Inspired Practices

  • The atmosphere of joy

     A Year Of Joy #12 – The atmosphere of joy

    Joy is a tangible atmosphere.

    It is not dependent on any thing.

    It exists as a feeling of delight.

    We can draw joy into our lives by observing how we feel and moving ourselves into joy.

    Joy is a richness which comes from within.

    It is not attached to something although we may enjoy many things.

    Joy, itself, bubbles up from the impressions we have when we observe behaviors which are pleasing.

    We have joyful impressions of art.

    We have joyful experiences at events we enjoy.

    We have joyful conversations.

    We have joyful companionship.

    We have joyful activities.

    Joy fills us when we see  a beautiful sunset.

    We feel joy with the colors of a dawn sky.

    Looking up into the sky overhead fills us with joy.

    Joy has no limits.

    We can never run out of joy.

    As soon as we turn to it, it begins to fill us up.

    We can turn away from whatever is not joy.

    We express kindness and compassion which then turn into joy.

    We pull joy into our experience at very possible moment because we desire it above all else.

    We create an atmosphere of joy by our priority.

    We love that joy spills over because it is unlimited.

    We create conditions of joy wherever and whenever we can.

    We explore the possibilities of joy in ever-expanding ways.

    We accept that joy is unlimited and watch for imaginative ways to share it widely.

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • I live in peace.

    Pebbles of Peace Pathway 4.23 – I live in peace

    I, myself, am expressed in peace.

    No turmoil, without or within.

    My peace within, surrounds me everywhere.

    I have no other place to be.

    Marriage, family, home, work, 

    All which identifies me,

    Over, around, throughout my life,

    Is peace, and peace again.

    I build anew on peace.

    It is peace Everlasting.

    I did not know myself,

    How or when or if,

    But it permeates me now.

    It is my new residence

    I live from peace within,

    And it surrounds me without.

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • I am receptive to love

    Love Note 1.12 – I am receptive to  love

    In my new chosen setting, I am recognized and appreciated.

    My ideas are respected.

    I am safe and around trustworthy people.

    I am receptive to love.

    Resources are provided for me.

    I am in a comfortable environment.

    The attitudes of the people around me are uplifting and appreciative.

    I have a congenial work environment.

    Every step is taken in a relaxed atmosphere.

    I am surrounded by trustworthy people.

    I am safe and relaxed.

    I can receive and share ideas.

    I trust my physical and social environment to support me.

    I am free to express my ideas and to create beautiful things.

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Many tiny steps show up as one big step along my life-path.

    Life-Path Connections #10

    “Many tiny steps show up as one big step along my life-path.”

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

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  • All of your efforts in a new direction are paying off.

    Spiritual Treasure Note 2.11

    All of your efforts in a new direction are paying off.

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Balance

    Meditation Drawing 4.25 – Balance

    We find and maintain our balance through inner listening.

    We do not overload ourselves when we are listening for the spiritual balance in our life.

    We do not underperform for any reason when we desire to live in balance.

    We know that our work is required in order to participate in the balance of the Universe.

    We have the talents and gifts we have received and it is our work to use them.

    If we do not feel we have any gifts or talents, it is our work to try different things out until we discover them.

    We begin by performing service, doing any little thing that is available to us.

    If we cannot find some little thing to do, it is time to sit quietly and to listen within.

    You are here for a purpose and it is to express some aspect of your Creator.

    You are here to express kindness and consideration.

    You are here to do the little things which connect you to the next bigger thing.

    When you do the next bigger thing, you have the skill to connect to the next bigger thing.

    My entire life consists of tiny steps.

    I learned to play a musical instrument very well through taking thousands and thousands of tiny steps over and over again.

    At a crucial point, I lost the balance in my life through losing contact with professional music.

    I listened very hard for many years as I learned to rewrite and redirect my life.

    I had no idea what was in store for me as one big aspect of my life broke off.

    As I sat there and listened, new ideas came to me.

    This created an entirely new balance for me.

    I discovered what I love to do and I began doing it.

    It was in a completely new direction.

    Timidly, I began taking tose tiny steps in order to find my way.

    Self-doubt gradually dissolved over many years, and I gained confidence in my new direction.

    I practiced different skills in order to become fluent to gain my balance in a new direction which I truly love.

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

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  • Joy in Nature

     A Year Of Joy #11 – Joy in Nature

    There is a joy in the rhythm and harmony of Nature.

    The unfolding unity as seasons change.

    The color and variety of natural phenomenon.

    The interweaving relationship of surroundings to life forms.

    Little and big, giant and miniscule all fit together.

    Fast and slow, visible and invisible interact in harmony.

    Mobile and stationary, above and below the ground have a unique and fulfilling place.

    The place they fulfill creates complete harmony.

    Breathing in the freshness of Nature is a delight.

    Our bodies thrill with the delicacy of scents in grasses and flowers.

    “Forest Bathing” through walking and sitting in Nature is known to be restorative.

    We naturally respond to this environment.

    As we sift through the impressions of our senses, we feel quiet joy.

    We take the time to observe.

    We breathe deeply.

    We are not in a hurry.

    Nature moves us into Its’ timelessness.

    We have a place in gentle joy.

    We are grounded in Nature’s riches.

    Subtle and strong colors balance in harmony.

    We feel the winds and smell different scents as they change.

    Light filters through the leaves of many diffferent trees, forming shifting patterns.

    Sounds whisper and branches crack.

    Nature gifts us with Her contrasts.

    We are totally absorbed in the calm and joy of each moment in Nature.

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

     

  • Moving into first place

    Pebbles of Peace Pathways 4.22 – Moving into first place

    I have just moved myself into first place.

    I had never thought of it that way before, but there it is.

    I am best positioned to take care of myself because I know most intimately what my needs and desires are.

    After years of putting everyone else first, I now know that my responsibility and my right is to truly take care of what is important for me, for myself.

    I no longer have the bridge the gap of taking what is left over of my time, my energy, and my resources to provide for myself.

    And by providing for myself, I mean providing for my self-expression.

    It is important.

    That is why I am here.

    All my nature yearns to be expressed, acknowledged, recognized.

    After all, that’s why I have received my gifts.

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  •  I am truly fulfilled.

    Love Note 1.11 – I am truly fulfilled

    As I listen for what I truly love to do, I am energized to do it.

    The ideas I need appear along with the resources to carry them out.

    I live in congenial surroundings with friends of good character.

    I take each next step to bring my ideas into manifestation.

    I am able to give more and share more as I participate in my community.

    My ideas are acceptable and relevant.

    I love the way each new idea is revealed to me.

    I naturally know how to present each idea and to share it.

    Each step I take is more and more joy-filled.

    I build confidence and experience happiness.

    My ideas are received with appreciation and understanding.

    As I invest in my ideas and take them to completion, I am truly fulfilled.

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Each tiny step of action along my life-path helps build a strong foundation.

    Life-Path Connections #9

    “Each tiny step of action along my life-path helps build a strong foundation.”

    © 2025 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com