Inspired Practices

  • Even though each day begins the same, I can create a different direction for myself.

    Life Path Story Mazes – #35 Even though each day begins the same, I can create a different direction for myself.

    Each day is a time of originality.

    A new beginning gives us a fresh approach.

    I can listen for the excitement of new inspiration.

    In my inner listening, there is a feeling, a quiet nudge, a moment of deeper peace.

    That is where my Guidance comes from.

    I feel the new idea emerging into my thought.

    It takes shape in a way which makes me happy.

    I am so grateful for this new feeling of happiness.

    I treasure it.

    It is a welcome feeling.

    I feel curious and interested.

    What is it that I love to do?

    This answer is guiding me to take my first tiny step.

    It may be something totally unexpected.

    It may be something I already know about.

    But it has this new feeling of excitment and calm and happiness all at the same time.

    I am living in a Universe Which Loves Me and  I am happy to live here.

    This feeling of newness surrounds me.

    I take it in with every breath.

    I love the direction this feeling is taking me.

    I will always follow the direction of newness and freshness and happiness.

    It is taking me where I can feel  uplifted.

    It is taking me in a new direction.

    It is taking me where I can do the things which are uplifting to me and to others.

    I am so grateful to find my way each day through inner listening.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • The members of my community are skilled.

    Spiritual Treasure Note Series 5 – #37 

    The members of my community are skilled.

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    The members of my community are mindful.

    They practice to achieve excellence and fluency.

    It is effortless to express harmony.

    It is powerful to live skillfully.

    It is satsifying to make a contribution.

    We are here to bring others into awareness. 

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Supportive

    Meditation Drawing 3.50 Supportive

    To achieve optimum success, we need supportive people around us.

    I have resisted this idea, having lived in isolation while overcoming the obstacles in my life.

    As I have gained new footing, I have been able to look out around me and to acknowledge my safe surroundings.

    My increasing strength has allowed me to move into the world with more and more confidence.

    With my new definition of who I am, I am able to live without fear for my survival.

    My healing work for myself has resulted in a body of work to help others heal themselves.

    The Universe has always provided the support I need.

    As I share my work, I gain increasing support.

    I am grateful for those who have been my companions as I keep taking my new tiny steps.

    Our desire to share the good that comes into our life allows us to continue receiving support.

    The right ideas and connections are continually attracted to this desire.

    The power of the deisre to receive and share good sets up an optimum flow.

    Resources appear from unexpected and surprising places.

    They fit together flawlessly.

    We must maintain our courage in order to keep moving forwad.

    The old habits and patterns are eroded by our advancing progress.

    Our optimum success is the uplfiting and healing of those who need our work.

    Our example shows that it can be done.

    Each of us has the ability to connect with the Divine and Its’ Power within us.

    Our deep, consistent inner listening provides this connection.

    Each step forward is not only for ourselves.

    We are increasing support for good in everyone who hears our healing messages.

    We can all be and do good.

    We can increase well-being for all as we move ourselves forward with our tiny steps.

    We are all that precious to the Universe.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Comfort of taking responsibility

    Comfort #36 Comfort of taking responsibility

    I loved the discovery that I was responsible for my life.

    Instead of being a victim, I could take control.

    I could introduce new ideas which were uplfiting and supportive for me.

    This has been so encouraging.

    I have seen the difference as I have been moved out of depression and anxiety into calm and confidence.

    I am finding my right place and right livelihood.

    The knowledge that it was up to me to choose my thoughts gave me my first hint of freedom.

    I did not know where it would take me, but I knew it would redirect me.

    I am grateful to find that my new direction allows me to make continual uplifting progress as I accept and release the inspiration which comes to me.

    I have learned to take responsibility for my time and to use it to listen within.

    Even though daily life reminds me of memories from the past, I am able to create new experiences and to rewrite my daily life.

    I am led to create wonderful new inspirational series of art and affirmations.

    These ideas fill my day and make it so uplifting.

    I am comforted by the continual flow of ideas as I listen within.

    This allows me to fulfill my responsibility for living in the present moment.

    I am responsible for taking my tiny steps of action as I am directed from within.

    The services which I need to support me become readily available as I need them.

    My life has become calmer as I move into my new flow by releasing the negativity from the past.

    I am responsible for the way I conduct my daily life, with expectation and happiness.

    I move myself away from old habits and into the present moment.

    I am willing to do what it takes to add calm to my day.

    I do not rush or create tension for myself.

    I know that I am being supported by the Universe that Loves Me.

    I listen and act in a  way which responds to that knowledge.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • The Peace of Doing My Work First

    Pebbles of Peace Pathway 3.47 –
    The Peace of Doing My Work First

    It is a new thing to realize that my work is the most important thing I have to do.

    Not attending someone else’s meeting.

    Not being a member of an organization.

    But doing my work, developing my ideas, sharing my inspiration.

