to problem solving in this life but to the promise of an eternity of problem-free life in heaven. Instead of seeking perfection in this fallen world, pour your energy into seeking Me: the Perfect One.” – – Jesus is Calling; John 16:33
Seems simple, right? I know that I want all of the answers to what is going on in my life. Difficulties are constant, at least in my world. I know that I struggle with being overwhelmed, taking on too much, trying to be everything to everyone as I don’t ever want to disappoint others. The list goes on and on.
All of these things will disappear if I keep my focus on Him. Seeking quiet time, praying for peace and discernment in my daily choices. I can’t do everything. I know this. Why then is it so hard to say ‘no’ or not feel guilty if I do say ‘no’ to someone or doing something.
People that know me and love me understand my limitations. Jesus knows what I can do and what I shouldn’t be doing. Again, why do I question Him? I know that I have written about this before, but I truly believe in the spoken affirmation. If we speak it (either positive or negative), we hear it and believe it. I need to speak positive, reaffirming, loving words to myself. Praying for those things, and it will be heard. He will hear it.
What words do you speak to yourself or in prayer to handle daily difficulties? I need to make mine more of hourly or even moment by moment habit.
Blessings.
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