Inspired Practices

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

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