    It is an impulsion I would not wish to ignore.

    It is my most fulfilling feeling.

    It satisfies me, excites me and gives me a sense of fulfilling purpose.

    Since I am working from within to “release the hidden splendor”, there is a flow.

    I receive, then I write, I share.

    This is my day.

    Everything else flows from it.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • There is new life for me as I embrace my best qualities.

    Life-Path Story Mazes – #34 There is new life for me as I embrace my best qualities.

    There are so many strong qualities of character.

    It is amazing to go through a list to see what, exactly, character is composed of.

    Sometimes there are qualities of action.

    So many are qualities of reflection.

    They guide how we act toward others.

    They define how we think of ourselves.

    They estimate our level of risk.

    They lead to a feeling of comfort.

    Our best qualities are the ones which serve to uplift ourselves and others.

    Unselfish service.

    Generosity.

    Patience.

    Understanding.

    Allowing others to define themselves gives everyone room to be their best self.

    We are all led to take better action through seeing ourselves through our best qualities.

    We are led to release any action taken when we were not expressing our best qualities.

    There are always opportunities to improve our thoughts and actions.

    This  practice leads to a better life.

    Each time we become aware of a better way to think and act, we are creating a better life for ourselves.

    Everyone around us benefits.

    I raise the level of my own life and it impacts everyone I do business with.

    It impacts my family.

    It impacts my work.

    With this awareness, I have discovered an effective way to take consistent action to improve my life.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • In my community, everyone’s purpose is fulfilled.

    Spiritual Treasure Note Series 5 – #36 

    In my community, everyone’s purpose is fulfilled.

    ——————

    Our community purpose is fulfillment.

    People who have uplifting ideas are welcome.

    We are here to live a life of uplifting purpose.

    We are here to encourage each other.

    We are here to listen within.

    We are here to live in completeness and wholeness.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Originate

    Artist Trading Card Series – Word #36 – Originate
    and Mini-Meditation

    I tune into Infinity.

    I am on a unique frequency.

    I feel the attracting force.

    I feel the originating power.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Balanced

    Meditation Drawing 3.49 Balanced

    There are so many demands on us that we have to choose to maintain a balanced life.

    Over-caring for others interferes with our own self-care.

    We must feed our own soul before we have something to give to others.

    My view is balanced when I honor my priorities.

    My day begins with inner listening.

    As I listen, I am led to take the tiny steps which make up my day.

    They are orderly and harmonious.

    Anything which does not belong in my day is excluded.

    I have learned to distinguish between what belongs and what does not.

    If I feel overwhelmed, it does not belong.

    If there is a sense of confusion or hurry, it does not belong.

    If there is a sense of urgency from someone else, it does not belong.

    I feel most satisfied when I do not deviate from my course.

    I maintain my happiness and satisfaction.

    I am fulfilled.

    I have learned that my balanced life is full of happiness.

    It is full of what I love to do.

    It feels timeless living in this kind of balance.

    I move effortlessly from one thing to the next.

    Each step is part of a gentle flow.

    I get done what is needed.

    I have room for creativity and conversation.

    I have time for reflection. I can take leisurely meals.

    I can enjoy my surroundings.

    It is wonderful to care so much for myself, that I keep in balance.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage

    wwwshareinspirationandpeace.com

  • Comfort #35 Comfort of living in peace with oneself

    Comfort #35 Comfort of living in peace with oneself

    My honesty and integrity extend to living in peace with myself.

    They create the foundation for everything which I do.

    I have cultivated a feeling of excellence in my work from very young as a music student.

    From age five through grad school, I had a weekly music lesson to learn perfectly.

    My teachers were rigorous and demanding.

    This led me to a symphony job as a cellist.

    I also acquired a habit of spiritual study from very young.

    My mother read me part of a Bible lesson before school until third grade, when I was required to read it for myself.

    My spiritual studies have expanded to include many traditions as I explore how spiritual needs are met in other cultures.

    The feeling of peace which we gain through excellence and consistent practice are ongoing.

    Because I am not expert in everything, I draw on those who are.

    I appreciate their devotion to their craft, from cleaning house to creating sculptures, from landscape maintenance to devotion to sports.

    Scientists and engineers learn to work with ideas and to prioritize the ones which bring them the most satisfaction in their jobs and for their own personal development.

    There is peace in all activities which express our highest nature.

    I also enjoy extending peace to others through my writing and art.

    This is the way I was led to explore my purpose.

    Reflecting on it, I journaled.

    While recovering from strained muscles, I explored graphic expression.

    These have combined to give me a new inspirational business.

    I am most at peace when I am expressing the ideas which come to me from inner listening.

    I have released self-criticism and replaced it with self-compassion.

    I have become patient with myself.

    I give myself room to grow.

    These are some of the ways I comfort myself through living in peace.

    © 2024 Kathryn Hardage 

    http://www.shareinspirationandpeace.com