Inspired Practices

  • Count

    MD 4.2 Count

    Count what you are doing as important, because you are worthy.

    Your daily commitment to excellence enables you to serve.

    Your devotion to service is your consistent contribution to society and civilization.

    You can count your stuff, your age, your friends, your accomplishments.

    You can count on your daily habit of inner listening.

    This will take you where you need to be and occupy your time with what is most important.

    You may have a day of reflection.

    You may have a day of running errands smoothly.

    You may have a day of creativity.

    What you can count on, is that you will be contributing to peace.

    Your inner listening launches you with a feeling of peace which goes into the atmosphere all around you.

    Despite the confusion and chaos reported by the news cycles, there are underlying moments of peace.

    The more we pay attention to these, the less overwhelm we will feel.

    We will keep disrupting and interrupting the feeling of getting carried away by emotional upheaval.

    We will add to the peace.

    Many thousands of people are doing this.

    We are seeing the results in the calm we are adding to our own lives.

    This shows up in our excellent work, family organization, calm during our commute and while standing in line.

    Every time we are not impatient, do not get angry or agitated, we are adding to the peace.

    Every time we appreciate someone’s artwork, compliment someone on how they are dressed, hold the door, offer encouragement, we are adding to the peace.

    This is an uplifting, spiritually mental process and it is available to us all the time.

    We have much to offer and we can count on doing it.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Comfort of being happy

    Comfort #40 Comfort of being happy

    It is such a comfort to me that I have discovered how to be happy.

    Working my way out of depression and anxiety and despair began when I realized that I could take control of my life.

    I decided to be an owner instead of a victim.

    I learned that I could “outlove” the past.

    I could replace memories with new, current, happy experiences.

    I began to fill myself up with happy experiences.

    I choose to do what I love.

    I find fulfillment in making beautiful things.

    I learned the new skills I needed to continue to share my work.

    It is a comfort that the ideas continually flow and that I get to play with them.

    I see their uplifting results by the responses I receive.

    Each time we share an uplifting moment, it goes into the world and lessens the pain for someone.

    We are all working toward happiness.

    Each breath of deep peace which we bring into our body permeates our being.

    We can slow down and breathe.

    We can create new circumstances and environment for ourselves.

    Our comfort goes much farther than into our own life.

    We overflow with the happiness we create for ourselves.

    We share it freely and generously.

    We are comforted by the fact that the ways we find happiness spread to others.

    We are not in the world alone to live our life in isolation.

    We are here to share the comfort of happiness with others.

    We draw on our Source of happiness by listening within.

    It appears in the just the way we need it.

    Our tiny, guided steps bring us the comfort of happiness.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

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  • Rebirth – Part One

    Pebbles of Peace Pathways 2.51 – Rebirth – Part One

    Even if a life has not gone as hoped, the peace of rebirth is still a possibility.

    The Universe has unlimited resources of support which come to us as we are searching.

    Our disappointment is part of the process of rebirth.

    We do not accept our situation.

    It is unfair, whatever the reasons for it.

    We have the right to live well in the Universe of unlimited resources.

    Although it is a struggle to rewrite the patterns and habits of thought which have led to our disintegration and lack of growth, it can be done.

    As we realize what we desire is good and is possible, even starting from horrible and negative circumstances, we naturally look around for how to start.

    That spark from within is where it starts.

    It is also the place that all action comes from.

    The ideas are within and they lead us to the resources without.

    Constant practice and search begins to rewrite the patterns of despair.

    Our mighty effort over a sufficient period of time, it may be more, it may be less, (mine was more), will result in the steps which lead us into better and better circumstances, until the last obstacle is overcome and we step into our better world.

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    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

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  • Vision

    Artist Trading Card Series – Word #40 – Vision
    and Mini-Meditation

    I have an expanded and expansive vision.

    My vision includes good for all.

    I love my vision.

    My vision becomes a practical reality.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • My life path can be anything I want it to be.

    Life-Path Story Mazes – #38 My life path can be anything I want it to be.

    As I take my first deep breath of inspiration, I know that my life can change.

    I feel the presence of good ideas.

    I know that I can receive the best ideas for my life.

    They may be ideas which are new to me.

    They may be ideas which are very special to me.

    They may be ideas for following a direction which I have already chosen.

    As I listen for the ideas which can change my life, I am willing to take my first tiny step.

    It feels natural.

    I am impelled in a new way.

    I can feel the satisfaction in listening and following my Guidance.

    I feel the reassurance that I am very loved and cherished and adored.

    I know that I am being led to make an uplifting contribution.

    I know that my new direction is very satisfying and fulfilling for me.

    I know that I am an uplifting influence in my community.

    Every thought and every idea I bring to my life direction is supporting me.

    Every thought and every idea I bring to my project is increasing its effectiveness.

    I see the results of my inner listening and guided, tiny steps as the evidence adds up.

    I am moving into new territory, mentally and emotionally.

    It may even be taking me into a new place as I surround myself with good ideas and let them overflow into the atmosphere around me.

    It is not something I talk about.

    It is something I feel.

    My life-path is becoming lighter, happier, more fulfilling.

    I am satisfied and happy to know that as I continue listening, I continue to receive ideas.

    I love this way of moving into a new life.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

     

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  • My life path can be anything I want it to be.

    Life-Path Story Mazes – #38 My life path can be anything I want it to be.

    As I take my first deep breath of inspiration, I know that my life can change.

    I feel the presence of good ideas.

    I know that I can receive the best ideas for my life.

    They may be ideas which are new to me.

    They may be ideas which are very special to me.

    They may be ideas for following a direction which I have already chosen.

