NOW for Wellness

Summer photo dump — reflecting on the past season with thankfulness.

Summer is a bright time of year with warmth and growth. It is a time to:

🌟 Explore new places
🌟 Spend time outdoors
🌟 Play and reconnect with our inner joy
🌟 Vacation with family and friends
🌟 Rest, recharge, and embrace relaxation

Taking time to review and recall the good things in life brings a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.

And realizing what could be better is an opportunity to reset as a new season begins. 🍂🍁💕

Life is a winding path with ups, downs, detours, and many in-betweens.

It is the messy middle that feels heavy and tiring, but in the unknown, we can TRUST all is well.

We don’t have to have it all figured out.

We can TRUST the process and breathe into the now.

We can choose to be courageous about where we're going, even if we can’t see the whole map.

The important part is to TAKE THE NEXT STEP upwards and have faith we are exactly where we need to be. 💕

Each day begins and ends with a quiet promise, God is steady, present and faithful. He never stops working!

When our life is uncertain, we can lean on Jesus and depend on His faithfulness. 🌅

The daily cycle of the sun and moon is a gentle reminder for us that His grace is sufficient, even on the days when we can’t see it.

He assures us "I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

Take a moment and notice His light and feel His spirit today. ☀💕

It is okay to reach out for help. In fact, wisdom instructs us to.

Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed. Proverbs 15:22 NASB

How can we succeed in our body, soul, and spirit, if we are living in a small box? ⬛

When we seek out multiple counselors and take good advice, that feels right for us. We are creating our own personal wellness team.

This puts us on the right path to a better life. Step by step, little by little, we become more free and hopeful. 🌟💕

Feeling low and unconfident? Breathe deep and choose a Power Pose 💥

Even when confidence feels out of reach, our body can help us reclaim it. These body positions signal strength to our brain and help us feel confident, even if we don’t believe it.

So, stand tall, move with intention and shine bright! ☀️

Trust yourself as you can increase your confidence with body posture and movement.

Confidence isn’t about having it all together. It’s a lifestyle practice in our body, soul, and spirit. 💕

When we write the vision down or create a vision board, it is an act of taking those ideas and putting them into reality.

Vision boarding is more than cutting ✂️ and pasting; and vision writing 🖊️ is more than another journal exercise.

It’s a chance to slow down, go inward, and truly listen to what your heart is calling you to. It’s about clarity and connection.

When you take time to go deep, hear from God, and feel what you know to be true, you begin to visualize your goals, dreams, and purposes with fresh eyes.

Ask your heart — what ideas, hopes and dreams do I have swirling in my soul for my life?

It’s not just about what looks good—it’s about what feels aligned and real for YOU.

Take the time. Start creating. Take Action. 💭💕

"See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him." 1John 3:1 ESV

The Bible is more than a book; it is living nourishment for our soul.

Within its pages are nutrients that feed us:

💚 Emotionally — providing comfort and hope
💙 Mentally — to get to know our heavenly Father God
💜 Spiritually — to understand how to live life.

The way we do this is to read, meditate, study and memorize it.

His Word is daily bread, and He’s always ready to meet us.

Take time to open the Bible (paper copy or electronically https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.3.NIV) and let it feed your soul and refresh your spirit 🙏✝️💕

Honey is nature’s golden gift 🍯 Here are just a few reasons to love it:

✅ Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that support immunity and heart health

✅ Natural energy booster for body and mind with small amounts of several vitamins and minerals

✅ Antibacterial which can help reduce infection and promote wound healing

Honey is a sweet treat with some health benefits.
How will you add a little to your day? Your body (and soul) will thank you. 💕

See the beauty. No two hands are the same, yet each is capable of creating, holding, healing, and expressing love.

To think, everybody is an amazing, magnificent, working machine made up of trillions of cells.😮 It’s a miracle. From head to toe, finger to palm,

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Each of us is a unique masterpiece, functioning, and designed with a purpose.

We have an amazing and beautiful body to care for with a calling to fulfill. 🤲💕

A gratitude attitude shifts everything in our body, soul, and spirit.

Physically, neural pathways in our brain can change to increase mental well-being, improve sleep, and increase heart health as we practice thankfulness.

In our soul, when we choose to be grateful, we develop more positive thoughts and emotions to reduce anxiety, depression and relieve stress.

Spiritually, we can create more loving relationships as we practice appreciation and being thankful for all things.

Overall, we experience real peace and deep satisfaction when we take time to journal and reflect about all the goodness that we have in our life and what God is doing.

What are you thankful for right now?

Thankfulness every day invites peace into our hearts and reminds us that even in trials, we can count it all as joy. 🙏💕

There's something powerful about experiencing God for yourself.

His goodness isn't just something we read about, it's also something we can live, feel, and taste when we become aware of the beauty and perfection of His creation.

He is the maker of all things visible and invisible. He is our provider of life.

When we recognize and honor His goodness, we can rest and put our trust in Him.

Take a moment to pause, look around and reflect on how faithful He is. You'll find joy not in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of the One who holds it all together. 🙏💕

Too often, we resist chores, seeing them as inconveniences rather than opportunities. But what if we embraced them instead?

What if we found PEACE in the process, JOY in the small acts of care, and LOVE in the everyday routine?

It is just a matter of noticing:

🌟 the warmth of the water,
🌟 the sounds as we scrub the pan, and
🌟 the way each plate goes from messy to clean.

It’s a daily ritual that invites us to slow down and be present.

Sometimes, the simplest tasks hold the deepest lessons — take a moment today while doing your dishes and become aware of what you feel, hear and see.

There is beauty in the NOW.✨💕