    As I listen for the ideas which can change my life, I am willing to take my first tiny step.

    It feels natural.

    I am impelled in a new way.

    I can feel the satisfaction in listening and following my Guidance.

    I feel the reassurance that I am very loved and cherished and adored.

    I know that I am being led to make an uplifting contribution.

    I know that my new direction is very satisfying and fulfilling for me.

    I know that I am an uplifting influence in my community.

    Every thought and every idea I bring to my life direction is supporting me.

    Every thought and every idea I bring to my project is increasing its effectiveness.

    I see the results of my inner listening and guided, tiny steps as the evidence adds up.

    I am moving into new territory, mentally and emotionally.

    It may even be taking me into a new place as I surround myself with good ideas and let them overflow into the atmosphere around me.

    It is not something I talk about.

    It is something I feel.

    My life-path is becoming lighter, happier, more fulfilling.

    I am satisfied and happy to know that as I continue listening, I continue to receive ideas.

    I love this way of moving into a new life.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

     

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  • In my community, everyone has room for expression.

    Spiritual Treasure Note Series 5.40 

    In my community, everyone has room for expression.

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    In my community, we encourage expression.

    There is room for outrageous ideas for upliftment.

    We all build on each other’s ideas.

    There is coordination and cooperation in our expression.

    We are excited to play with imagination and innovation.

    We have a wonderful feeling of contentment and satisfaction.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Acknowledge

     Meditation Drawing 4.1 Acknowledge

    I acknowledge the presence of the infinite Divine in my  life.

    Through inner listening I have been given the tools and techniques to overcome decades of anxiety and depression.

    It is truly a gift.

    From my very first Meditation Drawings, I was able to focus on a very small space as I drew repetitious lines and figures around a central word.

    This broke the feeling of panic as my breath slowed down and became more deep and regular.

    Later, I wrote a meditation to go with the word.

    As I continue immersing myself in this process, I rarely have panic attacks, and if I do, I can address the situation right away.

    My inner listening has led me to take steps along my life-path in surprising and unexpected ways.

    I have learned to acknowledge my Divine connection and then to listen for Guided action.

    I am led to books, workshops, and conversations with interesting people.

    I have created a body of work and am led to share it.

    I acknowledge the deep enrichment of my life through art expression along with writing.

    I acknowledge the excellent training I have had in demanding fields and its contribution to my standards of excellence.

    I acknowledge my access to color after being released from a life filtered through the color of despair.

    I acknowledge my freedom to express myself in many different satisfying and joyful ways.

    I acknowledge the necessity of continuing my practice of consistent inner listening.

    I acknowledge the beautiful presence of supportive friends.

    I acknowledge my ability to pause and rest.

    I acknowledge the gift of all the discomfort and frustrations which led me to search for and find a better way.

    I acknowledge Divine timing.

    I am grateful for all the steps which have led to my contentment and new happiness.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

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  • Comfort of maintaining one’s boundaries

    Comfort #39 Comfort of maintaining one’s boundaries

    Even though we may not have had the option of maintaining our boundaries as children, we can grow into this power as adults.

    I often felt hemmed in by group activities long before I discovered my empathic tendencies.

    I did know I could walk away and remove myself from activities that were not part of my high standards, even in high school.

    During the course of a fun get-together, I have learned to tell my adult friends that I have  enjoyed the conversation, but that I need to get to a quieter place.

    This is completely accepted.

    I have learned to ask for help when I need it, even though it is hard for me to do.

    I know that the work I do is needed, and I make sure that I am doing it.

    I resist the distractions which can so easily present themselves.

    During my professional life as a symphony musician, I had a persistent stalker who was also a symphony member.

    I felt intimidated when he would try to put his arm around me during rehearsal breaks.

    I could tell he was saying derogatory things about me in a different language as they joked and laughed.

    I even turned down jobs when I needed the money if I knew he was going to be there.

    Finally, I decided that I had had enough.

    During the next concert at intermission, as I passed the other musician on the backstage stairs, he backed off.

    He saw something in my eyes as I determined not to be victimized any more.

    Later, I opened a conversation with him about coming to the US and I found out that he had come here with his wife.

    I met her after a concert and the whole situation changed.

    I changed my circumstances when I realized I could stand up to maintain my boundaries.

    I have been able to draw on this power in other situations when necessary.

    I am comforted by the fact that I was able to learn this skill when I did.

    I no longer attract bullies.

    This was a problem since I was a little girl, but no more.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Dramatic Changes

    Pebbles of Peace Pathways 2.50

    Dramatic Changes

    I feel more peace over the dramatic life changes that are happening now than I have ever felt about any change.

    Perhaps it is because I have learned that I have the right to a peaceful life and that I am in control of that process.

    Before, I used to be subject to whatever wind was blowing strongest, and even though I had a strong character and practiced it, there were strong negative winds.

    I kept recovering, until one day I questioned that practice as a life-style.

    I began to look for more stable practices and to question why I was always having to regain my balance.

    I discovered there was a serious flaw in my foundation.

    I had not chosen my life practice or career.

    I was merely making do, blooming where I was planted, being a conscientious and obedient servant.

    But what did I want to serve?

    After many workshops and dozens of books, I decided that I wanted to serve my higher purpose.

    Then I had to find out what that was.

    Now that I have found it and acquired the skills to practice it, my life has taken on an entirely new course.

    The winds that blow ease me forward firmly and persistently.

    I am attuned to them and find that it is so much easier to move in the direction of my desires instead of someone else’s.

    So, even though the changes are dramatic in terms of their size, I am moving peacefully.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com